Wise Avenue Bridge Has Reopened in Dundalk


County Councilman Todd Crandell reported that the Wise Avenue Drawbridge has reopened in the Dundalk area.

“The Wise Ave bridge work was completed this morning and is now open. Detour signs may be up for a few days but we have been informed they will be removed shortly,” Crandell said in a social media post on Friday.

The Wise Avenue Drawbridge was closed for repairs starting in mid January. Motorists were sent onto North Point Boulevard as a detour.

Stabbing Reported Outside of Dundalk Restaurant


A stabbing outside of a Dundalk restaurant early Friday morning left a man critically injured.

The suspect stabbed the victim, a 45-year-old man, multiple times during a physical altercation on a parking lot in the 2700 block of North Point Road in Dundalk. Officers responded to the area on Friday, Feb. 26 at 12:21 a.m. for a call of a stabbing, but the suspect had fled the scene on foot and remains outstanding. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department are asking anyone who may have information on this incident to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Man Fatally Shot on Yorkway in Dundalk


A Dundalk shooting on Yorkway on Tuesday evening has left a man dead.

Police responded to the scene around 7:52 p.m. on Feb. 23.

The victim, who has not yet been identified, was found in the 2900 block of Yorkway suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Medics transported the victim to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as 21-year-old DeShawnte Young. This homicide remains an open and active investigation.

The suspect fled prior to police arriving on the scene.

Middle River Woman Dies in Dundalk Crash


46-year-old Rachel Ann Mashburnni of the 7500 block of Clearlake Lane of Middle River died on Feb. 10 from injuries she sustained after being struck by a car on Jan. 11.

Crash investigators determined as Mashburn attempted to cross the southbound lanes of Dundalk Avenue near Center Place South around 8 p.m., a Toyota Camry traveling southbound struck her.

Mashburn was not using the crosswalk. The driver remained at the scene.

Mashburn was taken by medics to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. She was later transferred to the Gilchrist Center Towson where she died.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team continues its investigation into this fatal crash and the factors that contributed to it.

Dundalk Man Killed in Rossville Accident


Baltimore County Police report that 39-year old Dominic William Ajello Jr. of the 3300 block of Belsford Court of Dundalk was killed on Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle on Pulaski Highway near Rossville Boulevard. 

Ajello crossed at the crosswalk, against the pedestrian signal, just before 7 p.m. He was struck by a Nissan Altima that traveled eastbound on Pulaski Highway. The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene. 

Ajello was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center by medics where he died. 

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing their investigation to determine all of the factors involved in this fatal crash

Woman’s Death on Page Drive in Dundalk Ruled Homicide

Beverly Ann Bedell Found Dead in Her Page Drive Home


Baltimore County Police are investigating a suspicious death after they discovered a woman dead in her home Jan. 31.

The woman, identified as Beverly Ann Bedell (76) of the 2800 block of Page Drive in Dundalk was discovered inside her home by officers dispatched for a call of a welfare check. Family members called police to check on Bedell after they were unable to reach her by phone. Detectives are investigating to determine if the victim was targeted.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the death homicide by traumatic injury. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit are asking anyone who may have information to contact police by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Adult Male Dies in Dundalk Trailer Fire


The Baltimore County Fire Department reported a fatal trailer fire im Dundalk.

Crews were dispatched to the 3700 block of North Point Road for a trailer on fire on Thursday at 4:18 a.m.

Crews made one rescue of an occupant, but it was later reported an adult male died.

The fire was extinguished at 4:29 a.m.

Dundalk Man Stabbed to Death on Yorkway


A 37-year old man died Tuesday morning at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center following a stabbing that occurred in Dundalk Monday night.

Officers received the call around 10:30 p.m. When officers arrived in the 3100 block of Yorkway in Dundalk, they found 37-year-old David Donald Magill, Jr., suffering from a stab wound to his upper body. Medics transported Magill to Bayview Medical Center where he later died. This case remains under investigation by homicide detectives within the Baltimore County Police Department. At this point, the preliminary investigation suggests the stabbing may have been the result of a domestic dispute.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on this case to contact them at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Police Release Suspect Photo from Dundalk Fire

Fire Took Place at Dundalk State Farm


Baltimore County Police need your help identifying the suspect who started a fire at a Dundalk business on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 off Meritt Boulevard.
Just before 8:30 p.m., the suspect rode up to the front of the State Farm store, located in the 1700 block of Poplar Place in Dundalk on a dirt bike and parked.

He got off the dirt bike, threw a flammable device through the front window of the business and then drove away on the dirt bike.

The business was closed at the time and no one was injured. Images of the suspect, pictured above, were captured on nearby security video. The dirt bike appears to have silver tape and distinctive stickers or decals on the front of it.

Detectives from Baltimore County Police Department’s Arson Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. If you recognize the suspect or have any information , please call detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Man Shot at Dundalk Apartment Complex


A man was injured after being shot during an apparent attempted robbery at a Dundalk apartment complex on Tuesday night.

The man, 49, was walking to an apartment in the 3000 block of Wallford Drive in Dundalk around 6:44 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, when he was approached by an unknown suspect who announced a robbery.

The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the lower body as he attempted to escape into the apartment.

The victim was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Anyone who may have seen or heard anything is asked to contact detectives at the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.