Category: Essex

Eastern Tech Student Among Finalists for School Board


Logan Dubel of Franklin High School and Christian Thomas of Eastern Technical High School have emerged as the final two candidates for student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore County for the 2021-2022 school year.

Dubel and Thomas were selected following application reviews and Feb. 4 interviews with a panel of students and staff.

Dubel, a junior, is president of the Franklin High Class of 2022, a member of the school’s Mock Trial Team, managing editor for the school newspaper, public address announcer and press box manager for several sports, and co-chair of the Baltimore County Student Councils Infrastructure Committee. He has been a member of the varsity badminton team and been active in school theatre productions. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society. Outside of school, Dubel is a news anchor and digital reporter for OceanCity.com, a writer for the Art League of Ocean City, and co-founder and tutor for the Students As Tutors organization. Dubel also participates in Vanderbilt University Programs for Talented Youth, Legal Reasoning, and the American Legal System.

Thomas, a junior, is president of the Eastern Tech Class of 2022, vice-president/co-founder of the Eastern Tech Red Cross Club, vice-chair/co-founder of Eastern Tech Democrats, an executive officer of Eastern Tech’s student government association, treasurer of the National Honor Society, and member of the school’s theatre club and Future Business Leaders of America. In addition to the National Honor Society, Thomas is a member of the National English Honor Society and National Latin Honor Society. He represents Eastern Tech on the Baltimore County Student Councils Board of Selected Students. Outside of school, Thomas serves as co-chair/founder of The Domino Effect Initiative (a nonprofit that provides mentors and other supports for students in need) and special events secretary for the Red Cross North Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region Youth Advisory Board Executive Committee.

Middle and high school students will cast online ballots on Wednesday, Mar. 17, for either Dubel or Thomas. This is the first year, due to a change in Maryland law, that BCPS students will directly select the student member of the Board, without approval from the governor.

Videotaped speeches from the two candidates will be available online, on social media, and in selected English language arts and social studies classes from Monday, Feb. 22, to Friday, Feb. 26. Also during that week, middle and high school students will be able to submit questions to the two candidates. On Mar. 17, videos of the candidates answering selected questions will be available for online viewing. Student voting will take place online from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mar. 17.

Essex Man Shot on South Marlyn Avenue


Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Essex that left a man critically injured.

The victim, 47, was leaving for work in the 1200 block of South Marlyn Avenue in Essex around 2:58 a.m. Wednesday morning when he had some sort of encounter with the suspect. During the encounter the victim suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body.

The victim was transported to an area hospital. His condition is unknown. The suspect fled the location prior to police arrival.

Police are asking neighbors to check any exterior cameras they may have and contact police with any possible information. Anyone who may have additional information to offer can contact detectives from 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.

Man Dies in Essex Shooting on Ashbridge Drive


Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people in Essex this afternoon.

Police responded to the 900 block of Ashbridge Drive in Essex on Monday, Jan. 4 at 1:25 p.m. and found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds outside of the Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes.

Both victims were transported to an area hospital. One of two victims involved in a shooting in Essex yesterday has died.

Kenneth Andre Chamberlain (25) of the 100 block of North Central Avenue, 21202 suffered at least one gunshot wound to the upper body after exiting an apartment building in the Kings Mill Apartments and Townhomes community with the second victim, a 26-year-old man who also suffered at least one gunshot wound to the upper body.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen anyone or anything in that area at the time of the shooting to contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Suspect Shoots Self After Police Pursuit

Suspect dies of a self-inflicted gunshot wound near 702


A robbery suspect who crashed on I-695 on Sunday morning appears to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Just before 8 a.m., Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies released a description of a 2004 Honda Accord being driven by a person suspected in several armed robberies in Harford County that they were pursuing into Baltimore County. 

As they entered the County near Philadelphia Road and Campbell Boulevard, Baltimore County Police officers located the vehicle and continued the pursuit.

Officers followed the Honda onto the inner loop of I-695 near Route 702, where it began to drive erratically, striking a guardrail several times and eventually coming to a stop just before Eastern Avenue. 

Officers approached the vehicle and discovered the driver suffering from serious injuries, breaking the window to remove the driver from the vehicle. The driver was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A weapon was recovered from inside the Honda and police believe the vehicle began driving erratically and crashed as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound by the driver.  

Information on the robberies and the initial pursuit will be handled by Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the Aberdeen Police Department. 

The name of the deceased driver is being held pending notification of next of kin. The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation into this incident.

Police Looking for Robbery Suspects


Baltimore County Police are seeking the identity of two suspects who burglarized a Royal Farms convenience store located before the Back River Bridge near Essex in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue.

On November 30, just before 1:30 a.m. the suspects (pictured) are captured on surveillance camera committing the crime. 

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Burglary Unit are investigating this crime. If you recognize these suspects or have any additional information, you are asked to contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Essex Woman Charged in Franklin Square Fires


On December 12, the Baltimore County Fire Department responded to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, 9000 Franklin Square Drive in Roseville for a trash bin fire in a soiled utility room on the third floor.

Due to the suspicious nature of the fire, Baltimore County Police responded to investigate. On December 13, police and fire responded again to MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center for two more fires, located on the fourth and fifth floors. A check of the hospital by the staff discovered two additional fires. A total of five fires were discovered between Dec. 12 and 13.

Detectives noticed that all of the fires were set in the same manner and were done intentionally. Through a series of interviews, evidence collection and investigative techniques, it was determined that an employee was responsible for setting all of the fires.

Emani Doretha Coclough, 23, of the 600 block of Middlesex Road in Essex, has been charged with five counts of second degree malicious burning.

She is a current employee of MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and was working in the hospital at the time of the fires.

Coclough is currently being held on a no bail status and will have a bail review today.

Man Injured in Essex Apartment Shooting


Baltimore County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred outside of an Essex apartment complex on Thursday evening that left one man injured.

Officers responded to a call of shots fired in 1100 block of Tace Drive in Essex just after 5 p.m. on Dec. 10. Responding officers located the victim, an adult man, suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower body. He was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. The suspect(s) fled the scene prior to police arrival.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and ask anyone who may have information to contact them by calling 410-307-2020.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Arrest Made for Essex Shooting on Punjab Drive


Baltimore County Police made a quick arrest of a suspect responsible for shooting a man on Dec. 5.

Just before 4 a.m. police responded to the 1000 block of Punjab Drive in Essex for a call of shots fired. Responding officers found the victim, an adult man, suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to an area hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene to continue the investigation. Detectives determined that the incident was domestic related and identified the suspect as Ivan Tianto Turner Jr (27) of the 1000 block of Punjab Drive, 21212.

Turner was located and arrested in the Essex area. He was charged with attempted first degree murder, first degree assault and firearm use. He is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing. 

Essex Fire Reported on Villa Capri Circle


Baltimore County Fire Department reported a house fire in the 100 block of Villa Capri Circle in Essex Monday night. Crews were on the scene with a fire showing from second floor of a residential house on Nov. 23 at 10:30 p.m.

The fire was reported extinguished at 10:48 p.m.

All residents were rescued safely with no injuries reported.

Royal Farms Robbed by Same Suspect 3 Times


Do you recognize this suspect? Baltimore County Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect, pictured here from security video, that burglarized a Royal Farms store three times. 

Since September 8, between 3 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., the suspect burglarized the Royal Farms store in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue before the Essex bridge by forcing his way through the front entrance of the store, which was closed for business at the time.

Once inside, he stole various tobacco products. He is described as a white male, approximately 5’10 – 6’1 and approximately 21-30 years old. In one incident, the suspect fled the location on a bicycle.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit are now asking the public for help identifying this suspect.

If you recognize this suspect or have information about this crime, contact detectives at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.