Eastern Baltimore County News
Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River will continue its tradition of holding its annual Essex Community Tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.
The tree lighting will take place at the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River at 416 Eastern Blvd.
Santa will be at this free event.
Face coverings and social distancing required.
For more information, visit the Heritage Society Of Essex And Middle River Facebook page.
Police have arrested a suspect in the Oct. 9 shooting death of Zeshaan Ali Toppa in the 500 block of Welbrook Road in Essex.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit determined that Toppa was murdered during a drug-related robbery by the suspect, identified as Keonta Adrian Skipwith (18) of 8000 block of Pennington Drive in Laurel, 20724.
A warrant for Skipwith’s arrest was issued on Oct. 14 for the charge of first degree murder. He was arrested Monday, Oct. 26 and remains held without bond following a bail review hearing.
–photo courtesy of North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Company-
Baltimore County fire crews reported a building fire at Al’s Seafood in the 1500 Block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex early this morning.
Firefighters reported heavy smoke from the second floor early Thursday morning. Roads were shutdown in the area.
There were no reports of injuries.
Al’s Seafood released a statement on their Facebook page.
“My family would like to give a huge thank you to all of our friends, family, Essex and Rosedale Fire Departments and Police for the help, support, security, and encouragement through this difficult time.
I want to also thank Johnny Salling, Ric Metzer, and Val Mcdonough for the support and positive reinforcements.”
These Strange Times: Young Writers Reflect on the Pandemic,” a new anthology released by Maryland-based Salt Water Media, includes writing by nine 2020 graduates of Kenwood High School and one Kenwood High senior.
The book, which is available free in Kindle and iPad e-pub versions, features poetry and prose by students about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The following Kenwood graduates and student are the only BCPS students whose work appears in the book: Class of 2020 – Brianna Allen, Myasiah Bilola, Raven Brooks, Alexia Crook, Halle Kerr, Miciah Patterson, Taylor Soutar, Luvia Thomas, and Breanna Wickham; Class of 2021 – Desiree Jones.
“At a time when our seniors could have easily given up last spring, they threw their frustrations into writing, and I’m immensely proud of their grit and perseverance to overcome in these tough times,” said Angela Glenn, Kenwood High English teacher and newspaper and literary magazine advisor.
Glenn noted that this is the second published book that Kenwood students have been a part of this past year. Three students – 2020 graduate Luvia Thomas and current juniors Linda Neewary and Kaylee Norton — were published in the Young Writers USA Mission Contamination series anthology.
The anthology features student-written mini-sagas about a virus outbreak. Glenn said that it was “creepily ironic” that the students received printed copies of the books about one week before schools closed
Baltimore County Police are continuing their investigation into a late night shooting that left one man dead.
Officers responded for the call of a shooting around 10 p.m. Friday night. The victim, an adult man, was located to the rear of the 500 block of Welbrook Road in Essex with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Medics responded and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. He is identified as Essex resident Zeshaan Ali Toppa (21) of the 300 block of Leeanne Road.
Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit are continuing their investigation into this shooting this morning. Anyone who may have information is asked 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.
Baltimore County Public Schools [BCPS] reported on Friday that a person associated with Essex Elementary School has recently tested positive for COVID-19.
The community is being alerted because many families were on the school campus on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to pick up Kindergarten bags and to pick up yearbooks.
Everyone who had close contact with the affected individual has been identified, notified, and will remain away from BCPS facilities until they are cleared to return by the Baltimore County Department of Health.
The school building has been cleaned in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocols.
BCPS is working with the Baltimore County Department of Health to ensure that recommendations and guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Maryland Department of Health are in place.
On Friday, Oct. 9, the school system distributed a letter to Essex Elementary School families about the situation, urging students and community members to be diligent in monitoring their health and taking steps to prevent COVID-19 transmission, such as social distancing and wearing face coverings.
This is the second known case of COVID-19 at a BCPS location within a three-day span. It was reported that a Dundalk BCPS meal worker Tested Positive for the coronavirus on Oct. 7.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works reported a 12-inch water main break on Turkey Point and Back River Neck Roads in Baltimore County on Tuesday Crews are on site.
There are about 700 residents whose water services may be impacted in addition to a school.
It is recommended that motorists and pedestrians temporarily avoid the area. Crews are working expeditiously to repair the water main break and anticipate that the break will be repaired soon.
Baltimore County and Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) have released the recommendations from the first phase of the Multi-Year Improvement Plan for All Schools (MYIPAS).
MYIPAS is a 10-year capital planning process that will identify and prioritize needed improvements to Baltimore County’s school infrastructure.
The first phase focused on high schools. The second phase, focusing on all remaining schools, centers, and programs, is scheduled to be complete in May 2021. A final report is expected by fall 2021.
“We view the development of this plan as an important step forward on the path toward ensuring that all of our school buildings offer the type of physical environment most conducive for teaching and learning,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams.
Part of the construction recommendations has three groups based on priority.
Group 1 is considered the highest priority and is called Legacy Project which includes a $150 million demolition/reconstruction 1700-seat capacity school at Lansdowne High School.
The Group 2 recommendations is called Critical Additions which includes for four projects:
• Additional 650 seats to Dundalk High School
• Additional 500 seats and renovation for a new kitchen and cafeteria area at Towson High School
• Additional 200 seats and renovation at Loch Raven High School, which would relieve some overcrowding at Parkville High School
• Additional 250 seats to Patapsco High Center for the Arts
The Group 3 Recommendations is Relief Schools and/or Additions for a new high school in the northeast area of Baltimore County area and a new middle school/high school in the Sparrows Point/Edgemere area.
There are two options for both areas depending on funding. The first option calls for Perry Hall High School to add 225 seats with an addition to the cafeteria area; additional 200 seats to Overlea High School; and an additional 75 seats to Kenwood High School. Those three additions are projected to cost $50 million.
The second option for the northeast area is for Baltimore County to acquire land and to build a 1,200 seat new high school, along with the Perry Hall High renovation plan. Total cost is projected at $200 million.
Fifth District Councilman David Marks said he favors new school buildings.
“For more than two decades, I have worked to build new schools in Baltimore County. We have had some success with the construction of Honeygo Elementary School and county funding for two new schools,” Marks said in a statement.
“While these recommendations are preliminary, I do not support warehousing students by building additions at already-crowded schools. This plan needs input, scrutiny and changes.”
In Sparrows Point, both the high school and middle school share one building.
The first plan is to add 325 seats to the high school for around $50 million. The second proposal is build a new 750-seat middle school at a new location at $200 million and renovate the high school/middle school campus into a larger Sparrows Point High school.
Of course, the plans will be determined by the amount of funding. It appeared that Baltimore County and other jurisdictions throughout the state were going to be beneficiaries of the Learn to Build Act. The $400 million school construction bill was passed by the Maryland General Assembly and was expected to be signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit and Hogan vetoed all spending bills. The Maryland General Assembly could override Hogan’s veto.
A portion of that bill would provide funding for three northeast Baltimore County school projects; a new elementary school in the Rossville area, a new middle school at Nottingham Park on King Avenue and to expand Pine Grove Middle School in Carney.
If the veto is overridden and Baltimore County commits local matching funds, large renovation projects for all assessed adequacy, equity, and condition priorities could take place at all schools within 15 years.
If the Learn to Build Act does not provide local funding, there are two scenarios.
The first scenario would prioritize renovations for reduced scope at all schools within 15 years. The other scenario is not recommended by Baltimore County but would provide single large renovations every two – three years, but with many schools waiting decades for improvements.
“Every student in Baltimore County, regardless of their zip code, deserves access to a safe, modern school facility that meets the needs of their community,” said County Executive Johnny Olszewski.
“With aging infrastructure and a growing population, we have significant needs at the high school level, and these initial recommendations will serve as a critical resource as we work to ensure equitable allocation of resources throughout the County.”
The initial recommendations were developed by consultants from CannonDesign, a national architecture and planning company that has led over 1,300 education facility projects across the country, including over 200 education master plans.
The 37th annual National Night Out is being celebrated on Tuesday, October 6 this year. The COVID-19 pandemic may have communities celebrating a little differently and later in the year, but one thing remains the same and that is the partnerships and camaraderie that are strengthened as police and citizens unite in neighborhoods.
Community engagement has been especially challenging this year. This annual community-building campaign is an opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances and enhance relationships with the goal of keeping neighborhoods safe.
Join your neighbors and friends in events scheduled throughout Baltimore County. There will be food, games, vehicle parades, and visits from police officers. The theme at each event will be the same – to keep your community, businesses and visitors safe.
Turn on your porch light on Tuesday, October 6 to show your support. And remember another safety precaution when gathering this year – wear a mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands.
The following is a list of events that are scheduled at the various precincts in eastern Baltimore County.
Precinct 8 Parkville
Magnolia Glen Homeowners Association
Contact: Greg Hamilton (jghamilton53@att.net)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood dessert party
Location: Bender Ridge Court
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Perring Park Citizens On Patrol (COP)
Contact: Kristen Piscopo (443-823-1738 or kpiscopo@baltimorecountymd.gov)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Block party with KONA Ice Truck
Location: Harford Hills Road behind Harford Hills Elementary School
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Seven Courts Citizens On Patrol (COP)
Contact: Shawn King (shawn@owl-analytics.com)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood party
Location: Seven Oaks Senior Center, 9210 Seven Courts Drive
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Precinct 9 White Marsh
Linover Improvement Association
Contact: Caitlyn Klimm (president@linover.org)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood caravan and hand out Citizens On Patrol (COP) fliers
Location: Holt Park, 34 Elmont Avenue
Time: 8 to 8:30 p.m.
Park East Community
Contact: Danielle Fowlkes (410-866-3443)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Enjoy refreshments while discussing how to keep the neighborhood safe and build partnerships
Location: Playground area at Park East Apartments, 2022 Kelbourne Road 21237
Time: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Precinct 11 Essex
Henderson-Webb Properties
Contact: Dave Hopp (410-440-7121)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community picnic
Location: Hartland and Middleborough roads
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Precinct 12 North Point
Boston Courts
Contact: Lee McBride (410-288-1313)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Cookout and games
Location: Red Rose Way and Villager Circle, 21222
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Old Dundalk
Contact: Jessica Lilli (443-955-1541)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Cookout and games
Location: Heritage Park, 2717 Playfield Street
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Week of Dec. 19
Assault in Middle River-Due to a dispute with the victim’s family member on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 4:45 p.m., the suspect pointed a handgun at the victim who was standing in the window in Cool Breeze Drive in Middle River.
Robbery on Beach Road in White Marsh-While walking towards the front door of the residence in the 13000 block of Beach Road in White Marsh, the victim was approached from behind by unknown suspect(s). One suspect grabbed her and assaulted her until she passed out on Friday, Dec. 18 at 9:45 p.m. The suspect(s) stole her work laptop, cell phone, purse and a work bag before fleeing.
Phone Store Robbed in Middle River-A suspect entered the T-Mobile store in the 100 block of Middle River Road After a verbal argument with an employee, the suspect opened the cash register and began taking money from the register on Tuesday, Dec. 14 around 10:32 a.m. The employee attempted to stop the suspect. The suspect assaulted the employee, took more money from the register and fled on foot. The suspect was captured a short distance away.
Burglary in Middle River-Sometime between midnight on December 12 and 11 a.m. on December 18, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s apartment in the 300 block of Nitram Court in Middle River by unknown means and took a bag of spices and medical equipment.
Phone Store Robbed in Rosedale-Two unknown suspects entered the AT&T store in the 8800 block of Rosedale, implied a weapon, and stole an undetermined amount of merchandise and currency on Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:17 p.m.
Week of Dec. 9
Middle River Robbery-Three unknown suspects ran up to the victim, assaulted him and went through the victim’s pockets in the 9800 block of Tailspin Lane in Middle River. The three suspects took the victim’s cash and a wallet and then fled in a vehicle on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 9:20 p.m.
Hawthorne Juvenile Robbed in Hawthorne- An unknown suspect exited a vehicle in the 300 block of Grovethorn Road in Hawthorne, displayed a gun to a juvenile victim and demanded his belongings on Monday, Dec. 7 at 9:10 p.m. The victim fled to his residence and contacted 911. The suspects left in the vehicle. Nothing was stolen from the victim.
Man Arrested After Essex Assault- A known suspect kicked the front door down of the victim’s residence in the unit block of Landmark Court in Essex, assaulted the victim and then left the location on foot on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9:50 a.m. The suspect was later arrested.
Burglary in Chase -On Thursday, Dec. 3 at 9:41 p.m., a known suspect stole a TV, medications, a credit card and money from the 12300 block of Eastern Avenue in Chase.
Week of Nov. 26
Dirt Bike Stolen at Gun Point- A victim was riding his dirt bike when he was followed by a vehicle with two unknown suspects inside in the 2200 block of Eastern Avenue in Middle River. One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the victim and stole the victim’s dirt bike on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 3:30 p.m.
Burglary in Hawthorne-Sometime between 9 p.m. on Nov. 30 and 8 a.m. on Dec. 1, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry through the unlocked rear door in the 2100 block of Coral Thorn Road in Hawthorne. Multiple items were taken from the location.
Game System Stolen Out of Essex Home- Sometime between 5 p.m. on Nov. 28 and 2 a.m. on Nov. 29, an unknown suspect forced open the backdoor of the residence in the unit block of Ebbtide Count in Essex and stole a new game system.
Victim Assaulted in Middle River- An armed suspect assaulted the victim during an argument on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 5:50 a.m. The known suspect was arrested at the scene in the 4100 block of Cutty Sark Road in Middle River. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Robbery in Hawthorne- A victim was assaulted by two known suspects on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 9:29 p.m. and his cell phone was forcefully stolen from his possession in the South Hawthorne Road. The two suspects were placed under arrest and the victim’s property was recovered.
Essex Robbery-A victim was robbed by an unknown armed suspect who approached him from behind and demanded his belongings in the 800 block of Briar Hill Place in Essex. The victim refused and a physical altercation occurred leaving the victim with non life-threatening injuries on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m.
Week of Nov. 18
Robbed in Middle River- Two suspects, one armed, approached the victims in the unit block of Finnsbu Place in Middle River and demanded their property on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 1:25 p.m. The suspects stole a cell phone, cash and other miscellaneous items from the victims before fleeing the scene.
Burglary at South Marlyn Liquors-An unknown suspect pried open the front door of South Marlyn Liquor in the in the 700-block South Marlyn Avenue by smashing the front glass door. The suspect stole cigarettes and cash on Friday, Nov. 12 at 3:40 a.m. On Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 12:15 a.m. The suspect then fled on foot.
Another Burglary at South Marlyn Liquors-Six days later, an unknown suspect gained entry into South Marlyn Liquors in Essex in the 700-block South Marlyn Avenue by smashing the front glass door. The suspect stole cash and four cartons of cigarettes On Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 12:15 a.m. The suspect then fled on foot.
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Attempted Dirt Bike Burglary-On Monday, Nov. 16 1:30 a.m., two unknown suspects attempted to steal a dirt bike from the victim’s shed in the 200-block of Mulberry Lane in Middle River. The suspects then fled the scene when the victim saw them by the shed.
Verbal Argument Becomes an Assault- A known suspect assaulted the victim in the 100-block of Carroll Island Road after engaging in a verbal argument on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2:20 p.m. The suspect was later located and placed under arrest.
Verbal Argument Becomes an Assault- A known suspect assaulted the victim in the 100-block of Carroll Island Road after engaging in a verbal argument on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2:20 p.m. The suspect was later located and placed under arrest.
Week of Nov. 10
Robbery at Essex ATM- After depositing money into an ATM, a victim returned to his vehicle in the 600 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex where an armed suspect entered his vehicle and demanded the victim return to the ATM to withdraw money. The suspect took the money fled on foot on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:45 p.m.
Wampler Road Burglary-At 11:55 a.m., a known suspect kicked open the front door of the victim’s residence in the 500 block of Wampler Road in Middle River and stole a cell phone and purse belonging to the victim on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11:55 a.m. The suspect was later apprehended and placed under arrest.
Keys Stole From Home- An unknown suspect broke into the victim’s home on Northrop Lane in Middle River and stole keys and a wallet on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 1:10 a.m..
Household Appliance Stolen with Other Items- Sometime between 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 and 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 an unknown suspect broke off the window screen to gain entry through an unlocked window in the 700 block of Shipfriend Road in Middle River . The suspect stole the victim’s wallet, purse, car keys and a household appliance. The purse and household appliance were recovered nearby.
Another Purse Stolen from Middle River Home- Sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 and 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, an unknown suspect cut the screen of the victim’s kitchen window to gain entry in the 9800 block of Edisto Way in Middle River . Once inside, the suspect stole the victim’s purse and then fled.
Burglary at Freestate Indoor Sports Arena- A known suspect gained entry into the Freestate Indoor Sports Arena in the 5800 block of Allender Road in White Marsh with three unidentified subjects and stole cash, a check and sodas on Saturday, Nov 7 at 1 p.m.
Lawn Equipment Stolen– Sometime between 12 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6 and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s property in the 100 block of Foxwood Lane in Essex and forced the locked shed door open. Lawn equipment was stolen.
Week of Nov. 3
Second-Degree Burglary: On Tuesday, Nov. 3 between 2:45 and 6 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) broke into two trailers at Classic Lawn & Landscaping in the 100 block of Earls Road in Middle River and stole several pieces of lawn equipment.
Second-Degree Burglary: An unknown suspect entered the shed in the unit block of Pelczar Avenue in Essex and stole several tools on Monday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 p.m..
First-Degree Burglary: An unknown suspect attempted to gain entry into the victim’s apartment in the 9800 block of Tailspin Lane in Middle River. The suspect fled the area before entry was gained on Monday, Oct. 26 at 8:34 p.m.
Week of Oct. 21
Second-Degree Burglary-A suspect broke the glass at the Dunkin’ Donuts drive through window in the unit block of Longeron Drive in Middle River with a hammer on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 9:15 p.m. The suspect then stole three cash drawers from the registers and several beverages. The suspect was arrested.
Robbery- On Monday, Oct. 19 around 4:40 p.m., a victim was robbed of his money and his bicycle by two suspects in the 800 block of Martin Road in Essex.
Second-Degree Burglary- An unknown suspect stole a mountain bike and a tree trimmer from the victim’s shed in the 200 block of George Avenue in Essex on Sunday, Oct. 18 around 12:21 p.m.
Robbery- Two victims were robbed at gunpoint in the 11400 block of Pulaski Highway in White Marsh by an unknown suspect. The suspect discharged his firearm during this incident on Friday, Oct. 16 at 11:36 p.m. No one was injured. The suspect stole cash from one of the victims and then fled.
Second Degree Burglary-Sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 and 6:30 a.m. on Oct.15, an unknown suspect(s) broke into a detached garage on the victims’ property and stole three dirtbikes in the 3500 block of Edwards Lane in Middle River.
Robbery- Two suspects assaulted the victim on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. and stole the victim’s bicycle before fleeing in a vehicle in the 100 block of Yawmeter Drive in Middle River. The suspects were located and arrested. The bicycle was recovered.
Robbery- On Wednesday, Oct. 14, a victim was robbed of a cigarette and his cash by an unknown suspect while walking home in the 1200 block of Martin Boulevard in Middle River.
Week of Oct. 10
Attempted Second-Degree Burglary-An unknown suspect used an unknown tool to smash the lock to the shed door in the 1200 block of Evergreen Lane in Essex. The lock was destroyed but nothing was taken from the shed on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 3 a.m.
Robbery-The suspect entered the Royal Farms store in the 3300 block Eastern Boulevard in Middle River and displayed a knife and stole cash from the register on Friday, Oct. 11. The suspect then fled on foot.
Second Degree Burglary- on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1 a.m., two unknown suspects broke the glass door of the secured Tobacco and Vape King store in the 100 block of Carroll Island Road in Middle River. Once inside, they removed multiple vape pens, cigars and lighters. The suspects then fled on foot.
Week of Oct. 1
First-Degree Assault- On Wednesday, Oct. 7 around 1:30 p.m., a known suspect stabbed the victim in the arm with a pair of scissors in the 9800 block of Avro Road in Middle River. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.
First-Degree Assault- An unknown suspect entered the Royal Farms in the 3300 block of Eastern Boulevard in Middle River displayed a knife to the cashier and demanded money on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 8:51 p.m. The suspect then fled on foot.
First-Degree Burglary- Sometime between noon on Friday, Oct. 2 and 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, an unknown suspect(s) possibly gained entry through an unsecured window and removed clothing items, two lamps and various cleaning supplies in the 100 block of Benoni Circle in Middle River.
Robbery- A victim was robbed at gunpoint by an unknown suspect on Friday, Oct. 2 at 10:09 a.m. in the 500 block of Mace Avenue in Essex. Two suspects were arrested.
Second Degree Burglary- Police reported that a victim’s shed in the 10500 block of Windlass Run in Middle River was pried open with an unknown tool and various tools and lawn equipment were stolen on Tuesday, Sept. 30 around 3:30 p.m.
Second Degree Burglary- On Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 4:25 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into Your First Pharmacy in the 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Essex by prying open the front door. The location was ransacked, a cash register drawer was damaged and medication was stolen.
Second Degree Burglary- Three unknown suspects broke into the One Stop Convenience store in the 300 block of Stemmers Run Road in Essex and stole an ATM on Tuesday, Sept. 30 around 4:15 a.m.
Week of Sept. 26
First Degree Assault- Two unknown suspects assaulted the victim on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 5:19 p.m.. The unknown suspects then left and entered a nearby building in the 1400 block of Hadwick Drive in Essex.
Second Degree Burglary- An unknown suspect forced entry into Dunn-Rite Automotive in the 1500 block of Martin Boulevard in Middle River and stole a cash box containing cash on Sunday, Sept 27 at 10 p.m.
Second Degree Burglary- A suspect was moving property in the 500 block of Dorsey Road in Essex from the victims’ garage when he was chased down by the property owner. The suspect attempted to steal a bicycle, electronic equipment and miscellaneous property on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4:30 a.m. The suspect was arrested and some property was recovered.
First Degree Assault- On Friday, Sept. 25 at 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect fired several shots at the victim’s house in the 1000 block of Cord Street.
First Degree Burglary- Sometime between 11 and 11:40 a.m., a known suspect gained entry into the victim’s residence in the 300 block of Stillwater Road in Essex and stole tools on Sept. 23 at 11 a.m.
Second Degree Burglary-Sometime between 8 p.m. on September 21 and 9:30 a.m. on September 22, an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into Testimony Auto LLC in the 100 block of Back River Neck Road through an unsecured door. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole various power tools, a laptop, money and miscellaneous items.
Week of Sept. 17
First Degree Assault- Two victims were assaulted when they got into a confrontation with an unknown suspect who was driving a vehicle in the neighborhood in the 2300 block of Bauernschmidt Drive in Essex. The suspect then struck one of the victims with the car. Both victims suffered non-life threatening injuries. Officers located and arrested the suspect on Sept. 19.
First Degree Burglary- Sometime between 8:15 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 1:24 p.m. on Sept. 18, an unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s residence by smashing out a door window. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole several tools in the 100 block of South Taylor Avenue in Essex.
Second Degree Burglary- Sometime between noon on Sept. 17 and 7 a.m. on Sept. 20, an unknown suspect cut the lock to the victim’s shed in the 2100 block of Redthorn in Middle River and stole miscellaneous tools.
