Police Make Arrest in Third Parkville Carjacking Case Since April


On April 7 at 7:24 p.m., police responded to the 1300 block of Mantle Street for another carjacking in Parkville.

The initial investigation determined two suspects walked up to the victim, who just parked his car, and asked for directions. When the victim pulled out his cell phone, the suspects grabbed the phone, demanded money and took his keys. They stole his vehicle and fled the scene.

On April 8 at 1:27 a.m., members of the Regional Auto Theft Task Force, while looking for the stolen vehicle, located it after it crashed in Baltimore City. The suspects fled the vehicle and were arrested by police after a brief foot pursuit.

Kevon Darrell Saunders (18) of the 1500 block of East Lanvale Street in Baltimore City was arrested and charged with robbery, carjacking and various other charges. Saunders is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review.

An 11-year-old female from Baltimore, a relative of Saunders, was also arrested and charged with felony offenses. She was released by the Department of Juvenile Services into the custody of a guardian

This was the third reported carjacking in the 21234 zip code by Baltimore County Police in the first week of April. A carjacking was reported on April 6 in the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Parkville and another carjacking took place at the Royal Farms store in the 2700 block of Taylor Avenue on April 4.

UPDATE-Marks Requesting “Enforcement on High School Tracks”


Councilman David Marks was considering closing all high school tracks in the 5th District after a group of over 20 athletes were spotted practicing at the Perry Hall High School track. Marks said he did some investigating and learned that the large group was not part of a high school or recreation council team.

“I have been a strong supporter of keeping parks and other areas open as long as social distancing is maintained. Unfortunately, some continually abuse the privilege of being able to access the Perry Hall High School track,” Mark said.

According to Marks, he was on the verge on asking for access to the track to be closed off to all tracks in his district where Governor Larry Hogan’s executive order was being ignored. Marks later decided to ask for enforcement and to keep the tracks open.

“Tonight, I communicated with Perry Hall High School’s principal, the police, and recreation council leaders, as well as School Board member Julie Henn. Perry Hall High School’s track will remain open, but if there are any further practices by teams that violate social distancing – it will be closed,” Marks added. “Furthermore, police will step up their enforcement.”

There were reports two weeks ago that the Perry Hall track was filled with visitors and social distancing requirements were not being met.

“Please honor the governor’s executive order on social distancing – no more than ten people, and individuals spaced six feet apart – and understand that enforcement will be stepped up significantly,” Marks explained.

County Expands Saturday Meal Distribution Sites


To support food insecure families amid the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive John Olszewski, Jr. announced that the County is significantly expanding the number of locations for its Saturday food distribution program.

This week, Baltimore County will purchase 23,100 frozen, prepacked meals to distribute to food insecure residents at 30 sites across the County. Sites were identified through data-analysis by Baltimore County and the National Guard based on prior meal distribution. Previously, Baltimore County was providing weekend distribution at 11 sites.

“Ensuring every County resident has enough to eat during this crisis is a top priority,” Olszewski said. “Thanks to the Guard’s support, we can do even more for Baltimore County’s families and we’ll continue to work hand-in-hand to help provide food security, reduce the spread of the virus, and save lives.”

On Saturday, April 11, at 11 a.m., meals will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at the following locations in eastern Baltimore County:

Bear Creek Elementary School
1607 Melbourne Road, Dundalk, Maryland 21222

Colgate Elementary School
401 51st Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224

Dundalk PAL Center
15 Commerce Place Dundalk, Maryland 21222

Eastern Regional Park
11723 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21220

Edgemere Elementary School
7201 North Point Road, Edgemere, Maryland 21219

Fullerton Elementary School
4400 Fullerton Avenue, Nottingham, Maryland 21236

Grange Elementary School
2000 Church Road, Dundalk, Maryland 21222

Mars Estates PAL Center
1498 East Homberg Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21221

Martin Boulevard Elementary School
210 Riverton Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21220

Parkville Middle School
8711 Avondale Road, Parkville, Maryland 21234

Perry Hall Elementary School
9021 Belair Road, Nottingham, Maryland 21236

Shady Spring PAL Center
8876 Goldenwood Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21237

Police Makes Second Arrest in Comet Court Murder


Baltimore County Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the Feb. 25 homicide of Anthony Laron Richardson Jr.

Detectives obtained an arrest warrant on Monday for Curtis Ray Carradine Jr. (23) of the 4100 block of Kinsway Street in Overlea. He was arrested Tuesday and was charged with first degree murder. Carradine is held on a no bail status pending a bail review at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

The investigation into the homicide has determined that Carradine and Michael Kevin Richardson (no relation to Anthony Richardson Jr.), previously charged, targeted the victim, who was shot and killed on Comet Court in Paekville Feb. 25.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department Homicide Unit at 410-307-2020.

Baltimore City Resident Arrested in Parkville Carjacking


Baltimore County Police arrested a man responsible for an armed carjacking in the 8400 block of Greenway Road in Parkville.

Police responded to the location for an armed robbery on Monday, April 6 at 8:36 p.m. The initial investigation revealed that three suspects armed with a weapon demanded the victim’s money and robbed him. The suspects tried to steal the victim’s vehicle but they were unable to operate it.

Detectives arrested Elijah Crichlow (18) of the 1700 block of Ramblewood Road of Baltimore City. He is charged with armed robbery, armed carjacking and various other charges. He is held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on a no bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Police added that detectives continue to look for two more suspects. One suspect is described as a black male, 18-25 years old, approximately 6’2, 215 pounds, wearing a black jacket and black pants. The second suspect is described as a white male, 18-25 years old, approximately 5’10, 195 pounds, wearing a black jacket and black pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Baltimore County Police Department Towson Investigative Services Team at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

This is the second reported carjacking by Baltimore County Police a three-day period in Parkville. Another carjacking was reported at the Royal Farms on Taylor Avenue on Saturday.

Police Arrest Teens in Parkville Royal Farms Carjacking


Baltimore County Police reported they have arrested two suspects who carjacked a man in Parkville on Saturday, April 4.

Police responded to a carjacking at the Royal Farms store in the 2700 block of Taylor Avenue on Saturday around 3:28 p.m. The investigation revealed that two suspects, armed with a weapon, robbed the victim as he entered his car. Afterwards, they stole his vehicle.

Members of the Regional Auto Theft Task Force, Baltimore County Police Aviation and patrol located the victim’s vehicle in Baltimore City. A 14-year-old and 15-year-old, both from Baltimore, were arrested and charged with armed robbery, armed carjacking and various other charges. They have been released to the custody of their guardians.

Firefighters Bringing Easter Bunny to Dundalk


With the mandated stay-at-home order in place, children are not permitted to go to the local mall or community breakfast to see the Easter Bunny this year. Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company [WAVFC] decided to bring the Easter Bunny to Dundalk residents.

WAVFC has the tradition of driving Santa Claus around on the back of a fire truck in December. They have announced that the Easter Bunny will be on the back on its truck during this week.

“We have some exciting news to share!!! We were able to make contact with the Easter Bunny who has decided to make a visit to Dundalk,” said a statement on the WAVFC Facebook page.

Charlesmont Village and Bear Creek are the first scheduled stops on Wednesday, April 8 starting at 6 p.m. Then he will return on Friday April 10 starting at 6 p.m. in the Inverness area known as the ABC Streets.

WAVFC added that they will “try to visit as much of Dundalk as we can before the Easter Bunny needs to get home” on Saturday April 11, starting at 11 a.m. WAVFC said they will try their best to get around the area, but explained there is limited time and social distancing regulations that must be followed.

“As you can imagine, the Easter Bunny is very busy this time of year so we will need to move quickly. We will be focusing on the area that we are the first fire station to respond but once those areas are finished we will branch out other,” said the WAVFC statement.

“Please remember that we are still adhering to all social distancing mandates from the state. We ask that you please wave from your front yards or porches. Please do not come up to equipment or gather in the streets to ensure everyone’s safety. Thanks as always for your continued support, stay safe and wash your hands!”

MD Department of Labor Posts Job Listings During COVID-19


Are you looking for employment opportunities in Maryland during COVID-19? Labor has compiled a list of over 65 employers who are hiring individuals to immediately fill hundreds of positions. It’s like a virtual job fair! Here are a list of local employers. For the full list go to http://labor.maryland.gov/employment/jobfairs.shtml?fbclid=IwAR20-Vz0E7sJ_RZNRQL3seXgkDvNE9UhavCbCu9av_ARW2TIbNBMmS-2vsM
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Eastern Tech Student Takes 1st place in Regional Brain Bee


Amanda Nwokoro, a senior at Eastern Technical High School, earned first place in a regional Brain Bee held at Stevenson University and had qualified to compete in the 2020 USA Brain Bee Championship to be held March 27 – 29 on the campus of the Northeast Ohio Medical School before it had been postponed to the Coronavirus.

The Brain Bee is an international neuroscience competition for high school students ages 13 – 19. During the competition, students answer questions related to their readings in neuroscience and participate in a neuroanatomy lab component. The winner of the national competition will participate in the international final round to be held in Washington, D.C.

The Eastern Tech delegation also consisted of Keanna Brown and Ami Day. The three students have worked throughout the year to learn about neurology and cerebral anatomy. By the local Brain Bee’s end, three of the four spots in the final round were acquired by Eastern Tech students.

BCPS Student and Staff Recognitions From First Half of Year


As Baltimore County Public Schools an unprecedented transition to distance learning during the mandated school closure, the school system continues to celebrate state, regional, and national recognitions from the third quarter ending March 31.

Student and staff recognitions at the national and state levels are highlighted below, adding to achievements from the first and second quarters of the school year. Here is a look back at those honors.

Students
•The 31st Annual Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase involved 10 students from five high schools, including Patapsco and Perry Hall.

•The 8th Annual Maryland Dance Alliance involved students from eight high schools including Parkville and Patapsco.

•Students earned 343 Regional Scholastic Awards for 2020 including 24 Gold Keys in visual arts and 17 in writing.

•The Deep Creek Middle Drama Club and Sarah Nelson (Dulaney High) were named two of the six honorees in the 2020 Young Playwrights Festival presented by Baltimore Center Stage.

•Student leaders Sean Davis (Chesapeake) and Carmelli Leal (Eastern Technical) were featured speakers on a panel at the Champion Our Children Forum at the National School Board Association’s Advocacy Institute.

•Josh Hunt (Kenwood High) is one of just 200 Air Force Junior ROTC cadets worldwide to earn a Chief of Staff Private Pilot Scholarship from Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC.

•Amanda Nwokoro (Eastern Technical High) earned first place in a regional Brain Bee held at Stevenson University and has qualified to compete in the 2020 USA Brain Bee Championship.

•Fourteen BCPS students competed in the inaugural MPSSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships, including two Dundalk High students

Staff
Casey Lane (English teacher, Deep Creek Middle) achieved National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Her new designation brings the total number of National Board-certified teachers in Baltimore County Public Schools to 140.

•Anthony V. Carter, Jr. (career and technical education department chair, Middle River Middle) was selected as a 2019–20 Teacher Fellow in the Northrop Grumman Foundation Teachers Academy.

•Two staff earned recognition from the Maryland Society for Education Technology: Stacy Barry (resource teacher, Innovation and Digital Safety) was named 2020 Maryland Outstanding Leader Using Technology, and Kimberly Burton-Regulski (mathematics department chair, Eastern Technical) was named 2020 Maryland Outstanding Educator.

•Robert M. Ball was named the Most Inclusive Public School Minority Business Enterprise Outreach Liaison of the Year by the Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association.