Community invited to BCPSfest at White Marsh Mall

Join Baltimore County Public Schools at a free outdoor festival to celebrate the upcoming 2019-2020 school year at the White Marsh Boscovs on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Some of the feature entertainment for BCPS includes:

  • Southwest Academy Marching Tigers
  • Performers from Stages Music Arts in Cockeysville 
  • Dancers from Shady Spring Elementary 
  • Eastern Tech Varsity Cheer 
  • Perry Hall High singers 
  • Trainer from Planet Fitness 

Come see the BCPS exciting Mobile Innovation Lab. Get up close and personal with an antique fire engine. Learn more about supporting student success. Test your dancing skills. Let the experts give you dental advice and a free toothbrush.

Find a great book to read on the county library’s Bookmobile. Take home a free book from the First Financial Federal Credit Union. Discover BCPS and community programs and services. Be entertained by talented BCPS students. Meet a princess or king from Medieval Times. Try your hand at robotics or launching a straw rocket. Practice your jump roping skills and take home a jump rope.

Meet Buster the Bus. Explore job opportunities with BCPS. This event is sponsored by The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools and coordinated by the BCPS Department of Communications and Community Outreach.

Here is the growing list of BCPSfest vendors and entertainers.

From the community

  • AAA Mid-Atlantic
  • Adventure Dental, Vision, and Ortho
  • Baltimore County Public Library Bookmobile
  • Boy Scouts of America Sea Scout Ship and Maritime Explorer Club
  • Chick-fil-A
  • Colgate-Palmolive Dental Van –dental screening, free toothbrushes
  • Community College of Baltimore County (Essex) –information about early college and other programs
  • The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools – information about support for teachers
  • Fire Museum of Maryland –bringing antique 1949 Mack fire engine
  • First Financial Federal Credit Union –book giveaway and reading nook
  • Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum
  • Gunpowder Valley Conservancy
  • iFly
  • Maryland 529 –information about saving for college
  • Maryland Association of School Health Nurses – health information, spin to win
  • Medieval Times –bringing a princess or king
  • Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education
  • Patient First –medical information, giveaways
  • RSVP – Retired Senior Volunteer Program –volunteer opps for seniors and schools
  • State Highway Administration
  • Kona Ice

From BCPS

  • Career and Technical Education – robotics
  • College and Career Readiness –goal-setting, picture booth
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages
  • English Language Arts 
  • Food and Nutrition Services –answering questions about school meals
  • Health and Physical Education – jumping rope/ jump rope giveaway
  • Home and Hospital
  • Magnet Programs –information about application process, options
  • Mathematics –math games
  • Mobile Innovation Lab –LEGO construction, circuitry, computer programming
  • Music and Dance Education– Wheel of Dance, interactive music activity
  • Parentmobile –mobile resource center
  • School Counseling 
  • Science – launching straw rockets
  • Social Studies 
  • Staffing and Recruitment/Human Resources – job opportunities with BCPS
  • Transportation –bringing a school bus and Buster the Bus
  • Visual Arts –printmaking bookmarks

National Night Out Events Photos

There were National Night Out Events (NNO) all over eastern Baltimore County and all over the county, state and country on Tuesday as NNO is a night where communities come together to stand up to crime. Some of the events were held in the rain as a storm pasted though the region Tuesday night. Here are some photos from Councilman David Marks (R-5) and Councilwoman Cathy Bevins (D-6) social media pages.

” Tonight was National Night Out, and I was fortunate to attend five of the six events in the Fifth District. Many thanks to the volunteers in Dunfield, Seven Courts, Perring Park, Campus Hills and Magnolia Acres who welcomed me and work with our police to keep their neighborhoods safe,” Mark said in his visits around the area.

Bevins also attended many NNOs in her district, including the inaugural event for Overlea Community Association.

” Another successful National Night Out across the 6th district! I was able to attend four awesome communities that work tirelessly with law enforcement and COP volunteers,” Bevins said.

  • Councilman David Marks and members of the Seven Courts community came together for National Night Out
  • The Perring Park community was treated a visit from Kona Ice for NNO. -Photo courtesy of Councilman David Marks_
  • Lindover held their NNO at Terrace Drive and Linover Park Terrace Drive and Linover Park -Photo courtesy of Councilwoman Cathy Bevins_
  • Resident of Hazelwood still had their NNO event out in the rain -photo courtesy of Councilwoman Bevin’s Facebook page_
  • National Night Out at the Overlea Community Association -photo courtesy of Councilwoman Bevin’s Facebook page-
  • Councilwoman Cathy Bevins visits Garden Village Association National Night Out -photo courtesy of Councilwoman Bevin’s Facebook page_

Burglar Steals Minnie Mouse Backpack, Child Wants it Back

This suspect was caught on a doorbell camera as he left a home in Parkville wearing a little girl’s Minnie Mouse backpack he stole from the home. She wants it back, and is hoping you can help her identify the burglar who stole it.

This burglar is believed to be connected to at least four residential burglaries since mid-May, targeting homes in the Hillendale and Harford Park communities in Precinct 6 (Towson) and Precinct 8 (Parkville).

Detectives have recovered surveillance video of the suspect during his travels to and from one of the burglaries in the 1700 block of Ryewood Road in Parkville on May 16, during which he stole the backpack. He is seen walking from the lower end of Solar Circle, on Hillsway Avenue, up the stairs leading to Sindall Road, and then onto Ryewood Road around 9 a.m. He entered the victim’s property by jumping over a rear fence and checking the rear door first. When it didn’t open he attempted to pry a window open but saw the exterior video surveillance camera and disabled it. He isn’t seen again until he is caught on the doorbell camera (watch here) exiting through the front door around 9:36 a.m. with the child’s Minnie Mouse backpack filled with valuables from the home, including her piggy bank. He follows the same path back to Solar Circle.

Similar type burglaries have occurred on Sindall Road and Wycliffe Road in May and June.

Detectives believe this burglar may be a resident at Northbrooke Township Apartments or a nearby neighborhood. If you think you recognize this suspect or you find images of this burglar on your own home surveillance system, or if you’ve seen someone with this girl’s backpack, call detectives from the Baltimore County Police Burglary Unit and help us return it to her: 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Dundalk

Baltimore County Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Dundalk on Saturday, Aug. 3.

The woman, identified as Susan Marie Penix (49) of the 7800 block of Harold Road, was walking in the alley behind her home when she was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene around 9:47 a.m.

Penix was able to get back to her home where her roommate called 9-1-1. She was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where she later died.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Investigation Team is conducting the investigation into this incident and is asking anyone who may have information to call 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Man Arrested in Essex Triple Shooting

Baltimore County Police have charged Corey Daniel Powell (24) of the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane in Essex with two counts of first degree murder and one count of attempted first degree murder in a triple shooting early Saturday, July 27 that left two men dead.

Cameron Stenhouse and Dennis Vasquez died during the shooting early Saturday morning that left a third man injured with a gunshot wound. Detectives determined that the shooting occurred during an illicit drug transaction.

Powell was arrested Tuesday evening and is held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center following a bail review hearing held this afternoon.

Henn Shares Proposed FY2021 State Capital Budget Request

Fifth district BCPS Board Member Julie Henn shared the proposed FY2021 state capital budget request includes the following projects in her district:

NE Area Elementary @ Ridge Road ($17,320,000)
NE Area Middle ($43,213,000)
Perry Hall High Chiller Replacement ($1,680,000)
Towson High Replacement (Planning Approval)

“The recommendation will be presented to the Board on Tuesday, August 6 and will be discussed at the work session on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, and is scheduled for Board action on Tuesday, September 10, 2019,” Henn said in a social media post.

“State-funded project requests require verification of county matching funds before final state approval (May/June 2020).”

National Night Out Events in Eastern Baltimore County

Tuesday, August 6, marks the 36th year of communities around the United States getting together to say crime is not welcome in their neighborhoods. This message is being sent from coast to coast. Our men and women at our military bases are participating, as well as citizens in our U.S. territories. Our friends in Canada will also be participating.

Each celebration will be unique from cookouts to ice cream socials, parades or visits from law enforcement and emergency personnel. All have one thing in common – to keep their community, businesses, and visitors safe and to keep criminals out.

On Tuesday August 6, turn your porch light on and say “NO” to crime.

The following is a list of some of the events that will take place at the various precincts in eastern Baltimore County.

Precinct 8 Parkville

Harford Park Citizens on Patrol
Contact: Ms. Denise Naylor (443-831-3556)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Block party, cookout, Baltimore County Fire Department will be there
Location: Harford Park Community Association building (2522 Linwood Avenue)
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Magnolia Glen Homeowners Association
Contact: Greg Hamilton
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood dessert party
Location: Bender Ridge Court
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Perring Park Citizens On Patrol
Contact: Kristen Piscopo (443-823-1738)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Block party with KONA Ice Truck
Location: Harford Hills Road (behind Harford Hills Elementary School)
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.

St. Johns Lutheran Church of Parkville
Contact: Pastor Lesley Radius
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team 
Activity: Food, drinks, games and prizes
Location: 8808 Harford Road, 21234
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.

Seven Courts Citizens On Patrol
Contact: Shawn King
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Neighborhood party
Location: Seven Oaks Senior Center
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Precinct 9 White Marsh

Elmwood Belmar Community Association
Contact: Bill Thomas (410-299-3116)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Picnic, meet and greet
Location: Elmwood Elementary School
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Fontana Village
Contact: Roberta Mosby (410-682-6607)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Faith Based Ceremony and music
Location: Leasing office on Fontana Lane
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Garden Village Association/Citizens On Patrol
Contact: Wannetta Thompson (410-866-9269)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Unit
Activity: Community gathering
Location: Garden Village Community Center, 6011 St. Regis Road
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Hazelwood Park Community Association
Contact: Delroy Tripp
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community cookout, games
Location: 5615 Daybreak Terrace
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Linover Improvement Association
Contact: Caitlyn Klimm  (president@linover.org)
Officer(s) assigned:Officer Reynolds
Activity: Cookout and block party
Location: Terrace Drive and Linover Park entrance
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Overlea Community Association
Contact: Jessica Loveless
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community Pot Luck Supper 
Location: National History Society of Maryland (6908 Belair Road)
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Park East Community
Contact: Danielle Folks
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Picnic
Location: Playground on Kelbourne Road
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

Precinct 11 Essex

Aero Acres Community Association
Contact: Dennis Gilpin (410-960-0572)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community picnic
Location: Girls and Boys Club, 1400 Fuselage Avenue
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

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.

Sleepy Hollow Community Association
Contact: Joe McGeeney (443-610-0935)
Officer(s) assigned: Community Outreach Team
Activity: Community picnic
Location: Washington Irving Lane and Van Winkle 
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Precinct 12 North Point

Civic League of Inverness
Contact: Travis 410-274-0216
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Christopher Briggs
Activity: Pot luck
Location: Wise Ave Volunteer Fire Hall (214 Wise Avenue, 21222)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Gray Manor/Northshire
Contact: Angel Ball (443-676-6929)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Lindsey Addair
Activity: Texas Roadhouse food/cookout
Location: Gray Manor Park (7607 Parkwood Road, 21222)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Key Landing Apartments
Contact: Maxine (410-477-8320)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Christopher Briggs  
Activity: Cookout, pizza, DJ, vendors
Location: Key Landing Leasing Center, Paulette Road
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Norwood Holabird
Contact: Dave Rader (410-285-6617)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Lindsey Addair  
Activity: Snacks and beverages
Location: Alley behind Manor and Searles roads
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.

Old Dundalk/Dunlogan
Contact: Becky Terjung (410-627-0249)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer James White
Activity: Food, games and music
Location: Heritage Park  
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

St. Helena Community and Neighborhood Association
Contact: Shirley Gregory (410-633-6077)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer James White
Activity: McGruff the Crime Dog, food, pony rides, face painting, music, games
Location: St Helena Community Center, (6509 Colgate Avenue)
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

Turner Station Conservation
Contact: Gloria Nelson (410-302-2903)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer James White
Activity: Cookout, K9 and Aviation units, food, games, music
Location: Sollers Point Community Center (323 Sollers Point Road)
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.

West Inverness Community Association
Contact: Susan Rayba (410-477-5373)
Officer(s) assigned: Officer Christopher Briggs  
Activity: Snacks, beverages, music, games, prizes and crime prevention tips
Location: Sandy Plains Elementary School (8330 Kavanagh Road, 21222)
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.

Triple Shooting in Essex Leaves Two Dead, One Injured

A triple shooting left two men dead, another injured in Essex on July 27.

Police were called to the 1000 block of Foxcroft Lane around 12:25 a.m. where they located one man deceased in front of a home, and another in critical condition. That man was transported to Franklin Square Hospital by medics where he was pronounced deceased.
The two men killed were identified as Cameron Ross Stenhouse (26) of the 1200 block of Four Winds Way in Essex and Dennis Christopher Vasquez (34) of the 9600 block of 10th Avenue in Parkville. A third victim suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive his wounds.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are investigating to determine the factors surrounding this fatal shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous.

I-95 ETL Extension Meeting to be Held in Perry Hall

The public is invited to receive updates on the I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) Northbound Extension.  The first update opportunity is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 5 at Perry Hall High School from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  No formal presentation will be given.

This project will enhance the MDTA’s efforts to provide a safe and reliable drive for its customers.  Improvements include new noise walls and the replacement or rehabilitation of bridges that are more than 50 years old.  The I-95 ETL Northbound Extension will be completed in segments and is expected to open to traffic through MD152 by the end of 2023 and through MD24 by the end of 2026.

More information about the I-95 ETL Northbound Extension can be found at https://mdta.maryland.gov/I95ETLNB/home.html.  Meeting materials will also be posted to that website. 

Man Arrested in Kingston Road Shooting

The suspect in the shooting on Kingston Road in Middle River on Monday, July 15 is identified as Marquis Devonn Warren Matthews (42) of the 2100 block of Vailthorn Road of Middle River

Matthews is charged with attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony/violent crime. Matthews is held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center pending a bail review hearing.

One man was seriously injured in the shooting on Monday night.

Police responded to a call for a shooting in the 100 block of Kingston Road around 11 p.m. and found a man, 29, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body that caused a life-threatening injury. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment but is expected to survive his wounds.

A suspect who fled the scene following the shooting has been taken into custody. His identity is withheld pending formal charges.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the victim and suspect are acquainted and have had an ongoing personal dispute that culminated in the shooting last night.

The Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit is continuing their investigation into this shooting.