Eastern Baltimore County News
Baltimore County Police detectives are on the scene of a shooting in the Perry Hall area tonight.
Officers responded to the 4300 block of Bedrock Circle in Perry Hall at 9:20 p.m. Arriving officers located a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Anyone with information on this shooting should contact police at 410-307-2020.
Baltimore County Police continue to investigate the murder of 28- year-old Kenyon Jerrod Bryant and are turning to the public for assistance.
Bryant’s family is pleading with the public for help in an effort to encourage anyone with information to come forward.
On May 15 just after 2 a.m. police responded to the 6200 block of Radecke Avenue in Overlea for a shooting.
Responding officers found Kenyon Jerrod Bryant lying in the back yard suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition until he succumbed to his injuries on May 24.
If you have information on this homicide you are asked to contact detectives from the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit at 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 Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and Chief of School Climate and Safety Dr. Michael J. Zarchin reserved course and stated they will not open four specialized schools in November. Battle Monument in Dundalk, Maiden Choice, Ridge Ruxton, and White Oak in Parkville were set to open in the fall. Williams released the following statement in response to rising COVID-19 infections in Baltimore County:
“From day one, BCPS has prioritized the health and safety of staff and students. The purpose of this communication is to provide an update on current BCPS COVID-19 School Opening Scores. In accordance with guidance from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Maryland Department of Health, BCPS staff will implement its reopening plan when the county positivity rate is 5 percent or lower and the number of cases per 100,000 residents is below 15.
“As of Nov. 3, the Baltimore County daily positivity rate is 4.6 percent and the number of cases per 100,000 residents is greater than 18. These numbers have steadily increased in the last week. As of Nov. 3, our cumulative number of cases per 100,000 (14 days total) is greater than 200. Our percent change in new cases per 100,000 (previous 7 days) is more than 10 percent.
“Therefore, we are unable to proceed with reopening our four public separate day schools (Battle Monument, Maiden Choice, Ridge Ruxton, and White Oak) as scheduled on Nov. 9 for staff and Nov. 16 for students. We will proceed with a safe reopening for students two weeks after we meet the established parameters. The return of school-based staff to school buildings is also being put on hold until further notice.
“As the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, we will monitor our metrics on a daily basis in coordination with the Baltimore County Department of Health and make adjustments as necessary, always keeping health and safety foremost in our minds. Updates on our metrics will be provided every Friday.”
While the nation is focused on the Presidential Race between Trump vs. Biden, there are some local races on the ballots that involve local candidates, mostly Congressional races.
All Congressmembers in Maryland were re-elected on Tuesday night. Here is a quick look at those races:
1st District
Republican Congressman Andy Harris defeated Democratic challenger Mia Mason by a margin of 64.5 to 35.3 percent.
Harris is the only Republican Congressman in Maryland. The 1st District covers Perry Hall, Kingsville and northern Baltimore County, along with the entire Eastern Shore.
2nd District
Democratic Congressman C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger defeated GOP state Senator Johnny Ray Salling by 67.7 to 32.1 percent. Salling represents Dundalk, Essex, Middle River, Rosedale and Edgemere. The 2nd District covers those areas, but extends into portions of Harford County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City and a small portion of Howard County.
7th District
Middle River resident Kim Klacik was the Republican darling as she challenged Democratic Congressman Kweisi Mfume. Her campaign came to an end with a 73 to 26.7 percent defeated to Mfume. Klacik raised an astounding $7 million in this contest and was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Baltimore County Police responded to Phoenix Road and Hunt Creek Lane, in Sparks for a motorcycle crash on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle was traveling southbound on Phoenix Road near Hunt Creek Lane, negotiating a right curve. The motorcyclist lost control and slid into the northbound lanes of Phoenix Road, striking the front of a Lexus that was northbound on Phoenix Road.
The rider of the motorcycle, Nicholas Michael Hammel Jr. (20) of the 2200 block of Old Eastern Avenue in Middle River, was transported to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Lexus remained at the scene.
The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing their investigation.
Baltimore County Police are investigating a fatal crash in Dundalk yesterday.
Just before 7:30 p.m. on October 30, police responded to Merritt Boulevard and Ives Lane in Dundalk for a pedestrian involved crash. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Caprice was traveling southbound on Merritt Boulevard when it struck a pedestrian who attempted to cross the southbound lanes of Merritt Boulevard. The pedestrian did not cross at the crosswalk.
The pedestrian, Chom Woody (71) of the 400 block of Westfield Road 21222, was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where she died the next day. The driver remained at the scene.
The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing their investigation.
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.
Baltimore County Police are searching for other possible victims after charging a 26-year-old man with rape.
William Pervis McNeill, Jr. of the 500 block of Carrollwood Road in Middle River is being held without bail on charges of second degree rape, fourth degree sex offense and perverted practice after he sexually assaulted a man on Oct. 22.
McNeill met the victim by creating fake job opportunities on social media. The victim answered the ad and went to the suspect’s apartment for an interview. The victim was then sexually assaulted during the interview.
Police are asking the public to contact detectives if they believe they were solicited for a job opportunity and were sexually assaulted by McNeill.
Detectives confirmed that McNeil used cell phone apps and fake profiles to make the job opportunity appear realistic. McNeill’s booking photo is being released due to the fake profiles.
Police said they believe victims may recognize his photo and come forward. Victims are urged to contact detectives from the Baltimore County Police Special Victims Unit by calling 410-307-2020
Brandi Corriggio, an educator at Battle Monument School, was named Teacher of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities.
Corriggio is the elementary team leader, school testing coordinator, Individual Educational Program (IEP) chair, and job coach at Battle Monument School. Battle Monument School is a public day school for students between the ages 3-21 years old who have significant intellectual disabilities.
Corriggio also serves on the school’s Instructional Leadership Team, Crisis Team, and Equity Committee. She began her career at Battle Monument in 2005 as a Preschool-3, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten teacher.
As job coach for Battle Monument, Corriggio works with the BCPS transition coordinator to
identify worksites and complete all required paperwork. Prior to taking students to their worksites, she develops a plan to teach them aspects of the work assignment.
She also collaborates with classroom teachers regarding which students are ready to work. Franklin Square Hospital, Red Brick Station, and The Exchangeree at White Marsh are a few of the partnerships Corriggio has developed. Some placements have resulted in employment opportunities for students when they leave the school system at age 21.
“I think Ms. Corriggio is an ideal candidate for the Baltimore County Teacher of the Year,” wrote Battle Monument Principal Jerry Easterly in nominating her. “She is a strong advocate for students with intellectual disabilities. She is poised and confident, both qualities that I consider necessary for the Teacher of the Year.”
Bryce Muneses, a Grade 10 student at Perry Hall High School, was named Student of the Year by the Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities. Muneses suffered a stroke as an infant that limited his ability to control his arms and legs. He was nominated for the honor by Lori Ludwig.
Ludwig wrote: “I met Bryce when he started kindergarten at Chapel Hill Elementary School and had the honor of being his assistant throughout his time in elementary school. He liked to refer to me as his sidekick.”
She describes Muneses as “the picture of positivity, perseverance, and strength” and an excellent student. “Bryce is an inspiration to all,” she wrote. “He exudes positivity. Never does he let his inability to do something stop him from achieving his goal; he simply finds another way to get it done. . . . Other students learned a lot about patience and compassion from Bryce. . . . Often (at Chapel Hill Elementary) I hear how he has inspired someone having a rough day to keep trying even now that he has moved on. He has made quite an impression on all who know him.”
