EASTBALTCO-Precinct 12 Dundalk Police News


Week of Dec. 15

Items Stole Out of Dundalk Avenue House-Sometime between 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21 and 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, an unknown suspect(s) broke the door handle off and broke into the lock box to get the key to gain entry in the unit block of North Dundalk Avenue. Once inside the house, the unknown suspect(s) stole various tools.

Safe Almost Stolen in West Inverness- The victim observed two unknown suspects attempting to remove a safe from the victim’s residence in the 1900 block of Dineen Drive in West Inverness. The two suspects were startled and then entered a vehicle leaving the safe behind on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 9:50 p.m.

Robbery on Colgate Avenue- The victim was walking when he was approached by two suspects in the 200 block of Colgate Avenue. The suspects assaulted him and stole his wallet containing cash on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 8:30 p.m. The victim was familiar with one of the suspects who was located and placed under arrest.

Assault in Old Dundalk- The known suspect assaulted and threatened the victim on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 1:50 a.m. The suspect then left in a vehicle in the 2900 block of Dunmurry Road in Dundalk.

Second Degree Burglary-The suspect forced a window air conditioner into the building to gain entry in the unit block of Trappe Road in Dundalk. Once inside, the suspect made his way to a desk and three file cabinets on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 5:28 a.m. After going through the cabinets, the suspect exited the building. No property was reported stolen at this time.

Attempted Burglary at Dundalk Liquor Store-At 4:30 a.m., three unknown suspects attempted to gain entry into Cut Rate Liquors in the 400 block of North Point Boulevard by prying open the rear door with a crowbar. The suspects were unsuccessful and fled the scene on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 4:30 a.m. This incident was late reported.

Week of Dec.4
Carjacking in Old Dundalk-Two unknown suspects, one armed, approached the victims and ordered the victims from their vehicle in the 600 block of Main Street in Old Dundalk. The suspects fled the location in the victim’s vehicle and another vehicle on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 4:15 a.m.

First Degree Assault Near Holabird Avenue– There was a fight outside in the 1900 block of Walnut Avenue in off Holabird Avenue in Dundalk when a known suspect pointed a handgun at an individual watching the fight from inside his vehicle. The suspect told him to stay in the vehicle and that this was not his fight on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m.

Attempted Robbery in St. Helena– While walking, an unknown suspect approached the victim and demanded the items from the victim’s pockets on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11:40 a.m. When the victim refused to comply the suspect produced a knife at St. Helena and North Dundalk avenues. The victim still did not comply and the suspect then fled on foot. No one was injured and no property was taken from the victim.

ATM Stole from Dundalk Avenue-Three unknown suspects arrived at the US Mart in the 2100 block of Dundalk Avenue in a vehicle. The suspects removed the ATM from inside the business, placed it into the vehicle and then fled on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 3:09 a.m.

Attempted ATM Machine Theft in Logan Village- Three unknown suspects arrived in a vehicle at Logan Liquors in the 3400 block of Dundalk Avenue and pried the front door open with a crowbar to gain entry. Once inside, they unsuccessfully attempted to take the ATM machine. The suspects then stole a register and two register drawers containing money and fled on Saturday, Dec. 5 around 3 a.m.

Using Vehicle from Entry-An unknown suspect used his vehicle to gain entry into the building in the 2400 block of North Point Boulevard in Dundalk. Once inside, the suspect stole a bottle of liquor before leaving on Friday, Dec 4 at 2:52 a.m.
First-Degree Burglary-Sometime between 12:05 a.m. on Dec. 4 and 11:45 p.m. on Dec.7, an unknown suspect entered the residence and removed several items in the 8200 block of Del Haven Road.

Robbery in Bear Creek- A suspect engaged in a physical altercation with the victim in the 8200 block of Del Haven Road in Bear Creek at which time he removed a purse from the victim’s person as she was trying to run away from the location Thursday, Dec. 3 at 11:52 p.m.

Week of Nov. 23
Robbery on Roberts Avenue- A victim was robbed of her purse in the 6700 block Roberts Avenue by an unknown suspect on Monday, Nov. 23 at 11:15 a.m.

Drive Up Burglary-Sometime between 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22 and 8 a.m. on Nov. 23, an unknown suspect(s) drove a vehicle onto the victim’s property in the 700 block of Meadow Avenue. The suspect(s) then removed the side door to the detached garage from the hinges, entered the garage and stole a generator.

Back River Bridge Royal Farms Burglarized Again-An unknown suspect kicked in the glass to a side entrance door of the Royal Farms store in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 11:53 p.m. Once inside, the suspect stole a large quantity of tobacco products and then left in a vehicle.

Attempted Burglary at WAWA- Two unknown suspects entered the WAWA in the 400 block of North Point Boulevard in North Point Village and unsuccessfully attempted to steal cigarettes from behind the counter on Monday, Nov. 16 at 12:12 a.m. The suspects left the location in a vehicle.

Week of Nov. 15
Royal Farms Burglarized- An unknown suspect kicked in the glass to a side entrance door of the Royal Farms store in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue near Essex. Once inside, the suspect stole a large quantity of tobacco products and then left in a vehicle on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11:53 p.m.

Items Stole out of North Point Village Home-On Sunday, Nov. 15 around 11 a.m., three unknown suspects gained entry into the victim’s residence in the 7600 block of East Battle Grove Road in North Point Village and stole miscellaneous items.
Royal Farms Burglarized Again- The unknown suspect was able to defeat the locking mechanism on the door at the Royal Farms gas station in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue near Essex to gain entry. Once inside, tobacco products and miscellaneous items were stolen on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2:44 a.m.

Shots Fired at Maple Lane House-An unknown suspect(s) fired shots at the victim’s residence in the 400 block of Maple Lane in Dundalk on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11:25 p.m. No one was injured.

Attempted Robbery in Sparrows Point- On Friday, Nov. 13 at 12:52 p.m., the victim entered a vehicle with three suspects to smoke marijuana. Two armed passengers attempted to rob the victim. The victim then exited the vehicle and fled in the 2400 block of Sparrows Point Road. Nothing was stolen.
Necklace Stolen in Colgate- the known suspect stole a necklace from the victim in the 7900 block of Eastern Avenue in Colgate on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6:40 a.m.

Robbery in Edgmere-An unknown suspects pointed a gun at the victim in the 2300 block of Cooper Avenue in Edgemere. The suspects stole cash from the victim’s wallet and then fled on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 12:22 a.m.

First Degree Assault on School Property- A suspect began arguing with the juvenile victim while on the property of Battle Grove Elementary School in North Point Village. The suspect then left for several minutes before returning in his vehicle. The armed suspect confronted the victim again and then left the scene on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 12:22 a.m.
Week of Nov. 5

First Degree Burglary- On Thursday, Nov. 5 Sometime between 1 and 10 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) pried the front door open of the victim’s residence in the 3400 block of Dundalk Avenue and stole a checkbook.

First Degree Burglary- Sometime between 6 a.m. on Nov. 5 and 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 6, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s home and stole a television in the 3400 block Louth Road.

Second Degree Burglary- An unknown suspect entered the Royal Farm store near Essex in the 8200 block of Eastern Avenue and stole cigarettes on Thursday, Nov. 5 around 3 a.m.

Second Degree Burglary- Sometime between 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, an unknown suspect used an unknown object to break a garage window to gain entry into the Sunoco in the 100 block of North Point Boulevard in Eastwood. Once inside, the suspect stole cash, a computer, electronic equipment and tools.

Second Degree Burglary- An unknown suspect(s) damaged a lock to gain access to the victim’s shed in the 200 block of Colgate Avenue in St. Helena and stole cash from within on Monday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m.

First Degree Assault-Multiple suspects responded to the victim’s home in the 8000 block of Gough Street in Eastwood in retaliation to an earlier incident involving the victim’s relative. The victim attempted to make the suspects leave his property, at which time he was assaulted and stabbed by the suspects. The victim was transported to a local hospital for life-threatening injuries on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1:05 a.m. One suspect was arrested.

First-Degree Assault- Two victims attempted to break up a fight in the 8000 Block of Lansdale Road in Berkshire between a number of neighborhood teens. The victims were assaulted and suffered serious non-life-threatening injuries on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 12:30 a.m.

First Degree Assault- Multiple vehicles in the 54th Street and Lansdale Road in Colgate were struck by gunfire on Oct. 31 at 6:45. The unknown suspect(s) then fled.

Second-Degree Burglary-An unknown suspect made entry into the Edgemere Convenience Store in 300 Block of North Point Road in Edgemere by throwing a rock through the front door. Once inside, the suspect removed the cash drawer and several cartons of cigarettes. The suspect then fled in a vehicle on Oct. 31 around 3:20 a.m.
Robbery- two unknown suspects entered the 7-Eleven in the 900 Block of North Point Boulevard in Berkshire . One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. While the clerk retrieved the money from the register, the second suspect went behind the counter and stole several boxes of cigars on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2:52 a.m.

Week of Oct. 27

Robbery- An unknown suspect entered the 7-Eleven in the 7500 block of Dunmanway. The suspect passed a note implying a weapon and instructing the cashier to empty the register on Tuesday, Oct. 27 around 1:25 a.m. The suspect then fled.

First Degree Assault- A suspect became angry over the victim not closing the refrigerator door on Monday, Oct. 19 at 11 p.m. and threatened the victim with a knife in the 1700 block of Langport Avenue in Dundalk. The suspect was arrested.

First Degree Burglary- On Monday, Oct. 19 at 12:36 p.m., three suspects broke into a vacant residence by forcing open a door in the 100 block of Lee Lawrence Court in Dundalk. One of the suspects was arrested.

First Degree Assault- a victim was walking her dog when the suspect passed by and became afraid of the dog on Monday, Oct. 19 around 7 a.m. The suspect threatened the victim and the dog if the victim didn’t take it inside. The suspect then went home and retrieved a gun, then returned to the scene in the 100 block of Calvin Hill Court in Dundalk, produced the gun and threatened the victim again.

First Degree Assault- The victim was fixing a dirt bike for the known suspect when the suspect threatened the victim on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4:25 p.m. The suspect then, displaying a handgun, assaulted the victim and took his cell phone in the 2600 block of McComas Avenue in Dundalk. The cell phone was recovered by the victim.

First Degree Burglary- On Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12:50 a.m., an unknown suspect attempted to gain entry into the victim’s residence in the 6900 block of Mornington Road in Dundalk by removing a screen from a window. When the victim interrupted the suspect, the suspect fled.

Second Degree Burglary-An unknown suspect(s) gained entry through the front door in the 100 block of North Point Boulevard that has gone out of business and attempted to steal the ATM Machine on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Nothing was reported taken.

Week of Oct. 10
Second Degree Burglary-Two suspects pried a shed door open in the 2400 block of Lincoln Avenue in Edgemere and stole a four-wheeler on Monday, Oct. 12 at 4:18 a.m.

Robbery-On Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1:58 a.m., two suspects, one armed, robbed the 7-Eleven in the 300 block of North Point Road in Dundalk of several packs of cigarettes, vape products, and money.

Robbery-A suspect approached the victim while the victim was pumping gas in the 7500 block of Dunmanway in Dundalk. The suspect demanded property from the victim while pointing an unknown object at the victim on Sunday, Oct.11 at 1:30 a.m. The victim relinquished his property. The suspect fled on foot but was soon apprehended.

Robbery-A victim was walking home on Oct. 10 at 8:35 p.m when two unknown suspects approached the victim and asked for a dollar and a cigarette. As the victim was about to give the suspects a cigarette, one of the suspects grabbed the cigarettes and the victim’s bag from his hand in the 700 block of Wise Avenue in Dundalk. The suspects then fled.

Robbery-On Friday, Oct.10 at 3:58 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the 7-Eleven in the 3000 block of North Point Road in Dundalk and handed a threatening note to the clerk demanding money. The clerk handed over the money and the suspect fled on foot.

Second-Degree Burglary- unknown suspect made entry into Bob Bell Nissan in the 7900 block of Eastern Avenue in Colgate and stole lock boxes containing various amounts of money on Friday, Oct. 10 at 2:27 a.m.

Week of Oct. 3

Robbery- After using the Wells Fargo ATM in the 1600 block of Merritt Boulevard in Dundalk, the victim was approached by an unknown suspect who told the victim to hand over his wallet on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5:45 p.m. The suspect, implying a gun, reached into the victim’s pocket and stole the victim’s wallet. The suspect then fled.

First Degree Burglary- An unknown suspect entered the victim’s residence in the 100 Block of Baltimore Avenue and stole a purse on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m.

Second Degree Burglary- On Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 4 a.m., unknown suspects forced entry into the victim’s garage in the unit block of Kinship Road in Old Dundalk. No items were stolen.

Second Degree Burglary- Sometime between midnight on Oct. 5 and 5 p.m. on Oct. 8, an unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s residence in the 7900 block of Wise Avenue and stole tools and copper.

First Degree Assault- A known suspect threatened the victim at gunpoint on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2:30 p.m. The suspect then entered a vehicle and rode off in the 2900 block of Yorkway in Old Dundalk.

Second Degree Burglary-The victims caught a suspect exiting the basement of a vacant house they owned in the 1800 block of East Avenue in Dundalk on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11:43 a.m. The suspect was arrested.

Second Degree Burglary- two unknown suspects smashed the front window of the Subhub restaurant in the 7000 block of German Hill Road in Dundalk to gain entry on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 5 a.m. Once inside, the suspects attempted to remove an ATM. The suspects were unsuccessful and fled in a vehicle.
Week of Sept. 26

Second Degree Burglary – At midnight on Sept. 30, an unknown suspect entered the victim’s garage in the 6800 block of Dunbar Road in Old Dundalk and removed a motorcycle by unknown means.

Second Degree Burglary – An unknown suspect used a pry bar to gain entry into the Marathon gas station in the 7600 block of Eastern Avenue in Eastwood. Once inside, the suspect removed an unknown amount of cigarettes. The suspect then fled on foot on Monday, Sept. 28.

Second Degree Burglary-Three dirt bikes were reported stolen from within a locked storage container in the 4200 block of Lynhurst Road In Sparrows Point on Sunday, Sept 27 at 11 p.m.. Two of the bikes were recovered.
First Degree Burglary- On Sunday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the house in the 2700 block of Kirkleigh Road in Charlesmont through an unlocked door and stole property.

Second Degree Burglary- Sometime between 4 p.m. on September 26 and 1:38 p.m. on September 27, an unknown suspect(s) pried the victim’s garage door open in the unit block of North Dundalk Avenue. The suspect(s) stole a hunting bow and hunting and fishing gear. The suspect(s) then fled.

First Degree Assault- Police said an known suspect entered the victim’s residence on Saturday, Sept. 26 and struck the victim multiple times with a blunt object in the 1900 block of Harrison Road off Sollers Point Road . The suspect fled the scene.

First Degree Assault- An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the victim causing the victim to flee in the 7700 block of East Baltimore Street in Eastwood. The victim was not injured. The incident was reported on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7:23 p.m.
Week of Sept. 19

Second Degree Burglary- Sometime between 10:03 p.m. on September 21 and 7:39 a.m. on September 22, a known suspect broke several windows at the Anchor Bay Marina, in the 8500 block of Cove Road, to gain entry. Once inside, the suspect stole cash. The suspect was arrested.

Robbery- Two suspects entered the High’s store in the 6800 block of Broening Road in Logan Village and, displaying a gun, approached the cashier on Sept. 21 around 9:50 a.m. One of the suspects demanded cash and cigarettes from the victim. After receiving the items, both suspects fled on foot. Both suspects were apprehended and the stolen property was recovered.

Robbery- On Sept. 19 at 11:30 a.m., a victim was assaulted by two suspects, one known in the 7900 Block of St. Gregory Drive in St. Helena.

Robbery- three unknown suspects, one armed, approached the victim and demanded money on Sept. 19 around 2:30 a.m. No property was taken and the suspects fled on foot in the 7800 Block of Collingham Drive in Charlesmont.

Perry Hall Shopping Centers Getting Facelifts; New Stores


Councilman David Marks announced renovations to two local shopping centers in the Perry Hall area.

Wooden structures were seen at the Silver Spring Shopping Center at the corner of Silver Spring & Belair Roads in Perry Hall as renovations started last week. This is the shopping center that added Lidl to take the spot of the old Mars Supermarket building.

“Our office worked with the Baltimore County Department of Permits, Approvals, and Inspections to have the permits reviewed. Everything was finalized on Sept. 10, and renovations started on Sept. 14,” Marks said.

“By the end of the year, the shopping center should have a nice facelift. Along with the Lidl that opened in January, this has been a good year for that area.”

The other facelift is a mile down the road at the Perry Hall Square Shopping Center at the corner of Ebenezer and Belair roads.

Marks released a schematic showing the new layout and stores scheduled at Perry Hall Square. Boardwalk Fries was reported to join the shopping center, but a Zips Dry Cleaning and a fitness center joins the shopping center. Those stores join Dollar Tree, Brunswick Bowling, Ace Hardware and many other stores.

“Very happy to see these changes. In 2012, the Council created a commercial revitalization district along Belair Road that has helped from this area down to the Silver Spring Shopping Center,” Mark added.

“If you don’t like the new businesses coming in, you have every right not to patronize them. My personal opinion is that occupancies are almost always better than vacancies.”

County Oks Increasing Restaurant Capacity


Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that Baltimore County will continue alignment with state actions, which will allow operations at restaurants to increase from 50 to 75 percent capacity, with appropriate distancing, and following strict public health requirements consistent with the CDC, FDA, and the National Restaurant Association, effective Monday, September 21 at 5 p.m.

Governor Hogan’s Executive order is available here (PDF).

According to State metrics, Baltimore County’s positivity rate is currently 2.3 percent—a reduction of 81 percent reduction since May 29, 2020.

County Executive Olszewski released the following statement:
“Baltimore County continues to see progress in major health metrics as we have gradually and safely reopened our economy. While we are continuing to align with the state, we cannot let our guard down.

In Baltimore County, we’re focused on getting our kids back in school, which requires all of us to do our part to slow the spread of this virus. We have to Be Safe to Stay Safe by wearing face coverings and socially distancing—especially while indoors—to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

This dangerous disease is still with us and we must continue to follow public health guidance. We know that COVID-19 spreads more easily indoors than outdoors, so as we move forward today, we continue to urge residents to prioritize less risky activities in their support of restaurants, such as carry-out and outdoor dining.

In the days and weeks ahead, we will continue to strictly enforce state and local ordinances—any businesses found to be violating face-covering or social distancing mandates will be held accountable.

As with every step we have taken, we will continue to monitor this situation and will do whatever is necessary to protect public health. We’re still in this together and can only get through this together.”

Face Coverings Still Required

Under state and local order, individuals ages five and up are required to wear face coverings in any indoor business, service, organization or establishment that serves the general public.

This includes, but is not limited to, retail establishments, recreational establishments, theaters, houses of worship and other locations open to the public.

Individuals ages five and up are required to wear face coverings when outdoors and unable to consistently maintain at least six feet of distance from individuals who are not members of their household.

Individuals are not required to wear a mask if eating or drinking while seated. In accordance with Governor Hogan’s orders, face coverings are still required when otherwise moving in or about a restaurant or bar premises.

White Marsh VFC Plan to Hold Train Garden


There have been many cancellations with COVID-19. We are starting to see holiday cancellations as the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company in Dundalk announced they were canceling their 2020 train garden.

But the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company, located at 10331 Philadelphia Rd., announced that they will have their train garden for the 2020 holiday season. They released a statement Saturday.

“Some positive news for the remainder of this year…our Holiday Train Garden will open on November 27th,” said a statement on the WMVFC Facebook page.

“Once we get closer to opening we will announce the various COVID policies which will include “general admission” and “scheduled viewing times”.

Police Report Friday Accident in Dundalk


-Photo courtesy of Sandy Moser-

Baltimore County Police reported that crews were on the scene of a crash at Lynch and Kavanagh roads in Dundalk on Friday, Sept. 18 after 9:30 a.m.

There were social media reports of an overturn vehicle at the location. There was no word on the condition of the driver in the accident.

There were major delays as Harold Road was closed at Lynch Road and Armco Way was closed at Kavanagh Road.

All roads reopened 11 a.m. on Friday.

BCPS Announces Dates for Student & Staff Return


Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams has announced the school system’s timeline for staff and student reentry.

“Since the pandemic began, we have had two primary concerns – the health and wellbeing of our students, staff, and community and continuing to support our students’ academic progress,” said Williams. “As I announced on August 27, we have been considering guidance from Governor Hogan and State Superintendent Dr. Karen Salmon about a phased-in process for bringing small groups of students back to school buildings for in-person instruction. We have been particularly concerned about students who might benefit most from in-person instruction – students with disabilities and our youngest learners. Our new timeline for staff and student reentry focuses on providing in-person services to those two groups of students. More details will be forthcoming, but we are pleased to announce our first steps back toward in-person instruction for all students.”

All Baltimore County schools reopened virtually on Sept. 8. Teachers who requested access have been allowed to teach from their school buildings as of Sept. 14.

Later this month and into early October, the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, Y of Central Maryland, and local childcare providers will be opening Academic Support Centers for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Some of these centers will be in BCPS elementary schools; others in area PAL Centers. The centers will offer full-day childcare included recreation, meals, and support for virtual learning. In total, more than 1,500 students will be served by these centers.

From Friday, Oct. 2, through Friday, Oct. 9, BCPS will survey parents of identified students about returning to school buildings for in-person instruction. This group of identified students includes both students with disabilities who attend separate public day schools and self-contained regional programs and students in preschool, PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 19, all teachers and remaining school staff will return to work from their school buildings.

Small groups of identified students will return to school buildings for in-person instruction by Friday, Nov. 13

BCPS to Add Academic Support Centers


Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams today announced two new initiatives – Childcare Subsidies and Academic Support Centers – designed to help support families of young children during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have an obligation to support the working families hit hard by this pandemic as they navigate the multi-faceted challenges presented by COVID-19, a struggling economy and remote learning,” Olszewski said. “These programs will provide support for working parents, and our subsidy will ensure that our lowest-income residents can access the care they need to allow them to continue working.”

“We are pleased that county government and local service providers are working to provide structured environments to assist students with virtual learning and assist families with childcare,” said Superintendent Williams. “Simultaneously, BCPS is continuing to develop its plans to bring small groups of students back into our classrooms are early as November. Today, I will be releasing a timeline with more details about how we will schedule staff and student reentry.”

Childcare Subsidies

Olszewski has allocated up to $7 million to provide childcare subsidies for working families with children ages 5 to 12. The program aims to support low-income working parents who are not able to stay home to manage their children’s remote learning. Eligible families will receive a subsidy of up to $250 per week per child to cover the cost of care at any childcare provider licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Families receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits where all parents or guardians in the household are employed will be eligible.

To streamline program access, potentially eligible families will receive a letter with instructions on how to access the online application portal. Letters will be mailed to families by September 28. Families that believe they may be eligible but are not receiving SNAP can apply for SNAP and other assistance at the state’s Department of Human Resources website or call 311 to be connected to the Maryland CASH campaign for a benefits eligibility screening.

Academic Support Centers

In addition, the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks, the Y of Central Maryland, and other local daycare providers will open academic support centers to provide full-day, in-person childcare for families of children in Kindergarten to Grade 5. The centers will offer support for virtual learning as well as recreational activities. Students will be grouped in cohorts of up to 14 students. Social distancing and mitigation strategies will be followed, and meals will be provided. SNAP recipients who receive County Childcare Subsidies may use them at the academic support centers.

The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks will host Learning Centers at its nine PAL Centers sites around the County. These centers are designed to serve disconnected youth identified by the Baltimore County Department of Social Services. These families will be invited to participate, and care will be offered at no cost to the families. Transportation will be available. Meals will be provided by the Maryland Food Bank. Following MSDE approval, these centers will run daily Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A second group of centers, operated by the Y of Central Maryland, will open in five BCPS elementary schools. The centers will operate beginning Monday, October 5, and will run daily Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Meals will be provided by Baltimore County Public Schools. Fees range from $225 – $250 per week per child. Interested families can apply online now. SNAP recipients who receive County Childcare Subsidies may use them at the academic support centers.

An additional 40 centers, located in BCPS elementary schools, will open Monday, Oct. 12, and will be operated by local daycare providers – Hot Spots Extended Care Program, Kids Place Baltimore, Open Door Before and After School Care, and Play Centers, Inc. Depending on the provider, these centers will begin offering care either at 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. All will end at 6 p.m. Meals will be provided by Baltimore County Public Schools. These centers will charge $250 – $275 per week per child for fulltime care. Families interested in these centers should contact the appropriate daycare provider for registration information. SNAP recipients who receive County Childcare Subsidies may use them at the academic support centers.

In total, the 54 academic support centers will be able to serve 1,552 students across Baltimore County.

The list of Baltimore County’s Academic Support Centers is below:

Opening Schedule for Baltimore County Academic Support Centers

Operated by the Department of Recreation and Parks
Cockeysville PAL Center, 9836 Greenside Dr., 21030
Dundalk PAL Center, 15 Commerce Pl., 21222
Hillendale PAL Center, 1111 Halstead Rd., 21234
Lansdowne PAL Center, 2301 Alma Rd., 21227
Mars Estates PAL Center, 1498 East Homberg Ave., 21221
Scotts Branch PAL Center, 3651 Rolling Rd., 21244
Shady Spring PAL Center, 8876 Goldenwood Rd., 21237
Winfield PAL Center, 8304 Carlson Ln., 21244
Woodmoor PAL Center, 7111 Croydon Rd., 21207

Locations scheduled to open Monday, Oct. 5
Operated by the Y
Catonsville Elementary School
Cedarmere Elementary School
Johnnycake Elementary School
Westowne Elementary School
Woodmoor Elementary School

Locations scheduled to open Monday, Oct. 12
Operated by licensed local daycare providers with approved, pre-existing relationships with BCPS (name of daycare provider in parentheses)
Carney Elementary School (Open Door)
Carroll Manor Elementary School (Play Centers)
Chapel Hill Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Chatsworth Elementary School (Kid’s Place)
Church Lane Elementary School (Kid’s Place)
Cromwell Elementary School (Play Centers)
Elmwood Elementary School (Play Centers)
Fort Garrison Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Franklin Elementary School (Open Door)
Fullerton Elementary School (Open Door)
Glyndon Elementary School (Kid’s Place)
Hampton Elementary School (Open Door)
Harford Hills Elementary School (Open Door)
Honeygo Elementary School (Open Door)
Jacksonville Elementary School (Play Centers)
Joppa View Elementary School (Open Door)
Kingsville Elementary School (Open Door)
Lutherville Lab Elementary School (Open Door)
Lyons Mill Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Mays Chapel Elementary School (Open Door)
New Town Elementary School (Kid’s Place)
Oakleigh Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Owings Mills Elementary School (Open Door)
Padonia Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Pine Grove Elementary School (Open Door)
Pinewood Elementary School (Play Centers)
Pleasant Plains Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Pot Spring Elementary School (Open Door)
Reisterstown Elementary School (Kid’s Place)
Relay Elementary School (Open Door)
Riderwood Elementary School (Open Door)
Rodgers Forge Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Seven Oaks Elementary School (Open Door)
Seventh District Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Sparks Elementary School (Play Centers)
Stoneleigh Elementary School (Play Centers)
Summit Park Elementary School (Kid’s Place)
Timber Grove Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Timonium Elementary School (Open Door)
Villa Cresta Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Vincent Farm Elementary School (Hot Spots)
Vincent Farm Elementary School (Open Door)
Warren Elementary School (Play Centers)
Wellwood Elementary School (Hot Spots)
West Towson Elementary School (Play Centers)
Westchester Elementary School (Open Door)
Woodbridge Elementary School (Open Door)
Woodholme Elementary School (Open Door)

Man Killed in Dundalk Motorcycle Crash


Baltimore County police responded to Eastern Avenue and 48th Street in Dundalk for a call of a motor vehicle crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed that on Sept. 16 around 12:30 p.m., a Baltimore County School bus made a left turn from Westbound Eastern Avenue onto 48th street, headed to deliver meals to a school. A Honda motorcycle was traveling East on Eastern Avenue and struck the rear corner of the bus.

The rider of the motorcycle, identified as Frank Schmidt Jr. (71) of the 2100 block of Sunnythorn Road in Middle River, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and three adult passengers on the bus were not injured.

The Baltimore County Police Department’s Crash Team is continuing their investigation. If anyone has information about the crash they are asked to call 410-307-2020.

Wise Avenue VFC Cancels 2020 Train Garden


The Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company in Dundalk announced that they have canceled their train garden for 2020. Here is the statement on their Facebook page

“After careful consideration of all the factors, the Officers and Members of the Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Christmas Train Garden.

Our train garden, arguably one of, if not the largest in the State of Maryland attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year. Even during a non-pandemic situation, it is not uncommon for us to have people crowded into our hall and waiting in lines extending out of our front doors and around our building.

With COVID-19 still a public health concern, and with our physical constraints, we cannot envision a way, either through scheduling, social distancing, mask use, etc. to assure the safety of the public and our members.

Our primary goal is the safety and protection of life of the people and property in our community. We do not want to be in the position of potentially causing the needless spread of this virus. Also, as first responders we cannot afford to unnecessarily expose our members, which could ultimately impact our
ability to provide life-saving services.

We will be making sure Santa Claus still makes his rounds on the fire engine across the entire Dundalk community. Much like we did with the Easter Bunny last March and April, we can still bring Holiday cheer while keeping people safe.

It is our greatest hope that by this time next year this public health crisis will have passed, and we can once again resume this great Dundalk tradition.”

Woman Dies in Parkville Car Accident


One woman died following a vehicle crash in Parkville Monday morning.

Police responded to the crash just after 12 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13 when a Can-Am Spyder was traveling westbound on E. Joppa Road near Waltham Woods Road and struck another vehicle. The Can-Am lost control causing it to hit a median, roll over and eject both occupants. Baltimore County EMS transported the driver to an area hospital. The passenger of the Can-Am was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased.

The passenger is identified as Elisha Denise Hemsley (30) of the 4000 block of Belwood Avenue in eastern Baltimore City. The occupants of the other vehicle were not injured.

The Baltimore County Police Crash Team is continuing to work to determine the cause of this fatal crash.