Rossville Man Fatally Shot Outside His Home Saturday Night


Police are investigating a deadly shooting at Eagles Walk Apartments Saturday night.

Police were called to the unit block of Leatherwood Place in Rossville just after 9 p.m. for a call of a shooting.

The preliminary investigation reveals that the victim, identified as Lamont Taylor (33) of the unit block of Leatherwood Place, was arriving home when he was approached and shot by the suspect, who fled the scene. Taylor was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal shooting. Anyone who may have heard or seen anything, or who has any additional information, is asked to contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Essex


Detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Essex last night that injured two people.

Officers were dispatched to a call for a nuisance at 10:42 p.m involving a crowd of people in the parking lot in the unit block of Skipjack Court in Essex.

The first arriving officer was confronted with an armed suspect and discharged his weapon.

Two subjects suffered gunshot wounds. The suspect was transported to an area hospital with life threatening wounds. A second subject suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital with apparent non-life threatening injuries.

Homicide detectives were on scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including reviewing body worn camera video.

Crandell Seeks Vote to Overturn County’s Executive Order


Seventh District Councilman Todd Crandell stated that he wanted to take action after Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr. issued an executive order on Thursday.

Olszewski’s order calls for all in-person religious institutions and personal services establishments (barbershops, nail salons and hair salons) to remain closed as a result of COVID-19. The Executive Order is a continuation of Gov. Larry Hogan’s statewide executive order and Hogan allowed local jurisdictions to continue the order at their discretion.

Crandell created emergency county council legislation that would overrule Olszewski’s decision to continue that order.

“I began the process of drafting legislation and convening a County Council Emergency Legislative Session to vote on that legislation. The legislation revokes the County Executive’s emergency authority to restrict, among other things, religious worship,” Crandell said in a statement on Friday.

“Council members will be requested by our Secretary to convene the emergency session as early as [Friday]. As this is happening very quickly, the emergency legislative session is currently unscheduled. I will update as information becomes available.”

Crandell reported on Saturday that he was not able to gather all of his six other council colleagues for meeting and/or vote.

“The Council did not meet yesterday in Emergency Session to vote on the Resolution that would repeal and revoke the County Executive’s State of Emergency powers. Councilmen [5th District] David Marks and [3rd District] Wade Kach have committed to the session. An attempt to convene the Council later today, with four different options on the time, was made this morning, but has been declined,” Crandell reported.

“This leaves some churches in an awful situation – adhere to the County Executive’s Order or defy it and exercise their Constitutional right to worship.”

Crandell, along with Marks, have publicly stated that they were never consulted by the County Executive’s office about the Executive Order for Baltimore County. Marks released a statement after the announcement of the executive order was on Thursday.

“I have always approached my job in a spirit of collaboration and bipartisanship. It is difficult for me to rationalize any announcements when the legislative branch is not consulted,” Marks stated.

Police Seeking Information on Friday Overlea Shooting


Police responded to the 6200 block of Radecke Avenue in Overlea just after 2 a.m. Friday for a shooting.

Upon arrival police discovered a 28-year-old man lying in the back yard suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The man was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.

Baltimore County detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information should contact detectives by calling 410-307-2020. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.

ATV and Dirt Bike Thefts Reported in Dundalk & Middle River


Baltimore County Police are investigating after several all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes were stolen in the Dundalk and Middle River areas.

Sometime between April 14 and May 1, storage facilities in the 3000 block of Eastern Boulevard in Middle River and the 2600 block of North Point Boulevard in Dundalk were burglarized during overnight hours. Several suspects damaged and removed locks off of the storage units and stole ten ATVs and dirt bikes.

Detectives remind the public about basic crime prevention tips to reduce your chances of being a victim.

Baltimore County Announces Updated COVID Social Regulations


Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski today announced actions to protect residents and communities and minimize the spread of COVID-19.

“Jurisdictions like Baltimore County must do what’s in the best interest of our communities with the health and safety of our residents at the top of that list,” Olszewski said. “After examining the available data and consulting with our public health team, it’s clear that we are not yet in a position to safely move toward a significant reopening.”

County Executive Olszewski will issue an executive order tomorrow stating that effective Friday, May 15, at 5 p.m., Baltimore County will take the following actions:

Prohibition of 10 or More Extended
County Executive Olszewski’s executive action to prohibit gatherings or events to 10 or more people at all locations and venues will remain in place.

Retail Stores Curbside Pickup
County Executive Olszewski announced that retail stores that were previously closed in Baltimore County may reopen for curbside pickup and delivery only. There will be no in-store retail permitted aside from those retail establishments already considered essential. Shopping malls must continue to stay closed. All public health precautions should remain in place during pickup and delivery.

Remaining Manufacturing to Reopen
Under Maryland’s previous orders, the vast majority of manufacturing firms in Baltimore County were considered essential and remained open. Beginning Friday at 5 p.m., the remaining manufacturing operations—most of them small businesses—may resume operations in a safe manner which protects the health of employees, with guidelines encouraging multiple shifts and other safety precautions.

In-Person Religious Institutions Remain Closed
Until further notice, religious institutions may not begin holding worship services and ceremonies indoors. The restriction on gatherings of more than 10 people remains in place—and those restrictions will continue to apply to religious gatherings.

Personal Services Remain Closed
Until further notice, all personal services establishments, including barbershops, nail salons, and hair salons, must remain closed.

Residents Should Continue to Stay Home
Residents and visitors to Baltimore County should continue to stay at home unless they are traveling to work or medical appointments, shopping for groceries or picking up other retail goods, or traveling to outdoor recreational opportunities. Older and more vulnerable residents are strongly advised to continue staying home as much as possible.

Residents and visitors should practice safe physical distancing and wear masks in public, and frequently wash their hands and sanitize high-touch areas.

Employers should continue to encourage telework for their employees when possible. Individuals who can work from home should continue to do so.

Police Investigating Wednesday Shooting in Middle River


Baltimore County Police are on the scene of a shooting in Middle River last night.

Officers responded to the 9800 block of Langs Road in Middle River at 8:52 p.m. after neighbors heard shots fired. The victim, an adult man, flagged down a pedestrian on Sopwith Drive to get help. He was transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the upper body.

Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit are continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Anyone with information should 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 Perry Hall Domestic Related Stabbing


Police have charged Reginald Eugene Cooper (40) of the 4200 block of Maple Path Circle in Perry Hall in yesterday’s assault on his 11-year-old son.
Cooper was behaving bizarrely yesterday morning when he stopped a neighbor outside and told her to go into his house to check on his son. When she did so, Cooper returned and threatened to kill his son, striking him with a screwdriver and causing a puncture wound. He assaulted the neighbor when she tried to leave to get help. The boy fled the home where another neighbor saw him bleeding and tried to render first aid. Cooper approached and assaulted her, as well as a third neighbor after demanding entry into the man’s home.

When the first officer arrived he was directed by witnesses to Cooper, who did not comply with commands and assaulted the officer. Cooper was taken into custody and transported to an area hospital as a precaution based on his behavior, treated and released. The officer was also transported to an area hospital, treated and released. The boy remains hospitalized in stable condition.

Cooper is charged with the following:
•Attempted first degree murder
•Attempted second degree murder
•First degree assault
•Five counts of second degree assault
•First degree child abuse
•Second degree child abuse
•Use of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure

Cooper is held on no bail status pending a bail review hearing.

Perry Hall High Honors Class of 2020 With Building Banner


The Perry Hall High School Administrators decided to honor the PHHS graduating Class of 2020 with a banner on the school building. The banner can be seen on Ebenezer Road and has a list of all the PHHS graduating seniors inside the 2020 banner. Many seniors and parents have stopped by the school to locate the student’s names and many have taken a photo.

PHHS, along with all high schools in the county, have had their prom and senior activities canceled as a result of COVID-19. The school is having a virtual graduation on Monday, June 15 at 2 p.m.

Councilman David Marks, who is an alum of PHHS, thanks the school administrators for paying tribute to the Class of 2020.

“This was a wonderful way to honor our graduates,” Marks said.

BCPS Announces Virtual High School Graduation Schedule


To honor its extraordinary Class of 2020 during these extraordinary times, Baltimore County Public Schools is pleased to share the schedule for upcoming upcoming virtual high school graduations. Additional information about how to view the ceremonies and how graduating seniors will receive their caps and gowns will be forthcoming from school principals. Here is a list of graduating dates and times for Eastern Baltimore County high schools:

Wednesday, June 10
Battle Monument School – 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 11
Eastern Technical High School – 10 a.m.

Monday, June 15
Perry Hall High School – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16
Sparrows Point High School – 10 a.m.
Chesapeake High School – 2 p.m.
Patapsco High School and
Center for the Arts – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17
Parkville High School – 10 a.m.
Overlea High School – 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 18
Dundalk High School – 2 p.m.
Kenwood High School – 4 p.m.

A full list can be found for all of Baltimore County