Have you filed for your Homestead Tax Credit?

Sen. Brochin has provided a step by step guide to

1. Check your current status 

2. If not applied for already, how to go about doing it.

Once you've done this you'll never have to do this again so long as your current home remains your primary residence.

Greetings!

Over the past few weeks, I have noticed a lot of confusion about the Homestead Tax Credit.  As you may know, the Homestead Tax Credit could help lower your property tax bill. Since the deadline to receive this potentially tax credit is December 31, I would highly recommend checking your status.

If you are unsure on whether you are eligible for this credit, click here (http://sdatcert3.resiusa.org/rp_rewrite/) to go to the correct website and follow the instructions below:

1.       Enter your county from the drop-down menu.

2.      Click “Street Address”

3.      Enter your street number

4.      Enter your street name (DO NOT ENTER “RD”, “LN”, WAY”, Etc.)

5.      Click Search

6.   Verify in the top right corner: Principal Residence: YES

6.      Scroll to the bottom of the page and look for “Homestead Application Information."  Your status should be available under this heading.

If “No Application” appears, and principal residence is yes, then you have not yet applied for this tax credit.  The Department of Assessments and Taxation has recommended applying for the tax credit by mailing in the application,http://dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/Homestead_application.pdf, to:

Department of Assessments and Taxation

Homestead Tax Credit Division

301 West Preston Street, 8th Floor

Baltimore MD 21201

Should you have any questions, of if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 410-823-7087.

Sincerely,

Senator James Brochin

42^nd Legislative District

RFCOP - Crime report update Dec 10th-16th, 2012

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter –Dec 10-16, 2012

This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

December 16: Commercial Burglary, 1700 block of East Joppa Road, 21234

Between 1 and 2 p.m., an unknown suspect pried open a side door to enter the Salvation Army. The suspects removed jewelry from the jewelry counter and left through the side door. Both suspects are tall black males.

December 16: Robbery, 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road, 21286

At 12:50 p.m., two suspects grabbed cell phones from the victims' hands and fled on foot. The suspects are black males,14 to 16 years old, with a thin build.

December 16: Attempted Murder - Gun, Unit block of West Chesapeake Avenue, 21286

At 2 a.m., a man was arrested after firing several shots into a crowd. One victim received a non life-threatening injury, and he refused treatment. Francis Kang, 26, of the unit-block of Brook Farm Court, 21030, was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted murder.

December 12: Armed Robbery - Gun, Unit block of Solar Circle, 21234

At 9:43 p.m., the victim was approached by two suspects, one armed with a handgun. The suspects demanded money, but the victim did not have any. The suspects took the victim's cell phone and fled on foot. The first suspect is a black male, 20 years old, 5'10", and 190 pounds. The second suspect is a black male, 20 years old, 5'10", and 190 pounds.

December 11: Armed Robbery - BB Gun, 8100 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21234

At 11:24 p.m., a man reported that three suspects pointed a gun at him and stole money, a cheeseburger, and cigarettes. A 13 year old male was arrested and charged as a juvenile. Dakota Fletcher, 17, and Joshua Castillo, 16, of the 1600 block of Cromwell Bridge Road, 21234, were charged as adults with armed robbery.  

December 11: First Degree Burglary, 1700 block of Circle Road, 21204

Between 8:50 and 9:10 a.m., an unknown suspect broke a front window to unlock a door. The suspect stole three jewelry boxes containing jewelry, a Sony camera, and two pillow cases

Email Alerts  - SpotCrime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Dec 10-16, 2012

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

123480423      Theft-Credit Card Misuse      12/13  9:03 am           2xx Overbrook Road

123500812      Theft – Other                         12/15  1:11 pm           2xx Rodgers Forge Road

123450231      Theft from Motor Vehicle    12/10  6:51 am           5xx Regester Avenue

123510383      4^th Degree Burglary               12/16  7:06 am           61xx Charles St. N

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a burglar (huh, you say)?  That is our hope for the holidays.  Just a friendly reminder to turn “Lights On, Lock Up, Look Out”.  We will all be running in and out of our houses, cars, and shopping for last minute presents as well as visiting relatives and friends during the holidays. Please do not let down your guard for the remainder of the holidays!  Keep an eye out for your neighbors house and ask them to return the favor if you will be away.  If you will be out of town call your local precinct and request a watch on your home while you are away.  The police will be more than happy to do a drive by as opposed to writing a report if a burglary occurs.  Remember to leave them contact information where you or someone watching your home can be reached. 

Let’s all work together to make this a less crime free holiday season!!  Happy holidays from the RFCOP!!

RFCOP Crime report update Dec 3-9, 2012

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter –Dec 3-9, 2012

This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

December 9: Second Degree Burglary, 6300 block of York Road, 21212

Between 1:19 and 2:18 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the Chipotle without force and broke the alarm keypad. Nothing was taken.

December 7 to December 8: First Degree Burglary, 900 block of Starbit Road, 21286

Between 5 p.m. on December 7 and 12:30 p.m. on December 8, an unknown suspect entered the home and took money and electronics.

December 7: First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Ruxview Court, 21204

Between 2 and 9:45 p.m., an unknown suspect pried open a rear sliding door and took jewelry and electronics.

December 7: Second Degree Burglary, 800 block of Goucher Boulevard, 21286

Between 12:32 and 1:02 a.m., a man used a rock to smash a glass door to enter the Exxon station. Food and other items were taken. The suspect is a white male, 20 to 30 years old, with a thin build and brown hair.

December 7 to December 8: Second Degree Burglary, Unit block of Fellowship Court, 21286

Between an unknown time on December 7 and 7:30 a.m. on December 8, an unknown suspect forced entry into the laundry room and damaged machines to steal coins.

December 6: Robbery, 900 block of Taylor Avenue, 21286

At 7:30 a.m., a suspect grabbed the victim's arms and took her bag. The suspects are eight black males and females. They were last seen getting on an MTA bus towards Loch Raven Boulevard.

December 5: Attempted First Degree Murder, 7600 block of Osler Drive, 21204

At 2:34 p.m., a prisoner in custody at University of Maryland St. Joseph's Medical Center attempted to escape and has been charged with attempted murder of the officer guarding him. See additional details in our news release.

December 5: Second Degree Burglary, 8500 block of Drumwood Road, 21234

At 12:38 a.m., Brian Dargan, 30, was arrested after forcing a shed door open. The suspect fled when the victim turned on a porch light. The suspect then tried to enter a vehicle parked next door, but was unsuccessful.

December 3 to December 4: Fourth Degree Burglary, 800 block of Kingston Road, 21212

Between 9 p.m. on December 3 and 4 a.m. on December 4, an unknown suspect entered two unlocked vehicles and took various items.

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Dec 3-9, 2012

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

123421472 Identity Theft                         12/7  6:13 pm      XX Dunkirk Road

123381700 Identity Theft                         12/3  7:29 pm      1XX Brandon Road

123440416 2^nd degree Burglary                12/9  8:05 am      63XX York Road

Unknown    see below                      12/9  7:00 pm      63XX York Road

An unknown suspect entered The Chipotle without force and broke the alarm keypad, nothing was taken.

 

Holiday Crime Prevention- from B.C.P.D. website (link below):

During the holiday season, shoppers may be so busy that they fail to be aware of their surroundings. Careless or unaware shoppers are easy pickings for purse snatchers and street robbers.

Police Chief Jim Johnson says to scan your immediate area; don’t assume that you are secure because there are people around you.

"Every good police officer is trained to read the environment. Likewise, you should ask yourself questions when you are out and about,” Johnson says.

For example, when you are in a parking lot or garage, be alert to someone who appears to be standing around for no good reason. He or she might be waiting for someone - or that person could be an opportunist waiting to grab your shopping bags or your purse.

Shopping

• Always walk and park in well-lit areas. Park close to the entrance of the store or mall, if possible.
• Don’t talk on a cell phone when walking through parking lots and streets. Your phone conversation is a distraction that makes you vulnerable to robbers. Keep your full attention on your surroundings. Also, your cell phone itself can be a tempting target to thieves.
• Don’t electronically unlock your vehicle until you are within door opening distance. This helps stop a thief from getting into the car and waiting to strike when you least expect it.
• If you are ready to leave the mall and feel uneasy about entering the parking lot or garage by yourself, stay in the mall and ask for a security escort.
• Do not open your car door to anyone in a parking lot or garage. If you believe you are in danger, call 911 immediately.
• Outside of the mall, stick to well-lit, well-traveled streets, walkways and parking areas for both walking and parking.
• Don't flash large amounts of cash or offer tempting targets for theft such as expensive jewelry or clothing.
• Carry a purse or shoulder bag close to your body, not dangling by straps. Put a wallet in an inside pocket of your coat or front pants pocket.
• Don't fumble for car keys. Have them in your hand, ready to use when you reach the car.
• If you believe someone is following you, cross the street, switch directions, walk into a store or restaurant. If you are really scared, yell. Don't be embarrassed. Your safety is more important.

Vehicle Safety

• Always lock your car, even if you are away for only a few moments.
• Do Not leave valuables - gifts, cell phones, purse or clothing - in open view in your car. Take valuables with you, lock them in your trunk, or cover them in an unobtrusive way. 
• Thieves do their own form of window shopping. They look in parked cars for gifts and other merchandise, and will break through car windows to get at such valuables.

Home

• Always lock your doors and windows, even if you plan to be out for a short while.
• Leave lights turned on both inside and outside your residence after dark. Criminals don't like bright places.
• If you will be away from home for several days, make arrangements for someone to pick up your mail and newspapers. An overstuffed mailbox is a sure sign that no one is home, and burglars are tempted to check those envelopes for holiday gifts.
• When returning home after a shopping trip, be sure to have the house keys in your hand, ready to use when you reach the door.

Beware Of Purse Snatchers

The stores are putting up decorations, and purse snatchers are practicing their skills. The Baltimore County Police Department wants everyone to be aware that thieves look forward to holidays as much as everyone else - maybe more so! The department asks shoppers to beware of purse snatchers; women carrying pocketbooks are easy prey. The thieves know that during the holidays, shoppers are distracted and are not as careful as they should be when out. 

Here are some things that can be done to thwart the would-be thief.

• Keep your purse close to your body.
• If the pocketbook has long straps, shorten them.
• If possible, avoid carrying a large purse when shopping.  A fanny pack is compact and more difficult for a thief to grab and run.
• Carry only the credit cards you intend to use, leave the others behind.
• Use check cards or checks to avoid carrying large amounts of cash.
• Use ATMs wisely. Have the card ready before approaching the machine, and use ATMs in high traffic areas.

Do Your Homework Before Donating To Charity

• Be wary of any organization that sends unsolicited e-mail to ask for donations. Do not open any attachment associated with suspect messages.
• If you want to give, find out how an organization accepts donations. 
• If you have doubts about a group, there are ways to access information on charitable organizations. Donors can check the groups at  www.marylandnonprofits.org.
• Give to organizations with a history of service and commitment to the community.

Baltimore County Police Chief Jim Johnson advises consumers to know the organizations that come to them for donations. He says, “Charitable giving is noble, but beware. When approached by charitable groups, ask questions before you give. Your personal information, if you don’t safeguard it, can be used without your knowledge.”

Extend The Life Of Your Holiday Gifts: Get Them Engraved

Consider having valuable gifts engraved with your driver's license number or Maryland ID number. If the item is stolen and later recovered by police, the engraved number will allow investigators to return the property to you. Engraving also may deter thieves because the identifying information makes it more difficult for them to dispose of or sell valuables.

Easy-to-use engraving equipment and instructions are available, free of charge, to Baltimore County residents at County police stations, public library branches and through many Citizens on Patrol chapters.

• Engrave a driver's license number or Maryland ID number on your property.
• Never use your Social Security number.
• Do not limit engraving to your holiday gifts. You can engrave all of your precious possessions.

 

Taken from the Baltimore County web page – click link below to access on line page.

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/crimeprevention/holidaywinter.html

 

RFCOP Website- breaking news:   www.rfcop.com

Holidays are here!

Hello all, The RFCOP would like to thank everyone for your wonderful support and diligence over the past year. Everyone in our community has made a profound difference in reducing crime in our community. Although crime probably won't go away, we all can keep it to a minimum through the continued participation of us all keeping an eye out and reporting unusual or criminal activity.

I'm not going to reiterate last month's post here (see link above), but do ask that we all continue what we are doing to keep the Forge safe.

The RFCOP would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Joyous holiday season to ALL!

A big huge thank you goes out to the Rodgers Forge Community Newsletter for including information from this web site in the December 2012 issue. We do our best to gather and share the best crime prevention and safety information possible to benefit everyone. Information is truly power!  If anyone has information that we could include on this web site to make this a more informative place, please do share and your suggestions are welcome!

Meeting For Proposed Bus Line Consolodation 12/12

A resident of the Forge brought to our attention a proposed elimination of the 11 line MTA Bus in the area. There is a meeting tomorrow night and anyone with concerns with this issue one way or another is encouraged to attend. Info from the neighbor is below:

"The MTA is proposing "consolidating" (i.e. eliminating) bus stops on the 11 line in the Forge.

Tomorrow night is a meeting in Towson for more info, and people can submit comments by email or phone.

http://mta.maryland.gov/advisories/proposed-bus-stop-consolidation-meetings

http://mta.maryland.gov/sites/default/files/FinalBusConProposal_Jan2013%20%282%29.pdf is where there are diagrams of the specific stops they are proposing to take away."

Electronics Recycling Day

When: Saturday, January 26th from 9 am to 2 pm

Where: Rodgers Forge Elementary School Parking Lot

What: All those electronics that have been replaced by new Christmas presents can be recycled!  Anything that can be plugged in or runs on batteries!  Even those holidays lights that you've just unpacked from their boxes, but don't work!  The only item there is a charge for is televisions, $15 per.  All other appliances etc. accepted for free, and will be recycled.

Sign Up For Santa Visits!

Santa and his helper will be visiting the homes of children who live in Rodgers Forge prior to Christmas from 5:30 through 8:00 PM on Thursday, 12/13 and Sunday, 12/16. At the request of parents, Santa will come to your house to dazzle your children and their friends but his schedule is busy and many visit slots have already been filled. If you would like Santa to come by your home, please sign up by sending an e-mail to Board member Joe Segreti, Santa’s senior travel coordinator, at joseph_segreti@fd.org.  The email should include the following:

1.       Name and age(s) of children to be visited

2.       Your address to be visited

3.       Your phone number and email contact

All visits will be confirmed prior to Santa’s actual arrival. Homeowners may leave gifts on the porch for Santa to distribute to the children inside the home.

Agenda for December Meeting

Attached here.

Remember, this meeting will be in the Dumbarton Middle School Cafeteria on Wedneseday 12/12 at 7pm as we continue to experiment with new permanent locations.

RFCOP Crime report update Nov 21-Dec 2, 2012

We have not been sending out the weekly Crime Update reports for the past 2 months due to personal issues including a week stay in the hospital. I will begin the reports this week. If anyone would like me to pull together the spot crime from the missed weeks just let me know. The BCPD report includes as many missed events that were still available to access since our last report. Missed reports can be found on the Forge Flyer – see link below.  Thank you all for your patience.

www.forgeflyer.com

RFCOP members wish you all a Happy and Safe holiday season!

We will continue to patrol randomly during the holiday season.  Please continue your awareness and notifying the police on suspicious activity.  Your vigilance over the past few years is the main reason we can claim THE FORGE as one of the safest neighborhoods to live in.

Possible Theft Alert!! – from the Forge Flyer

Monday, November 12, 2012

Incident in Anneslie

An Anneslie resident sent me this, and he posted it to their listserv:

"This morning I observed a white male, in his late 20's early 30's, drive down my neighbor's driveway, behind his house, get off his bike, and look in his garage. The guy did not see me sitting on my deck having coffee.

I got in my car and followed him through our community while calling the police. This guy was going up peoples driveways, looking in their houses and garages in broad daylight, approximately 9:30 am. I lost him briefly then caught up with him again coming out from behind a house on Dunkirk across from the mansion. I followed up to York Road, where he finally saw me and took off across York and up the one way side of Overbrook. I met with police on York Road, who had dispatched about 6-7 cruisers to search for him. He was, as stated,  a thin white male, late 20's early 30's wearing an orange fleece jacket and grey sweatpants, riding a black earth cruiser style of bike that was spray painted all black, with no visible logos or markings on the bike.

The police advised that he was most likely casing houses, yards, and garages for an opportunity to steal.  Just wanted to let everyone know.  I have no updates at this time regarding whether or not he was apprehended, or if the police found him."
Stolen Vehicles – from Sgt. Fink, BCPD precinct 6

Over this past weekend one of Towson Precinct's Midnight Shift Officers was involved in the pursuit and apprehension of a suspect wanted for operating a stolen vehicle wherein the suspect attempted to injure and avoid arrest by using the vehicle as a weapon against the Officer.  The suspect was apprehended and the Officer was not injured but the reason for this email is to alert you and your neighbors that the stolen vehicle was a Dodge Caravan. For a year or more the Baltimore County Police Dep't has seen a rise in the number of thefts Dodge Minivans not only in the central Towson communities but also other areas in the County. We're asking you to get the word out, especially to those Dodge Caravan owners to properly secure their vehicles when not in use and if they can to take extra anti-theft measures (use of a steering wheel lock, etc) to protect their vehicles.  Other residents can keep an extra eye out in the neighborhoods for any suspicious subjects and call 9-1-1 so that Officers can investigate.

Thanks, Sgt Stephen Fink, 2815 PC06 COT 

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Nov 21-Dec 2, 2012

This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

December 2: Homicide, Unit block of Venus Court, 21239

At 2:24 a.m., Bryant Walls, 45, of the 300 block of Pulaski Highway, 21085, was arrested after stabbing his wife and her male acquaintance. He has been charged with two counts of first degree murder.

December 1: Commercial Burglary, 6300 block of York Road, 21212

At 3:25 a.m., an unknown suspect entered Chipotle through an unlocked door and took money from the manager's office.

December 1: Attempted Murder, 6700 block of Maxalea Road, 21212

At 1:27 a.m., Antonio Green, 16, was arrested after attempting to run over a Baltimore County police officer during a traffic stop. The suspect was driving a stolen vehicle, and the officer fired his service weapon after the suspect rammed the police car several times. The suspect broke into a shed in the 6900 block of Sherwood Road, 21239, in an attempt to elude officers.

November 30 to December 1: First Degree Burglary, 6600 block of Glenbarr Court, 21234

Between 7 p.m. on November 30 and 11 p.m. on December 1, an unknown suspect broke a lock to enter the victim's apartment and take property.

November 30: First Degree Burglary, 900 block of Breezewick Circle, 21286

Between 9:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect forced open a side door and took money and electronics.

November 30: Robbery, Taylor Avenue and Loch Raven Boulevard, 21234

At 8:17 a.m., two suspects approached the victim. One suspect punched the victim and took a phone from the victim's hand. The second suspect picked up the victim's backpack, but the victim was able to get it back. Both suspects fled on foot. The first suspect is a black male, 17 to 20 years old, 5'2", and 140 pounds. The second suspect is a black male, 17 to 20 years old, 5'7", and 140 pounds.

November 29: First Degree Burglary, 600 block of Yarmouth Road, 21212

Between 9 a.m. and 3:40 p.m., an unknown suspect forced open the rear door and took electronics.

November 29: First Degree Burglary, 1100 block of Kenilworth Drive, 21212

Between 8:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the residence through the rear sliding glass door and took jewelry.

November 29: Attempted First Degree Burglary, 800 block of Providence Road, 21286

Between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., an  unknown suspect attempted to pry open the front door and window. Entry was not gained.

November 28: First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Polaris Court, 21234

Between 5 and 7:50 p.m., an unknown suspect forced open the front door and stole electronics, jewelry, money, and clothing.

November 28: First Degree Burglary, 700 block of Shelby Road, 21286

Between 9:30 a.m. and 12:50 p.m., an unknown suspect forced open the rear door and took electronics, jewelry, flatware, and money.

November 25: Homicide, 7000 block of Lachlan Circle, 21286

At 6:55 p.m., officers responded for a call for a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Sinai Hospital, where he later died. Detectives are investigating.

November 25: Robbery, 6300 block of York Road, 21212

At 8:30 a.m., a man was assaulted by three suspects after they jumped out at him from behind a dumpster. The suspects took the victim's wallet and money. The suspects are three black males, 16 to 19 years old.

November 24: Armed Robbery, 200 block of East Joppa Road, 21286

At 2 p.m., the suspect disabled an Exxon fuel pump to steal gas. When the victim tried to stop him, the suspect displayed a gun and struck the victim. The suspect fled in a vehicle. The suspect is a black male, 35 to 40 years old.

November 23: First Degree Burglary, 200 block of Blenheim Road, 21212

At 8:05 p.m., a neighbor observed a tall, thin suspect leaving the victim's residence. Entry was gained through a basement door. It is unknown if anything was taken.

November 21 to November 26: Fourth Degree Burglary, 1200 block of Dalton Road, 21234

Between 7 p.m. on November 21 and 8 p.m. on November 26, an unknown suspect removed a bike from the deck by cutting a lock.

Crime Trend

Police are reminding the public to secure their vehicles and to make sure that valuables are not left in the car. We are reminding residents to take basic crime prevention precautions to help prevent becoming a victim of opportunity:

• Always lock your vehicle doors.
• Do not keep spare keys anywhere inside the vehicle.
• Avoid leaving valuables or money inside your car.
• Cover or conceal anything of value that you must leave in the car.
• Park your vehicle near your residence if possible, and leave residential lights on.

 

Email Alerts  - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Nov 26-Dec 2, 2012

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

123331414 Theft – Other                          11/28         5:20 pm      2xx Dumbarton Road

123360461 Theft from Motor Vehicle       12/1  8:16 am      67xx York Road

123331730 Theft – Other                          11/28         10:47 am    2xx Rodgers Forge Road

123340647 Theft – Other                          11/29         10:47 am    72xx York Road

123360653 2^nd degree Burglary                12/1  10:44 am    63xx York Road

 

RFCOP Crime report update Oct. 22-28, 2012
B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Oct, 22-28, 2012
This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

October 28: First Degree Burglary, 8800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21286

At 5:10 p.m., a suspect entered the room and took a cell phone. There were no signs of forced entry. The suspect is a black male, 18 to 25 years old, with an afro.

October 26 to October 27: Commercial Burglary, 6300 block of York Road, 21212

Between 9 p.m. on October 26 and 2:57 a.m. on October 27, an unknown suspect broke the glass on the front door of Radio Shack. The suspect attempted to enter an interior room that contained cell phones. The suspect was not able to enter the room and fled on foot without taking anything.

October 26: Robbery, 400 block of Washington Avenue, 21204

At 5:15 p.m., two suspects knocked the victim to the ground and took his cell phone. The suspects, two black males, 18 years old, fled northbound on Washington Avenue.

October 26 to October 27: Fourth Degree Burglary, 300 block of Garden Road, 21286

Between 5 p.m. on October 26 and 8:07 a.m. on October 27, an unknown suspect took two condenser units from the Donnybrook Apartments.

October 26: Attempted Robbery, York Road and Wilton Road, 21286

At 4:14 p.m., three suspects were arrested after pushing the victim to the ground and taking a phone from his pocket. Mark Jones, 18, of the 4300 block of Shamrock Avenue, 21213, and two juveniles were arrested and charged with robbery.

October 26: First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Solar Circle, 21234

Between 6:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the victim's apartment and took a television. There were no signs of forced entry.

October 25: Commercial Burglary, 7600 block of Bellona Avenue, 21204

At 3:30 a.m., a white male broke into a shed attached to Carroll Fuel. Nothing was taken. The suspect also searched through two vehicles on the lot, but did not take anything.

October 25: Fourth Degree Burglary, 1700 block of Edgewood Road, 21234

Between 12:55 and 1:55 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the backyard and took a motor scooter.

October 24: Robbery, 800 block of York Road, 21204

At 7:49 p.m., the suspect removed money from the victim's pocket and fled northbound on York Road. The victim was able to detain the suspect until police arrived. Anthony Wallnofer, 26, of the 2000 block of Gallway Road, 21050, was arrested and charged with robbery.

October 24: First Degree Burglary, 800 block of Trafalgar Road, 21204

At 5:38 p.m., a neighbor observed a suspect enter the victim's home through an attached garage. Nothing was taken.

October 24: First Degree Burglary, 1000 block of Pleasant Oaks Road, 21234

Between 1:30 and 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the victims' apartment while they were sleeping and stole a wallet, purse, and money.

October 23: First Degree Burglary, 6500 block of Darnall Road, 21204

Between 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home through an unlocked front door and stole silverware and jewelry.

October 23: First Degree Burglary, 1700 block of Ruxton Road, 21204

Between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home through an unlocked door and searched through drawers and closets. Nothing was taken.

October 22 to October 23: Second Degree Burglary, 400 block of Delaware Avenue, 21286

Between an unknown time on October 22 and an unknown time on October 23, an unknown suspect entered Tranquilla Hair and Body Spa and stole money and a computer. There was no evidence of forced entry.

October 22: First Degree Burglary, 700 block of Stevenson Lane, 21286

At 3:05 p.m., the suspect entered through the rear bedroom door and took coins and china. The suspect is a white male, 40 years old, 5'9", bald, with a medium build. A resident in the 500 block of Sussex Road, 21286 saw a similar suspect in his backyard prior to the burglary on Stevenson Lane.

October 21 to October 22: Commercial Burglaries, 1800 block of Cobourg Court, 21234 and 1800 block of Dalhousie Court, 21234

Between an unknown time on October 21 and 7 a.m. on October 22, an unknown suspect pried open two laundry room doors at Oakleigh Apartments. The suspect flipped over laundry machines and stole coins.

Email Alerts  - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Oct. 22-28, 2012

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

123011110      2^nd degree assault                   10/27   4:18 pm          3xx Dumbarton Road

122970323     Theft from Motor Vehicle     10/23  7:44 am        1xx Hopkins Road

122981432     Theft from Motor Vehicle     10/24  5:18 pm        63xx Smith Avenue next to the Giant

122960981     Theft from Motor Vehicle     10/22  2:16 pm        73xx York Road

1233196        Attempted Robbery            10/26  4:15 pm        York & Wilton above Stevenson

December RFC Meeting (new location)

Our next Board meeting is Wednesday, December 12th at 7 PM. We will hold this meeting at Dumbarton Middle School Cafeteria. 

We have arranged this for one time to see what we think about this location. We will use this opportunity to help decide if we want to choose this location or the RFES Library as our new permanent meeting location. We will not be able to get in before 7 PM so please do not arrive early.

New Social Networking Site and Major Overhauling to RFC's Online Presence

Join your fellow neighbors at the new social networking site, https://nextdoor.com/.

In an effort to severely overhaul the RFC's online presence in the coming months (including streamlining the blog, website and all other social networking tools in to one word press based home page) we are encouraging all online residents to join up!

Our "tech" team has been meeting and discussing new ideas and you will be seeing some big changes down the road.

Stay tuned for more updates.

REQUEST FOR FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS

Who? Baltimore County residents only

What? One and one-half hour focus group to provide input on 4-year trash/recycling collection schedules/program guides, and possibly some other public education materials

When? Monday, December 3, 2012 (two focus groups: 5:30pm- 7pm and 7:30pm - 9pm)

Where? County Office Building, 111 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson  21204 (room numbers to be determined)

Why? For the Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management/Recycling Division to obtain valuable input prior to deciding how best to communicate collection schedule and program information to Baltimore County residents. The next collection schedule/program guide distribution is expected to occur in January 2014.

Other Notes: Light refreshments will be provided. Free recycling program promotional items will also be made available.

Thanks for contacting Public Information Specialist Rashida White at rwhite@baltimorecountymd.gov if you are interested in participating. Please specify your phone number, zip code, and which time period(s) are acceptable for you.

We will contact enough people to hold the focus groups. If you are not contacted, we will hold your contact information for possible future reference. However, we may not be able to follow up with every person that contacts us regarding the December 3 focus groups. Again, we appreciate each and every person who makes themselves available.

Intern Opportunities With Baltimore County

Promote RECYCLING as a PAID INTERN with

Baltimore County's Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Recycling Division!

We have multiple openings for internships, starting between late December 2012 and Spring 2013. Prospective interns should be able to work at least a total of 120 hours. Internships have lasted from 2 months to 4 years. For best consideration, please apply (details below) by Monday, December 3, 2012.

The Bureau accepts resumes and cover letters, on an ongoing basis, from motivated, talented

individuals with an interest in promoting recycling and waste prevention. Applicants should have strong research and writing skills (if interviewed, a writing sample will be required).

As paid Baltimore County employees ($8/hour to start), our interns:

• Gain purposeful work experience in an office environment;
• Apply and develop skills in research, writing, public relations, marketing, video production, data analysis and/or other areas;
• Provide input and receive feedback as part of a team promoting recycling, waste prevention, and best solid waste management practices;
• Learn more about how local government works;
• Work flexible schedules customized to academic, job, and other commitments;
• Improve future employment prospects; and
• May become eligible for permanent County jobs!

For further information on the internship program, including testimonials, go to www.baltimorecountymd.gov/recycling.

If this internship program seems like a good fit for you, why "waste" any more time? Become a part of a proud tradition (88 interns since 1991)!

Submit a resume and cover letter to Clyde Trombetti, Public Information Specialist, via e-mail (ctrombetti@baltimorecountymd.gov). Resumes should include GPA (grade point average), and cover letters should mention month/time of day availabilities to the extent known. For more information, call 410-887-3188.

Not a candidate for such an internship?

Please pass this information on to others who might be interested!

Alert From BCPD

Two pieces of information we are requesting you heed for yourself and tell your neighbors.

Last week PC06 Officers took several Burglary reports where the nature of the crimes were very similar and possibly related: two burglaries occurred on Loch Hill Rd, one on Jacobo and an attempt on Gilbert Ct.

In all cases the crimes happened between 8 am and 3 pm between Tuesday and Thursday with entry gained by breaking a rear window.  In one situation two (2) black male juveniles, 16-18 years of age, were scared off by a person inside the residence.  Please be alert to suspicious activity or juveniles in the area who should be in school but aren't and call 9-1-1 for an Officer to respond and investigate.

PC06 Detectives are also investigating a possible "re-sealing of driveways" scam involving a white male subject, early 50's named Jovan Jovanovic. In one instance when the job was completed the victim reported some jewelry missing.  At this time the Detectives are still conducting the investigation and there are no charges against Mr Jovanovic but should anyone make contact with this man please contact Detective Bialecki, PC06 IST @ 410-887-2361.

Thank You for getting the word out, Sgt Fink PC06 COT

Hurricane Sandy Food Truck Rally

November Meeting Agenda

Posted here.

Please remember per the earlier post, it has been moved to Monday 11/12 and to the RFES Library. It will start at the normal time, 7:00pm.

November RFC Meeting DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE

Due to several conflicts we will not have use of the RFES Cafeteria next Wednesday. This months meeting will be on Monday November 12th at 7pm in the RFES Library.

Directory Time

Directories are in and should be dispersed by your RFC Board Members in the coming days (if not already). Be on the lookout!

Storm Update From Councilman Marks

Storm update, as of 11:45 a.m.

 

There are now only 41 homes without power in Perry Hall; Kilbride Court area has been restored. 

 

Cromwood-Coventry area in Carney is back on-line.

 

Knettishall is back.

 

In Towson, the traffic signal at Hillen and Stevenson is now functioning, and Greenbrier is back on-line. 

 

West Towson is back on-line; crews are in Southland Hills.  

 

Still waiting on Campus Hills, part of Stoneleigh/Idlewylde, Hillendale Park, and parts of Carney. 

 

 

County Councilman David Marks

dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Weekend Work at TU Arena

FYI: Please be advised Gilbane Construction will have nearly a full crew working at the Tiger Arena on Saturday 11/3 from 7 AM to 3:00 PM. 

Thank you, 

Marina H. Cooper

Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of the President

Towson University

List of Impassable Roads in Baltimore County

Here is a list of roads that are now impassable in the county:

•Cuckold Point Road at 7th Avenue
•Oakleigh Road and White Oak Avenue
•11300 block Raphael Road
•1500 block of Providence Road
•1700 block of Cherry Garden Road
•1800 block Back River Neck Road
•2000 to 2400 block of Holly Neck Road
•2800 block of Bay Drive
•Windsor Mill Road at Gwynn Oak Road
•Gwynn Oak Road and Pernell Drive
•Cool Spring Road and Five Springs Road
•Liberty Road and Buckingham Road
•Buckingham Road and Prince Georges Road
•Milford Mill Road and Scotts Level Road
•Buckingham Road and Rock Ridge Road
•Bellona Avenue and Malvern Avenue
•Circle Road and Ruxton Road
•York Road and Cockeysville Road
•York Road and Belfast Road
•Bucks Schoolhouse Road and Ridge Road
•Silver Spring Road and Yvonne Road
•Northpoint Boulevard and Old Battle Grove Road
•Northpoint Road and Beechwood Road

County Councilman David Marks
dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

edit: here's some more from Councilman Marks

Additional road closures, as of early this morning.  Many are in the Parkville area.

 

Cromwell Bridge Road between Satyr Hill Road and Cromwell Bridge Road Rossville Boulevard and Square Ridge Road Beaver Dam Road and Ivy Hill Court Red Lion Road and Stevens Road Norman Avenue and Seminary Avenue Ebenezer Road and Vincent Farm Road West Seminary Avenue between York Road and Bellona Avenue Knoll Acres and Cub Hill Road Summit Road and Old Harford Road Upton Road and Lamaze Road Notchcliff Road Proctor Lane and Old Harford Road

 

My initial assessment is that we fared much better than during the Derecho - some outages in Campus Hills, Armagh Village, some of Anneslie, the Harford Hills area, and eastern Perry Hall.  Please stay in touch.

 

County Councilman David Marks
dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Area Closings Update

Senior centers and recreation centers shut down at noon.   All county administrative hearings are cancelled for Tuesday.

 

Towson University and Goucher College are closed Tuesday.

 

The county is opening an Eastside shelter at Eastern Technical High School at 1 p.m. if you find your homes flooded.

 

The County Executive has now declared a state of emergency:

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Alert/alert.html

 

 

County Councilman David Marks
dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Prepare as Hurricane Sandy Looms

From Councilman Marks:

 

The Baltimore area faces the possibility of a rare late October hurricane next week.   Please review the attached press release from BGE and take precautions.  A link to the attachment can be found here:

 

http://www.bge.com/Article%20Documents/Tropical%20Storm%20Sandy%20Prep%20Release%201%20-%2010.24.12.pdf

 

Baltimore County's emergency management page can be found here:

 

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/emergency_prep/index.html 

 

 

 

 

 

County Councilman David Marks

dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Upcoming Events at GBMC

GBMC invites all GTCCA communities to participate in these upcoming events!!

-- Oral Cancer Screenings -- Tuesday, November 8, 2012 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.  (See attached flyer for additional information.)

--  GBMC Community Blood Drive -- Tuesday, November 20, 2012  5 a.m. - 5 p.m.  (See attached flyer for additional information.)

Archived Board Minutes

Catching up on posting the minutes. They should also be available on the RFC, Inc. website shortly.

April 2012
May 2012
May 2012 Special Session
August 2012

There was no meeting in June or July.

Weekend Work 10/20 at Tiger Arena

Please be informed that the construction on the Tiger Arena is scheduled for Saturday. As a courtesy, per TU's  MOU with Rodgers Forge, I notify you, as President, and the community of any Tiger Arena construction work outside of the normal Monday – Friday 7am – 7 pm  time frame.

Thanks again, 

Marina H. Cooper

Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of the President

Towson University

410-704-3300

www.towson.edu

RFCOP Crime Update Week of October 8th - 14th

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Oct, 8-14, 2012

This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

October 14: Armed Robbery - Implied Gun, 500 block of York Road, 21286

At 8:40 p.m., the suspect approached the victim and asked for money. The victim gave the suspect some money, and the suspect then stated that he had a gun and demanded more money. The victim gave the suspect additional money. The suspect was located and arrested.

October 12 to 13: Commercial Burglary, 6200 block of North Charles Street, 21212

Between 11 p.m. on October 11 and 6 a.m. on October 12, an unknown suspect removed the lock from the Exxon station door to enter the convenience store. The suspect broke into the ATM and removed money. The suspect also removed scratch off lottery tickets from the safe.

October 12 to October 13: Commercial Burglary, 1600 block of Loch Ness Road, 21234

Between 10 p.m. on October 12 and 7 a.m. on October 13, an unknown suspect forced open the rear window to the Babcock Presbyterian Church and stole bronze medallions.

October 11: Armed Robbery, Aigburth Road and Donnybrook Road, 21204

At 1:10 a.m., three suspects approached the victims from the ground and one displayed a gun. The suspects pushed the victims to the ground and took cell phones, backpacks, and wallets. The first suspect is a black male, 18 to 25 years old, 5'8", with a medium build and light complexion. The second suspect is a black male, 18 to 25 years old, 5'9", with a medium build and medium complexion. The third suspect is a black male. They fled on foot after taking the victims' property.

October 10: Attempted Armed Robbery, 1100 block of Halstead Road, 21234

At 7:30 p.m., a man approached five teenagers in the alley and pushed one victim to the ground. He told that victim to empty his pockets. One of the other victims screamed and the suspect fled on foot. The suspect is a male and was wearing a mask.

October 9: Third Degree Burglary, 1200 block of Limit Avenue, 21239

At 4:08 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home through a kitchen window and smashed a clock. Nothing appears to be missing.

October 9: First Degree Burglary, 6400 block of Falkirk Road, 21239

Between 11:10 and 11:50 a.m., an unknown suspect popped the front window lock to enter the home and remove electronics.

October 8 to October 9: Fourth Degree Burglary, 900 block of Fairmount Avenue, 21286

Between 10 p.m. on October 8 and 4 p.m. on October 9, a woman was arrested after she stole lawn furniture and items from a home in the 900 block of Fairmount Avenue, 1400 block of Taylor Avenue, and three homes in the 1900 block of Hillendale Road.

October 8 to October 9: Third Degree Burglary, 2300 block of West Joppa Road, 21093

Between 10 p.m. on October 8 and 9:30 a.m. on October 9, an unknown suspect entered the Maryland State Highway Administration building by unknown means and sprayed three fire extinguishers throughout the location.

October 8: Robbery, Goucher Boulevard and Putty Hill Avenue, 21286

At 8 p.m., a 14 year old male grabbed the victim's cell phone and ran. The suspect was arrested at the scene and charged as a juvenile.

October 8: First Degree Burglary, 1000 block of Pleasant Oaks Road, 21234

At 7 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the home and removed electronics. There were no signs of forced entry.

October 7: Fourth Degree Burglary, 1300 block of Racquet Road, 21209

At 1:30 p.m., two black males entered a storage yard belonging to Electrico and took coils of electrical wire.

 

Email Alerts  - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Oct. 8-14, 2012

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

122860044      Destruction of Property       10/12  12:26 am         68xx Blenheim Road

122870335      2^nd degree Burglary               10/13  6:07 am           62xx Charles Street

Baltimore County Offering Free Gun Locks

Baltimore County gun owners can walk into any police precinct in the county to receive up to three free gun locks.

• By Marc Shapiro
• Email the author
• October 12, 2012

·         With several incidents involving guns in Baltimore County Public Schools this fall, the county has started a new program that should help gun owners secure their weapons.

·         “This has been a very difficult start of a school year,” said County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. “Now with yesterday’s incident, this is third weapon-related incident in the past eight weeks of school.”

·         Through a donation from the nonprofit Baltimore County Police Foundation, county residents who own guns can acquire up to three free gun locks by simply walking into any police precinct and showing that they live in the county.

·         Two Deer Park Middle School students, both 12, are charged with handgun violations after they traded a Bersa 380-caliber handgun for an Xbox and one of them brought ammunition to school Thursday.

·         In the previous incidents, one student shot a classmate during the first day of school at Perry Hall High School and another student displayed a handgun and threatened his teacher and students at Stemmers Run Middle School in Essex. A student at the Forsbush School at Glyndon in Reisterstown was charged with disturbing school activities and disorderly conduct after he said he had a gun, even though he didn’t.

·         “None of these incidents were caused by owners who were just being careless,” Kamenetz said. “Frankly, they were caused by owners who were being idiotic.”

·         He was joined by Baltimore County Police Chief Jim Johnson, Sheriff Jay Fisher and Councilman Ken Oliver at the Frankin Precinct in Reisterstown Friday afternoon to announce the new gun lock program.

·         “We have an obligation to be proactive to ensure the safety of all our citizens, particularly young individuals,” Johnson said.

·         The $4,700 donation from the police foundation paid for 2,000 locks, which are compatible with most handguns and long guns.

·         “Any police station in Baltimore County. Walk right in, show them you’re a Baltimore County resident, we’ll give you up to three of these locks,” Johnson said. “Please use them. We know they work and they’re very, very effective.”

·         Beyond the gun lock, Johnson suggest to secure the gun so children can’t remove them from hiding spots or take them out of the home. An inexpensive security system Johnson suggested included attaching the gun to an eye bolt using the gun lock and securing the bolt to a fixed structure.

·         Johnson hopes to keep the program going once the initial 2,000 locks are given out.

·         “As we begin to exhaust our supply, we’ll look for measures or means to continue this on,” he said. “This is good stuff. This is smart, proactive safety for all our families in our communities, so use these gun locks.”

·         Related Topics: Baltimore County Police, Baltimore County Police Foundation, Gun Locks, Jim johnson, Kevin Kamenetz, and gun safety

-          From The Towson Patch