County Councilman David Marks
Historic Courthouse
400 Washington Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
As you can see we are back in business with only a one weekend restriction on receiving the BCPD Precinct Crime report. Do not know who made the quick decision to reverse the decision, but thank you whomever you might be.
B.C.P.D. Significant Events Report for the week of February 13-19, 2012
Section One: Major Crimes - Robberies
(All Commercial, Street Robberies resulting in injuries,
All Robberies related to trends)
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
02/16/12 2240 12-047-1726 Armed Robbery Hillsway Ave. and Halstead Rd. 21234
Four suspects approached the victims. One of the suspects pulled out a black automatic handgun and told the victims to empty their pockets. Property was taken from the victims.4 B/M’s, 20’s, wearing all dark clothing.
02/17/12 1840 12-048-1705 Robbery Loch Raven Blvd. and Goucher Blvd. 21234
The suspects approached the victim and asked him for money. The victim refused and turned to walk away. The suspects pushed him from behind and took his property while he was on the ground. B/M, 15-18, gray hoody B/M, 15-18, black hoody
02/18/12 0025 12-049-0047 Robbery 1800 block Yakona Rd. 21234
The suspects approached the victim in the rear alley and asked for a cigarette. The suspects then punched victim in the face and demanded property. The victim gave them property. M/W, 16-18, medium build and black hoody. M/W, 16-18, medium build and black hoody.
Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries
All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends,
Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
2/09-2/10/12 1900-1000 12-047-0672 1st Degree Burglary 8100 block Rider Ave. 21204
An unknown suspect forced open the rear basement door and stole property from the master bedroom. Unknown
2/15-2/16/12 1600-0900 12-047-0493 1st Degree Burglary 8100 block Rider Ave. 21204
An unknown suspect forced open the rear basement door and stole property from the master bedroom. Unknown
2/19/12 0300-1300 12-050-1285 1st Degree Burglary 700 block York Rd. 21204
An unknown suspect pried open the front door and entered location. The suspect stole property from a bedroom. Unknown
2/15-2/16/12 1700-0640 12-047-0335 Attempted 2nd Degree Burglary Unit block Linden Terrace 21286
Unknown suspects attempted to break into a green metal storage container at the location. A loader was parked in front of the container, which prevented it from being opened. A lock was damaged on the loader. Unknown
Section Three: Major Crimes – Miscellaneous
(Homicides, Rapes, 1st Degree Assaults,
Threats on Officers or Public Officials)
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
02/18/12 0356 12-049-0258 1st Degree Assault 6800 block Loch Raven Blvd. 21234
The victim attempted to stop a fight between friends and other subjects at the location. When the victim attempted to intervene she was punched in the mouth and stabbed in the right breast with an unknown object. IST is investigating this incident. B/M
2/18/12 0200 12-049-0181 1st Degree Assault 8800 block Orchard Tree Lane 21234
The victims were involved in a fight involving numerous subjects at the location and were severely beaten with blunt objects. Unknown
baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification
Incident # Date Time Description Location
12450656 2/14 11:44 am Check on Location 2xx Stanmore Road
120491486 2/18 8:57 pm Check on Location 4xx Old Trail
120440420 2/13 9:18 am Check on Location Blenheim / Murdock
120470771 2/16 12:17 pm Check on Location 1xx Hopkins
120500523 2/19 10:36 am Check on Location 3xx Hopkins
120460865 2/15 12:52 pm Check on Location Overbrook / York
120471020 2/16 3:06 pm Check on Location Stevenson / York
120491706 2/18 11:50 pm Disturbance 2xx Murdock
120481728 2/17 7:13 pm Suspicious Subject 72xx York
120481800 2/17 7:52 pm Suspicious Subject 2xx Brandon
120480740 2/17 10:43 am Suspicious Vehicle Murdock / Bellona
120441484 2/13 7:06 pm 2nd degree Assault 72xx York Road
120480179 2/17 3:20 am 2nd degree Assault Murdock / Blenheim
120500208 2/19 2:28 am Noise Complaint Rodgers Forge near 17x Dumbarton
120500242 2/19 3:07 am DWI Traffic Arrest Stevenson / York
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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of Feb 13-19, 2012
Case # Crime Date Time Address
120480179 2nd degree Assault 2/17 3:20 am 68xx Blenheim
120441484 2nd degree Assault 2/13 7:06 pm 72xx York Road
120480878 Theft 2/17 11:58 am 65xx York Road
We have received the below described email from Sgt. Fink of precinct 6 that the weekly crime reports will no longer be given to the public. This will also affect our Sun paper and Spot Crime reports not allowing us to keep you the public informed of what is happening around our neighborhoods. Below is an article from the Baltimore Sun paper from their crime beat that includes the email from Sgt. Fink and the individuals whose decision it was to not supply this information. I apologize for not being able to keep you updated weekly as in the past but hopefully the Baltimore County’s decision to withhold this information will be rethought and a decision made to again provide this helpful information to the public. We wish to thank Sgt. Fink on his diligence over the years helping keep us informed and hope the B.C.P.D. will again in the near future allow him to provide this service to the public.
We request that if you know of any incidents that should be shared with everyone that you reply to this email. If anyone has an opinion on this decision to keep us out of the loop please feel free to share your thoughts to this email address.
Baltimore County police stop (for now) sending crime reports to citizens
It appears that residents of the Towson area are once again in jeopardy of losing a valuable resource on crime. Baltimore County Police Sgt. Stephen Fink has been told to suspend distributing the "Precinct 6 Weekly Significant Events Report."
Here's an email that Fink sent out:
"Good afternoon, this week I was notified by both Captain Trentzsch and Major Jones that the Department is reviewing the practice of forwarding the PC06 Weekly Incident Report to our Community Members. As a result of this review I will not be sending out this information again until I get the okay from my Captain and Major, after they receive same from above. I apologize for the inconvenience, hopefully it's a very temporary delay and we'll be able to resume this practice quickly."
This report is nothing more than a compilation of crimes that people need to know about. The most recent, sent out Feb. 13, lists armed robberies on Goucher Boulevard and Putty Hill Avenue, and string of burglaries. The information is brief and informative, much like the old police blotters. It contains no information that would be withheld from a public police report.
Baltimore County police spokeswoman Elise Armacost sent me this response when I inquired about Fink's email:
"We're working on some consistent standards and practices for provision of precinct level info communities. We absolutely want our precinct captains communicating with the public. We've been working for awhile on standards, based on the PIA, for what can and should be released."
I'm curious what information is in this weekly synopsis that can't be released to the public. Fink has been sending this out for years, but not without controversy. In 2009, residents forwarded the report to me, and when commanders learned that not only did the public have it, but so did the media, he warned his recipients that "leaks" to people outside his list would mean he'd have to stop sending the information out.
Fink wrote at the time that if The Baltimore Sun "is getting extra access to police information," other news outlets "are going to want the same thing" and "will come looking for more. ... To keep everyone on an even playing field, please keep this information to yourselves."
I wrote a column at the time, noting that it appeared to be different standards for giving information to the public and to the media.
That order was quickly rescinded by now former police spokesman Bill Toohey, who noted that making the information public means it is indeed, public. Again, this is nothing more than a brief list of crimes that occurred. It's exactly the type of information residents all over constantly clamor for, and deserve. If anything, Fink's list, which until last week went just to Towson-area residents, should serve as a model for the rest of the precincts in Baltimore County, and departments from Baltimore to Aberdeen.
Baltimore County has on its webpage what they call iWatch, which is designed to give residents up-to-date information about crime. The latest posting on iWatch was made Feb. 16, about suspects being sought in an armed robbery that occurred Feb. 1. Fink's crime list is more up to date than that. County police did inform the media about a fatal shooting in White Marsh on Saturday, and the arrest, but nothing is posted on iWatch.
We're witnessing a disturbing trend of people getting less information even as the ability to give them more greatly expands. Crime stats and information are treated like state secrets, doled out on a need to know basis.
In this case, residents are the ones who need to know.
Below was one incident Spot Crime was notified about from unknown source
Email Alerts - Spot Crime.com
2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of Feb 13-19, 2012
Case # Crime Date Time Address
120480179 2nd degree assault 2/17 3:20 am 68xx Blenheim Road
Dear Towson University Neighbors and Members of the Rodgers Forge Community:
Thank you for your continued patience as we continue construction of the Tiger Arena addition.
On Monday, February 20, 2012, Gilbane Construction will be conducting a major concrete pour involving the logistics of about 53 trucks onto campus from the Baltimore beltway.
In an effort to continue the speedy completion of both this major concrete project and the entire arena project, our contractor has requested special permission to begin construction work at 4 a.m., prior to the usual 7 a.m. start time. An earlier start time was crucial to ensure all construction activities associated with the concrete can be completed by the normal construction stop time at 7:00 p.m. or earlier.
Although the work will not directly border the Rodgers Forge community and will be buffered by the existing arena, our contractor has been instructed to take EVERY precaution to eliminate any noise or disruption to your community. In particular, all back up alarms will be disabled and powered troweling equipment will not be used until 7a.m. The pump for the concrete will be located in the new arena bowl to minimize noise transmission.
We want to make every effort to keep this project on time and minimize any disruption, both short-term and long term. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach me.
Thank you again for your patience and understanding. We look forward to sharing this new arena with greater community in 2013.
Best,
Marina Cooper
Office of the President
Towson University
**With notification, construction time exceptions, such as this one, are permitted in the ratified Memorandum of Understandingsigned between TU and Rodgers Forge in 2009.
B.C.P.D. Significant Events Report for the week of February 06-12, 2012
Section One: Major Crimes - Robberies
(All Commercial, Street Robberies resulting in injuries,
All Robberies related to trends)
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
02/07/12 1853 12-038-1463 Robbery Putty Hill Ave. & LaSalle Rd. 21286
Two suspects approached the victim who was waiting for the bus. The suspects began punching the victim and stole his property. The victim had several cuts and a tooth knocked out. 2-B/M’s, 16-18, 5-8
02/12/12 2114 12-043-1231 Armed Robbery 800 block Goucher Blvd. 21234
The suspect entered the location, approached the victim, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect obtained cash and fled on foot. M, wearing skeleton mask, black hoody and blue jeans.
Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries
All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends,
Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
02/07/12 0810-1710 12-038-1342 1st Degree Burglary 1300 block Halstead Rd. 21234
Unknown suspects broke the front basement window to enter the residence. The suspects took property. Unknown
02/08/12 0900-1350 12-039-0926 1st Degree Burglary 6400 block Pratt Ave. 21212
An unknown suspect used a brick to break the glass to the side door and entered the residence. The suspect ransacked the residence. Property was taken from the family room. The victim will conduct an inventory to determine if additional property was taken. Unknown
02/04-06/12 1530-0800 12-037-0386 2nd Degree Burglary 900 block Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204
An unknown suspect broke into the location by making a hole in the drywall from the sprinkler room. The suspect removed property. Unknown
02/09/12 0626 12-040-0223 2nd Degree Burglary 400 block York Rd. 21286
The police were dispatched to the location for a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, the front door glass was shattered. A search of the location and area were negative. It’s unknown if anything is missing. B/M, 6-1, wearing dark clothes W/M, 6-1, wearing dark clothes
02/12/12 1800-1930 12-043-1121 2nd Degree Burglary 6500 block N. Charles St., 21204
An unknown suspect entered the location and removed property. The front door had pry marks around the lock. Unknown
baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification
Incident # Date Time Description Location
120371331 2/6 4:47 pm Check on Location Bellona / Dunkirk
120371438 2/6 6:38 pm Check on Location 72xx York Road
120411062 2/10 3:09 pm Check on Location Murdock below Bellona
120391047 2/8 3:10 pm Auto Acc-Prop Damage 4xx blk Dumbarton
120390246 2/8 6:48 am Auto Acc-Prop Damage Murdock / Bellona
120370218 2/6 4:30 am Suspicious Vehicle Stevenson / Charles
120431104 2/12 7:30 pm Suspicious Subject 2xx blk Dunkirk
120421376 2/11 1:59 pm Suspicious Subject Brandon / Stevenson
120390386 2/8 8:28 am Suspicious Condition Dunkirk / York
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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of Feb 9-12, 2012
Case # Crime Date Time Address
120411906 Destruction of Property 2/10 11:43 pm York / Stevenson
120401908 2nd degree Assault 2/9 11:50 pm 4xx Scwartz
120420156 2nd degree Assault 2/11 2:19 am 1xxx York Road
120390926 1st degree Burglary 2/8 12:19 pm 64xx Pratt Avenue
120390760 Theft from Motor Vehicle 2/8 12:19 pm 65xx Charles St. N
B.C.P.D. Significant Events Report for the week of January 30 – February 05, 2012
Section One: Major Crimes - Robberies
(All Commercial, Street Robberies resulting in injuries,
All Robberies related to trends)
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
02/01/12 2100 12-032-1821 Armed Robbery 1600 block E. Joppa Rd. 21234
The suspect entered location and displayed a box cutter. The suspect threatened the victim and removed property from the location. The suspect fled on foot. The suspect was later located in the 8700 block of Raven Dr. and was arrested. 1 Adult Male Arrested
02/01/12 2206 12-032-1897 Armed Robbery 200 block Burke Ave. 21286
The victim went to location to purchase a large quantity of marijuana through an arranged transaction. When the victim entered the vestibule of the building he was immediately attacked by the suspects. The suspects pointed a handgun at him and demanded his money. The victim gave the suspects a large sum of cash. M/W, 20-24, 5-10, scruffy beard, thin build
M/W, 20-24, slim build, long dark hair.
02/02/12 2153 12-033-1766 Armed Robbery 800 block Goucher Blvd. 21286
The suspect approached the victim with a silver revolver and demanded money. The victim could not provide money. As the suspect was fleeing from location, he pointed the handgun at victim and grabbed property. M, 5-11, medium build, red and black devil mask, black gloves, faded jeans, and black shoes.
Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries
All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends,
Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
01/29-31/12 Unk 12-031-0810 1st Degree Burglary 7400 block Forrest Ave. 21234
An unknown suspect used unknown means to break the rear door knob to enter the residence. No property was stolen during the incident. Unknown
01/31/12 0830-1630 12-031-1357 1st Degree Burglary 1900 block Landrake Rd. 21204
An unknown suspect entered the residence through an unsecured door and removed property from the second floor bedroom. Unknown
02/01/12 2200 12-032-1486 1st Degree Burglary 1700 block Glen Keith Blvd. 21234
The suspect broke glass to enter the residence through the rear door. The victim chased the suspect out of the house with a sword. M/B, 40’s, 5-10, 170, all black clothing
02/02/12 1402 12-033-1004 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Acorn Circle 21286
The victim came home from work early and found estranged spouse inside going through personal papers and attempting to take property. The suspect left with other items. The suspect was located a short distance away with the property and was arrested. 1 Adult Male Arrested
02/02/12 1100-1300 12-033-0903 Attempted Burglary 7200 block Lanark Rd. 21212
An unknown suspect attempted to pry the face plate to the rear door of the residence. Entry was not gained Unknown
02/04/12 1415 12-035-0909 1st Degree Burglary 7900 block Roldrew Ave. 21204
The suspect forced open the front door, victim heard the sound from the second floor and checked on the noise. Victim saw the suspect in the front door and yelled. The suspect ran to a black Volkswagen Beetle parked next door and drove away towards W. Joppa Rd. M, unknown race, 6’, 250, dark clothing
01/30-31/12 2330-0700 12-031-0243 2nd Degree Burglary 1300 block Dalton Rd. 21234
An unknown suspect took the door latch off the shed to gain entry. No items were taken. Unknown
02/01-02/12 2200-0130 12-032-1986 2nd Degree Burglary 800 block Dulaney Valley Rd. 21286
An unknown suspect entered the location by unknown means. The suspect left the location through an unlocked door as K-9 was searching location. Unknown
Section Three: Major Crimes – Miscellaneous
(Homicides, Rapes, 1st Degree Assaults,
Threats on Officers or Public Officials)
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
02/01/12 0221 12-032-0118 1st Degree Assault 1700 block E. Joppa Rd. 21234
The victim was at location and was stabbed in the abdominal area. The victim drove himself to local Hospital. The victim could not provide any suspect information. The victim was transferred to shock trauma. Violent Crimes Unit continuing the investigation. Unknown
01/31/12 1639 12-031-1241 1st Degree Assault 1200 block Putty Hill Ave. 21286
Off. Atkins 5526 Officer Atkins attempted to apprehend a shoplifter. The suspect was attempting to pull out of a parking space as Officer Atkins was attempting to remove the keys from the vehicle. The suspect also bit Off. Atkins on the hand. The suspect was subdued and arrested. 1 Adult Female Arrested
02/03/12 0234 12-034-0154 1st Degree Assault Unit block Stonewain Ct. 21204
The victim was arguing with a friend, became angry and punched a hole in the bedroom door. The suspect, who is the victim’s roommate, came to the bedroom door and pointed a shotgun at the victim’s head then racked a round into the chamber. After a brief verbal exchange the suspect unloaded the shotgun. The suspect was arrested and several guns were removed from the location. 1 Adult Male Arrested
Section Four: Critical Incidents
(HNT Callouts, Fatal Fires, Injured Officers,
Unusual Occurrences etc.)
Date Time Incident Location (Victim Name) Synopsis of Incidents Suspect Information
02/03/12 1900 Destructive Device 900 block Breezewick Circle 21286
The victim heard a loud bang from outside. Later, the victim’s son noticed a green bottle inside their mailbox. Mailbox was damaged from inside out and there was a strange odor coming from the bottle. The Hazardous Devices Team responded secure scene and collect bottle. Unknown
baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification
Incident # Date Time Description Location
120301043 1/30 3:25 pm Check on Location RF Elem. School
120350343 2/4 6:28 am Suspicious Subject Dunkirk/ Pinehurst
120321220 2/1 3:52 pm Check on Subject 2xx Stanmore Road
120311892 1/31 11:45 pm Noise Complaint Dumbarton-RF Apts.
120320024 2/1 12:19 am Noise Complaint Stevenson / Stanmore
120321641 2/1 7:31 pm Suspicious Condition Rodgers Forge Rd-Apts.
120320416 2/1 8:53 am Identity Theft Hopkins / Pinehurst
120350393 2/4 7:56 am Theft of Motor Vehicle 2xx Gaywood Road
120330903 2/2 1:09 pm Attempted Burglary 72xx Lanark Road
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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of Jan 30-Feb 5, 2012
Case # Crime Date Time Address
120330903 Attempted Burglary 2/2 1:09 pm 72xx Lanark Road
120311584 Destruction of Property 1/31 7:51 pm 2xx Dunkirk Road
120320416 Identity Theft 2/1 8:53 am 2xx Hopkins Road
120350393 Theft of Motor Vehicle 2/4 7:56 am 2xx Gaywood Road
Woodbrook Early Education Center, right here in Rogers Forge, is one of a handful of preschools in Maryland to earn accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (“NAEYC”). The WEE Center (as it is often called) has been teaching and caring for children in the Towson area for over 20 years. Registrations for the 2012-2013 school year are currently being accepted. To schedule a tour, please call 410-377-8918. Take a look at our new website - www.weecenter.net!
B.C.P.D. Significant Events Report for the week of January 23-30, 2012
Section One: Major Crimes - Robberies
(All Commercial, Street Robberies resulting in injuries,
All Robberies related to trends)
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
01/26/12 1415-1424 12-026-1162 Armed Robbery – Implied Gun 6300 block York Rd 21212
Suspect passed a note to victim implying a gun. The victim handed the suspect the money in his hand. Suspect then exited the location in an unknown direction of foot. M/B, 40-50’s, 5’10”, 160 lbs., blue cubs hat
01/26/12 2205 12-026-1840 Armed Robbery- Gun 6000 block Falls Rd 21209
Suspect entered location demanding the victims to empty the registers. He fled and ran on foot
towards Robert E. Lee Park. B/M, 5’8”
Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries
All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends,
Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen
Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information
01/23/12 1404 12-023-0784 1st Degree Burglary 6900 block Lachlan Circle 21286
The victim woke up and observed suspect in living room. Suspect shook the victim and fled from the location. Property was taken. Entry was gained by damaging the front door lock. M/B, 25-35, 5’8”, 150lbs., med build, dark complexion.
01/27/12 1127 12-027-0701 1st Degree Burglary 1300 block Mantle St. 21234
The suspect was seen running from the location by the victim after he broke into the victim’s home. The suspect was located and arrested. Property was taken from the residence, but was not recovered. 1 Adult Male Arrested
01/27/12 1530-1600 12-027-1184 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Acorn Circle 21286
An unknown suspect entered the residence through an unsecured sliding door and removed property. Unknown
01/28/12 1720-1855 12-028-1495 1st Degree Burglary 500 block Piccadilly Rd. 2104
An unknown suspect made entry into an unlocked home and stole property. Unknown
01/2-01/23/12 1700-0730 12-024-0390 2ND Degree Burglary 8600 block Loch Raven Blvd 21286
Suspect forced rear door of the basement/boiler room open, stole property. Unknown
01/23-01/24/12 1600-0700 12-024-0270 2nd Degree Burglary 8200 block Loch Raven Blvd 21286
Unknown suspect(s) entered the location through an unlocked door. The alarm was not set. Property was removed from the back office located on the bottom level of location. No other items were missing. Property belonged to several members of an activity at location. Unknown
baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification
Incident # Date Time Description Location
120261123 1/26 2:04 pm Check on Location 2xx blk Stanmore Road
120281810 1/28 11:03 pm Check on Location Dumbarton / Regester
120281697 1/28 9:17 pm Disturbance 72xx York Road
120230559 1/23 11:31 am Check on Subject Dunkirk / York Road
120251834 1/25 11:06 pm Suspicious Vehicle Murdock / Blenheim
120250543 1/25 10:20 am Suspicious Condition Murdock / Bellona
120280058 1/28 12:45 am Noise Complaint Rodgers Forge below Bellona
120290045 1/29 12:31 am Noise Complaint Heathfield near Chumleigh
120291437 1/29 1:28 pm Theft from Motor Veh 2xx blk Murdock
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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of Jan 23-29, 2012
Case # Crime Date Time Address
Again nothing to report this week from Spot Crime in our area.