RFCOP Crime Update Week of March 19th-25th

B.C.P.D. Significant report is no longer being distributed see below:

From PC06 Captain Trentzsch and Sgt Fink,

Effective immediately I will not be forwarding you the Weekly Incident Report for Towson Precinct as the Baltimore County Police Department has developed a new means to distribute information to all Citizens of Baltimore County regarding crime trends, issues and other information concerning current activities in the County. Each Precinct in Baltimore County will have their crime reports, current events and public affairs issues posted on their own web site after review by the Media Relations Section thus ensuring that the proper information is distributed in a uniform fashion throughout the County. Realizing that this change will take time to adjust to we are always looking for feedback/suggestions to improve the site, making it as user-friendly and efficient as possible. Please feel free to forward your thoughts on this page to the Department's Media Relations or to us here at the Precinct 6 Community Outreach Team.

The link to Precinct 06 web site is: http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc06/index.html

Thank You, Sgt Fink, PC06 COT

For those of you who cannot or prefer to not log onto the site below is this week’s incidents reported in the B.C.P.D. “Crime Blotter” for precinct 6:

Crime Blotter

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

March 25: Second Degree Burglary, 900 block of York Road, 21204

At 2 p.m., a security officer observed four juveniles in the new Carver School building. The juveniles discharged a fire extinguisher and wrote graffiti. They fled the school prior to police arrival. Two of the suspects are white males, 12 to 15 years old. There is no description of the other suspects.

March 24: First Degree Burglary, 1800 block of Forrest Road, 21234

Between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 9:40 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the home through an unlocked door and removed money and electronics.

March 23: Robbery, unit block of Lambourne Road, 21204

At 7 p.m., a man reported that he was robbed by three suspects in the stairwell of the apartment building. Two of the suspects held the victim against the wall, and one took property from the victim’s pocket. All three suspects are described as Hispanic males, 16 to 17 years old.

March 23: Robbery, 6400 block of Loch Crest Road, 21239

At approximately 11 a.m. a man reported that an acquaintance had attacked him and stolen jewelry.

March 21-22: Commercial Burglary, 800 block of Goucher Boulevard, 21286

Between 7:45 p.m. on March 21 and 7 a.m. on March 22, unknown suspects broke a lock to enter a construction trailer. Electronic equipment was taken.

March 21: First Degree Burglary, 1800 block of Loch Shiel Road, 21234

Between 10:39 a.m. and 6:20 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home and removed electronic equipment.

March 20: First Degree Burglary, 8400 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21234

Between 9 a.m. and 8:38 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the apartment and removed electronic equipment.

RFCOP – your feedback is always welcome!!!

As stated in the notice send out by Sgt. Fink, if you have any suggestions to the new procedures of reporting the significant events for Precinct 6 please reply to this email or log on the web site provided and express your opinions.

If you prefer to just be notified through emails, we will continue to incorporate the information as in this report that is provided on the website. Any suggestions are always welcome.

baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification

Week of Mar 12-18, 2012

Incident # Date Time Description Location

120831804 3/23 8:40 pm Suspicious Subject Chumleigh / Heathfield

120831844 3/23 8:58 pm Suspicious Subject Dumbarton / Heathfield

120830146 3/23 1:53 am Suspicious Vehicle Hopkins / York Road

120850229 3/25 2:51 am Noise Complaint 2xx Rodgers Forge Road

Email Alerts - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of Mar 12-18, 2012

Case # Crime Date Time Address

120790472 Identity Theft 3/19 9:44 am xx Overbrook Road

Temporary Lane Closure On Charles St

The State Highway Administration will temporarily close the right lane of northbound North Charles Street, between the Joppa Road overpass and Kenilworth Drive, beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 2. The closure will last through early June as crews widen the northbound approach to the intersection.

You can contact the State Highway Administration at 410-296-9041 or SHA’s District Four Office Construction Division at 410-229-2420 with any questions.

County Councilman David Marks
dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Stevenson Lane Water Leak Update

Here is an update on the Stevenson Lane water leak I asked for from the city Department of Public Works. Please share! David Marks

Mr. Marks,

DPW Maintenance has been working along with a leak detection specialist firm, WACHs, over the past several weeks to determine the source of the water periodically observed surfacing at the intersection of York Rd and Stevenson.

There have been a series of overnight water main shutdowns starting with the smaller 6 " to the largest 36". Unfortunately, there was no affect on the condition to allow a determination of which main may be the source of the water. As of today there is little or no water surfacing from the plated area. All mains in the York & Stevenson intersection have now been successfully shutdown with no conclusive evidence of where the water leak is coming from. It is possible that a large volume of water has accumulated and longer shut off time is required on this 36" main to determine if it is the source of the leak. The other mains when shutdown were left off for longer periods of time. Given the episodic nature of the surfacing water It could also be that the water source is coming from somewhere else.

The process being used is considered the most efficient manner to gain information. The alternative would be opening a larger excavation and trying to follow the water to a source. This would be very disruptive to the traffic flow for a longer period of time. Large scale excavation also presents increased risk of damage to adjacent utilities and buried traffic signal conduits that cross the intersection.

We are continuing with our investigation and will keep you informed of the progress towards a resolution. I would be pleased to discuss this in more detail at your convenience.

County Councilman David Marks
dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Towson Police and Community Relations Council Meeting

Baltimore County Police and Community Relations Councils, Inc.

Precinct #6 – Towson Police and Community Relations Council

1055 Taylor Ave. Baltimore, MD 21234, (410) 887-5933

The next meeting of the Precinct #6 – Towson Police and Community Relations Council will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Resource Center located at 1055 Taylor Avenue.

The guest speaker will be Detective Carl Lindhorst, who will give a presentation on Residential Security. Captain Jonathan Trentzsch and Officer Kristy Fuka will also be at the meeting to address your problems and concerns.

Contact Mike Calwell if you have any questions. mikecalwell@gmail.com

RFCOP Crime Update Week of March 12th-18th

Below is a link to the B.C.P.D. websites which includes the following and more:

Crime Prevention Tips and Safety Guidelines

Prevention | Safety | Violence and Abuse | Theft and Security | Programs | Community Information

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/crimepreventmain.html

You may either cut or paste the above http address in your browser or click on it to be directed to the page. If anyone is unable to log onto the page please reply to this email and I will get the information for you. With the warmer weather arriving so do our hibernating criminals. Let us all work together to discourage their attentions to our neighborhood.

Significant Events Report for the week of March 12-18, 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

3/12/12 2115 12-072-1695 Robbery Aigburth Rd. 21204

The victim was jumped on Aigburth Rd. between the Donnybrook apartments and Towson High school. The suspects punched victim and took property. Both suspects fled E/B on foot. H/M, 18-21, medium build, beige hoody and cap B/M, 18-21

3/16/12 2206 12-076-1950 Attempted Robbery 900 block Taylor Ave. 21239

The suspects were riding skateboards and approached the victim. The suspects asked for change and attempted to search the victim’s clothing for property. The victim fought off the attackers who fled on foot. M/B, 18-22, 5-11, thin build, light complexion, tattoos on his face. M/B, 18-22, medium build, light complexion, burgundy shirt.

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

3/4-13/12 1800-1430 12-073-1074 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Saturn Ct. 21234

An unknown suspect entered the home, which was possibly unlocked and removed property. Unknown

3/14/12 0030-0900 12-074-0688 1st Degree Burglary 200 block Towsontown Ct., 21204

The suspect entered the location through an open terrace door and removed property. Unknown

3/14/12 0630-1800 12-074-1647 1st Degree Burglary 200 block Towsontown Ct., 21204

An unknown suspect entered the location by unknown means and stole property. Unknown

3/15/12 0730 12-075-0469 1st Degree Burglary 700 block Charing Terrace, 21204

An unknown suspect entered the location and removed property near the front entry. No force was required to enter. The property was recovered by a third party and returned to the victim. Unknown

3/16/12 1700-2230 12-076-2042 1st Degree Burglary 1000 block Pleasant Oaks Rd., 21234

Unknown suspects entered the location by unknown means and ransacked interior. The suspects took property. Unknown

3/17/12 1500-2130 12-077-1687 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Neptune Ct. 21234

Unknown suspect entered the residence by unknown means and removed property. Unknown

3/13/12 0240 12-073-0161 2nd Degree Burglary 6800 block Blenheim Rd.

A witness heard someone coughing. The witness walked to the rear of the location and found the access panel to the crawl space on the ground and the lights were on. The witness observed a subject running towards Rodgers Forge Rd. Copper was observed cut in the crawl space, but not removed. M, all dark clothing

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

3/14/12 2245 12-074-2112 Attempted Rape Loch Raven Blvd. and Hillen Rd.

The suspect approached the victim from behind after the victim got off of the bus. The suspect put one hand over the victim’s mouth and told her not to yell. The suspect attempted to pull up her skirt with the other hand. The suspect punched the victim in the face and grabbed her breast. The victim was able to break free and the suspect fled on foot. M/B, 20’s, 6-0, 175, dreadlocks, dark hooded sweatshirt

3/15/12 0300-0530 12-075-0753 2nd Degree Rape Unknown

The juvenile victim advised she spent the night at a location somewhere in Towson where an unknown suspect had sex with her. Sex Crimes is continuing with the investigation. M/H, 30’s, 5-4, 160

Section Four: Critical Incidents

(HNT Callouts, Fatal Fires, Injured Officers,

Unusual Occurrences etc.)

Date Time Incident Location (Victim Name) Synopsis of Incidents Suspect Information

3/14/12 0305 2nd Degree Arson 8100 block Glen Gary Rd. 21234

An unknown suspect set the victim’s shed on fire. Unknown

baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification

Week of Mar 12-18, 2012

Incident # Date Time Description Location

120770467 3/17 9:05 am Check on Location Gaywood / Bellona

120741236 3/14 3:35pm Disturbance Dumbarton / Dorking

120750452 3/15 8:42 am Disturbance Murdock / Dorking

120771485 3/17 8:23 pm Disturbance Midhurst / Bellona

120731799 3/13 8:21 pm Check on Subject Dumbarton / Dorking

120770288 3/17 3:24 am Suspicious Subject Murdock / York

120731903 3/13 9:28 pm Suspicious Condition 2xx Stanmore Road

120770116 3/17 1:03 am Suspicious Condition Dunkirk / York

120770902 3/17 2:12 pm Theft from Motor Vehicle 4xx Dunkirk

120730161 3/13 2:40 am 2^nd degree Burglary 68xx Blenheim

Email Alerts - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of Mar 12-18, 2012

Case # Crime Date Time Address

120781422 Destruction of Property 3/18 9:19 pm Blenheim / Rodgers Forge

120730161 2^nd degree Burglary 3/13 2:40 am 68xx Blenheim

120770902 Theft from Motor Vehicle 3/17 2:12 pm 4xx Dunkirk

Rodgers Forge To Be Featured in Towson 4th of July Parade

Interested in participating? Read on! The following is a message from RFC Board members Janice Moore and Mike Calwell:

The Rodgers Forge Board of Governors was informed at the March meeting that our community is going to be the community featured this year during the Towson Fourth of July Parade. So we are seeking residents who would like to walk at the beginning of the parade basically behind the Grand Marshall(s).

Because of logistics, the parade has limited the number of participants from Rodgers Forge to about 30 or 40, so we will sign people up on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to participate, please send the name(s) of the walker(s), contact information (phone and email) and t shirt sizes to mikecalwell(at)gmail.com. You will be notified if you are a walker by the beginning of May. We will also ask some people who did not make the original list to be our "back up" walkers in case someone decides not to participate.

The parade will furnish us with a banner that will need to be carried, and the residents who sign up will walk behind the banner wearing a white t shirt that will have our blacksmith logo (like on the front of this year’s directory)on the back and possibly something very simple like “Historic Rodgers Forge” in the area of where a pocket would be in black. The time commitment would be approximately three hours and the walk is 1.5 miles.

Convinced yet? I have participated in the parade before and let me tell you, it is an experience that you will remember. Please consider walking in the Towson Fourth of July Parade. This will be a wonderful memory for you and your family.

Thank you-

Janice Moore and Mike Calwell, RFC, Inc. Board Members

Crime Prevention Tips for Warm Weather Months

The Baltimore County Police Department is offering crime prevention tips to residents and business owners for the warm weather months. Homeowners are reminded to be aware of deception burglaries or someone trying to sell them a "bargain" home repair. Tips are also provided for ATV safety, neighborhood awareness, and frauds that often follow a disaster.

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Rodgers Forge Women Invited to Three Arts Club of Homeland Upcoming Events

The following is a message sent to the women of the community from the Three Arts Club of Homeland:

"I am writing to invite the ladies of Rodgers Forge to a luncheon and program on Monday, June 4th at The Three Arts Club of Homeland as pour guests. The club was established in 1929 by Mrs. Edward Milholland. In the 1960's the members raised funds and had a building constructed at 4 Wyndhurst Avenue. The front of the clubhouse is comprised of three arches to denote music, art and literature. The object of the club is to foster a love and appreciation of music, literature and art: and to afford opportunity for enriching the cultural life of the community by providing meetings, lectures, recitals, workshops, classes, exhibits and other activities in keeping with these ideals.



Each year the club provides scholarships and awards to students studying art, literature, music, dance and theater at Essex Comm. College, Maryland Institute of Art, Towson, University, Dundalk Comm. College, The Johns Hopkins University, Peabody Preparatory of Music, UMBC and Baltimore School for the Arts.



The club offers art outings, cultural tours, duplicate bridge, a book club, antiques seminars, music matinees, Mah Jongg, floral design classses, literature matinees and art shows and receptions.



We give to local charities including Can Too and the Guilford Academy and volunteer at the Baltimore Symphony Showhouse.



Each month the club hosts a luncheon and program on the first Monday of the month for its members. The luncheon begins at 11:45 followed by a program on June 4th by the "Young American Virtuosi". This trio has won their way into the hearts of millions of people through their concerts in North America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. They have preformed at Carnegie Hall, did a Pre-Oylmpic concert in China and acted as soloists in the Beethoven Triple Concerto with the Young German Symphony Orchesta.



As you can see, we are a very active group and hopefully you will consider joining us on Monday, June 4th. To make reservations or for additional information, please call 410 433-1765. I am also available to come to one of your monthly meetings to speak about our organization.



Also, I wanted to let you know that I'm planning a bus trip as a fundraiser for the Towson 4th of July Parade for Saturday, April 28, 2012. Hope you and members of the Hampton can join us as we travel back in time to New Castle, Delaware which was the first capital of Delaware; and today is considered one of the most unique towns in the U.S. We will tour four historic buildings including the Read House which is one of the finest examples of transitional Georgian/Federal Architecture and the Court House which was the 1st state house of Delaware and served as court house until 1882. A three course lunch will be served at the Jessop Tavern and Colonial Restaurant. There will be time to stroll through the town’s quaint gift shops. As in the past, we will leave from the Towson American Legion Parking Lot. I've included a flyer that has all the details. The price includes bus, bus driver's tip, admissions, lunch and snacks. Feel free to send the flyer to all of your e-mail and facebook friends. All profits go toward the 2012 parade which will be on Wednesday, July 4th. Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope you can join us on what will be a step in history.



Maryann Albaugh

Vice President, Programs & Special Events and Parade chair

410 931-1749"

Rodgers Forge Community Picnic Coming June 9th

Mark your calendars! Plan on attending this great community event.

More details to come as the date approaches!

RFCOP Crime Update Week of February 27th - March 4th and March 5th - 11th

Spring and summer are on their way. Along with the warmer weather arrive illegal activities. Comparing the past two reports below incidents are already appearing in the Forge and the surrounding areas. As the temperature raises, so does an increase in crime. We are stepping up our patrols, but we need you assistance in continuing to be vigilant. Make that call to 911 if you see anything suspicious. And as always continue to “Lights on, Lock Up, Look Out”. Let us all continue to work together to keep the crime out of the Forge!!

Significant Events Report for the week of February 27- March 04, 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

2/29/12 2313 12-060-1671 Armed Robbery Unit block Witherwood Ct., 21204

Two unknown suspects entered the location and pointed handguns at the victims. The suspects made all the victims lay down on the floor. The suspects took property from the victim’s and fled. B/M, 6-0, 180, black ski mask B/m, 5-7, 150, black ski mask

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

2/27/12 0730-2300 12-058-1922 1st Degree Burglary 800 block Mockingbird Lane 21286

An unknown suspect entered the location and removed property. There were no signs of forced entry. A key was possibly used. Unknown

3/01/12 0330 12-061-0177 Attempt Burglary 700 block Scarlett Dr. 21286

The suspect attempted to enter the residence by pulling on the front and rear door. The homeowner called the police. The suspect was still there when the police arrived and was arrested. 1 Adult Male Arrested.

1/04-2/29/12 0001-2359 12-062-1189 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Willow Ave. 21286

An unknown suspect broke the side basement window to enter the residence. Nothing was taken and the suspect left through the back door. Unknown

2/25-2/27/12 1600-0630 12-058-0331 2nd Degree Burglary 900 block York Rd. 21204

An unknown suspect entered the location which is under construction. The suspect broke a small window and spray painted walls and lockers with satanic words, and emblems. The suspect also sprayed painted profanity. Unknown

Section Four: Critical Incidents

(HNT Callouts, Fatal Fires, Injured Officers,

Unusual Occurrences etc.)

Date Time Incident Location (Victim Name) Synopsis of Incidents Suspect Information

2/27/12 0200-1132 1st Degree Arson 900 Dulaney Valley Ct. Apt. 1, 21204

An unknown suspect entered the location and set two small fires with newspapers. Unknown

3/04/12 1801 1st Degree Arson 8400 block Greenway Rd. 21234

Unknown suspects entered the basement of the location and set a couch on fire. The fire was extinguished. Minimal damage was done to the building. Unknown

baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification

Week of Feb 27-Mar 4, 2012

Incident # Date Time Description Location

120620226 3/2 3:07 am Check on Location 73xx Yorktowne Road

120600144 2/29 3:09 am Check on Location Murdock / Blenheim

120631006 3/3 4:49 pm Check on Location Overbrook / Pinehurst

120610339 3/1 7:27 am Disturbance Murdock / York

120600746 2/29 12:07 pm Disturbance 72xx York Road

120611776 3/1 7:40 pm Check on Subject Dumbarton / Heathfield

120631587 3/3 11?17 pm Suspicious Condition Dunkirk / York

120631546 3/3 10:53 pm Suspicious Condition 72xx York Road

120631599 3/3 11:23 pm DWI Traffic Arrest Regester / York

Email Alerts - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of Feb 27-Mar 4, 2012

Case # Crime Date Time Address

Nothing to report this week

Significant Events Report for the week of March 5-11, 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

3/06/12 0006 12-066-0004 Attempt Armed Robbery 800 block Goucher Blvd. 21286

The suspect approached the victim after the victim exited the location. The suspect demanded to be let back into location. The victim advised he did not have keys to the location. The suspect then demanded the victim’s property. The victim advised he did not have any. The suspect cut the victim’s hand with a knife before fleeing from the location. M/B, 5-8, dark jacket and mask.

3/07/12 1850 12-067-2799 Robbery Collinsdale Rd. and Deanwood Rd. 21234

The suspects ran up behind the victim and grabbed property. The suspects then ran back towards Deanwood rd. B/M, 5-10, medium build, black hoody, and blue jeans B/M, 5-8, medium build, black jacket, and blue jeans.

3/08/12 1145 12-068-0829 Robbery 900 block Fairmount Ave. 21204

The suspect entered location and passed a note to the victim indicating that the suspect had a gun, not to say anything and place money into a bag. The suspect obtained the bag containing money and fled on foot. M/W, 25-35, 6-1, 165

3/08/12 1615 12-068-1461 Attempted Armed Robbery Loch Raven Blvd. and Thetford Rd. 21234

The suspect approached the victims from behind, displayed weapon and demanded money. The victims advised they did not have any money. The suspect fled on foot without obtaining any property. B/M, 5-8, thin build, black hoody, and blue jeans

3/09/12 1913 12-069-1507 Robbery 900 block Taylor Ave. 21286

Two suspects entered location, grabbed property from the counter and pepper sprayed the victim in the face. The suspects ran from the scene. M/B, 20’s, 5-7, white hoody, jeans. M/B, 20’s, 6-0, light colored hoody

3/11/12 2205 12-071-1294 Robbery 6900 block Lachlan Circle 21239

Three suspects approached the victim and asked to see property. The suspects punched and kicked the victim until he lost consciousness and fell to the ground. The victim woke up and got away from the suspects. The suspects obtained the victim’s property. M/B, 16, 5-8 M/B, 17, tall M/B, NFD

3/11/12 1232 12-071-0626 Robbery 1500 block E. Joppa Rd. 21234

The victim’s friend used physical force to take property. A warrant was obtained for the suspect who was arrested. 1 Adult Male Arrested

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

3/07/12 0800-0950 12-067-0515 1st Degree Burglary 600 block Bridgeman Terrace 21212

The suspect forced open the rear door. Once inside, the suspects took property from the living room and bedrooms. Unknown

3/05-3/07/12 1700-2200 12-067-3102 1st Degree Burglary 6900 block Donachie Rd, 21239

An unknown suspect entered the location through the front door and ransacked interior. There were no signs of forced entry. A key was possibly used. Unknown

3/07-03/08/12 2200-0945 12-068-0570 1st Degree Burglary Unit block Debonair Ct., 21234

Unknown suspects entered the location and removed property. The suspects exited through the rear sliding door. Unknown

3/01-3/07/12 2300-1600 12-068-0508 2nd Degree Burglary 200 block Midhurst Rd. 21212

Unknown suspects removed property from the victim’s garage. The garage was likely left open. Unknown

2/29-3/08/12 1300-1315 12-068-1175 3rd Degree Burglary 6600 block English Oak Rd. 21234

An unknown suspect entered location and destroyed the walls, carpet, window screen, and the kitchen door. Unknown

3/11/12 0859 12-071-0328 3rd Degree Burglary 200 block Rodgers Forge Rd. 21212

The suspect, who was intoxicated, entered location without force. The suspect ripped a closet door from its frame and a shelf off of the wall. Neighbors called the police due to the noise. The suspect was arrested. 1 Adult Male Arrested

baltimoresun.com - Crime Incident Notification

Week of Mar 5-11, 2012

Incident # Date Time Description Location

120651602 3/5 8:37 pm Check on Location 4xx blk Dumbarton

120710124 3/11 1:46 am Check on Location Dumbarton / Heathfield

120700264 3/10 4:47 am Check on Location York / Woodwind

120710186 3/11 3:46 am Check on Location Murdock / Blenheim

120672467 3/7 4:18 pm Check on Location 5x-6x blk Murdock

120710257 3/11 6:27 am Check on Location Dumbarton / Regester

120670148 3/7 3:18 am Check on Location 11x Dumbarton

120680661 3/8 10:30 am Disturbance Regester / York

120681788 3/8 7:27 pm Disturbance Regester / Heathfield

120710237 3/11 5:18 am Suspicious Subject 2xx blk Rodgers Forge

120651668 3/5 9:24 pm Check on Subject 1xx blk Regester

120672902 3/7 8:06 pm Suspicious Vehicle Dumbarton / Dorking

120701572 3/10 10:36 pm 2^nd Degree Assault Overbrook / Dorking

120700015 3/10 12:11 am Noise Complaint 1xx blk Dumbarton

120710062 3/11 12:50 am Noise Complaint 23x blk Rodgers Forge

120651342 3/5 6:00 pm Fires, Other 22x blk Stanmore Road

120680508 3/8 9:19 am 2^nd degree Burglary 2xx blk Midhurst

120680166 3/8 2:49 am DWI Traffic Arrest Stevenson / York

120710328 3/11 8:59 am 3^rd degree Burglary 2xx blk Rodgers Forge

Email Alerts - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road – Week of Mar 5-11, 2012

Case # Crime Date Time Address

120701572 2^nd degree Assault 3/10 10:36 pm 3xx blk Overbrook

120710328 3^rd degree Burglary 3/11 8:59 am 2xx Rodgers Forge Rd.

120680508 2^nd degree Burglary 3/8 9:19 am 2xx Midhurst Road

MULCH AND COMPOST AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE TO BALTIMORE COUNTY RESIDENTS

Towson, MD - The Baltimore County Bureau of Solid Waste Management has supplies of mulch and compost available to County residents, free of charge. These products are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, only at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill Solid Waste Management Facility in White Marsh. This facility is located at 6259 Days Cove Road, and is open Monday through Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Attendants are not available to assist with loading the mulch/compost; residents are asked to bring their own container(s) and shovels to load the material themselves.

Mulch consists of chipped woody material, and can be used as a top covering around trees, bushes, etc. Compost results from the decomposition of grass, leaves, and small brush, and serves as a soil amendment to provide nutrients and enrichment to plants. The quality of the mulch and compost may vary, and the County offers no warranties regarding usage of these materials.

Residents interested in mulch and/or compost are urged to contact the Bureau in advance to ensure that supplies are still available. For availability information and directions, please call 410-887-2000.

Curb and Gutter Work Underway in Forge, Resurfacing to Follow

From a post back in August, Councilman Marks noted that there will be upcoming work done to our curbs and sidewalks but could not pinpoint the start date:

http://rodgersforgecommunity.blogspot.com/2011/08/curb-and-gutter-and-road-resurfacing.html

I have just been informed by RFCOP that the work is finally underway and all the mentioned streets have been marked off. Work on Blenheim began yesterday and should continue there and on Gaywood, Midhurst and Pinehurst during the coming week.

Once that work is completed resurfacing will begin on Blenheim, Dunkirk, Gaywood, part of Heathfield, Midhurst, Murdock and Pinehurst Roads.

Please take note and plan accordingly.

Tree Rodgers Forge Update/Guest Speakers At March Meeting

On February 22 the RFCA Board agreed to support the recommendation of the Tree Rodgers Forge Committee to send a letter to County Executive Kevin Kamenetz asking for assistance in evaluating the street tree canopy in Rodgers Forge, and developing a plan to restore this canopy for the future benefit of the neighborhood and the environment. We are hopeful for help from County officials. However, with or without County assistance, Tree Rodgers Forge will pursue the development of a strategy for the Forge.

New trees will be planted on Saturday, April 28, the day after Arbor Day and a week after Earth Day. We are working with Blue Water Baltimore, a regional watershed organization, to obtain street trees that can be planted in front of the homes of residents who would like to add new trees or replace trees that have been cut down. Details on how to obtain, plant and maintain trees will follow in the coming weeks. We hope that tree planting can become a regular spring and fall event.

Why trees? Recent editorial and blog posts in the Baltimore Sun describe the reasons Baltimore City is aggressively pursuing a tree planting program, with the strong support of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/editorial/bs-ed-city-trees-20120303,0,6438716.story

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/blog/bal-study-bmore-other-us-cities-losing-trees-20120227,0,6535989.story

We believe that a similar program would benefit Rodgers Forge, and for that matter the entire county. Trees and watersheds know no political boundaries. An important part of the Tree RF mission is to educate and inform residents about all of the economic, environmental, social and aesthetic benefits of a healthy tree canopy.

As an initial step toward providing information, two speakers have been invited to speak at the next Board meeting on March 14. Debra Lenik, an intern with Blue Water Baltimore, will discuss ways BWB assists communities in obtaining and planting trees. Donald Outen, a staff member at the county Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, will discuss the extensive data available on the decline of Baltimore County’s urban tree canopy. We hope residents will attend the March 14 Board meeting to hear this discussion.

Utiltity Work - York Rd and Stevenson Late Sunday Night/Monday Morning

Dear Property Owner/Resident:

The City of Baltimore’s Bureau of Water and Wastewater will be performing important utility work in your area. The work to be performed consists of emergency repairs / planned maintenance / urgent need repairs / or planned capital work for the storm, water or sanitary utility.

Date: Sunday, March 11, 2012

Time: 10:30pm - 5:30am (Monday Morning)

Location: 7000-7200 Blocks of York Rd (no businesses or residences should be affected)

Description of Work: Isolating a 36" Main

Contact Person: August Severn 410-396-0275

If water service is interrupted during the performance of this work, you may experience discolored or cloudy water. Once service is restored, it would be beneficial to open a tap in the basement of your property and let the water run. This should clear the water within five to ten minutes.

If you have any questions about this project or if your water does not clear, please call 410-396-3671 Monday thru Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please call 311 (in Baltimore City) or 410-396-5352 (in Baltimore County) for weekend and after-hours concerns or for service requests.

While we endeavor to do everything we can to make operations run smoothly and with minimum disruptions for you and your neighbors, there are times when that will not be possible due to the nature of our work. We do want to hear from you whether it is a suggestion on how we can improve our work or to acknowledge a successful outcome. Thank you in advance for your patience.