Update On Recent Break-Ins From BCPD

Forge Car Break Ins - Criminals caught: - Kudos to the Forge Resident who called 911!!!

At approximately 5:20 this past Saturday morning Officers working the Midnight Shift in Towson arrested 2 subjects for breaking into vehicles in the Rodgers Forge Community.  A Forge resident observed these two subjects trying car door handles then enter those cars found to be unlocked; this resident then called 9-1-1 for Police response. Assisted by a K-9 Officer PC06 Officer Burns located the two subjects and placed them under arrest when they were found in possession of numerous items not belonging to them.  No force was required in entering any vehicle but the subjects were found in possession of numerous GPS units, money, an ipad and also two bank cards at the time of their arrest.  These two were charged with nine theft cases following their arrest.

 

The Thornleigh community has also seen a recent rash of thefts from vehicles and although the method of theft is identical the two subjects arrested denied any involvement when questioned about those crimes.

Once again I am passing this information along to all of our community representatives of Towson to get the word out again to your neighbors to properly secure all vehicles and property when not in use.  Anything of value (money, electronics, credit/debit cards, jewelry) should be properly concealed and secured so as not to make for a welcome target to these prowling individuals. 

 

These persons are not targeting one specific neighborhood in Towson for their activities, as we have seen many communities victimized in recent months but they are looking for "easy" targets--unlocked vehicles with unsecured property inside! Let's work together in eliminating this criminal element from Towson and improve our quality of life.  Secure your property, keep a watchful eye on your street and when you see suspicious persons or activity call 9-1-1 for Officers to respond and investigate.  We are stepping up our patrols, identifying those persons who are suspicious and arresting those who are acting in a criminal manner.  Together we can make Towson a safer community for all. 

 

Thanks, Sgt Stephen Fink, 2815  PC06 COT

Safe Routes To School Forum

The Safe Routes to School Committee of the Rodgers Forge Community Association is hosting a public forum next Wednesday, January 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library of RFES.

We will be sharing the results of a survey of parents and students taken last year, reviewing the committee’s initial take on the issues and challenges related to walking and biking to and from school, presenting ideas on how to improve the drop-off system for parents who drive their kids to school, and soliciting your input on these ideas.

The program will be divided into two parts: a presentation by the committee, and a break-out discussion among the participants, facilitated by committee members.

This is your chance to get involved directly in our efforts, shape how our children get to and from school safely, and have your opinions be heard.

For more information about SRTS, visit www.walkablerodgersforge.blogspot.com

Please share this notice with your neighbors and friends.

Stu Sirota
Michael Bayer
Rodgers Forge Safe Routes to School Committee

RFCOP Crime report update Jan 21-27, 2013

Correction to last week’s  report:

The newest communication  feature, run by Christine Henry host of the Rodgers Forge Flyer, is “Next-door Rodgers Forge” which is a limited  private online network that is a new social media tool.

. Kris Henry of the Forge Flyer is not behind the the Next Door Rodgers Forge site. It was initiated by a resident named Christine Barker and promoted by the RFCA.

I apologize for the misprint.  Corrections on information are always welcome!!!

Police Seeking Information Regarding Lutherville Light Rail Shooting

A 35-year-old man was shot while waiting on the platform at the end of West Ridgely Road Friday.

Baltimore County police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding the person responsible for a shooting at the Lutherville light rail stop last week.

The victim, Harold J. Blandon, Jr., 35, was shot in the face while standing on the light rail platform in the 100 block of West Ridgely Road, at 4:15 p.m., Jan. 25. He is still receiving medical attention. His condition remains unknown.

Blandon was waiting for the train to take him home after work.

“Detectives want to speak to anyone who was on the platform at or near the time of the shooting," according to a release. "Detectives believe that—even if you did not witness the shooting itself—you may have seen or heard something that may help them with this investigation."

Police are currently attempting to determine whether or not Bladon was targeted during the attack.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Baltimore County police as soon as possible at (410) 307-2020. 

• By Nick DiMarco , The Towson Patch
• January 28, 2013

·         Read the details on the Towson Patch -http://towson.patch.com/articles/man-sent-to-shock-trauma-after-timonium-shooting

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Jan 23-27, 2013

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January 27: Armed Robbery - Gun, Dalton Road and Dartmouth Avenue, 21234

At 2:43 a.m., the suspect approached the victim and displayed a handgun. The suspect took two cell phones from the victim and fled. The suspect is a black male, in his 20s, 6', and 180 pounds.

January 27: Armed Robbery - Gun, 1300 block of Taylor Avenue, 21234

At 2:35 a.m., three or four black males approached four victims and displayed guns. The suspects struck two of the victims with the handguns and took wallets, cash, a cell phone, and car keys from the victims.

January 26: First Degree Burglary, 1700 block of Glen Keith Boulevard, 21234

Between 9 and 11:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered an apartment and took jewelry and electronics. There were no signs of forced entry.

January 26: Armed Robbery - Knife, Yakona Road and Loch Raven Boulevard, 21234

At 1:45 a.m., the suspect approached the victim and displayed a knife. The victim gave the suspect two bottles of methadone from her purse. The suspect is a white male, 25 to 30 years old.

January 25: Armed Robbery - Weapon Implied, 1000 block of York Road, 21286

At 5:15 a.m., a man entered the CVS store and walked behind the counter. He pressed a hard object concealed inside his coat against the employee to imply that he had a gun. The suspect demanded money out of the register and fled on foot after the employee complied. The suspect is a black male, 25 to 30 years old.

January 24: First Degree Assault, 300 block of East Joppa Road, 21286

At 10:50 p.m., the victim and the suspect got into a fight over a girl. During the fight, the victim was cut with a box cutter.

January 23: Second Degree Burglary, 1500 block of East Joppa Road, 21286

At 7:40 a.m., a black male in his 30s was seen taking steel pipe from the rear of Marocco Construction.

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Jan 21-27, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

130260255      Theft from Motor Vehicle    1/26    5:22 am           Stanmore Rd & Stevenson

RFCOP Crime report update Jan 14-26, 2013

Recent Car Breaks in:

There was a rash of car break ins on Friday evening, January 25th, approximately at 11:00 pm in the 100 block between Brandon and Stanmore Road.  Some broken into, some not locked.   We are again asking everyone to find alternate parking other than alleys.  We understand that parking is tight within the Forge due to multiple car residences, but it is illegal to park in the alleys and they are dark thus making it easier to be marked targets.  If you do have a parking pad in the back of your property you should highly consider outdoor lighting and turning it on at night.  An alternative would be motion sensor lighting.  You can purchase them for approximately $40.00 with various setting features. 

Along with weekly emails (give or take a few days), Facebook and RFCOP web site, we would like to remind you the Rodgers Forge website also hosts “the Blog” which contains various information for the community.  The newest communication  feature,  “Next-door Rodgers Forge” which is a limited  private online network that is a new social media tool.  If you missed this in the Rodgers Forge News of Jan/Feb 2013 issue, below is the web address along with others that will help you be more informed about your neighborhood.

-          RFCOP Web Site – http://rfcop.com/

-          RFCOP Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/RodgersForge.CitizensonPatrol

-          Rodgers Forge Flyer – http://www.forgeflyer.com/

-          Rodgers Forge Community - https://www.rodgersforge.org/

-          Rodgers Forge Blog - http://www.rodgersforgecommunity.blogspot.com/

-          Next Door Rodgers Forge - https://rodgersforge.nextdoor.com/news_feed/

PS  As always we try to encourage as many patrols as possible, but we are in desperate need of new faces the join us in helping keep the Forge a safer place.  If you can help out, please contact the RFCOP out our web page http://rfcop.com/ or reply to us at rfcitizensonpatrol@gmail.com.

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.

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Jan 14-22, 2013

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January 22: Robbery, Loch Raven Boulevard and Taylor Avenue, 21234

At 12:45 a.m., four suspects approached two victims and demanded property. One of the suspects struck one of the victims. Three suspects are black males with thin builds. The fourth suspect is a white male with a thin build.

January 21: Armed Robbery, 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road, 21286

At 4:52 p.m., four suspects entered the Louis Vuitton store and began removing purses from the shelves. One suspect sprayed two employees with an unknown substance. The suspects fled with the items. The first suspect is a black male, 25 to 32 years old, 5'11", 220 pounds with a tattoo on his face. The second suspect is a black male, 25 to 32 years old, 5'11", and 230 pounds. The third suspect is a black male, 25 to 32 years old, 5'11", and 230 pounds. The fourth suspect is a black male, 25 to 32 years old, 5'10", and 220 pounds.

January 20: Armed Robbery - Gun, 6000 block of Falls Road, 21209

At 9:10 p.m., a man armed with a gun entered the Royal Farm store and demanded money and cigarettes. The suspect fled on foot. The suspect is a black male, 6', with a medium build.

January 20 to January 21: First Degree Burglary, 6600 block of Collinsdale Road, 21234

Between 5 p.m. on January 20 and 2:12 a.m. on January 21, an unknown suspect broke a bedroom window and ransacked the apartment. Nothing was taken.

January 16: Robbery, 6600 block of Wycombie Way, 21234

At 6:55 p.m., two suspects approached a pizza delivery man. One suspect grabbed the pizza box and demanded money. The victim fled after giving the suspects his money. The first suspect is a black male, 6', and 175 pounds. The second suspect is a black male, 6'1", and 175 pounds.

January 16: Third Degree Burglary, 1600 block of Lyle Court, 21234

At 8:30 a.m., two known suspects climbed through the victim's window and tried to fight with her daughter.

January 15: First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Acorn Hill Lane, 21204

Between 2 and 3 p.m., an unknown suspect broke a garage door window and took alcohol from the home.

January 14: Attempted Second Degree Burglary, 6800 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21234

At 3:51 a.m., an unknown suspect attempted to smash the front door and window of the Wireless 1 Outlet with a brick. Entry was not gained.

January 13: Home Invasion Robbery, 6900 block of Donachie Road, 21239

At 1:25 a.m., the suspects approached the victims as they were entering their apartment. The suspects assaulted the victims with bats or pipes, The suspects went through the victims' pockets but did not take anything. The suspects are four males wearing masks.

Police Alert Residents to Deception Burglaries

(not from the Forge, but something to be aware of)

Suspects Have Struck in Precinct 12/North Point

Baltimore County, Md. (January 18, 2013) - The Baltimore County Police Department is alerting citizens to the problem of “deception burglaries” following two recent incidents in the Berkshire and Norwood communities in Precinct 12/North Point. Elderly victims were targeted in both incidents.

• The first incident occurred on January 4 at 1:45 p.m. in the 1500 block of Delvale Avenue, 21222. The suspects offered to clean the gutters for the homeowner and stole items inside the home while “checking the home for leaks.”
• The second incident occurred on January 9 around 1 p.m. in the 7400 block of Belmont Avenue, 21224. The suspects claimed to be County employees and advised they needed to discuss an issue with the neighbor’s fence. They used walkie talkies. One suspect distracted the victim while a second suspect stole items from inside the home.

The first suspect is described as a white male, 40-50 years old, 5’ 7” tall, 180 pounds, with dark hair. The second suspect is described as a white male, 40-50 years old, 5’ 7” tall, 200 pounds, with dark hair. Both suspects were seen wearing tan or khaki pants.

Stay Alert

Residents are reminded to be alert to anyone in their neighborhood looking to perform home repairs, or asking to gain entry into the home. Be sure to ask to see identification and let the visitor know you are going to call for authorization from their company before allowing them access.

Remember, do not intervene, but call 911 immediately about suspicious activity.

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Jan 7-13, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

130150455 Theft from Motor Vehicle         1/15   9:49 am      64xx Blenheim Road     *

          Just one block below York and Dunkirk

Electronics Recycling Day POSTPONED

Due to inclement weather and a suspected poor turnout the company contracted to host the event has requested to postpone the event. A make-up day is in the works for either sometime this Spring or perhaps to even coincide with the annual Dumpster Day on May 18th.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Electronics Recycling Event Saturday

Where: In front of Rodgers Forge Elementary
When: Saturday 1/26/ 9am to 2pm
What: ANY type of electronic equipment is accepted, whether in working condition or not.  ANYTHING is accepted - if it runs on batteries or can be plugged in, it's accepted.  The only thing there is a charge for is televisions - $15 per tv.  Old appliances like dishwashers, microwaves, dryers, computers, fans, anything.  The weather looks iffy for this weekend, so the Electronics Recycling event will be following Baltimore County Public Schools and Towson Rec Weather policies.

More On Robberies From BCPD

Towson has seen a rash of robberies in many communities

 

Since the end of December through the start of this month Towson has seen a rash of robberies in many communities.  On the afternoon of Thu, 1/10 there were two involving juvenile victims, one victim was a student at Towson High and three others were students at Dumbarton Middle and all were victimized as they were walking home from school.  The suspect in both is an African-American male who implied a weapon both times.  The Towson High student gave up her cell phone while the three Dumbarton students ran away from the suspect before surrendering any property.  These two incidents happened a short while after an unrelated suspect entered and robbed the Walgreen's on York Rd at Walker Ave, reported to Baltimore City.

 

On the evening of 12/31/12 a young man was robbed at knife point in Towson by three juveniles. Towson Precinct Detectives identified the juveniles involved, arrested them and recovered property.

During the first week of January four people, two men and two women were approached and robbed of their wallets (the men) and purses (the women) in separate incidents. In one incident the suspect was a white male, in the other three incidents it was a team of two African-American males but each time the victim was physically assaulted and robbed of their property.

 

All of these incidents are active investigations. As we develop more information on the persons responsible we will forward it to all of you but right now we just need you to get the word out to your neighbors to contact 9-1-1 any time suspicious persons or activity is seen.  Be aware of your surroundings at all times, keep your personal property close to your person, try not to use your cell phones as you walk outside and maybe keep as many valuables as possible at home and not on you as you go out.  Reduce the amount of valuables as you're out and about. If you should be a victim of a crime notify us via 9-1-1 as quickly as possible.

 

We will be out and about aggressively patrolling the neighborhoods to deter such activity and make our communities safer.

 

Thank You, Sgt Stephen Fink, 2815 Towson Precinct COT 

Message From Councilman Marks Re: Recent Robberies

This afternoon, I spoke with Captain Trentzsch from the Towson police precinct regarding the series of robberies in Towson this week.

 

I know many parents are particularly concerned about the incidents that targeted students walking from school:

http://towson.patch.com/articles/robber-targets-dumbarton-middle-students-for-cell-phones

 

Residents with any information are asked to call 911.   The police believe a Silver Pontiac may have been involved, and that both these incidents are related.   There is a good description of the suspect in the Patch article. 

 

School Resource Officers have been engaged in this process and the precinct is doing everything it can.  I've called Stu Sirota, the president of Rodgers Forge Community Association, and Cheri Pegues, the president of Dumbarton PTA, and am available to help in any way.

 

 

County Councilman David Marks
dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

RFCOP Crime report update Dec 31-Jan 6, 2012-13

From Idlewylde Comm. Assoc. of Baltimore

From Idlewylde Community Association of Baltimore
Please be aware that there have been 3 armed robberies this afternoon. First at Walgreens around 1:30pm - elderly lady robbed at gunpoint. My neighbor's daughter's were walking home from Dumbarton School around 3:15 - 3:30pm and a tall, thin, African-American male with jeans and a dark hoodie asked the girls what time it was. Then he told them he had a gun and demanded their phones. All three ran away. This happened in the 700 block of Regester on the north side of the street. I have heard that there was a 3rd armed robbery in a home on the 700 block of Dunkirk shortly thereafter. Please be careful and spread the news. Police are patrolling the area.

88-Year-Old Woman Robbed in Parking Lot

Police have released photos of the man they say is responsible for the crime in the Walgreen's parking lot in the 6300 block of York Road.

   

The Baltimore police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed an elderly woman in a Walgreen’s parking lot.

According to police, at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday a man robbed the 88-year-old woman in the parking lot in the 6300 block of York Road. The robber ran away but was captured on area surveillance cameras.

Anyone with information about the crime are asked to call the Northern District Detective Unit at (410) 396-2455.

Related Topics: Baltimore Police Department, Northern District, Robbery, Walgreen's, and York Road

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter –Dec 31-Jan 6, 2012-13

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January 7: Armed Robbery - Knife, 6000 block of Falls Road, 21212

At 4:10 a.m., two suspects entered the Royal Farm store. One suspect displayed a knife. The suspects took money and cigarettes and fled from the store. The first suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, and 5'6" tall. The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5' 8", with a thin build.

January 6: Commercial Burglary, 800 block of Taylor Avenue, 21286

At 8:15 p.m., an unknown suspect shattered the front window of the Liquor Mart and took cigarettes.

January 6: First Degree Assault, 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21286

At 3:36 p.m., a man was following the suspect to try to collect money that the suspect owed him. The suspect got into his vehicle, pulled a gun from underneath the seat, and pointed it at the victim.

January 6: Robbery, 8700 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21234

At 2:38 a.m., two suspects approached the victim and grabbed her purse. The suspects ran to a vehicle and drove off. The first suspect is a black male, 6'2", and 180 pounds. The second suspect is a black male, 5'9" tall.

January 4: First Degree Burglary, 600 block of Seabrook Road, 21286

Between 11:30 a.m. and 12:37 p.m., an unknown suspect broke rear kitchen glass to unlock the door. The suspect took electronics, jewelry, clothing, and sheets.

January 3: Robbery, Walker Avenue and Holly Lane, 21239

At 10:22 p.m., the suspect grabbed the victim's purse off of her shoulder. When the victim began to chase him, the suspect turned and assaulted her. The suspect is a black male, 20 to 30 years old, 6'1", 190 pounds, with a medium build and dark complexion.

January 2: Armed Robbery - Gun, 1800 block of Aberdeen Road, 21234

At 10:05 p.m., a delivery driver was driving down the alley behind Aberdeen Road when one of the suspects jumped in front of his car. When the victim got out of his car, the second suspect grabbed him and pointed a gun at him. The suspects took money, a bank card, and a social security card. The first suspect is a black male, 6', 170 pounds, with two missing front teeth. The second suspect is a black male with a large build.

January 2: Robbery, 1500 block of East Joppa Road, 21286

At 9:25 p.m., one suspect assaulted the victim while the other took his wallet and cell phone. Both suspects are white males in their mid-20s.

January 2: Commercial Burglary, 900 block of Taylor Avenue, 21234

Between 3:34 and 4:48 a.m., two men removed a board that was securing a broken window at the Radio Shack. The suspects took electronics.

January 1: First Degree Burglary, 8300 block of Pleasant Plains Road, 21286

At 5:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home and took a television and a Wii controller. There were no signs of forced entry.

December 31: Armed Robbery - Knife, 500 block of Castle Drive, 21212

At 10:18 p.m., four suspects followed the victim into the apartment building. One suspect implied that he had a gun and another suspect displayed a knife. The other two suspects physically assaulted the victim and tried to take his wallet. A 15 year old male was arrested after a short foot chase by responding officers. The other three suspects fled on foot. Two of the suspects are black males, 16 to 20 years old, 5'8" and 160 pounds. The other suspect is a black male, 16 to 20 years old, 5'6", and 150 pounds.

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Dec 31-Jan 6, 2012-13

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

123660596      Theft from Motor Vehicle    12/31  11:08 am         64xx Blenheim Road

Crime Alert

This was just sent out by the Idlewylde Community Association and Jamie Kass

Please be aware that there have been 3 armed robberys this afternoon. First at Walgreens around 1:30pm - elderly lady robbed at gunpoint. My neighbor's daughter's were walking home from Dumbarton School around 3:15 - 3:30pm and a tall, thin, African-American male with jeans and a dark hoodie asked the girls what time it was. Then he told them he had a gun and demanded their phones. All three ran away. This happened in the 700 block of Regester on the north side of the street. I have heard that there was a 3rd armed robbery in a home on the 700 block of Dunkird shortly thereafter. Please be careful and spread the news. Police are patroling the area.

Tree Rodgers Forge News

TREE RODGERS FORGE COMMITTEE:

• SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
• STATUS REPORT
• Meeting January 19, 9am @ 401 Murdock Rd.

The Tree Rodgers Forge Committee (co-chairs Ryan Cosgrove and Larry Fogelson, and members Stu Sirota and Christine Stutz) wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. We thank all of our neighbors for their interest and participation in our fledgling (perhaps that should be “seedling”) program. We made great progress in 2012 with the Spring and Fall plantings of several dozen new trees with the support of Blue Water Baltimore, Baltimore County agencies, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. We look forward to even greater success in 2013.

We plan to meet at 9 am on January 19 at 401 Murdock Rd. to start developing plans for a 2013 Spring planting program. We are in great need of new members, no special expertise required, and hope we will hear from a few of our neighbors to help us accelerate and expand our efforts. Please contact Larry (fogie@mindspring.com) or Ryan (rpcosgrove@gmail.com) to discuss your interests and to let us know if you would like to attend the meeting.

 

We are very excited by an opportunity offered to us by Vince Gardina, Director of the County Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability. He proposed a pilot project that would thoroughly evaluate conditions and needs on a couple of blocks in RF followed by planting substantial new trees in the easements shared with the County. If this is to succeed, an outreach and organizing effort will be required.  We encourage interested residents to step forward to help us bring this offer to fruition. We would also welcome a volunteer who is willing to focus on community education.

 

The economic, aesthetic, and environmental value of trees to the County and to our community may be evident to members of the committee. However, we understand that many owners have concerns about trees and how they may adversely affect sidewalks, utilities, and lawns. Others, have expressed concerns such as safety, cleanup, or the work and expense involved in maintaining a healthy tree. We believe the benefits for both individual properties and to the community greatly outweigh these concerns. We hope residents will take the time to better educate themselves on these issues.

Unfortunately, the County has continued to cut down healthy mature trees in our community despite our efforts to encourage them to review their policies and practices. Baltimore County's still needs a comprehensive, progressive, and modern street tree program such as those that have been developed in many other Maryland jurisdictions, most notably in Baltimore City. There are supporters inside County government, but it would require a strong and vocal citizen's campaign for improvement from all areas of the County to make that happen.

We thank RFCA and all the residents of Rodgers Forge for their past support of our efforts and we look forward, with your support, to continuing and expanding this important work in 2013.

RFCOP Crime report update Dec 17-30, 2012

Wishing you all had a safe and wonderful holiday!

Due to the days the holidays fell on we have combined the Christmas week and New Years week reports together.  They are as follows.

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter –Dec 17-30, 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 29: Armed Robbery, 8100 block of Barksdale Road, 21234

At 10:10 p.m., the suspect approached the victim and implied that he had a weapon. The suspect punched the victim several times and took her purse. The suspect is a black male, 35 to 40 years old, 5'11", and 180 pounds.

December 29: Armed Robbery, Unit block of Solar Circle, 21234

At 7:50 p.m., three suspects approached the victim and removed him from his car at gunpoint. The suspects took money, a phone, and the victim's jacket. The victim ran away, and the suspects shot at him several times but did not strike him. The suspects are three black males, 16 to 20 years old.

December 29: Third Degree Burglary, 200 block of Rodgers Forge Road, 21212

At 2:55 a.m., a man was arrested after forcing his way into his ex-girlfriend's apartment. Benjamin Yancheski, 23, of the 14000 block of Sunnybrook Road, 21131, was arrested and charged with burglary.

December 28: Robbery, 800 block of Goucher Boulevard, 21286

At 8:09 p.m., two suspects approached the victim at the bus stop and used force to take her phone and her purse. The first suspect is a black male, in his 20s, 5'10", 140 pounds, with a medium build. The second suspect is a black male, in his 20s, 5'7", and 140 pounds.

December 28: Armed Robbery/Carjacking, 1500 block of Shoemaker Road, 21212

At 3:10 a.m., two suspects approached a man as he unlocked a business door. The suspects placed a hard object against his back and forced him back into his vehicle. The suspects made the victim drive them to Baltimore City. They demanded the victim's bank card and his code, and one suspect used the card at an ATM. The suspects then told the victim to get out of the vehicle, and they drove away in his 2006 Ford Taurus. The first suspect is a black male, 19 to 25 years old, with a medium build. The second suspect is a black male, 19 to 25 years old, and 6' tall.

December 27: Grand Theft Auto - Recovered , 900 block of Foxridge Lane, 21221

At 4:12 p.m., an officer on patrol at Loch Raven Boulevard and East Joppa Road ran a wanted check on a vehicle. The vehicle was listed as stolen. Three female juveniles were arrested after a traffic stop.

December 25 to December 27: Commercial Burglary, 6600 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21239

Between 1 a.m. on December 25 and 8:30 a.m. on December 27, an unknown suspect broke the side glass door to enter the Loch Raven United Methodist Church. Nothing was reported missing.

December 25: Commercial Burglary, 6200 block of North Charles Street, 21212

Between 12:46 and 1:18 a.m., two suspects broke the lock on the front door of the Exxon station. The suspects cut open the ATM and removed money. Both suspects are white males with medium builds.

December 24: Robbery, 1200 block of Wakeford Road, 21234

At 7:20 p.m., two suspects approached the victim and pushed him to the ground. The suspects punched the victim and took his cellular phone and car keys. The first suspect is a black male, 5'10", with a slim build. The second suspect is a black male, 5'9", with a slim build.

December 23: Armed Robbery, LaSalle Road and East Joppa Road, 21286

At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect approached the victim and hit him with a pipe. The suspect took the victim's umbrella and cellular phone.

December 21: Commercial Burglary, 900 block of Taylor Avenue, 21286

At 4:20 a.m., five unknown suspects broke the plate glass window of Radio Shack. The suspects destroyed display cases, but nothing appears to be missing.

December 21: Second Degree Burglary, 6600 block of English Oak Road, 21234

Between 4 and 4:30 a.m., a man broke into four laundry machines and damaged coin boxes. Karim Cunningham, 36, of the 4200 block of Ivanhoe Avenue, 21212, was arrested and charged with burglary.

December 20 to December 21: Second Degree Burglary, 6600 block of English Oak Road, 21234

Between an unknown time on December 20 and 2 p.m. on December 21, an unknown suspect broke into laundry room machines and took coins.

December 19: First Degree Burglary, 1800 block of Briarcliff Road, 21234

At 7:15 a.m., an unknown suspect broke the glass to a rear sliding door. Two cameras were taken.

December 19: Attempted Burglary, 7100 block of Wardman Road, 21212

Between 3 and 7 a.m., an unknown suspect attempted to pry open a rear door. Entry was not gained.

December 18 to December 19: Second Degree Burglary, 6600 block of Collinsdale Road, 21234

Between 5 p.m. on December 18 and 2 p.m. on December 19, an unknown suspect broke into a laundry room belonging to Henderson-Webb Apartments. Coins were taken.

December 18: Attempted Robbery - Unverified, 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road, 21286

At 7:45 p.m., a woman asked a restaurant hostess to call 911 so that she could report a robbery. The victim left prior to police arrival and could not be located.

December 18: Robbery, unit block of Lambourne Road, 21286

At 7:30 p.m., two suspects pushed a woman to the ground and stole her purse. Both suspects are described as black males, 15 to 18 years old.

December 17: Carjacking, 6300 block of Sherwood Road, 21239

At 4 p.m., a man approached the victim and demanded his vehicle. The suspect fled in the victim's vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered in Baltimore City. The suspect is a black male, in his 20s, 6', and 180 pounds.

 

Email Alerts  - Spot Crime.com

2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Dec 17-30, 2012

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

123580777      Theft – Bike                            12/23  1:11 pm           2xx Murdock Road

123581386      Theft from Motor Vehicle    23/23  8:29 pm           2xx Brandon Road

123520444      Destruction of Property       12/17  11:05 am         1xx Overbrook Road

123520687      1^st degree Burglary                12/17  11:05 am         1xx Overbrook Road

123570766      Theft from Motor Vehicle    12/22  12:09 pm         1xx Stanmore Road

123560919      Forgery Case                          12/21  12:57 pm         62xx Charles St N

123590043      2^nd degree Burglary               12/24  12:33 am         63xx York Road

123630092      Theft from Motor Vehicle    12/28  1:24 am           3XX Dunkirk Road

123640203      3^rd degree Burglary                12/29  3:03 am           2XX Rodgers Forge Road

Note:  The first degree burglary on 1xx Overbrook under spot crime is not listed in the Baltimore County Weekly Report.

Dues Information

Happy New Year From the RFCA Board of Governors!

Did you know that the Rodgers Forge Community, Inc. is currently in the middle of our dues drive for this year?  We are inviting you to join the association and take advantage of our membership card which offers discounts at several local businesses.  You need not be a homeowner to receive this card but only that you pay the $25 dues and live in the Forge. **Only one card per home is issued.**

The RFCA Membership Card enables dues paying households to receive the discounts at the businesses listed below.  

Belvedere Cleaners                   5% Discount     Dry cleaning ONLY                  6306 York Road

Uncle Wiggly’s             10% Discount excluding gift cards                      6911 York Road           

Well’s Discount Liquors             10% Discount               Entire purchase EXCLUDING sale items

            (Prior sales & tobacco are excluded)                                                      6310 York Road

Woodbrook Exxon                     10% Discount   Labor ONLY                            6201 N. Charles St.

Charlesmead Pharmacy             10% Discount   Excludes prescription products or

                                                                        Insurance plan co-pays              6242 Bellona Ave.        

Gordon Florist                           10% on product

                        Excludes prior discounts & wire out orders                                 York Road

Yoga on York                           15% on all 5 & 10 class cards                            York Road

(Gordon Florist and Yoga on York located by Stoneleigh Bowling)

Pinehurst Wine Shoppe  10% Discount on entire purchase EXCLUDING sale items

            (Prior sales & tobacco are excluded)                                                      Bellona Ave- next to

            Charlesmeade Pharmacy

You must present your RFCA membership card AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE so that the discount can be applied.  Because the card is issued to an address, the businesses might ask for an additional ID for address verification so be prepared to present it. The card expires on December 31, 2013 and lost cards will not be replaced.  

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The Rodgers Forge Community, Inc.

AN ORGANIZATION OF THE RESIDENTS OF RODGERS FORGE

DUES INVOICE

Annual Dues (effective October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013)

Total dues per household - $25.00

So that we might properly credit you with payment, please complete the form below and note that we will print the names in the next issue of the Directory.  Please print clearly.

Place a check on the line at right ONLY if you are new resident or changing your current listing._____

    House number:________     Street name:________________________________

    Name(s):___________________________________________________________

    Telephone number:________________  Email:____________________________

    Make Checks payable to RFC, Inc. ($25 per household)    For RFC, Inc. Use Only

                                                                                    Payment received

    Send this form to:  RFC, Inc. 

                                     P.O. Box 571                                          By_____________

                                     Riderwood, MD  21139                          Date____________ 

**If you should desire a second membership card, please add an additional $5 to the amount above ($30 total).**

Enjoy and Thank You!   RFC, Membership Committee Chair, David Crockett

                                        rfcamembership@gmail.com

RFCA Meeting January 9th

This month's meeting will once again be in the Rodgers Forge Elementary School Library (located upstairs). Normal time, 7pm start.

The agenda can be viewed here.

Next month, pending approval, we will move to our new permanent meeting location at Dumbarton Middle.

ALERT: Possible Scammer Posing As Verizon Employee

Some of our friends in Stoneleigh have sent multiple reports of a potential scammer in the area. See below for info:

 

Dear Stu:
as a former Stoneliegh resident I still receive their emails. See the one below.

 

Last night this guy rung my bell (at about 7:45 PM). I did not open. We should alert the RF residents...

 

cheers

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We were visited by an individual claiming to be from Verizon about 5 pm today (Thursday,Jan 3rd). My daughter answered the door and he asked for my wife by name.  My daughter said my wife was unavailable and said they should send us something in the mail, and the man left.  I wasn't aware of the visitor until perhaps 20 minutes later.  She described him as a black male, clean shaven, 5'8"" to 5'11", medium build, mid-20's. He had a red jacket with a black "Verizon" logo on it and a black shirt underneath; she didn't see a vehicle.  I called Verizon and they couldn't confirm whether they had sent a salesperson (or anyone else) to our home; certainly we had not asked for a service call. 

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Dear neighbors

 Watch out for possibly fake utility company service people or reps

who come to your house without a prior appointment, even if they

 are wearing clothing with a company logo.

It would be safer to avoid answering any of their questions.

If you get such a visitor, you can ask them for their name and

 identification number, but keep them out of your house. You could

 tell them you are checking with their company about whether they

 are legitimate (be sure to close the door and lock it after that!).

You can then call the Baltimore County dispatcher (410 887 2222)

 and report the incident right away. Very likely they'll send a car

 to our area to check on who this person is. If you feel like

 putting time into it you can check with the company on whether they

 really did send this person out.

If you have neighbors who don't use email much (or at all) please

pass this advice on to them.

 Don't hesitate to call in suspicious activity over the break!

 Stay safe, and stay alert!