Nearby Delivery Thefts

Last week and again this week PC06 Officers have taken several reports of thefts of packages delivered to residences by delivery companies where the packages were left by the front door then removed by unknown person/s.  Presently these thefts have occurred in the communities in west Towson, primarily along the Charles St corridor but due to the nature of this crime any community could be targeted by those responsible.  All reported thefts thus far have been made by the homeowner upon their return thus there is no known suspect descriptions presently.  What we're asking of you as community leaders and residents is just to get the word out to you neighbors to be aware of this activity keep an eye out and should you see someone removing a package from a residence please call 9-1-1 so Officers can respond.  Descriptions of those responsible and any possible vehicles would greatly benefit our investigations.  Not asking for anyone to intervene or put themselves in harms way but just be observant and notify us.

Thank You, Sgt Fink, 2815 PC06 COT

More By-Law Proposed Revisions

The following proposed changes have been presented to the Board for review and approval:

By-Law Revision 2013-0003
By-Law Revision 2013-0005
By-Law Revision 2013-0006
Mission Statement and Conduct of Board Member Statement (Appendix A and B)


We will continue to keep you updated via this blog as the changes come through the Board.

RFCOP Crime report update-Feb 18-24, 2013

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Feb 18-24, 2013

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

February 24: First Degree Burglary, 1000 block of Dulaney Valley Road, 21286

At 3:50 a.m., the victim woke up to find the suspect going through her roommate's purse. The suspect fled when he realized the victim was in the room. There were no signs of forced entry. The suspect is a white male, 19 to 21 years old, with a medium height, medium weight, and brown hair.

February 24: First Degree Assault, Pennsylvania Avenue and York Road, 21204

At 1:30 a.m., the victims were on the roof of the parking garage engaged in sexual activity. They observed the suspect nearby with his pants down. The suspect then chased the victims downstairs and displayed a knife as he was yelling at them. The suspect is a black male, 5'4" to 5'10", with a medium complexion and short black hair.

February 24: Armed Robbery - Gun, Feldbrook Road and Pleasant Plains Road, 21286

At 12:01 a.m., two suspects approached the victim as he was exiting his car. One suspect displayed a gun and the other displayed a machete. The suspects took the victim's wallet, keys and phone and then fled on foot. The first suspect is a black male, 17 to 21 years old, 6'1", 160 pounds, with a thin build and dark complexion. The second suspect is a black male, 5'10", 140 pounds, with a thin build and dark complexion.

February 23: Attempted Murder, Yakona Road and Loch Raven Boulevard, 21204

At 4:15 p.m., the victim and the suspect got into a physical fight. The suspect stabbed the victim, causing serious injuries. The suspect was located and placed under arrest.  Jerrell Johnson, 20, of the 8500 block of Chestnut Oak Road, 21234, was charged with attempted second degree murder.

February 21: First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Neptune Court, 21234

Between 11 a.m. and 8:14 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the apartment and removed two televisions.

February 21: Fourth Degree Burglary, 6900 block of Bellona Avenue, 21212

Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., an unknown suspect removed a package from the front porch. The package contained a bean bag insert.

February 20: Robbery, 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road, 21204

At 6:15 p.m., three victims were standing at the bus stop outside Macy's when two suspects approached them. One of the suspects struck up a conversation with the victims, and then lifted his shirt to display an object in his waistband. The victims believed he was implying that he had a weapon. The suspects fled on foot with cell phones and clothing. The first suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5'6", 140 pounds, with a medium build and brown eyes. The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5'8", and 160 pounds.

February 20: Attempted First Degree Burglary, 700 block of Seth Court, 21286

Between noon and 5 p.m., an unknown suspect broke the victim's back door and attempted to unlock it. Entry was not gained.

February 20: First Degree Burglary, 1500 block of West Joppa Road, 21204

Between 7:45 and 10:45 a.m., an unknown suspect broke the front and rear door glass. Nothing was taken.

February 19: Attempted First Degree Burglary, 700 block of Charing Terrace, 21204

Between noon and 9 p.m., an unknown suspect pried the victim's front door and deadbolt but entry was not gained.

 

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Feb 18-24, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

130500806      2^nd degree Assault                  2/19    12:41 pm         3xx Dumbarton Road

130500424      Destruction of Property       2/19    9:01 am           3xx Dumbarton Road

130521695      4^th degree Burglary                2/21    4:40 pm           69xx Bellona Avenue

By-Law Review Committee Update

The following proposed changes have been presented to the Board for review and approval:
By-Law Revision 2013-0004

The following approved changes, which were posted to this blog, were accepted by the Board at the last meeting after review:
By-Law Revision 2013-0001
By-Law Revision 2013-0002

Revision 2013-0003 is still currently being discussed by the committee.

We will continue to keep you updated via this blog as the changes come through the Board.

Six Miles of Roadway in Rodgers Forge and Gaywood to be Resurfaced

I am happy to announce that over the next two years, Baltimore County will resurface thirteen routes in Rodgers Forge and Gaywood.  The total project will improve about six miles.   It is one of the most comprehensive road resurfacing plans for any major neighborhood in the Fifth District, and the largest in Towson.

 

Baltimore County will resurface Blenheim, Dorking, Dumbarton, Dunkirk, Gaywood, Glen Argyle, Heathfield, Hopkins, Midhurst, Murdock, Overbrook, and Pinehurst Roads, as well as Regester Avenue.

 

Some streets will be resurfaced earlier than others.  Regester Avenue and Glen Argyle and Heathfield Roads will be resurfaced first.  On the other streets, the county plans to make upgrades to the sewer lines, so that will occur later.   When I know a more definite timeline, I will alert the Rodgers Forge Community Association so any questions can be answered.   I am also working to improve crossings as we work to make Rodgers Forge more pedestrian-friendly.

 

While the state government has slashed the money we receive for road repairs, Baltimore County will invest an additional $20 million in road resurfacing over the next two years.  Much of this funding will go toward Towson's aging road network.  In addition to Rodgers Forge, neighborhood streets in West Towson, Towson Manor Village, and Anneslie will be improved over the next two years.   I thank the County Executive for his support of these projects.

 

Please feel free to contact me about this and any other issue at 410-887-3384 or dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov. 

RFCOP Crime report update-Feb 11-17, 2013

RFCOP request your help:

Even with the arrest of the individuals responsible for the car break-ins on February 7^th, there are still others out there as you can see listed under the Spot Crime report below.  Three thefts from motor vehicles, an identity theft in and around the forge, and a 1^st degree burglary just across York road.

Please follow the motto of “Lights on, Lock Up, Look out”.  You do not have to join the RFCOP to be a member. As a resident your eyes and ears can be the difference as in the above car break-in arrests.  They were caught due to the watchful eye of one of our residents and a call the 911!!

 

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Feb 11-17, 2013

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

February 18: Armed Robbery - Gun, 1700 block of Amuskai Road, 21234

At 5:10 p.m., the suspect entered the Loch Ridge Hair Salon and displayed a gun. The suspect fled on foot with money from the store. The suspect is a white male, 15 to 19 years old, 6', with a medium build.

February 18: First Degree Burglary, Unit block of York Road, 21204

At 1:16 a.m., one victim arrived home and found an unfamiliar man in her roommate's room. The suspect fled on foot. It appears that the suspect entered the home by removing the air conditioning unit.

February 16: First Degree Assault, York Road and Joppa Road, 21286

At 1:33 p.m., a man was arrested after pointing a gun at a car containing four victims during an argument about the suspect's driving. John Emmett, 51, of the 4000 block of Cloverland Drive, 21131, was arrested and charged with assault.

February 15: Attempted Robbery, Donachie Road and Colbury Road, 21239

At 2:40 p.m., the victim and the suspect got into a physical fight. The suspect attempted to take the victim's wallet, but was unsuccessful. The suspect is a black male, 16 years old, 5'9, 150 pounds, with brown eyes, and long, wavy hair.

February 13: Armed Robbery - Gun, 900 block of Radcliffe Road, 21204

At 1:03 a.m., two suspects approached the victim and one suspect displayed a weapon. The suspect fled after taking the victim's phone. The first suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5'6", 180 pounds, with a tear drop tattoo under his left eye. The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5'6", and 180 pounds.

February 12 to February 13: First Degree Burglary, 500 block of Windwood Road, 21212

Between 5 p.m. on February 12 and 7:30 a.m. on February 13, an unknown suspect pried open the back door. The suspect took tools and removed copper pipe from the ceiling.

February 12: First Degree Burglary, 8700 block of Emge Road, 21286

Between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect broke the glass on the rear door and took electronics, jewelry, and sports jerseys.

 

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Feb 11-17, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

130421354      Theft from Motor Vehicle    2/11    5:52 pm           1xx Hopkins Road

130461094      Theft from Motor Vehicle    2/15    2:32 pm           3xx Overbrook Road

130441414      Identity Theft                         2/13    4:43 pm           4xx Old Trail

130461165      Theft from Motor Vehicle    2/15    3:14 pm           64xx Pinehurst Road

130440563      1^st degree Burglary                2/13    9:33 am           5xx Windwood Road

Helicopters over GBMC andTowson University on 2/7

County, City Detectives Clear 24 Convenience Store Robberies

Towson, Md. (February 15, 2013) – Following a weeks-long investigation by detectives in Baltimore County, Baltimore City and the FBI Baltimore Field Office, three area men have been charged in connection with 24 convenience store robberies.

The suspects are:

• Omar Hance, 31, of the 600 block East 29th Street, Baltimore, 21218
• Darrell Blackwell, 26, of the 8700 block Greystone Lane, Columbia, 21046
• Willie Vinson, 24, of the 1000 block Bethune Road, Baltimore, 21225

The armed robberies of 7-Eleven, Royal Farm and High’s stores took place between December 23, 2012 and February 7, 2013. These crimes were not concentrated in any particular geographic area, but occurred in various neighborhoods at all times of the day.

In all 24 cases, one suspect drove and remained in the vehicle while the other two robbed the store. Employees were threatened with a stun gun and a pellet gun (which looks like an actual handgun). No one was injured.

Cash was stolen in all but two of the cases.

Twenty-Four Robberies

Fifteen of the robberies occurred in Baltimore City, and nine occurred in Baltimore County. They are:

• December 23, 2012, 8:10 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 6100 Holabird Avenue, Southeast District
• January 1, 2013, 7:33 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 6435 Pulaski Highway, Northeast District
• January 1, 2013, 8:28 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 3701 Fleet Street, Southeast District
• January 6, 2013, 6:07 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 3360 Annapolis Road, Southeast District
• January 10, 2013, 8:15 p.m., 7-Eleven, 7410 Windsor Mill Road, Precinct 2/Woodlawn
• January 10, 2013, 9:40 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 211 West 29th Street, Northern District
• January 13, 2013, 9:15 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 4918 Harford Road, Northeast District
• January 13, 2013, 9:20 p.m., 7-Eleven, 5232 Harford Road, Northeast District
• January 13, 2013, 9:48 p.m., 7-Eleven, 206 W. Coldspring Lane, Northern District
• January 15, 2013, 1:45 a.m., 7-Eleven, 4700 Erdman Avenue, Northeast District
• January 15, 2013, 2:01 a.m., 7-Eleven, 5401 Radecke Avenue, Northeast District
• January 15, 2013, 2:04 a.m., 7-Eleven, 6401 Golden Ring Road, Precinct 9/White Marsh
• January 15, 2013, 10:15 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 2501 Liberty Heights Avenue, Northwest District
• January 15, 2013, 10:49 p.m., 7-Eleven, 2704 Washington Boulevard, Southwest District
• January 20, 2013, 9:10 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 6067 Falls Road, Precinct 6/Towson
• January 20, 2013, 9:35 p.m., 7-Eleven, 5455 Reisterstown Road, Northwest District
• January 26, 2013, 7:31 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 4045 Wilkens Avenue, Precinct 1/Wilkens
• January 26, 2013, 7:49 p.m., Royal Farm Store, 4384 Hollins Ferry Road, Precinct 1/Wilkens
• January 30, 2013, 1:05 a.m., 7-Eleven, 8601 Liberty Road, Precinct 2/Woodlawn
• January 31, 2013, 8:23 p.m., 4315 Annapolis Road, Precinct 1/Wilkens
• February 1, 2013, 11:37 a.m., 7-Eleven, 8601 Liberty Road, Precinct 2/Woodlawn
• February 5, 2013, 8:38 a.m., High’s, 8710 Liberty Road, Precinct 2/Woodlawn
• February 7, 2013, 10:56 p.m., 7-Eleven, 630 West 33rd Street, Northern District
• February 7, 2013, 11:01 p.m., Royal Farms Store, 1119 West 41st Street, Northern District

Shortly after the last two robberies, on February 7, Baltimore City police officers and Baltimore City Police Department’s Foxtrot helicopter located the suspect vehicle and followed it. The suspect vehicle fled at a high rate of speed, crossing into Baltimore County.

The suspects were apprehended by Baltimore County and Baltimore City officers in the parking garage at Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

“There is no doubt that these three men would have continued victimizing businesses and store employees if our robbery detectives in the County and the City had not used solid police work to put the pieces together, and then relentlessly pursued this case,” said Baltimore County Police Chief Jim Johnson.

Hance and Blackwell face 11 counts, including armed robbery and first degree assault. Vinson faces 12 counts, including armed robbery and first degree assault. All are held without bail at the Baltimore City Detention Center.

“These arrests are a testament to the effective partnership and dedication of City, County and Federal law enforcement agencies to apprehend those individuals who threaten the safety of our communities," said Byron Conaway, commander of the Baltimore Police Citywide Robbery Unit.

Message from Towson U regarding stadium lights this evening

Once again I am reaching out to Rodgers Forge Community to notify you of an exception, as noted in our MOU agreement. This time it concerns our lighting standards and use in Unitas Stadium. A complete set of the standards can be found on our website here. http://www.towson.edu/tuinthecommunity/relations/documents/TowsonUniversityEventSoundandOutdoorLightingStandards.pdf 

With last night's snow and ice the men's lacrosse team, which is preparing for a face-off against Hopkins this Saturday, lost their scheduled practice time this morning between 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. as our field crews were amidst snow removal.

Due to players' class schedules, the only time the team can reconvene again for 2-hours is this evening at 10 pm. The use of field lights in the evening requires us to exceed the lighting standard by 1-hour beyond the standard shut-off time at 11 p.m. The lights will be promptly shut off at 12 midnight or earlier. 

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this exception may cause. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach me. 

Thank you, 

Marina H. Cooper

Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of the President

Towson University

Weekend Work 2/16 at Tiger Arena

Please be advised Gilbane Construction will be working on Saturday 2/16 from 7 AM to 3:00 PM in the New Arena and Towson Center. 

Thank you,

Marina H. Cooper

Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of the President

Towson University

RFCOP Crime report update-Feb 4-10, 2013

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Feb 4-10, 2013

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

 

February 8 to February 9: Attempted First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Stonewain Court, 21286

Between 11 p.m. on February 8 and 2:30 a.m. on February 9, an unknown suspect kicked the front door and damaged the door and frame. It is unknown if entry was gained.

February 7: First Degree Burglary, 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road, 21204

At 7:55 p.m., an employee from Pacific Sun followed a shoplifter out to her vehicle. The woman backed her vehicle up and struck the employee, who received non life-threatening injuries. The suspect is a black female, in her 20s, 5'4", and 120 pounds. She was driving a white 2000 Volvo sedan.

February 6: First Degree Burglary, 8200 block of Pleasant Plains Road, 21286

Between 6 a.m. and 11:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the apartment and took electronics, a jacket, and a bag. There were no signs of forced entry.

February 3 to February 4: First Degree Burglary, 500 block of Virginia Avenue, 21286

Between 6 p.m. on February 3 and 6:30 p.m. on February 4, an unknown suspect entered the apartment through an unlocked front door and took a purse.

 

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Feb 4-10, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

130390524      Destruction of Property       2/8      10:11 am         2xx Brandon Road

130381236      Identity Theft                                     2/7      1:35 pm           2xx Brandon Road

RFCOP Crime report update Jan 28-Feb 3, 2013

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – Jan 28- Feb 3, 2013

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

February 2: First Degree Burglary, 600 block of Walker Avenue, 21212

Between 7:30 a.m. and 11 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home and took a jewelry box.

January 31: First Degree Burglary, 600 block of Walker Avenue, 21212

Between 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home through an unsecured rear door and took an iPod and a watch.

January 31: Attempted First Degree Burglary, 600 block of Walker Avenue, 21212

Between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., an unknown suspect threw a rock through a rear window. Entry was not gained.

January 29: First Degree Assault, 8600 block of La Salle Road, 21286

At 3:40 p.m., a man was arrested after threatening staff at the SECU Credit Union with a lighter, screwdriver, and scissors. Donny Williams, 26, of the 200 block of Isinglass Road, 21117, was charged with assault

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of Jan 28-Feb 3, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

130290607 Destruction of Property          1/29  10:05 am    xx Regester Ave

130311006 2^nd degree Assault                  1/31  12:46 pm    3xx Dumbarton Road

130281016 Theft from Motor Vehicle       1/28  4:30 pm      4xx Murdock Road

130321524 Theft from Motor Vehicle       2/1    4:53 pm      67xx York Road

130291360 Theft from Motor Vehicle       1/29  4:00 pm      62xx Charles St N

130290401 2^nd degree Burglary                1/29  8:20 am      60xx Charles St.

2 Charged in Rodgers Forge Vehicle Thefts

Police said the pair was also connected to additional vehicle thefts in Towson and Baltimore City.

• By Nayana Davis  the Towson Patch ,January 30, 2013

Two North Baltimore men were arrested after allegedly stealing property from vehicles in the Rodgers Forge community.

Brian Becker, 21, and John Fortin, 19, face multiple counts of theft-related charges, Baltimore County police said.

Officers responded to the area of Stanmore Road and Stevenson Lane at 5:23 a.m. Saturday after a witness reported seeing two men checking door handles on vehicles, wrote Cathleen Batton, a police spokeswoman, in an email. The thieves had fled on foot by the time police arrived.

Batton wrote that officers set up a perimeter and requested K9 units. She said Becker, of the 1500 block of West 36th Street, was arrested in the 100 block of Stevenson Lane and was found in possession of GPS devices, loose change, a debit card and a credit card taken from targeted vehicles.

Fortin, of the 3600 block of Keswick Avenue, was arrested minutes later at the rear of the home next door to the one Becker was located at, according to police. He was also allegedly in possession of stolen property—GPS devices and iPods.

Batton said the two were tied to nine vehicle thefts in the 200 block of South Tyrone Road, and three additional thefts in Baltimore City.

Becker is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on $3,000 bail and Fortin was released after posting $1,500 bail, police said.

Police are looking to locate the owners of recovered property, and the investigation is ongoing.

RFCA Meeting: Monday 2/11 at RFES

The February RFCA Board Meeting will be held on Monday, February 11th at 7 PM in the RFES Library.

Proposed RFCA Bylaws Changes

Please find two new proposed bylaw changes by clicking the links below:

Change 2013-0001
Change 2013-0002

TU Arena Weekend Construction Notice

Please be advised Gilbane will be working on Saturday 2/2 from 7 AM to 3:00 PM in the New Arena and Towson Center. 

Thank you, 

Marina H. Cooper

Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of the President

Towson University