RFCOP Crime Update - July 15th-21st, 2013

Shooting in the Forge last Wednesday:

We are all very aware of the shooting/murder on Murdock last Wednesday.  There have been numerous discussions and speculations as to what caused the event, concern for the individual and family, concern on housing and effects this has on our neighborhood.  The bottom line is that crime can happen anywhere, any time in any capacity.   We would all like to find a place that things like this would never happen.  But unfortunately that is not possible!! 

The reality is that we need to be aware that any type of crime, including murder, which has happened in the best of neighborhoods (long before this incident) can happen in our neighborhood or anywhere.  There are many ways to make this happen.  One is helping to control the crime in your neighborhood and surrounding areas by letting the criminals know we are watching them.  Crime had decreased drastically since 2009 when Mike Calwell, John and I took leadership of the RFCOP.  We were lucky to have a dedicated few, approximately 8-10 patrollers in a neighborhood of 1,777 homes.  We have attempted to recruit new patrollers to broaden our “eyes and ears”, with little success.  The bike thefts, car break-ins and thefts have increased in volume and boldness.   Before, most thefts were those of opportunity – unlocked cars, garages, bike left out in plain view.  The amount of breaking and entering is on an up rise.

The truth is the crime will not become decreased on a permanent basis until we the community work together to make this happen.  Your COP group can only do so much with a handful of patrollers.  Since the murder in our home area we have had a couple of volunteers stepping forth requesting to join.  The truth is we need more.  Many have not experienced as one our patrollers mentioned, the difference between the day and night life of the Forge.

We desperately need more help to return the Forge to the safe environment that it has earned the reputation to have in the past few years.  If you can give even an hour per month, please contact us at rfcitizensonpatrol@gmail.com.

 

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter –July 15-21, 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

July 17: First Degree Burglary, 1800 Dalhousie Court, 21234

Between 7 a.m. and 3:52 p.m., an unknown suspect pried open the apartment door and moved a television from the stand to the floor. Nothing was taken.

July 17 to July 19: First Degree Burglary, 8300 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21234

Between 6 a.m. on July 17 and 2 a.m. on July 19, an unknown suspect broke a window to enter the apartment. Electronics and money were taken.

July 15: Robbery, 1300 block of Taylor Avenue, 21234

At 9:25 p.m., a black male grabbed a phone out of the victim's hand and grabbed the victim's ear.

July 14 to July 15: Attempted First Degree Burglary, 1400 block of Dartmouth Avenue, 21234

Between 9 a.m. on July 14 and 4 a.m. on July 15, an unknown suspect tried to force open a basement door. Entry was not gained.

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of July 15-21, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

131961186      Vandalism                              7/15    4:16 pm          xx Murdock Road

131981977      Vandalism                              7/17    11:55 pm        3xx Murdock Road

132000906      Identity Theft Case                7/19    1:31 pm          xx Stevenson Lane

Shooting - MURDOCK ROAD AND BLENHEIM ROAD, BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD

07/17/2013 05:30 AM. Baltimore County police have released the name of a man found dead inside an overturned car in Towson early Wednesday morning. Donte Antonio Stephens, 36, of the 500 block of N. Schroeder Street in Baltimore, was discovered inside a silver Dodge vehicle in the area of Murdock and Blenheim roads in Rodgers Forge after officers responded to a call of shots fired, according to a news release. There were no other injuries, but several parked cars were damaged. Police said Stephens was shot at least once and are looking into the possibility that he was targeted.

Shooting - MURDOCK ROAD AND BLENHEIM ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD

07/24/2013 12:00 PM.
Baltimore County Police arrested a 22-year-old unidentified man for last week's murder of Donte. A Stephens in Towson. The suspect was arrested in Baltimore City at approximately noon on Wednesday. On July 17 officers responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Murdock Road and Blenheim Road. Near the intersection police found the victim, deceased, inside an overturned Silver Dodge. Investigations revealed that the victim was living at a home on Murdock Road with his girlfriend and her daughter. The suspect is an acquaintance of the daughter. Several days before the homicide the victim and the suspect got into an argument, though the exact motive for the homicide has yet to be determined, detectives said. According to police there are no known gang connections in the case. Additional details will become available after the suspect is formally charged.

Arrest Made in Murdock Incident

Good News to Everyone in Rodgers Forge!

From our Homicide Detectives news comes that the Suspect wanted in connection with last week's homicide has been ARRESTED!!

At this time the Detectives are transporting the Suspect back to HQ so that he/she can be formally charged and processed for the arrest. Suspect will then taken for the bail hearing. Until these things are done we cannot release any information yet on who the person is and location of arrest.

However from Chief Johnson to Captain Howard to the Detectives responsible we wanted to notify you folks first of the apprehension.  Once the Suspect has had the Bail Hearing, which should be later this afternoon, all information on who this person is and location will be released by the Department through a formal press release.

As members of the Police Department and Towson Precinct Captain Howard, myself and all those involved in the investigation from the moment Officers arrived on the scene to last evenings meeting we greatly appreciate all the help we received from the Rodgers Forge Community in this investigation.

Thank You, Sgt Stephen R. Fink, 2815  PC06 COT

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RFCOP: Crime is Not Welcome in Towson

Crime Is Not Welcome In Towson!

“Crime is Not Welcome in Towson”. This is a catch phrase used by the Towson Area Citizens On Patrol. It’s likely a sentiment shared by all law abiding residents in Baltimore County. Unfortunately, there are still some who see opportunity in our beautiful neighborhoods and relaxed stance on crime.

The Baltimore County Police and our elected officials have made great strides in lowering crime numbers in Baltimore County. While it’s their obligation to do so, they can still use the assistance of the community in identifying suspicious activity. This can be participating in a Citizens On Patrol group or being a bit more aware on that morning jog. We as residents, know best when something looks out of the ordinary in the streets we live on. If you see something, say something. Call 911 to report anything suspicious. Anyone can be the eyes and ears for our law enforcement officers.

There are a number of resources available to Towson residents to interact with law enforcement and assist in keeping crime out of Towson. I’d encourage you to take advantage of these resources.

If you have any additional questions, contact myself, someone on your Community Association Board or the Police Department directly.

Resources:

Baltimore County Police, Precinct 6 Team http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/police/pc06/index.html

·        Commander: Captain Richard Howard, rhoward@baltimorecountymd.gov

·        Precinct 6 Phone Number: 410-887-2361

·        Precinct 6 Resource Sargent: Sgt. Stephen Fink, sfink@baltimorecountymd.gov

·         

Towson Area Citizens On Patrol, http://towsonareacop.wordpress.com

·        President: Mike Calwell, mikecalwell@gmail.com

·        Vice President: Pat France, patfrance@centrol-inc.com

·        Meeting held monthly at Baltimore County Resource Center on Taylor Avenue

·        See website for details

Rodgers Forge Citizens On Patrol, www.rfcop.com

·        Co-leader: Karen Falconer, lovinlife6501@verizon.net

·        Co-leader: John Falconer, tillerman6@verizon.net

Baltimore County Police Community Relations Councils, http://baltimorecountypcrc.org/Precincts/Precinct%2006%20-%20Towson.htm

·        Precinct 6 Director: Wesley Wood, (410) 887-5933

·        Meetings monthly at Baltimore County Resource Center on Taylor Avenue

·        Precinct 6 Commander in attendance at the meetings

·        See website for details

Informational Meeting For Murdock Rd Incident 7/23

From Councilman David Marks:

I have asked the Towson police precinct to hold a community meeting to answer any questions about this week's incident.  There is a lot of apprehension in Rodgers Forge, and this will allow residents to get the information they need.

 

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. at Rodgers Forge Elementary School (250 Dumbarton Road).

 

Please feel free to circulate this to residents and any other concerned parties. 

 

I'd like to thank our Baltimore County Police Department for their continued assistance and service to our communities.

 

 

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks

dmarks@baltimorecountymd.gov

Historic Courthouse

400 Washington Avenue

Towson, MD  21204

(410) 887-3384

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RFCOP Crime Update July 8th - July 14th & Murdock Incident Update

Victim Identified in Precinct 6/Towson Homicide  

Baltimore County, Maryland (July 17, 2013) - Police have identified the victim of this morning's homicide in Precinct 6/Towson as Donte Antonio Stephens, 36, of the 500 block of N. Schroeder Street, 21223.

At 5:32 a.m. today, Baltimore County Police responded to the area of Murdock Road and Blenheim Road in Towson for a report of shots fired. Just west of this intersection, police discovered an overturned Silver Dodge with a deceased male inside. Several other parked vehicles were damaged when the Dodge crashed. No one else was injured.

Detectives have confirmed that Stephens was shot at least once. They are investigating the possibility that he was targeted.

This incident is under active investigation by the Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit.

Reward Offered

Some residents reported to police that they saw a vehicle speed away from the Murdock Road/Blenheim Road intersection around 5:30 a.m. Police want additional information about this vehicle.

Anyone with information about the vehicle, or any other matter pertaining to this case, should call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP(1-866-756-2587). To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to "CRIMES" (274637), then enter the message starting with "MCS," or e-mail a tip to www.metrocrimestoppers.org. Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

-         Taken from Baltimore CPD Crime Alerts

 

By the time you receive this report, most everyone has heard of the above incident at Murdock and Blenheim.  But remember this is an isolated incident of people driving through our community.  I will not down play how much this has affected our neighborhood, especially those in the immediate area.  But one good thing came out of this – the community showing how supportive and aware they are of our neighborhood.  Thank you all for calling the police, reporting what you knew when they interviewed the residents of the immediate area. – Thank you from the RFCOP

 

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

July 14: Armed Robbery, 6000 block of Falls Road, 21209

At 5:25 a.m., two male suspects entered the Royal Farms Store. One displayed a gun and demanded money. The suspects stole cash and fled.

July 13: Third Degree Burglary, 600 block of Chesapeake Avenue, 21286

At 7:25 a.m., a juvenile male suspect broke into the victim's enclosed patio.

July 11 to July 12: Second Degree Burglary, 1800 block of Dalhousie Court, 21234

Between 7:30 a.m. on July 11 and 5:30 p.m. on July 12, an unknown suspect broke into three storage lockers and stole property.

July 8: First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Meteor Court, 21234

Between 9:30 and 10 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the residence and stole several bags of clothing that had just been purchased by the victim.

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of July 8-14, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

131891116      2^nd degree Burglary                7/8      2:19 pm          4xx Hopkins Road

131891818      Theft - other                           7/8      8:44 pm          1xx Regester Avenue

131910801      4^th degree Burglary                7/10    12:05 pm        4xx Dunkirk Road

RFCOP Crime Report - May 25th - July 7th, 2013

RFCOP is back with their crime report:

We are hopefully back for good on the weekly crime report update.  The past few months my computer went down and it took a couple of months to save for a replacement.  (We have all been there.)  Now that everything is restored and back on line; this is the first report since March.  I lost some earlier emails so was only able to back track about 90 days of Spot Crime reports and what was currently available for BCPD Crime Blotter.

If anyone was following the Nextdoor Rodgers Forge web site, crime and safety, the RFCOP is extremely happy to see the interaction of the neighborhood keeping each abreast of illegal going on in the neighborhood.  It is also great to know that you are all calling 911.  This helps the police know where extra patrolling is needed.  Again thank you all for your patience and hopefully we will not have another interruption for a long time.

Remember always to “Lights On, Lock Up, and Look Out”.  But most importantly, if it feels or seems suspicious, call 911!!

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter – June 29- July 7, 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

July 5 to July 7: Second Degree Burglary, 400 block of Hopkins Road, 21212

Between 10 p.m. on July 5 and 5 a.m. on July 7, an unknown suspect entered an unlocked garage and took a bicycle.

July 5 to July 7: Second Degree Burglary, 400 block of Murdock Road, 21212

Between 7 p.m. on July 5 and 9 a.m. on July 6, an unknown suspect forced open a garage door and took a bicycle.

July 5: Robbery, 6800 block of York Road, 21212

At 1:45 p.m., the victim was sitting on the steps when three suspects approached her. One of the suspects struck her and took her iPhone. All three suspects fled on foot. Two juveniles were arrested nearby and charged with robbery. The third suspect was not apprehended.

July 5: Armed Robberies, York Road and Regester Avenue, 21212, and 600 block of East Joppa Road, 21286

Between 3:30 and 3:40 a.m., a man and two juveniles committed two armed robberies. In both cases, the male suspect displayed a gun while the juveniles females took property from the victims. Thadduse Hartridge, 38, of the 3400 block of Bonita Street, 20746, was arrested and charged. Two juveniles were arrested and charged in juvenile court.

July 4 to July 6: First Degree Burglary, 500 block of Castle Drive, 21212

Between 2:30 p.m. on July 4 and 3:30 p.m. on July 6, an unknown suspect broke the front door lock and took electronics.

July 4: Attempted Home Invasion Robbery, 1300 block of Berwick Road, 21204

At 3:20 a.m., three black males approached the home. One suspect was armed with a handgun. The suspects fled after seeing the surveillance cameras at the home.

July 4: Attempted Burglary, 8500 block of Chestnut Oak Road, 21234

Between 12:30 and 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect attempted to force open a window but entry was not gained.

July 3 to July 4: Second Degree Burglary, 7100 block of York Road, 21212

Between 6:10 p.m. on July 3 and 7:16 p.m. on July 4, an unknown suspect took a bicycle and a saw from a garage.

July 3: Attempted Armed Robbery, 1700 block of Joan Avenue, 21234

At 2:20 p.m., Robert Bridgeman, 26, of the 600 block of Frederick Street, 21740, was arrested after he displayed a knife to an employee at Universal Pizza and Sub. The suspect and the employee fought, and the employee received a non life-threatening injury. The suspect fled, but was arrested by responding officers.

July 3 to July 5: Fourth Degree Burglary, 1500 block of Doxbury Road, 21234

Between an unknown time on July 3 and 7:30 p.m. on July 5, an unknown suspect took an awning out of the shed.

July 2: Robbery, 8800 block of Orchard Tree Lane, 21234

Between 11 and 11:30 p.m., two black males assaulted the victim in front of Skateland and took money from his pocket.

July 2: Fourth Degree Burglary, 1000 block of Cromwell Bridge Road, 21286

Between 6 and 7 p.m., an unknown suspect climbed onto the roof at Mackenzie Management and cut lines to a compressor. The unit was destroyed when the suspect pushed it off the roof.

July 2 to July 3: Fourth Degree Burglary, 900 block of York Road, 21204

Between 4 p.m. on July 2 and 6:15 a.m. on July 3, an unknown suspect entered a fenced-in area at Whiting Turner Construction and took steel.

July 2: First Degree Burglary, unit block of Aintree Road, 21286

At 12:06 p.m., the victim returned home and found the suspect running out of her house. Anthony Westmoreland, 49, of the 100 block of Broening Highway, 21224, was arrested and charged. Jewelry taken from the home was recovered.

July 1: First Degree Burglary, 8100 block of Oakleigh Road, 21234

Between 6:40 a.m. and 5 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the home through an unlocked window and took stamps, coins, and jewelry.

June 30 to July 1: Second Degree Burglary, 600 block of Sussex Road, 21286

Between 10:30 p.m. on June 30 and 6 a.m. on July 1, an unknown suspect took a bicycle from a garage.

June 30 to July 1: Second Degree Burglary, 400 block of Chumleigh Road, 21212

Between 9 p.m. on June 30 and 6 a.m. on July 1, an unknown suspect entered an unlocked garage and removed a bicycle.

June 30: Armed Robbery - Weapon Implied, Hatherleigh Road and Tred Avon Road, 21212

At 3:13 a.m., four suspects approached two victims, stated that they were police officers and that they had tasers. The suspects took money, cell phones, a wallet, and ear buds.

June 29: Attempted Robbery/Escape, 7600 block of Osler Drive, 21204

At 10:05 p.m., a prisoner in the custody of the Baltimore County Detention Center lunged for an officer's weapon. He was restrained without making contact with the gun.

The below “Spot Crime” Map covers from May 25, 2013 to July 6, 2013

 

Legend: Spray cans – vandalism; Blue men – Theft; Black coat & hat – Burglary; Fist – assault.

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2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –

Week of May 25 – July 7, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address

131450318      Theft of Motor Vehicle          5/25    7:32 am           2xx Stanmore Road

131461140      Theft from Motor Vehicle     5/26    11:44 am         71xx Heathfield Road

131470673      Theft from Motor Vehicle     5/27    12:23 pm        64xx Blenheim Road

131500631      Theft – Other                         5/30    8:19 am           3xx Dumbarton Road

131500678      Theft from Motor Vehicle     5/30    8:50 am           3xx Stevenson Lane

131500841      Theft from Motor Vehicle     5/30    10:13 am         1xx Brandon Road

131541151      Identity Theft                         6/3      4:25 pm          4xx Dunkirk Road

131560379      Theft from Motor Vehicle     6/5      7:56 am           2xx Stanmore Road

131590694      4^th Degree Burglary                6/8      12:11 pm        1xx Midhurst Road

131591474      Unarmed Robbery                 6/8      8:06 pm          Bellona & Rodgers Forge Rd

131601194      Theft – Other                         6/9      6:32 pm          2xx Stanmore Road

131680979      Theft of Motor Vehicle          6:17     2:25 pm          York & Dunkirk

131690252      Theft from Motor Vehicle     6/18    6:52 am           3xx Dumbarton Road

131711192      Identity Theft                         6/20    4:07 pm          3xx Regester Avenue

131730260      3^rd degree Burglary                6/22    2:51 am           64xx Pinehurst Road

131770302      2^nd degree Burglary                6/26    7:26 am           1xx Hopkins Road

131771169      2^nd degree Burglary                6/26    4:41 pm          xx Dunkirk Avenue

131800423      4^th degree Burglary                6/29    8:33 am           xx Dunkirk Avenue

131820284      2^nd degree Burglary                7/1      7:55 am           4xx Chumleigh Road

131830786      Unarmed Robbery                 7/2      1:05 pm          xx Overbrook Road

131851241      4^th degree Burglary                7/4      7:11 pm          71xx York Road

131851054      2^nd degree Assault                  7/4      5:15 pm          1xx Hopkins Road

131870516      1^st degree Burglary                 7/6      9:52 am           4xx Hopkins Road

131870644      2^nd degree Burglary                7/6      11:27 am         4xx Murdock Road

TU Emergency Test

On Friday, July 12, 2013 @ ~10:00 am, Towson University will be conducting multiple tests of its External Voice Emergency System.  Please be advised, audible warning tones, recorded voice messages and a live voice message indicating that a test is being conducted may be heard in the communities/areas adjacent to the university. No action is necessary. 

If you have any questions, please contact the TU Office of Public Safety’s Department of Environmental Health & Safety at (410) 704-2949.

July RFCA meeting & Deadline For RFCA Board Candidacy July 14th

This months meeting of the RFCA will be this Wednesday July 10th at the Dumbarton Middle Cafeteria, 7-9pm.

Also,

REMINDER:

If you are interested in becoming a  member of the Board of Governors and meet the following criteria, please submit your application to be received  by the deadline of Sunday, July 14^th.  Send it to Ginny Allen,  108 Stanmore Rd.either delivered or emailed  atvirginiab.allen@gmail.com . 

A statement with your name, address, phone number, e-mail and a little about yourself prior to the deadline will suffice for now.  The application must be received by the deadline , July 14^th as stated… without exception.     

In order to qualify one must meet the following criteria.

Your dues must be paid.

You must be over 21 and

A resident of Rodgers Forge.

Correction: a note of intention is due by 7/14 by either mail or email. The complete application packet is not due until August 5th.

Recent Bike Thefts

From Baltimore County Police Dept;

I am sending this information out to all community members so that those closest to the affected addresses can be aware of what's going on and for those others to get the word out so that hopefully you're not affected in the same way.

Listed below are locations of recent burglaries/bicycle thefts in the York Rd area of Towson.  Thus far we don't have any information on those responsible but we are asking for your help in getting those involved identified, charged and property returned.  Aside from the first location-which demonstrates the importance of securing one's property-the garages were left unsecured at these various locations which allowed for easy access. Once again we ask that you remind your family, friends and neighbors the importance of always properly securing one's home, vehicle, sheds and garages to best protect all property.

If you see suspicious persons in your neighborhood call 9-1-1 so that our Officers can respond to identify them. Keep your eyes open to everything that goes on around you and not only on your property but also that of your neighbors and call us when something is not right. Suspicious/unknown vehicles parked in your neighborhood call us. Get the tag number if you can when you call so that if the car is gone by the time Officers arrive they have information to follow up on.  The more active we are as residents in our communities the less attractive we become to those who wish violate our neighborhoods.

As we develop information on those responsible I will forward it to everyone to keep you informed of who and what to be looking for.  Thank you for all that you do to help keep Towson as safe as possible.

Sgt Stephen Fink, 2815 PC06 COT

 

31 Dunkirk Rd someone pried the garage door but there was no entry

19 Dunkirk Rd someone stole a bicycle from the garage

131 Hopkins Rd someone stole 2 bicycles from a garage

600 Sussex Rd someone stole a bicycle from the garage

423 Chumleigh Rd someone stole a bicycle from a garage.