RFCOP Crime Update Week of Feb 21st - Feb 28th

Rodgers Forge’s Chance To Chat With The Chief:

Baltimore County Police Chief James Johnson will be at the next Rodgers Forge Community meeting on Wednesday March 9^th at 7:00 pm.

This is a rare opportunity to have an open discussion with the Chief Johnson concerning safety issues. Chief Johnson is scheduled to speak after the beginning of the meeting which begins at 7pm at the Rodgers Forge Elementary School cafeteria.

If you have a question for Chief Johnson and are unable to attend the meeting, please email RFCOP Co-Leader Karen Falconer at lovinlife6501@verizon.net and the questions will be forwarded to the chief at the meeting.

The Rodgers Forge Citizens on Patrol encourages you and your neighbors to be present to take part in this rare opportunity. See you at the meeting.

Significant Events Report for the week of February 21-27, 2011

Section One: Major Crimes - Robberies (All Commercial, Street Robberies resulting in injuries, All Robberies related to trends)

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

02/23/11 1515 11-054-1200 Unarmed Robbery 8400 Blk of Water Oak Rd. 21234

Two suspects approached the victim from behind. The suspects were wearing ski mask and physically shook the victim. They took the victim’s property and asked the victim if he had any money. The victim did not have any money and the suspects fled. 2-M/B’s, NFD

02/26/11 1445 11-057-1061 Armed Robbery 1000 block Taylor Ave.

An unknown suspect entered the location and approached the cashier. The suspect stated, "I know you got the key and I know you don’t want me to hurt you. So open the drawer and give me the money.” The suspect took cash and left on foot. The suspect implied he had a hand gun under his shirt. M/B, 30’s, 5-1, 180, black hair, brown eyes, grey hoodie, and jeans.

Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends, Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen

Date Time CC Number Offense Location(Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

02/22/11170011-053-10621st Degree Burglary6900 block Lachlan Circle 21239

The victim was in the back bed room when he observed the suspect standing in his living room. The victim asked the suspect what he was doing. The suspect stated he had the wrong apartment and left. The suspect then went to the apartment next door and tried to open the door. The victim told the suspect he leases that apartment also. The suspect again stated he had the wrong apartment, and left the building with two other subjects. The victim noticed that property was taken from the living room. M/B, 6-0, med. build, long dreads, baseball cap and dark clothing.

02/23/11 0350 11-054-0181 2nd Degree Burglary 1000 block York Rd. 21286

An unknown suspect entered the rear of the building through a ventilation duct. No items were taken. Ceiling tiles were broken and were found on the floor. Unknown

baltimoresun.com Crime Incident Notification

Week of Feb. 21-27, 2011

Incident # Date Time Description Location

110541570 2/23 6:45 PM Check on Location Dunkirk below Bellona

110550143 2/24 3:13 AM Disturbance 3xx Stanmore Road

001550104 2/24 1:59 AM Disturbance Dumbarton/Regester

110541067 2/23 2:11 PM Auto. Acc -Prop. Dam. Murdock/York

110550406 2/24 9:00 AM Assistance Request Dumbarton/Regester

110570011 2/26 12:09 AM Assistance Request Dunkirk/Dorking

110570107 2/26 1:29 AM Assistance Request Dumbarton/Rodgers Forge-Apts

Pennsylvania Avenue Closure Notice

We have been informed that part of Pennsylvania Avenue will be closed on March 11 and 12 due to the demolition of the Charles Village Pub. The area affected is between York Road and Washington Avenue. The road will be closed from 8 p.m. on March 11 until 8 a.m. on March 12.

RFCOP Crime Update Week of Feb 14th - Feb 20th

Police Start E-Ticket Program

The Baltimore County Police Department will be rolling out a new pilot project that officials say will cut down on the amount of time it takes for an average traffic stop.

Officers will stop using their ticket booklets and instead use a computer program called E-tickets. The program is currently used by the State Police.

Colonel William Kelly of the Baltimore County Police Department tells WBAL Radio the technology should cut the average traffic stop from 20 minutes to 10 minutes.

He says after a traffic stop is made, the officer will take the driver's license and swipe it through a reader in the patrol car that will then allow the officer to see all the driver's current information.

At that point, the officer will punch in the violation and a copy of the ticket will print out for the driver.

Colonel Kelly says no longer will the driver have to sign the citation.

The program will also allow other police agencies to see the information and check if you have been pulled over in another area.

In the near future, the police department will put field based reporting into place. That will allow the officer to write the report on his computer in his patrol car and then send the information to his supervisor which will then be forwarded to the court system once it is reviewed and completed.

The E-ticket pilot project is expected to start on March 1st.

Significant Events Report for the week of February 14-20, 2011

Section One: Major Crimes - Robberies

(All Commercial, Street Robberies resulting in injuries, All Robberies related to trends)

Date Time CC Number offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

02/15/11 2355 11-047-0007 Armed Robbery 900 block Goucher Blvd. 21286

The suspects approached the victim at the bus stop. One suspect pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded his property. The suspects obtained the items and fled on foot towards the Courthouse Square apartment complex. 4 B/M’s, 18-25, all wearing black hooded sweatshirts and jeans.

02/18/11 2235 11-049-2143 Armed Robbery Unit block Dowling Circle 21234

The suspects approached the victims in the stairwell of the location. The suspects pointed handguns at the victims and demanded money. The suspects obtained property from the victims. The suspects left in a 2 door black car with tinted windows.2-M/B’s, 18-25, thin builds, both wearing hoodies, mask, and gloves

Section Two: Major Crimes – Burglaries

All Commercial, Schools, Residential related to trends, Burglaries with high dollar value stolen / weapons stolen

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Business & Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

02/17/11 0945-1145 11-048-0827 1st Degree Burglary 1000 block Register Ave. 21239

Unknown suspects forced open the rear sliding door. Once inside property was moved but left behind. Unknown

02/20/11 1100-2200 11-051-1453 1st Degree Burglary 8500 block Willow Oak Rd. 21234

Unknown suspects entered the residence through the basement door. Once inside the suspect removed property from the residence. There were no signs of forced entry. Victim believes an ex-roommate may be responsible. CID is investigating. Unknown

02/17/11-02/18/11 1800-1300 11-050-1383 2nd Degree Burglary 1000 block Cromwell Bridge Rd. 21286

Unknown suspects entered the business by unknown means. Once inside, the suspects removed property. Unknown

02/17/11 2335 11-048-2021 3rd Degree Burglary Unit block Lynflair Ct.

After an argument, the suspect assaulted the victim, destroyed property and left the location. The suspect returned and kicked in the door and fled when the police arrived. The suspect was caught after a brief chase and was arrested.1 Adult Male Arrested

Section Three: Major Crimes – Miscellaneous

(Homicides, Rapes, 1st Degree Assaults, Threats on Officers or Public Officials)

Date Time CC Number Offense Location (Victim Name) Synopsis Suspect Information

02/20/11 0530-0615 11-051-0315 1st Degree Assault 6500 block Chestnut Oak Rd. 21234

The victim was brought to St. Joseph’s hospital by suspect with a stab wound to stomach. After an investigation by the Violent Crimes Unit, suspect was arrested. 1 Adult Male Arrested

Email Alerts

2.00 Miles around 200 Dumbarton Road

Week of Feb. 4-20, 2011

Crime	Date	Address
Theft	02/20/11 09:07 PM	1XX DUMBARTON RD – Theft from Motor Vehicle
Assault	02/15/11 06:09 PM	XX MURDOCK RD – 2nd degree Assault, not domestic

baltimoresun.com Crime Incident Notification

Week of Feb. 4-20, 2011

Incident # Date Time Description Location

110490050 2/18 12:32 AM DWI Traffic Arrest Dumbarton/York

110501420 2/19 5:02 PM Check on Location Hopkins/Dorking

110510202 2/20 2:30 AM Hit & Run-Prop. Damage York/Hatherleigh

110460963 2/15 2:00 PM Auto Acc. Prop. Damage York/Stevenson

110500760 2/19 11:05 AM Auto Acc. Prop. Damage York/Regester

110511397 2/20 9:07 PM Theft from Motor Veh. Dumbarton/Rodgers Forge

110490093 2/18 1:09 AM Suspicious Condition York/Dunkirk

110510270 2/20 4:16 AM Noise Complaint 1xx Dumbarton

Using Technology To Fight Crime in Baltimore County

County Executive Kamenetz and BCPD launch new online crime fighting website.

From Towson Patch:

http://towson.patch.com/articles/police-county-executive-roll-out-web-based-crime-fighting-tool

New Rodgers Forge Website Launches!

The Rodgers Forge website has had a makeover! Check it out!

One of the most common requests we've had in recent years was to provide a way for residents to be informed about our new Historical Designation. We have added a section to the site that specifically addresses this with all the pertinent info. Check under the "About the Forge" tab on the site or to directly access it, click here.

There are still a few further updates planned for the near future so stay tuned, but for now take a look at the changes and let us know what you think!

Free Tax Preperation!

Just received the following message sent from Del. Aumann. Hopefully some folks can take advantage of this:

Dear Constituents,

Today the Community Assistant Network, Inc. stopped by my office and told me of a program that you might be interested in. It is a free tax preparation service. The eligibility requirements are: for a family of two or more who made $49,000 or less or a single tax filer who made $25,000 or less. To schedule a free appointment online go to www.bmorefreetaxes.org or call for an appointment 410-234-8008 (Monday-Sunday 8:00 AM until 11:00 PM). Please feel free to share this information with your friends and family.

Very truly yours,

Delegate Susan L.M. Aumann

RFCOP Alert: Stolen Car Parts

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - Concerning car part thefts in the area. Below is information sent to me from one of our Rodgers Forge neighbors.

"I live at the intersection of Brandon and Lanark. I thought I would let you
know that the entire front bumper (lights and all) and the airbag were
stolen from our Acura TL last night (Tues, 15th). Car was locked and parked
on the street just past our house. We did not hear anything. Police said
persons who did it are likely professionals with body shop experience. They
also said five other Acura's had the same thing happen last night in our
general area. They told me that these persons are targeting Acura's,
Hondas, and other foreign cars."

If you or anyone you know has seen anything that might involve this incident
- a suspicious person, truck, anything - please do not hesitate to report to
the police