Thursday, October 10, 2013

RFCOP Crime Report - September 30th - October 6th

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter –Sep 30-Oct 6,2013
This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

October 5 to October 6: First Degree Burglary, unit block of Acorn Circle, 21286

Between 11 p.m. on October 5 and 9 a.m. on October 6, an unknown suspect entered the location and removed a video game system.

October 5: Armed Robbery - Gun, Towsontown Boulevard and Washington Avenue, 21204

At 5:58 a.m., two suspects approached the victim as he walked his dog. One suspect pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded money. The suspects assaulted the victim and tried to take his wallet. The suspects fled when the victim's dog began to advance towards the suspects. Both suspects are black males, 20 to 30 years old, 5'8", with thin builds.

October 5: Second Degree Burglary, 6100 block of Charles Street, 21204

Between 1:42 and 2:10 a.m., a man entered the Elkridge Country Club by opening an unlocked window. He fled when the alarm sounded. The suspect is a white male, 16 to 22 years old.

October 4 to October 6: Attempted First Degree Burglary, 1300 block of Highland Drive, 21239

Between 5 p.m. on October 4 and 7 p.m. on October 6, an unknown suspect cut two window screens. Entry was not gained.

October 3 to October 4: Fourth Degree Burglary, 1900 block of Glen Ridge Road, 21234

Between 8 p.m. on October 3 and 5:30 p.m. on October 4, a bicycle was taken from the backyard. The suspect is a black male, 12 to 16 years old.

October 3 to October 4: Second Degree Burglary, 1000 block of Cromwell Bridge Road, 21286

Between 3:30 p.m. on October 3 and 7 a.m. on October 4, an unknown suspect entered the rear fenced lot at Oak Contracting. Extension cords were taken.

October 2 to October 6: Fourth Degree Burglary, 7100 block of York Road, 21212

Between noon on October 2 and 7:30 a.m. on October 6, an unknown suspect took copper downspouts from the home.

September 29: Armed Robbery - Gun, 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21286

At 5:13 a.m., two suspects entered the 7-Eleven and one suspect displayed a handgun. The other suspect took money from the register and they fled on foot. The first suspect is a black female, 20 to 25 years old, 5'5", and 125 pounds. The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5'5", and 155 pounds
 
 
Email Alerts  - Spot Crime.com
2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –
Week of Sep 30-Oct 6, 2013
Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address
132740188      Theft from Motor Vehicle     10/1    6:10 am           1xx Overbook Road
132790639      4th degree Burglary                10/6    11:12 am         71xx York Road
132731405      2nd degree Assault                  9/30    6:18 pm          York & Stevenson

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

RFCA 2014 Membership Drive

Event: Rodgers Forge Community Association 2014 Membership Drive
Host: RFCA
Time: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 12:00PM
      until Thursday, October 31, 2013 12:00PM
Location: Rodgers Forge

Additional information:
The Rodgers Forge Community Association 2014 Membership drive starts today!  Look for a flyer in your door over the next few days and plan to join the best Community Association in Baltimore County.  Deadline is October 31 to be eligible to win prizes including $100 for your groups block party if every home in your group joins by Halloween.  Many other Gift Cards are also available for those signing up by Halloween.  NEW also are the membership levels and on-line payment.  Go to payrfca.com to see that today and sign up.  Our goal is 70% and we were close last year.  Help us reach our goal and get the benefits of membership.

Click here to view the flyer in digital form

Monday, October 7, 2013

October RFC Meeting Tuesday, October 8th

Meeting is THIS TUESDAY (not the normal 2nd Wednesday time) at the RFES Activity Room. Starts at 7pm.

County Executive Kevin Kamanetz will be our special guest speaker.

In November we will resume our normal schedule of 2nd Wednesday evenings in the Dumbarton Middle Cafeteria.

Here's the tentative agenda for the meeting:

October 2013 RFCA board meeting agenda*
7:00 County Executive Kevin Kamanetz
7:40 Cub Scout Pack 439 Leader Todd Emmons
7:45 Approval of September Minutes/Signing of Rule 8
8:00 President’s report and committee reports
8:15 Formation of new committees
8:30 Architectural application appeal (Sarah Secrist, front door replacement)
8:50 Resident statement regarding rental properties– Susan Oslund
9:00 Adjourn
* Subject to change

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Plant a Tree For Cheap!

Tree Rodgers Forge would like to share a great opportunity to help rebuild the tree canopy here at home.  With tree prices reduced to $20 - $30, Baltimore County is doing its best to put tree planting within your budget.  If you're interested in a big tree for your yard, please note that applications must be in by Tuesday, October 8th!  Additional details below:  

Baltimore County's Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability (EPS) is hosting its 8th bi-annual Big Trees Sale to encourage homeowners to plant trees in their yards.
 "Big native trees not only beautify your yard and neighborhood, their shade can reduce your energy costs, their roots help keep stormwater from running off into our waterways and their leaves help clean carbon from the atmosphere," said County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. 
Each spring and fall, the Big Trees Sale features a selection of native trees supplied by Baltimore County's reforestation nursery. Big Trees are Maryland native species such as oaks and maples that grow taller and cast shade over a wider area than do smaller trees such as dogwoods and flowering cherries. They need room to grow and take longer to mature, but they provide greater and longer-lasting benefits to homeowners when properly sited. Big Trees species generally outperform smaller ornamental tree species for providing environmental benefits, with a greater ability to soak up excess rainwater, save energy through shading, remove atmospheric carbon, and add to property values for single family homes.
To date, more than 300 citizens have planted nearly 1,700 big trees purchased though this program. This year's sale will take place on Saturday October 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baltimore County Center for Maryland Agriculture and Farm Park located at 1114 Shawan Road in Cockeysville.  EPS is also offering Tree Shelter Kits to better protect the trees from deer browsing and buck rubbing.
Eleven different species are offered for the fall sale. Trees are mostly four to five feet, in three-gallon pots, and are offered for prices ranging from $20 to $30. The Big Trees website (www.baltimorecountymd.gov/bigtrees) has pictures and descriptions of each species to help residents find the right tree for their property.
 Trees must be ordered online using the online order form available online at: (www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/environment/forestsandtrees/bigtreesorder.html).
 For convenience, people who prefer to can pick up their trees early from the EPS nursery in Chase. EPS encourages people to order trees as soon as possible before species sell out.
Species Offered for the Fall Sale
  • Black Oak
  • Bur Oak
  • Chestnut Oak
  • Pin Oak
  • Northern Red Oak
  • Scarlet Oak
  • Swamp White Oak
  • River Birch
  • Eastern Redbud
  • Pawpaw
  • White Oak

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

RFCOP Crime Update - September 23rd - 29th

B.C.P.D. Precinct # 6 - Crime Blotter –Sep 23-29,2013
This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive

September 29: Armed Robbery - Gun, 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21286

At 5:13 a.m., two suspects entered the 7-Eleven and one suspect displayed a handgun. The other suspect took money from the register and they fled on foot. The first suspect is a black female, 20 to 25 years old, 5'5", and 125 pounds. The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5'5", and 155 pounds.

September 28 to September 29: First Degree Burglary, 1600 block of Mussula Road, 21234

Between 3 p.m. on September 28 and 12:30 a.m. on September 29, an unknown suspect pried open the front door and took electronics and a BB gun.

September 27: First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Allegheny Avenue, 21204

Between 1 and 7 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the apartment through unknown means. Money was taken.

September 27: Attempted Armed Robbery, 800 block of Dulaney Valley Road, 21204

At 2:10 a.m., the suspect approached the victim and demanded money. The victim refused, and the suspect produced a knife. The suspect cut the victim with the knife, and they began to struggle. The victim was able to run to his home. The suspect is a black male, 20 to 30 years old, 5'11", with a thin build.

September 27: First Degree Assault, 8700 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, 21286

At 12:04 a.m., an officer was injured while trying to remove a disorderly subject from the Days Inn. The officer was transported to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. Kendrick Staton, 20, of the 100 block of North Rock Glen Road, 21229, was arrested and charged with assault.

September 26: Attempted Murder, Hillsway Avenue and Perring Parkway, 21234

At 5:10 p.m., the victim was stabbed while fighting with four to six suspects. The victim was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

September 24: Armed Robbery - Gun, 1400 block of Shoemaker Road, 21215

At 11:45 p.m., the suspect approached an employee of Henry's Towing and asked if a vehicle had been towed. The suspect struck the victim with a gun, and then took her cell phone.

September 24: First Degree Burglary, Unit block of Willow Avenue, 21286

Between 11:15 and 11:46 p.m., an unknown suspect forced open a side door. Nothing was taken.

September 24 to September 25: Third Degree Burglary, 1200 block of Linkside Drive, 21234

Between 2:30 p.m. on September 24 and 10:30 a.m. on September 25, an unknown suspect entered the home and damaged doors, appliances, and floors.

September 23 to September 24: Attempted Burglary, 700 block of Walker Avenue, 21212

Between 11 p.m. on September 23 and 7 a.m. on September 24, an unknown suspect removed a window screen but did not gain entry.

September 23: Armed Robbery - Gun, Hillsway Avenue and Dartmouth Avenue, 21234

At 9:08 p.m., two suspects approached the victim and demanded her purse. One suspect pointed a handgun at her, and demanded her jacket as well. The first suspect is a black male, 20 to 30 years old, 5'6", with a thin build. The second suspect is a black male, 20 to 30 years old, 5'7", with a thin build.

September 23: First Degree Burglary, 500 block of Castle Drive, 21212

Between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the apartment through unknown means and stole jewelry.
 
 
Email Alerts  - Spot Crime.com
2.00 Miles around 222 Dumbarton Road –
The 1st degree Burglary in last week’s report was in error placed in 21212 by mistake by spotcrime.com, precinct 1 also has an Overbrook Road which is where the occurrence happened.
132640406      1st degree Burglary                 9/21    8:35 am           4xx Overbrook Road
            Precinct 1 not Rodgers Forge, Spotcrime.com has corrected this information.
Week of Sep 23-29, 2013

Case #                Crime                                          Date     Time                Address
                        Vehicle Pursuit                       9/29    12:57 am         York & Dumbarton
   (BCPD had short pursuit with bail out=Patrol K9 and Air have all suspects in custody
132700847      Identity Theft                         9/27    12:48 pm        xx Regester Avenue
132670421      Theft from Motor Vehicle     9/24    9:08 am           3xx Dumbarton Road
132710842      Destruction of Property        9/28    1:41 pm          4xx Stevenson Lane
From our Residents and Neighboring Communities:
Car broken into –Posted 9/24/13
My car was broken into last night. It was parked on Heathfield, just south of Dumbarton. There are no marks, so I am wondering if one of my kids didn't shut a door all the way, or if somehow they pried a door open? Two small items were stolen -- a small box with coins for the meters around town and a bag for jumper cables (although they left the cables. Maybe they thought the bag was a computer bag?) I have a call into the police, mainly so they can track how often this is occurring in our neighborhood. Which is A LOT!
 

Truck Broken into – 9/25/13

 

My truck was broken into last night. It was parked on Pinehurst between Hopkins and Dunkirk. My golf clubs, shoes and backpack were stolen. I'm hoping they may have dropped them somewhere because of no value or too heavy to carry. If anyone saw or found anything please respond back. Thanks
 
Man sitting in car – 10/1
This morning at 6 a.m. I found a man sitting in the passenger side of my car - going through the center console. In disbelief of finding him, I locked him in my car for a few seconds before he unlocked and ran out. We're on the 100 block of Overbrook. The police were there shortly after. There was nothing in our car for him to take so no damage or property lost. He was about 6'1" blk early 20's, thin & was wearing a bright orange sweatshirt. Just wanted to give a heads up!
LIGHTS ON!!
There has been an overwhelming response to the Mr. Beam lights that Dora suggested on Nextdoor Neighbor.  Rob Williams has been organizing the contributions by various contributors’ and dispersing amongst Forgers requesting a light to light up the alley behind their homes.  We would like to thank everyone that has donated lights, help to install them, and the continued interest in “LIGHTING UP THE FORGE”!!  If you have any questions please contact the RFCOP through our email rfcitizonsonpatrol@gmail.com.
 
HALLOWEEN IS AROUND THE CORNER!!
The goblins, ghosts, and many other creatures will be out soon looking for a trick or treat.  The citizens on patrol will also be out in full force to provide protection for our young trick-or-treaters, and also to help deter mischievous night events as much as possible.  But we ask your assistance as a resident to also report any activity you may see by calling 911.  Let us all work together to make this a safe and wonderful holiday for our young trick-or-treaters.  The “Pumpkin Patrol” will be out on watch, will you?

Tuesday, October 1, 2013