UPDATE (May 26, 2016  2:07 p.m.):

Baltimore County Police are continuing to search for 63-year-old William Issac Ashford who has been missing from Woodlawn since 2013.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-307-2020.

Original release (February 26, 2016  10:29 a.m.):

The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a man missing from the Woodlawn area since 2013.

William Issac Ashford is a 63-year-old African American man, 6'01", weighing 170 pounds. Police do not know what he is currently wearing.

Ashford was last seen in November of 2013.

The search for Ashford is being led by the Baltimore County Police Missing Persons Unit.

Anyone with information on William Issac Ashford is asked to call police at 410-307-2020.

On May 31 at 10 a.m., nine Baltimore County police officers will be promoted. The ceremony will take place at Oregon Ridge, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, 21030.

Chief James Johnson will speak at the ceremony and will present the certificates. The oath of office will be administered by the Honorable Lori McComas, Manager of Court Operations. The invocation and benediction will be offered by the Reverend Darron McKinney Sr., a police chaplain.

The following is the list of the promoted officers and their new assignments:

• Sergeant Devin J. Rill is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and is assigned to Precinct 11/Essex.
• Corporal David J. Fuerlinger is promoted to the rank of Sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 6/Towson.
• Corporal Kathryn D. Greenbeck is promoted to the rank of Sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 8/Parkville.
• Corporal David S. Heath Jr is promoted to the rank of Sergeant and is assigned to Precinct 4/Pikesville.
• Officer Ann-Marie Collins is promoted to the rank of Corporal and is assigned to Precinct 11/Essex.
• Officer John T. Dawson is promoted to the rank of Corporal and is assigned to Precinct 12/Dundalk.
• Officer Jason R. Eaton is promoted to the rank of Corporal and is assigned to Precinct 2/Woodlawn.
• Officer Gregory T. Pawelczyk is promoted to the rank of Corporal and is assigned to Precinct 1/Wilkens.
• Officer Jason M. Sutton is promoted to the rank of Corporal and is assigned to Precinct 8/Parkville.

Original release (May 30, 2016  1:53 a.m.):

UPDATE (May 31, 2016  12:43 p.m.):

Jenaida Judith Rivera-Sanchez, the 15-year-old girl missing from Reisterstown, has returned home unharmed.

The Baltimore County Police Department thanks everyone who shared her information.

Original release (May 31, 2016  3:31 a.m.):

The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Reisterstown.

Jenaida Judith Rivera-Sanchez is Hispanic, 5’03”, 170 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She has a hoop gold nose ring and old cut marks on her left forearm. She is believed to be wearing a pink with black stripped mid-section shirt, black pants, and tan two strap sandals.

Rivera-Sanchez was last seen in the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore City last night around 7 p.m. At approximately 7:30 p.m., she sent a message to her sister that she was going to take the Metro train back home. She never returned to her home in the 400 block of Valley Meadow Circle 21136.

Anyone with information on Jenaida Judith Rivera-Sanchez is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.

Original release (May 31, 2016  9:01 a.m.):

The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a Monday night shooting in Gwynn Oak that left a man injured.

Police responded to the 2100 block of Streamway Court 21207 just before 6 p.m. for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man that had been shot at least once in the upper body.

The man was taken to an area hospital where he was treated and released.

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit responded to the scene and are investigating this incident. Detectives will be working to determine if this was a targeted crime.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Callers to Metro Crime Stoppers

If your tip to the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline leads to the arrest and/or indictment of a suspect, for a felony crime, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 from Metro Crime Stoppers.

You can remain anonymous.

If you have information on the above crime/suspect please call, text, or e-mail: Metro Crime Stoppers hotline available 24-hours a day toll free.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP

Text message: Text "MCS" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637)

Web tip:www.metrocrimestoppers.org

UPDATE (May 31, 2016  1:41 p.m.):

Baltimore County Police have charged two suspects in connection with the April 4 shooting in Dundalk that left a man deceased.

Amritpal Singh Mavi (17 – Charged as an adult) of the 1800 block of Homberg Avenue 21222 and Michael Christian Mullen (18) (No current address) were both originally charged with first-degree murder. Indictments for both men have added additional charges that include armed robbery, first-degree assault, handgun violation, and other related charges. Both are being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

The investigation has indicated that on April 4 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Mavi and Mullen were involved in a dice game with 21-year-old Marlo Delector Braxton in the basement of a home in the 7500 Block of Lange Street 21224. During the game, Mavi shot Braxton in the head. Mavi and Mullen then fled to West Virginia where they were later apprehended.

Mullen was found on April 18 in Beaver, West Virginia and Mavi was found on April 21 in Mount Hope, West Virginia.

The exact cause for the shooting remains unknown.

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

UPDATE (April 5, 2016  8:49 a.m.):

Baltimore County Police have identified the man who was found dead in an Eastpoint home yesterday morning as 21-year-old Marlo Delector Braxton of the 7500 block of Lange Street 21224. He did not live in the home in which he was found.

The Baltimore County Police Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate this incident. Detectives do not believe that there is any danger to the community.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Original release (April 4, 2016  9:51 a.m.):

Baltimore County Police are investigating after a man is found dead in an Eastpoint home.

Just after 4:30 a.m. this morning, police and fire personnel responded to a home in the 7500 block of Lange Street 21224 for a cardiac arrest. When officers arrived on the scene, they found an adult male suffering from traumatic injuries. He was declared deceased at the scene.

This incident is under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department Homicide Unit. Detectives will be working to determine if this was a targeted crime.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Callers to Metro Crime Stoppers

If your tip to the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline leads to the arrest and/or indictment of a suspect, for a felony crime, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 from Metro Crime Stoppers.

If you have information on the above crime/suspect please call, text, or e-mail: Metro Crime Stoppers hotline available 24-hours a day toll free.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP

Text message: Text "MCS" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637)

Web tip:www.metrocrimestoppers.org

Original release (June 1, 2016  8:53 a.m.):

The Baltimore County Police Department is investigating a Tuesday night shooting in Owings Mills that left a man injured.

The preliminary investigation into the incident has indicated that just before midnight, the victim was involved in an interaction with the suspect in the 9200 Block of Leigh Choice Court 21117. During that interaction, the suspect displayed a gun and the victim started to run away. The suspect then shot the victim at least one time in the mid-body.

The victim, an adult male, later drove himself to a hospital for treatment. His current condition is unknown but he is expected to survive.

This incident is under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department Violent Crimes Unit. Detectives will be working to determine if this was a targeted crime.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Callers to Metro Crime Stoppers

If your tip to the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline leads to the arrest and/or indictment of a suspect, for a felony crime, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 from Metro Crime Stoppers.

If you have information on the above crime/suspect please call, text, or e-mail: Metro Crime Stoppers hotline available 24-hours a day toll free.

You can remain anonymous.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP

Text message: Text "MCS" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637)

Web tip:www.metrocrimestoppers.org

Today -- June 1, the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season -- Baltimore County emergency planners conducted a training exercise for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) representatives and reminded citizens about important personal preparedness steps.

“We aren’t in Oklahoma, Kansas or Texas, but severe weather can and does happen here,” said Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz at a press briefing held in the EOC in Towson. "We take storm preparedness seriously here, and we ask our residents to plan ahead, too.”

Kamenetz encouraged people to follow the County’s emergency management updates on Twitter @BACOemergency and @BACOPoliceFire,  as well as on the Baltimore County Government Facebook page and web site. People can also register for email or phone alerts through Baltimore County's Emergency Notification System (ENS).

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Maryland typically sees most tropical storm activity in August and September and is no stranger tosevere storms that cause dangerous conditions and threaten life. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts a near-normal hurricane season this year, with a 70 percent probability of 10 to 16 named storms, four to eight hurricanes and one to four major hurricanes.

Precautions you can take now, before a storm:

•  Putimportant papers in a water tight container (all insurance policies, birth certificates, passports, medical information, copies of prescriptions, proof of address, etc.).
• Buy flood insurance if your home is susceptible to flooding. Flood insurance is separate from homeowners’ insurance.
  
• Store enough canned goods and other non-perishables to last your family three days. Prepare a first aid kit.
• Store enough water, one gallon per day per person, to last three days.
• Make plans for your pets in case of an emergency. Store extra food, water and medications. Plan where you will take your pets if you have to leave your home.
• Stock up onbatteries, flashlights and battery-powered radios in case of a power outage. Candles pose a fire hazard and should not be used during power outages.

When a storm is on the way:

• Fuel all vehicles.
• Charge all cellphones and other electronic devices.
• Keep car chargers handy. They are good alternatives if the power goes out.
• Download “In case of emergency” numbers into cell phones.
• Plan ahead with family members about where you will meet in an emergency.

UPDATE (June 2, 2016  8:15 a.m.):

Gloria King Gardener, the 79-year-old woman missing from Rosedale, has been located in Baltimore City.

The Baltimore County Police Department thanks everyone who shared her information.

Original release (June 2, 2016  5:30 a.m.):

The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 79-year-old woman missing from the Whitemarsh/Precinct 9 area.

Gloria King Gardener is African American, 5-'06", and weighs 170 pounds. She is wearing a brown dress with pink sweatpants under it and red slippers. 

Gardener was last seen at her home in the 5700 block of Van Dyke Road 21206 between 3 and 3:45 a.m. this morning. She is on foot and It is not known where she might be going.

Gardener suffers from mental challenges.

Anyone with information on Gloria King Gardener is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-887-5000.

Original release (June 3, 2016  11:40 a.m.):

A Baltimore man has been charged with first-degree assault after trying to run over two Baltimore County Police Officers.

Just before 12:30 p.m. on May 29, Baltimore County Police Officers responded to a home in the Unit block of King Richard Court 21237 for a report of stalking. When officers arrived at the location, they met with a woman who told them that she dated a man for two months and they broke up about a week ago. Since then, he has been contacting her and coming to her home despite her telling him to leave her alone.

The man was not present at the location when officers arrived, but as officers were leaving, one of them noticed a vehicle that matched the woman’s description of her ex-boyfriend’s vehicle. The vehicle, a white Ford Expedition, had begun to circle the parking lot. The officer exited his vehicle to motion for the Expedition to stop. Instead of stopping, the Expedition accelerated in the direction of the officer and continued until the officer had to get out of the way to avoid being hit.

The second officer also motioned for the Expedition to stop but had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit by the truck.

Officers pursued the Expedition south-bound on Philadelphia Road until it crashed into two other cars and stopped.  The driver of the Expedition, the man that the woman on King Richard Court told police about, was taken into custody.

The man has been identified as 48-year-old Victor Jerome Rybak of the 600 block of S Grundy Street 21224. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree assault, numerous traffic charges, and other related criminal charges. He is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on $200,000 bail.

Neither officer was injured during the incident.

Original release (June 7, 2016  2:24 p.m.):

Just before 7 a.m. on September 23, 1981, a man walking his dog near a wooded area at Ridgewood Road and Goucher Boulevard in Towson discovered the body of a 13-year-old girl. The girl, Heather Porter, had been missing from her home in the unit block of Hazel Avenue in Halethorpe since the night before.

The condition of Porter’s body at the scene led investigators to believe that she had been dragged into the woods. An autopsy later concluded that she had been strangled. DNA was recovered from Porter’s body but a match was never made.  

Police do not know how Heather got from her home in Halethorpe to Towson.

Detectives have conducted a thorough investigation into the incident but have not been able to positively identify a suspect in this case.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

Crime Scene Photographs

Callers to Metro Crime  Stoppers

If your tip to the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline leads to the arrest and/or indictment of a suspect, for a felony crime, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 from Metro Crime Stoppers.

If you have information on the above crime/suspect please call, text, or e-mail: Metro Crime Stoppers hotline available 24-hours a day toll free.

You can remain anonymous.

Phone: 1-866-7LOCKUP

Text message: Text "MCS" plus your message to "CRIMES" (274637)

Web tip:www.metrocrimestoppers.org

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics will take place tomorrow, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. This marks 30 years of Baltimore County Police participation in the event. BCoPD is dedicated to raising money for and awareness of the Maryland Special Olympics.

The Special Olympics torch will be carried by both officers and Special Olympics athletes.

More than 50 runners will line up for the three-mile run that starts at Harford Hills Elementary School and ends at the Public Safety Building in Towson. The runners and other participants will then enjoy a cookout.

Baltimore County Police have raised thousands of dollars over the years to support the Maryland Special Olympics.

UPDATE (June 9, 2016  12:08 p.m.):

Ny-Kiah Eugene Jeffers, the 8-year-old missing from Randallstown has been located unharmed. He was found thanks to an alert citizen who notified police.

The Baltimore County Police Department thanks everyone who shared his information.

Original release (June 9, 2016  1:10 a.m.):

Baltimore County Police are searching for a missing 8-year-old child who was last seen in front of his home.

Ny-Kiah Eugene Jeffers was last seen just after 7:30 p.m. in front of his home, located in the 3700-block of Pikeswood Drive, 21133. Ny-Kiah is described as a black male, 4'2", 85 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. He was wearing a green leather jacket, green shirt, and blue pants. An extensive search of the area was unsuccessful in locating the child.

Due to his age, there is a growing concern for his safety. Police do not have any additional details at this time. 

If anyone has information concerning Ny-Kiah or his whereabouts, please call the Baltimore County Police at (410) 307-2020. 

The Baltimore County Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of the 35th Citizens' Academy Class. The graduation will take place tonight, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the England Dansicker Room located in the Public Safety Building, 700 East Joppa Road in Towson.

Chief Jim Johnson will present certificates to the 30 graduates who completed the 15-week program. During that time, participants learned about the various units and the many aspects of law enforcement. Officers from specialized units such as K-9, Marine, Aviation and Tactical Operations spoke to the participants and described their duties.

The participants also learned about the precincts, narcotics identification and investigation. They sat in on lectures that covered media relations, community resources and criminal investigations.

The purpose of the Citizens’ Academy is to foster greater communication and relationships between the Department, the community and businesses. The hope is to establish a better understanding of law enforcement.

 Baltimore County Police Continue to Investigate Death at Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk

At this time, investigators have determined that the victim from the homicide at Eastpoint Mall was targeted by a suspect. Police believe that there is no current threat to the safety of the public in this area. 

Just after 1:00 p.m., Baltimore County Police received a call for a woman found lying on the parking lot at Eastpoint Mall. The woman was found inside a covered parking area near the mall administrative office entrance, suffering from multiple stab wounds to the upper body. The victim was taken by Baltimore County Fire personnel to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased. Initially, detective were unable to identify the victim or a motive for the crime. 

Homicide detectives reviewed video and were able to determine that the victim was targeted by a suspect. The victim of the homicide is Malia Delores Wagner, 60, of the 400-block of 52nd Street, 21224. Police do not have any suspect details to release at this time, due to the on-going investigation.

Original release (June 12, 2016  9:35 a.m.):

Baltimore County Police have charged Crystal Marie Wagner, 29, of the 400 block of 52nd Street, 21224, with the murder of her mother, Malia Delores Wagner. Crystal Wagner has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center on denied bail status.

Homicide detectives learned that on Saturday, June 11, 2016, mother and daughter went to Eastpoint Mall. The victim and suspect walked out of the mall into a covered parking area outside of the mall administrative offices, near the J.C. Penny store. Just before reaching Malia's car, Crystal attacked her mother and stabbed her mother numerous times with a knife. After attacking her mother, Crystal got inside the car and left the area as her mother was lying on the parking lot. Police and fire personnel were called to the scene. Malia Wagner was taken to the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased. Initially, police were unable to identify the victim.

Subsequent investigation led to the identification of the victim and the daughter being responsible for the murder of her mother. Police have not been able to determine the motive behind the murder at this time.

Original release (June 1, 2016  9:32 a.m.):

Baltimore County Police have charged a suspect in connection with a Saturday morning shooting in Woodlawn.

Clayton Thomas Jr (28) of the 5300 block of Leith Road 21239 has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and related charges. He is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

Just before 5 a.m. on Saturday, police responded to the Knights Inn in the 6700 block of Security Boulevard 21207 for a shots fired call. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 32-year-old man nearby suffering from a single gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released.

The investigation has indicated that the man was standing in the 6700 block of Security Boulevard in front of the Knights Inn with a friend when they were approached by Thomas. Thomas produced a handgun, said something they could not understand, and shot the man once.
 
Thomas was located in a room at the Knights Inn and taken into custody.

The investigation so far has indicated that Thomas and the victim did not know each other and the reason for the assault remains unknown.

This incident remains under investigation by the Baltimore County Police Violent Crimes Unit.

Booking Photograph of Clayton Thomas Jr

Joint News Release
June 14, 2016

Cooperation among area law enforcement agencies has led to a suspect being charged in numerous convenience store robberies.

It all started just before 1 a.m. on May 24, when a male suspect walked into a Royal Farms Store in the 7200 block of York Road 21212. He displayed a handgun and demanded that the clerk open the register. The man fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes.

During the next 15 days, the suspect robbed at least six convenience stores spread across several different counties.

The Baltimore County Police Department, Baltimore City Police Department, Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Howard County Police Department, and the FBI Baltimore Violent Crimes Task Force routinely share information and work together on cases. Working together, detectives from these agencies were able to identify the suspect as 28‐year‐old Mark Eugene Peters (no fixed address). Peters was taken into custody on June 9.

Peters has been charged with multiple counts of armed robbery in connection with the Baltimore County incidents. He is being held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center. He has not yet been served with the arrest warrants from other jurisdictions.

The joint investigation has indicated that Peters is responsible for the robberies listed below:

Baltimore County
    May 24 12:45 a.m.     Royal Farms Store  - 7200 block of York Road 21212
    May 24 2:45 a.m.       Royal Farms Store  - 7900 block of Pulaski Highway 21237
    May 25 2:26 a.m.       Royal Farms Store  - 1000 block of Eastern Boulevard 21221
    June 4 3:37 a.m.        Royal Farms Store  - 4300 block of Hollins Ferry Road 21227

Harford County
    May 30 12:27 a.m.     Royal Farms Store  - 2000 block of Mountain Road 21085

Howard County
    May 29 3:19 p.m.       Royal Farms Store  - 8600 block of Washington Boulevard 20794

Detectives are continuing to work to see if the suspect is involved in the below listed robberies in Baltimore City.
    May 25 1:49 a.m.       Royal Farms Store - 6100 block of Holabird Avenue 21224
    May 26 12:10 a.m.     Royal Farms Store - 3700 block of Fleet Street 21224
    May 26 12:42 a.m.     7-Eleven - 600 block of West 33rd Street 21211
    June 2 1:21 a.m.        Royal Farms Store - 200 block of West Coldspring Avenue 21210
    June 2 2:08 a.m.        Royal Farms Store - 1000 block of West 41st Street 21211
    June 6 12:55 a.m.      Royal Farms Store - 3600 block of Keswick Avenue 21211
    June 8 2:16 a.m.        Royal Farms Store - 1000 block of West 41st Street 21211
    June 8 4:24 a.m.        7-Eleven - 6200 block of Belair Road 21206

All of the incidents remain under investigation.

Booking Photograph of Mark Eugene Peters

Original release (June 14, 2016  11:54 a.m.):

Baltimore County Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for an indecent exposure incident in Dundalk.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on March 3, a woman and her 9-year-old daughter were in the Big Lots store in the 1400 block of Merritt Boulevard 21222 when they noticed that a man was following them. The girl sat down on a couch in the furniture section and her mother, who did not see her sit down, continued through the store. The man approached the girl and exposed himself. The girl then ran to find her mother and tell her.

The man was seen leaving the location in a white compact car.

A picture of the man was captured on the store’s video surveillance system.

This incident is being investigated by the Precinct 12 Investigative Services Team.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 410-887-7309.

Surveillance Photographs

Original release (June 14, 2016  2:32 p.m.):

Two Towson Precinct School Resource Officers have been named as School Resource Officers of the Year. Officer Gregory Suber, the School Resource Officer at Loch Raven Academy, and Officer Timothy Fiedler the School Resource Officer at Towson High School, were given the awards at ceremonies at their schools.

Captain Jay Landsman, Commander of the Towson Precinct, stated: 

As the Commander of the Towson Precinct, I am honored to have these outstanding officers working in our schools. The role of School Resource Officer is so important to public safety and community engagement. Officer Suber and Officer Fiedler embrace their unique role as police officers and as role models for young students. In some cases, their positive influence may be the key to diverting a child away from negative influences that rob us of so much young talent every year. Thank you to Officer Suber and Officer Fiedler for their dedicated service. They are true law enforcement professionals and inspirational figures in our community.

Baltimore County currently has School Resources Officers assigned to every middle school and high school in Baltimore County.

Officer Timothy Fiedler, School Resource Officer at Towson High School (third  - from left)

Officer Gregory Suber, School Resource Officer at Loch Raven Academy (fourth – from right)