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Suspect Steals Taxi in Joppatowne, Rams HCSO Cars after Pursuit by Sheriff Gahler

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From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:

On Saturday, September 8 at 1:50 p.m., deputies assigned to the Southern Precinct of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a carjacking in the Joppatown Plaza.

Upon arrival, deputies were informed an unknown black male entered the cab, requested a ride to Baltimore, then implied he had a weapon. The cab driver jumped out of the car, and the suspect got into the driver’s seat and fled with the cab. A call went out on the radio for deputies to be on the lookout for the cab.

Shortly thereafter, Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler was traveling along Route 40 in the area of Route 755 on his way to a community event when he saw the cab that was reported as stolen. He immediately began a pursuit, which ended after the suspect collided with two Sheriff’s Office vehicles, including Colonel Steven Bodway’s, on Route 40 near Spesutia Road. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

Deputies took the suspect, identified as Dionte Kyrell James Torrence, 24 of Baltimore, into custody and charged him with carjacking, 2nd degree assault, and theft. He was transported to the Harford County Detention Center where he is being held without bail.

Comments

    • The best part of this whole thing is that Bodway after getting his car hit would take the time to get a photo op of the Sheriff in an arrest picture. He has really changed. Even better if any other deputy took a photo while others were arresting and getting a suspect in a patrol car they would be disciplined. Can we say double standards.

  2. Was Jane there to help, or show you how to do it? LOL

    Fantastic job Sheriff, and Colonel. What a way to lead by example. I echo True Blue, we are lucky to have you fine men leading the HCSO.

    Many thanks for your service!

    • Were so lucky? O mighty one please anoint us. Well at least your groupies on Dagger whom seem to idolize your every move. Its a good thing someone was their to get a picture of the traffic stop. I bet A&E would love to bring Live PD to your County. Well maybe not.

      You people are sick. Truly get over your infatuation with me. It just isn’t normal.

    • A publicity stunt? You can’t be serious?
      For a Saturday, I’m sure they had other plans like to be with their families and not patrolling Route 40!!

      Make no mistake, they are always prepared! Do you think Sheriff Gahler and Colonel Bodway thought twice about it…nope, it’s it’s the call of duty, it’s in their blood and would put themselves on the line before any citizen or fellow officer! They are true police officers and less political figures; they just happen to be political figures because that’s how the county is set up. Your insinuation is baseless and irritating! Next time you need a cop, think about this stupid comment you made first. Show up at the trial of this criminal and hear the facts…you can’t make this stuff up for political gain! Whether Gahler and Bodway apprehended this guy or not, I’m pretty sure the votes are already in!! For your sake, let’s collaborate in November on the landslide victory yet again!!

      Thank you Sheriff Gahler and Colonel Bodway!!! We all feel safe in Harford County knowing the two top cops are active in the communities…even on weekends!

      • Surprised they didn’t wreck or something…..Could you see the headline? I can see it now. Pull the guy over and then wait for the media to get on scene so they could get a picture of the Sheriff making an actual stop.

        This is A&E Material. Next he will actually get shot at. Now that’s some action. Soon he will be a star in his own movie like Smokey and the Bandit. Chasing down beer smugglers through Hazzard County.

    • @Neon Dion….I think I agree with your assessment. Such a high profile stop. The kid looks like he is all of 19 years old. Good thing media was on the scene to get the picture. Did they roll the command post and the SWAT Team as well?

    • It’s a publicity stunt because everyday deputies catch Part 1 crime terd buckets. Gahler needed to make himself feel good at the end of the day. The fact is he was in the right place at the right time, he imo did a great job pursuing the suspect. BUT it didn’t warrant an HCSO press release from the puppet Christie Hopkins. He decided to pat himself on the back, as a retired trooper I guess he likes commendations and nominating himself.

      • Ask Hunt Valley Residents and local business owners how they light rail has work for them. Also go to a ride on the light rail from Hunt Valley to the Stadiums. Harford County does not need those issues.

          • DC property values are crazy We could only wish something like that would happen here. One of those crappy Harford county “colonial” houses that sell here for $450,000 in DC would go for a million plus.

          • Agreed when a Metro Line extends out and connects to a suburb in DC the area property values skyrocket above that of the normal market.

          • And all this is fascinating and interesting information, but has what to do with the story here?

        • Light rail has been such a boom for that area just look at the Wegmans, that place is off the hook busy and right around the corner is the Hayfields development, who wouldn’t want to live among the rich and famous. Along with McCormick taking over the old C&P building turning it into its International headquarters. Just imagine if that happened in Harford county instead we get an Amazon warehouse with jobs that pay poverty level wages.

          • That’s what you want isn’t it? Poverty level wage jobs…..Harford County sure acts like that’s what they want.

    • I make 6 figures, but don’t have a taxpayer vehicle, and I think the light rail is a waste. Harford County is great just the way it is. Especially our top notch police department. Our County Government is the best too. Listen to me folks;

      Because I Am very smart and attractive.

    • I think they did ?duh! The Dagger thought the details of the story were more important for you to know; not who fixed it!

      Stayinformed>being a hater

    • Next he will make a blind man see, heal the cripples, make water into wine, and even part the waters of the Susquehanna. According to his supporter he is the next coming of Christ.

      • Set yourself free here Donnie, try Cecil Voter who wants to be back in Harford as a name. Problem is that you’re too Jealous of the Sheriff, his Deputies and and is scared of the so called “corrupt system?” You’ll feel better.

        • Or Just in Harford County?

          The Sheriff is a good man, a good leader, and now everyone see’s by leading by example, and he commands a fine and dedicated staff of Deputies and Correctional Officers to protect and serve our County. Get over your hate for them. Your own actions caused your own circumstances.

          Buh Bye. Take Care Now!

  8. Hey Jane and all your stupid aliases, not bad for your so called “Keystone Cops?” The top two put their lives on the line to protect us, even on the weekend and you were most likely sitting on your large rectum behind your keyboard, typing on that keyboard downing them. Pretty humbling for you now huh? Or are you too stupid and arrogant to recognize their dedication and expertise, Windbag? You wouldn’t have the courage to do any of what they did.

    Now with that said, what an example of courage, pride and commitment to the public safety of all in Harford County by their Sheriff’s Department, including the Sheriff, his Chief Deputy and all the others involved in this arrest, not to mention all the other highly skilled Deputies who do this every hour of every day to keep all the citizens who live and work in Harford County safe.

    #HCSOstrong

    • What an example of Courage? Truly you must be kidding. The kid looks likes he is 19 and its pouring rain resulting in him crashing into two police cars. Even on the weekend….Wow….driving his taxpayer provided car with taxpayer provided gas he took the time to do his job. I am absolutely humbled as I pay for my own car and gas when I go out on the weekend. A car thief folks. That’s what this is. Nice try though.

      I don’t think this should be touted as a major bust, but if it makes you feel good far from me to deflate your enthusiasm.

      Now lets see what superman can do about the Heroin epidemic. If they moved the needle on that one I would give him credit. Not likely I suspect.

  9. @ Another One Striper and @ Harford County Proud,

    Well said! The overwhelming majority of readers and posters agree with all the positive comments regarding our Sheriff and his Deputies. So now we all stand tall, with just another example of the competency and dedication to service by them out there for the public to witness.

    Unfortunately we must now wait for Jane and the haters to disgorge their hate, and arrogance here just revealing their own downfaults and personal bias.

    But in the end, the Good Guys prevailed!

    Yes #HCSOstrong

    • I have never been so proud of someone in government actually doing the job they were hired or elected to do. Maybe next week Sheriff Jeffie can make the front page and pull over a soccer mm ion her cell phone.

      • And Jane (Really Donald) has started. New name of course. Same old spelling and grammar errors. Hey Windbag, go over to their FB page and post your hate under your real name.

        • Really Come on Now? You are seeing me everywhere now. I am in your head. BOO!

          Seriously though you need to get over yourself whomever you are. There are more people in Harford County than me that think your wonder boy is who he is. I don’t own that opinion exclusively, but you think so if it makes you feel good. Kinda Funny I think.

          • Come on Now says

            September 10, 2018 at 7:34 pm

            The only thing funny here Donald, is you thinking that everyone is foolish enough to believe you are not using numerous pseudonyms on here to post your rants, hateful nonsense and childish remarks.

            But remember:

            YOU are very smart and attractive!!!.

            Buh Bye Now Pretty Boy !! ROFL Again !!

      • Just shows your a dumb ass. Truth is those we elect promise one thing and deliver on nothing once they are in. Sheriff Gahler is anything but what you get with your normal elected person and that is a guy who works and does what he promised. Keep it up Sheriff and don’t be bothered with the nonsense of those who have failed (no doubt you know them by name) to stand up and instead to lie with the snakes.

        • He is awesome…..Thanks for doing your job Sheriff. As all would expect if you are driving your taxpayer provided vehicle to a community event as a candidate for re-election. In fact some might say its expected if you decide to drive said taxpayer provided vehicle you must stop regardless whether your on or off duty.

          Truly its a nice perk to have taxpayers pay for your transportation. The average citizen doesn’t get these kinds of privileges. Even if they have a 6 figure income. What kind of vehicle do we the taxpayer foot the bill on? After all cant have the Sheriff riding around in the same kind of vehicle the street patrols do. I am sure others would love to have taxpayer funded help in their election bid.

          • I got an idea there Jane or who ever you really are. The HCSO is hiring on a continual basis. Why don’t you apply. If you end up somehow getting hired you could change things. You would even be issued a “take home” patrol vehicle. The caveat is you have to be able to pass an intensive background check. I am going to take a guess from your past posts that you wouldn’t. Just a hunch. I really don’t think they hire gutless cowards.

          • Awww Idea…….Tell us how you really feel? Did that make you feel better? I am quite capable of passing a background check to include a polygraph. Can you say the same?

          • Don’t think so Donnie, should we share with the nice people your record? Public info you know. Remember those arrests and bologna sandwiches in the HCDC? So easy even a divorce attorney can figure that out….LOL

          • Tired and old….same old lame ass running his mouth about his fiction and non relevant babble to the subject at hand.

            If you believe your a threat to me then guess again. Especially since you have no clue as to who I am or am not. At the end of the day the fact is you make broad assumptions that are not based on any real data. Hey that’s what turd attorneys do….Right? Especially Harford County attorneys.

  10. Dagger never fails to provide much needed comic relief after a hard day of work….Now time to get onto doing real life stuff.

    P.S. Any grammar or spelling mistakes?

    • “Any grammar or spelling mistakes?” and “Now time to get onto doing real life stuff,” are incomplete sentences.

      You could ask: “Are there any grammar or spelling mistakes?”

      You could state: “Now it is time to get onto doing real life stuff,” but you would still need to do something about what happens immediately after the ellipses. Either insert a space after the period, or eliminate the period and remove the capitalization of the “N.”

  11. Perhaps the State of Emergency that was just declared in Maryland would be more important to report on than a car thief stop by someone running for reelection. Nah why report on preparing for a Hurricane that could be here by the end of the week. We will wait until the storm is here and then we might get the word out to the Citizens of Harford County.

  12. The only thing funny here Donald, is you thinking that everyone is foolish enough to believe you are not using numerous pseudonyms on here to post your rants, hateful nonsense and childish remarks.

    But remember:

    YOU are very smart and attractive!!!.

    Buh Bye Now Pretty Boy !! ROFL Again !!

    • Circular conversations…..That about sums up your capability.

      At the end of the day it doesn’t really matter because the truth will prevail. This one is nothing more than a media stunt orchestrated by Gahler and the Dagger. Dagger aims to please.

      Lets remember tomorrow is 9-11. If you would like to see an example of a Police Department then the NYPD and various other departments are good examples. I am sure their Police Chief isn’t out making traffic stops, but rather providing leadership, strategy, and vision in the role they have been appointed to. What do I know. There are really dangerous criminals here in Harford County. Thank God nobody from the public got hurt or even killed during this high speed pursuit in a rain storm.

      A&E material…..Better get on the horn and call up the producers.

  13. I’m going to have to give credit where credit is due on this one. How many jurisdictions can say that the Sheriff or the Police Chief was actually involved in an apprehension of suspects in todays environment? Not many. Not only was your Sheriff involved, it seems as if another one of Harford’s top cops was there as well. Color me impressed and I don’t impress very easily when we are speaking about law enforcement…..

    • It was nothing more than dumb luck. The reality of it is the boss had to take care of the business a rookie fresh out of the academy should have. Every deputy on duty that day should be ashamed,

      • I’m not going to argue against that point either. Whenever someone stumbles across a stolen vehicle that could be anywhere in the area, a certain amount of luck is involved. However, I’m pretty impressed that it was the actual Sheriff and his Colonel who made the apprehension. That doesn’t happen everyday…..

        • So what?

          He happened to be in the area when a car thief was in the area I don’t see that great feat of police work that was accomplished. Car stops happen all the time with stolen vehicles and they never make the newspaper. Why should this one be any different? Thats right because Gahler was involved therefore we can get publicity for our campaign.

          Now could he work on the real issues in Harford County?

          If you believe this to be remarkable then call A&E. Maybe you have a chance. As for me I am not impressed. BTW tomorrow is 9-11. Those are officers that showed true courage.

          • Hopefully he didn’t send any emails that could pop out in the media about this. Just Sayin….”Jam Them Up”

          • Jane, You poor soul. A liberal so desperate to find dirt where there is none, gets himself so dirty digging. Get yourself some help.

          • Really…no dirt huh…There is that L word again. Why because you have nothing else? I am sure there is plenty of dirt that can be uncovered. After all the email I reference turned out to be the tip of the iceberg for Mr. Ryden. So you continue to live in your fantasy world.

          • Hi My Name is Jane, and I am infatuated with Dave Ryden, and Sheriff Gahler. I am so Jealous of the Sheriff as he has a taxpayer vehicle to take really bad guys off the streets, and participates in it himself. As far as Mr Ryden, I’m so sorry he lost the primary? Oh, I didn’t mention that?

          • Jane says

            September 10, 2018 at 8:33 pm

            Hopefully he didn’t send any emails that could pop out in the media about this. Just Sayin….”Jam Them Up”

            You’re right, Another reference to Dave Ryden… Jane needs help!

          • Yet another one! Mr Ryden be careful, no matter who voted for or against you if you read this, be alert. This person is dangerous!!.

            “Jane says

            September 11, 2018 at 3:17 pm

            Really…no dirt huh…There is that L word again. Why because you have nothing else? I am sure there is plenty of dirt that can be uncovered. After all the email I reference turned out to be the tip of the iceberg for Mr. Ryden. So you continue to live in your fantasy world.”

          • Yep terribly dangerous…..BOO! I am in your head….be very afraid…….

            That’s right the email is a matter of public record and was reported right here on Dagger I believe.

            You continue to live in your fantasy world….while the rest of us deal with reality.

      • Isn’t it funny how the successful people are the ones with the “luck” and those who are not successful pointing fingers and trying to detract from a job well done? Plenty of other police cars down that way every time I drive through and yet it is the Sheriff who spots it. Sounds like good police work to me.

        • He looked and saw it….What kind of Kool Aid are they giving you? Perhaps you are inferring his deputies were incompetent and couldn’t find the vehicle without Boy Wonder coming to save the day? Please don’t insult everyone’s intelligence.

          The more I see comments the more I see this as a publicity stunt. A real leader would have not publicized this in the newspaper, but would have simply made the arrest and moved on. In fact a real leader would have given the credit to his Deputies who more than likely did a majority of the work. We will never know will we.

          Like the alias whomever you are. Break me off some Sugar now.

  14. Yeah like Mr. Ryden? Now he was one hell of a good guy. If you get this excited over a stolen vehicle god only knows what you would do if real issues were worked. Don’t run over each other as you run down to the Detention Center to get that retainer to represent, or should I say throw him under the bus this kid.

    Any bets someone on here name will appear as his counsel?

    Wow…..That’s all I can say. You cant make this stuff up.

      • The Sheriff and his 2nd top Cop were due at a community event, he completed the witness statement just like any other Deputy would, made the event as well. And seeing you really don’t too much about the procedure, the Sheriff’s and the Colonel’s vehicles are not equipped with prisoner transport vehicles. So for officer safety reasons, he was transported in another’s vehicle properly equipped. And Will Adams, a great Deputy wasn’t even the charging Deputy. The Deputy who took the original report was the charging Deputy, and all others will be summoned in as witnesses. SO come back with your misguided information and fake news spurts when you have the total facts. Good Job Sheriff and Colonel, and all the other Deputies involved. Go back to watching Cops and Live (LOL) not edited tv.

        • You stated he made the arrest…..Didn’t he? If he did then he should be listed as the arresting officer. Regardless of all the other things you say. Or maybe he wasn’t really the arresting officer. Credit should be given where credit is due. Lets make sure the record accurately reflects the credit. Shouldn’t we?

          A true leader would see the task all the way thru and set the example.

          I am sure there will be 101 excuses why that wouldn’t be so. The facts show right there on Maryland Case Search. No “News Spurt”, but the facts as they are recorded in the charges.

          • The arresting officer , who actually places a suspect in custody, does not have to be the charging officer.

            Here’s a simple example; a Law Enforcement Officers applies for a warrant. With me so far? The District Court Commissioner or a Judge either level, (District or Circuit) issues the warrant. Still following me? Now Law Enforcement Officer “B” finds the suspects, “arrests him/her) and brings them to the detention area. They serve the warrant, but in facto are not the Law Enforcement Officer charging the suspect. Get It? To arrest someone is the act of stopping their ability to move freely among the area and being detained for formal charging.

            So, still with me, in this case the original Deputy was still in Joppatowne handling the initial call, gave the BOLO (stay with me know, that’s Be On The Lookout ) for and the Sheriff and Colonel spotted the suspect, risked their lives , like any other Deputy would and apprehended the suspect after he fled away from them at a high rate of speed in a dangerous manner..

            I hope this little easy instructional post helps you. But if you need further information and rants about the corruption displayed by the Sheriff and his Deputies, who BTW excelled in doing their job, by safely taking a fleeing suspect with a two ton weapon off the streets , just summon Jane, Sam I AM, Earl, Harford Voter, Mike Tyson or any other of his aliases and he will tell you the real facts, as he thinks they are. He knows all there is to know about policing. Just ask him.

            Good News and Good Night.

            Great Job Sheriff and Colonel and others in Blue. #westandwithgahler

          • Just to clarify, I didn’t see anywhere in the article it mentioned the arresting or charging Deputy by name? Maybe I’m missing something. But otherwise Great Job Sheriff and all your Deputies for a job well done. Winners keep winning and we are lucky to have you and your people.

            “Deputies took the suspect, identified as Dionte Kyrell James Torrence, 24 of Baltimore, into custody and charged him with carjacking, 2nd degree assault, and theft. He was transported to the Harford County Detention Center where he is being held without bail.”

          • I certainly didn’t say the Sheriff was the arresting Deputy, but he and Colonel assisted in apprehending this bad guy. I also explained why the bad guy was not transported in the Sheriff’s Vehicle. Obviously the Colonels vehicle, also without a prisoner cage was severely damaged by this bay guy. Thank God all are ok .

          • The Arresting Deputy is in the picture on Dagger? Nope….Picture seems pretty clear to me. If it was a “Team Effort” then where is the team in the picture? If it was my team I would acknowledge the team not take time for a photo op. Thats me….Guess we have different leadership styles.

          • Doubtful you are a leader but all the same it is entertaining when “John Q. Public” weighs in on policing. Provides us lots of laughs.

  17. Haters are going to hate and the fact that they can be anonymous and use multiple names only empowers their uselessness. Gahler did good police work and is also smart enough to use the situation to his advantage politically. When he wins big in November it will be because he is all around a smart guy. Kudos Sheriff!

      • That is funny! Boardman winning LOL! Would you be willing to put your money where your anonymous fingers are? Gahler in a landslide and then you can crawl back in your hole for three years.

          • The part he should be proud of is that those professionals that would have credibility as a candidate realized Gahler was doing a good job and unbeatable. No one signed up to put down their name but then again they were probably too busy with meetings.

          • Too bad you can’t vote for him this year Donnie Boy, pick a good candidate for Sheriff of Cecil County though.

          • I am cumming on myself again…..making assumptions and statements that I have no basis for while I play with myself.

      • Chris Boardan is a joke. A joke of a person and a joke of a candidate. Hell, even Democrats voted him down 6 times before. This year, the fool goes against the most popular candidate on the ballot, loved by Republicans and well liked by many Democrats. The Sheriff has not only done a great job but has mastered marketing the Sheirffs Department all at no cost to his campaign. Just looked up his last campaign report and Boardman has -$400 – yes negative $400 – and I hear fines pending for not following election law. Another normal staple of his past campaigns, fines from the state! Less than 2 months to go and I can’t wait to see him crushed again.

        • Lol! I just looked at the finance report for Boardman. Looks like only one idiot, Jesse Bane, donating 25 bucks to him. That is a vote of confidence. Come on Jesse help poor Boardman pay his fines. Give his some more $$$$

    • More Fake news. Gahler will only get it if he is reelected. The position is getting the increase not the person. Thankfully for Harford County, he is the only one with a chance to win.

  21. The position is getting it….Wait so that means he wont get it? Please think about the logic in what you said. FACT: He lobbied himself a 20% pay raise. Conflict of interest……Do you think? Never mind he is already drawing a pension from the MD taxpayers.

    If Harford County Voter are that stupid then I don’t know what to tell you.

    That’s all most as crooked as Senator Cassilly entering legislation to give his brother the SA a raise. Again if the voters cant figure that one out then what can be said. I bet you use same logic for that one as well. Facts folks don’t lie.

    Hope your all ready for the bill that is coming next year. Its going to be a big one……Courtesy of the Harford County Good Old Boys Club.

  22. “The position is getting it…” LOL try “opposition”

    “That’s all most as” …. LOl Try “almost”

    ” Never mind he is already drawing a pension from the MD taxpayers.” Irrelevant and jealousy showing again.

    Back to Cassilly again, at least it wasn’t Mr Ryden this time.

    • Try reading the post this was in response to, but silly girl you cant be expected to do that now can you.

      Jealousy? Please…..A concerned tax payer who wonders how my children will support the systems that “public servants” have devised and continue to double and triple dip retirements. It isn’t a sustainable system. Who knew you could get rich working in the government.

      Did Senator Cassilly introduce a bill to give the Haford County SA a pay raise? Yes or no….very simple data point, which is public information. Conflict of Interest given his family relationship with the current SA? I and others think so. Another politician lobbying for his “position” to get a 20% pay raise? Conflict of interest? Yep….

      You keep playing your childish games if it entertains you. Those that can read know the deal.

      Now go back to your drawing board and see if you can figure out something else to distract the conversation.

    • Nice try. Seeing the two are friends, fellow Republicans and share many of the same concerns for Mr Beulah’s district, everyone sees your agenda here, Jane. At least you hit spell check on your last few snide and vulgar statements. Who Else’s name you going to use to hide with? Coward.

        • @Rayoflight,
          I think you meant to say the police cars the criminal smashed up? If you say they, someone might think you are blaming the police for the actions of the criminal and that would be just stupid. Really just full on liberal stupid.

          • @ Shine On: that’s Jane, Harford Voter, Concerned citizen, Earl, Harry Johnson, We the People and his many other aliases (notice the correct spelling Donnie Boy) using my pseudonym on here to disgorge his stupidy. Hey Donnie, I call BS using my name ..ROFL

            See I support Sheriff Gahler and his Deputies, i don’t stand west of him…ROFL Again

            #westandwithGahler

          • F for Effort Donnie, can’t keep your names straight ….ROFL Keep using mine… the odds are getting better…..save your money…

          • F for Effort Donnie, can’t keep your names straight ….ROFL Keep using mine… the odds are getting better…..

  26. My head is so far up Gahler’s ass that I can’t tell the difference between fiction and truth. All you see is my feet when you walk behind Gahler.

    Quick someone grab my ankles before I pass put.

    • Yeah, they are lying every time their mouth opens. They even lie when they are yawning. They can’t help it. It’s because they are part of the treasonous British Attorney Registry (BAR) and the BAR Association should be abolished right out of the entire continent. They will help get you convicted and every dime they have received is unearned and an act of theft. Quite frankly, ALL attorneys should be jailed and tried for treason.

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