Suspect Sought In Burglary of Joppa Liquor Store

Person of Interest in Commercial Burglary

On Monday February 15, 2010 at approximately 4:30AM, a white male suspect broke a window and burglarized a Freddie’s Fine Wines located in the 1400 block of Mountain Rd. Joppa, MD. The suspect stole approx. $1,000 worth of merchandise and caused over $500 damage to the business and property.

A person matching the description of the suspect in the burglary (pictured here) was seen in the vicinity earlier at the Wawa at 1419 Mountain Rd. Joppa, MD, on February 15, 2010 at approx. 4:04 AM, just prior to the burglary.

Anyone with information in reference to the person seen in the photo is urged to contact Metro Crime Stoppers. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Police Seek Armed Robber of Whiteford and Bel Air Armed Convenience Stores

From Maryland State Police:

On 03/02/10 at approx. 2246 hrs., an individual entered the High’s Dairy Store, 2420 Whiteford Road, Whiteford, MD. 21160 and demanded cash while implying he was armed with a handgun. The suspect fled on foot with a small amount of currency.

Approx. 25 minutes later, the same suspect entered the 7-Eleven Store at 1520 Conowingo Road, Bel Air, MD. 21014 and demanded cash from the clerk.

The suspect is a white male, approx. 18 to 25 yrs of age, blue eyes, 5-5 to 5-7, approx. 140-160 lbs.

Both robberies are being investigated by the Maryland State Police @ the Bel Air Barrack “D”.

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Havre de Grace Drug Dealer Sentenced to 15 Years In Prison

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office:

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr., sentenced Derrick Lamont Prather, age 33, of Havre de Grace, Maryland to 15 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession with the intent to distribute over a pound of powder cocaine.

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Harford County Sheriff L. Jesse Bane; Colonel Terrence Sheridan, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police; Chief Randy Rudy of the Aberdeen Police Department; Chief Teresa Walter of the Havre de Grace Police Department; Special Agent in Charge Ava Cooper-Davis of the Drug Enforcement Administration – Washington Field Division; and Harford County State’s Attorney Joseph I. Cassilly.

“Thanks to the collaboration between DEA and our law enforcement partners, Mr. Prather and his co-conspirators will no longer be able to harm our communities with the poison they ...Continue Reading

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Harford County to Receive Federal Funding to Enhance Communication Capabilities

From Harford County government:

Senator Barbara Mikulski, Congressman Kratovil announce federal investment

(Hickory, MD) – - The Harford County Division of Emergency Operations (EOC) will be the recipient of $750,000 in federal funding to help improve communication infrastructure. The announcement was made Thursday, February 18 during a visit by United States Senator Barbara Mikulski and Congressman Frank Kratovil, with Harford County Executive David R. Craig to the Division of Emergency Operations in Hickory.

“Our first responders are the first lines of defense against everything from blizzards to terrorist attacks. I am committed to making sure they have the best tools available to dotheir jobs. Emergency services must be able to communicate with one another to share data, images and videos in a safe, seamless and compatible way. I was proud to fight for this funding to make sure Harford County’s police, fire and EMS teams have the technology andresources they need to support ...Continue Reading

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Police Charge Two in Armed Robbery of Edgewood Royal Farms

From Maryland State Police:

EDGEWOOD _ Two men face charges from the Maryland State Police in Harford County this week in connection with a brazen armed robbery of an Edgewood Road convenience store.

Maryland State Police criminal investigators charged Steven Lamar Joseph, 19, of the 300 block of Canoe Lane, Edgewood, MD and Adam Elijah Williams, 21, of the 9800 block of Dee Way, Middle River, MD with armed robbery, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, 1st degree assault, 2nd degree assault, theft under $1,000 and weapons violations.

The arrests of both men followed a month-long investigation by Troopers into the January 11th armed robbery of the Royal Farms convenience store located in the 600 block of Edgewood Road. Troopers were summoned to the store near Hanson Road shortly before 2 a.m. after two masked men entered the establishment and brandished a handgun. During the robbery, the clerk questioned the suspects about the ...Continue Reading

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Aberdeen Officers Arrest Man Wanted for Vehicle Thefts in Several States

From Aberdeen Police Department:

(Aberdeen, Maryland) February 1 2010 – David Lamont Jones 43, of Chester Pennsylvania is suspected of stealing numerous work vans and trucks in multiple states. Over the last several years Jones would target motels stealing a work type vehicles. Jones would than drive the stolen vehicle to another location, usually out of state, abandon the vehicle and steal another.

On February 1, 2010 Aberdeen Officers from the Rapid Response Team and Criminal Investigation Section were conducting surveillance near motels in the west end of the City in an attempt to apprehend Jones.

At about 12:30 AM officers observed a white Ford van pull to the rear of the Clarion Hotel and park. Officers pulled behind the van as the driver, Jones, exited and after seeing the police Jones got back in the van and fled. After a short chase Jones fled on foot after bailing out of ...Continue Reading

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Harford Sheriff’s Office 2010 Citizens’ Police Academy Enrollment Open

From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:

(Bel Air, MD – January 19, 2010) The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is once again offering Harford County residents the opportunity to attend the annual Citizens Police Academy – a 15 week program designed to provide residents with a better understanding of the Sheriff’s Office and its operations and to foster a partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and the communities it serves.

This year’s academy, which is free of charge, will be held every Tuesday evening beginning March 2, 2010 through June 10, 2010, and is open to any Harford County resident 18 years of age or older. Community groups, businesses and elected officials also are encouraged to nominate individuals to participate.

Weekly classroom instruction will include overviews of nearly every aspect of Sheriff’s Office operations, from patrol services and criminal investigation to the agency’s K-9 Unit, Dive Team, and Crisis Negotiation Team. Deputies will provide ...Continue Reading

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Police Seek Two Who Invaded Home and Robbed Four Elderly Women in Edgewood

From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:

(Edgewood, MD – January 18, 2010) On Sunday, January 17, 2010 at approximately 10pm, a home invasion occurred, in the 1900 block of Edgewater Drive, Edgewood MD, after a guest in the apartment opened the door to two males who entered the home and robbed the four women in the apartment. The victims of the incident include the resident, a 63-year-old woman and three elderly females between the ages of 62 and 95 years old that were visiting for the evening.

The two suspects knocked on the door, stating it was “Junior”. Since the victims have a friend with the same name, they opened the door. The first suspect is described as a light complexion black male, with a baby face wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and jeans, somewhere between the age of 17- 22. The second suspect, also between the ...Continue Reading

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UPDATED: Off Duty Officer Stabbed, Several Others Injured in Aberdeen Hotel Melee

From the Aberdeen Police Department:

(Aberdeen, Maryland) January 16, 2010 – Four people including an off duty police officer remain at Shock Trauma in serious but stable condition all are suffering from various stab wounds. Investigators say a fight broke out between two men in the parking lot of the Diamond Club. One of the men produced a knife stabbing the other man, four others, including the off duty officer, were stabbed as they attempted to break up the fight.

Kibwa Cazemba Evans 31, of Baltimore has been arrested and will be charged with several counts of attempted murder and first and second-degree assault. Evans was injured in the incident and was transported to Bayview Hospital where he was treated and released.

The others victims are identified as follows:

- Roshon Harris 25 of Aberdeen- flown to Shock Trauma

- Bryan Joyner 29 of Baltimore- at Shock Trauma ...Continue Reading

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Police Seek Armed Robbers Of Edgewood Royal Farms Store

From Maryland State Police:

On 01/11/10 at 1:31 a.m., Maryland State Police Troopers responded to the Royal Farms Store in the 630 Edgewood Road for an ARMED ROBBERY. The store employee advised two subjects wearing hooded jackets or sweatshirts entered the store, at which time one suspect displayed a handgun. The robbers ordered the clerk to give them money and then fled the store.

One suspect was a dark-skinned black male, height approx. 5-9, weight 160 pounds, 15 to 18 years old. The second suspect was a black male, height approx. 5-3, weight 140 pounds, 15 to 18 years old. One suspect was wearing a off-white hood sweatshirt with unknown design on thehood. The investigation is assigned to the Maryland State Police/ Harford County Sheriff’s Office Joint Criminal Investigations Unit under case number 10-53-000293.

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