Police Investigating Subway Robbery in Catonsville

Baltimore County Police Investigating Robbery

Baltimore County Police are investigating the robbery of a Subway store in the 5300 block of Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville.

On January 26 at approximately 8:06 p.m., two suspects approached the store’s manager outside the store and forced him inside. Once inside, the suspects took cash from the safe and fled the scene.

• Suspect #1: Black male 35-45 years old, 5’11”, 200 lbs, wearing a black puffy coat and a black beanie cap with a brim and a white snowflake pattern. 
• Suspect #2: Black male 25-35 years old, 5’11”, 180 lbs, wearing a black puffy vest, black hooded sweatshirt and dark colored jeans. This suspect was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information on this incident or the suspects is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-887-2017 or 410-307-2020, or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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Baltimore County Police Make Arrest in Dundalk MD 14 Year Old Murder-for-Hire Case

Man Charged in 14-Year-Old Dundalk Murder Case

Baltimore County Press Release: Reprint -  March 21, 2014

"Fourteen years after the murder of 24-year-old Heidi Bernadzikowski in her Dundalk townhome, Baltimore County Police homicide detectives have arrested and charged her boyfriend with hiring someone to kill her.

This week, Stephen Michael Cooke Jr., 43, of the 1000 block of Englishman Harbour, Pasadena, 21122, was charged with first-degree murder. He was arrested in Anne Arundel County and is held without bail at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

Police have believed almost from the beginning of this case that Cooke, who was the victim's boyfriend and lived with her in the 2000 block of Codd Avenue, conspired to kill Ms. Bernadzikowski, but detectives have been unable to prove his involvement. A breakthrough came recently, when one of the co-conspirators -- Alexander Charles Bennett, 34, of Greeley, Colorado -- identified Cooke as the person behind the murder. Bennett is in the Baltimore County Detention Center, awaiting trial.

Bennett was charged with first-degree murder in January 2012 after police discovered DNA evidence linking him to the crime. The investigation shows that Cooke hired Bennett and another conspirator, Grant A. Lewis, also of Colorado, to kill Bernadzikowski. Cooke wanted to collect a $700,000 insurance policy he had purchased on the victim months earlier, police believe.

Lewis, 35, of the 2500 block of Locust Street, Denver, Co., was arrested in Baltimore this week and is charged with conspiracy to commit murder. He is held without bail at BCDC.

The investigation shows that Cooke contacted Bennett and Lewis via the Internet and entered into a murder-for-hire agreement with them. Lewis was the middle man and remained in Colorado; Bennett traveled to Maryland and committed the murder, strangling Bernadzikowski and cutting her throat.

Homicide detectives do not believe there are any additional suspects in this case.

"We have been seeking justice in this case for a long time," said Police Chief Jim Johnson. "Our Homicide detectives deserve credit for never giving up on these cold cases. They never forget these victims and their families, and they tirelessly pursue leads over many years. This time, their work has paid off.""

Baltimore County Police Officer Arrested

Baltimore County, Md. (October 5, 2011) - A Baltimore County police officer has been arrested and charged with first-degree assault and other crimes in connection with an alleged domestic incident involving his ex-girlfriend.

A warrant charging Officer First Class Brian Eaton, assigned to Precinct 4/Pikesville, with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, false imprisonment and destruction of property was served last night.

The domestic incident occurred on September 23, in the 1200-block of Halstead Road, 21234, in Precinct 6/Towson. The next day, after the matter came to the attention of BCoPD’s Internal Affairs Division, the Department suspended Eaton’s police powers, including removal of his service weapon. Internal Affairs contacted the appropriate unit to begin investigating criminal charges.

Eaton, 23, is a 5-year veteran of the Department. He has been released on $50,000 bail.

The victim is also an officer at the Pikesville precinct.

Suspect Arrested in Laser Pointer incident in Baltimore County, Maryland

(Middle River, MD) – A Baltimore County juvenile was arrested last night after he endangered an in-flight Maryland State Police helicopter crew by repeatedly spotlighting the aircraft with a green laser.  

The juvenile suspect will only be identified as a 14-year-old male from Middle River.  He is charged with reckless endangerment, attempted second degree assault on police, obstruction and hindering police, and prohibited use of a laser pointer.  After processing, he was released to the custody of his parents.

Shortly after 11:00 p.m. yesterday, Trooper One, a Maryland State Police 365N Dauphin III helicopter based at Martin State Airport, was assisting Baltimore County Police with an aerial search for a suicidal person.  Pilot Shawn McGinley and Trooper/Flight Paramedic Joshua Heins were flying in the vicinity of Eastern Blvd. and Kingston Road when a flash illuminated the cockpit of the aircraft.  Knowing the potential dangers to the flight crew, Pilot McGinley was initiating precautionary maneuvers when a second bright green laser light illuminated the cockpit once again.  The laser beam location was noted directly off the nose of the aircraft exactly one-half mile from the aircraft’s search position.

 The flight crew was able to pinpoint the residence where the laser beam originated and illuminated the house with a light of their own, the three million candlepower Nite-Sun search light.  Pilot McGinley positioned the aircraft  in a hover in front of the residence.  TFC Heins notified the Baltimore County Police dispatcher & SYSCOM of the incident and directed patrol units to the residence.  Within six minutes of the laser incident, Baltimore County police officers arrived at the residence, identified a juvenile suspect, and recovered a green laser pointer.  Trooper One then returned to their previous mission in an attempt to locate the suicidal person.      

Shining lasers at aircraft can have very serious and potentially catastrophic effects. A direct laser strike in an aircraft cockpit can cause temporary blindness and disorientation for the flight crew.   If the flash occurs during a critical phase of flight, the crew members can be temporarily incapacitated and unable to perform their in-flight functions effectively.  The Maryland State Police Aviation Command has experienced a half dozen laser incidents in 2011 with two leading to prosecution.  

“The safety of our flight crews is paramount and we continue to remain vigilant to aggressively inform the public of the serious nature of this unnecessary act before any injuries occur,” said Lieutenant Walter A. Kerr, Helicopter Operations Commander.  “We intend to do everything possible to curtail this activity and allow our flight crews to perform their duties of behalf of the citizens of Maryland.”  
    
Aviation Command personnel have contacted the FAA concerning this incident. A cooperative effort with the Baltimore County Police and their quick response led to a positive outcome in this situation.


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Baltimore County Police Complete 15 month investigation with show of force at Black Hole Rock Club in Dundalk, Maryland

Police Arrest Seven After Search Warrant at Precinct 12/North Point Club 

Baltimore County, Md. (August 15, 2011)

Baltimore County Police have arrested seven individuals after an extensive narcotics investigation into the Black Hole Rock Club, in the 200-block of German Hill Road, 21222.

On August 11 at 10:30 p.m., over 100 Baltimore County police officers responded to the Black Hole Rock Club to serve a search warrant related to a nearly 15 month investigation into narcotics distribution at the club. Police received complaints that drugs were used openly throughout the club and undercover officers purchased narcotics inside the club at several times during the investigation. Marijuana, methamphetamine, ecstasy, ketamine, and Psilocybin mushrooms were recovered inside the club during the search warrant.

Chief Johnson Seeking Immediate Actions

Baltimore County Police Chief Jim Johnson and Michael Mohler, Chief Administrator of the Baltimore County Board of Liquor License Commissioners, are working closely to determine what immediate actions can be taken against the club. Chief Johnson has referred the case to the Liquor Board for action, and he is researching whether the business can be closed permanently under the Baltimore County “Padlock Law.” Chief Johnson and Mr. Mohler remain committed to ensuring community complaints about disorderly and illegal actions at liquor establishments are promptly addressed and corrected.

The manager of the Black Hole Rock Club, Christopher Trikeriotis, 47, of the 14900-block of Dunstan Lane, 21111, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances (CDS) and other related narcotics charges. Detectives also served a search warrant on his home, and recovered 175 marijuana plants growing in the basement. Christopher Trikeriotis was released on $100,000 bail. Additional charges are pending for the marijuana plants found in his home.

Jean Paul Steinberg, 36, of the 2100-block of West County Line in Jackson, New Jersey, was arrested and charged with distribution of CDS and other related narcotics offenses. On the night of the warrant, undercover detectives purchased Psilocybin mushrooms from him, and he possessed what detectives believe to be ecstasy, marijuana, and methamphetamines. Mr. Steinberg is currently being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bail.

Zane Aiden Langworthy, 21, of the 200-block of Sheridan Avenue in Fort Myer, Virginia, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute narcotics and possession of a CDS. He was released on $20,000 bail.

Four club patrons arrested and charged with possession of CDS and paraphernalia are:

Elizabeth Kim Lee Walger, 25, of the 1100-block of Sleepy Dell Court, 21286

Kathryn Diane Sasko, 20, of the 9100-block of Winding Way, 21043

Evan Thomas Tritt, 22, of the 200-block of Sheridan Avenue in Fort Myer, Virginia

Devin Anthony Boyle, 23, of the 9200-block of Canterbury Riding, 20723

Police found suspected CDS on six additional patrons, and charges will be placed after the results of chemical analysis are received.

The liquor license for the Black Hole Rock Club is held by Joyce Trikeriotis, Christopher Trikeriotis’ wife.

A representative from the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office accompanied police during the search warrant. Inspectors from the Baltimore County Office of Code Enforcement and the Baltimore County Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office also responded to the club on the night of the warrant. The business was declared condemned after an assessment.

Chief Johnson Concerned About Disturbances at Nightclub

Chief Johnson Concerned About Disturbances at Nightclub: "Baltimore County, Md. (July 7, 2011) - Baltimore County police are working with the owners of Club Baltimore, the White Marsh nightclub where a man was shot to death last weekend, to reduce the number of disturbances and noise complaints.

Police Chief James Johnson said that he is prepared to act against the club if conditions there do not improve.

'We hope that the owner of Club Baltimore will cooperate with Precinct 9's efforts to improve conditions there,' Johnson said, noting that the owner, Harjeet Singh Multani, has been cooperating with police. 'But we are looking at taking action against the club if that does not happen.'

Over the past year and a half, police have documented eight noise complaints and three fights at Club Baltimore."  Click the link above to read more of the press release.

Baltimore County police search for arsonist - baltimoresun.com

Baltimore County police search for arsonist - baltimoresun.com: "Baltimore County police are investigating a series of arsons that resulted in nearly $50,000 in damage, destroying several cars, sheds and the roof of a business in Edgemere Sunday.
Firefighters were first called at 3:57 a.m. to an apartment building in the 2600 block of Sparrows Point Road after a resident heard a popping noise outside his apartment and saw smoke and flames at the rear of the building, police said."

Baltimore County homicide: Man shot, killed in parking lot of Rosedale nightclub - baltimoresun.com

Baltimore County homicide: Man shot, killed in parking lot of Rosedale nightclub - baltimoresun.com: "A Baltimore man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a nightclub in eastern Baltimore County early Saturday morning, police said.

George William Bryant Jr., 36, of Pentwood Road was shot multiple times in the head and neck in the parking lot of Club Baltimore at 8014 Pulaski Highway in the Rosedale area, according to police.

Detective Cathy Batton said the shooting resulted from an argument that occurred inside the club around closing time." Click here to continue reading this Baltimore Sun Article.

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