Precinct 1/Wilkens
Captain John Spiroff
Commander
Captain John Spiroff
jspiroff@baltimorecountymd.gov
Assistant Commander
Lt. Nancy Storke
nstorke@baltimorecountymd.gov
901 Walker Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
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Phone: 410-887-0872
Fax: 410-887-1018
Crime Blotter
This is a summary of recent significant police news in your community. For police news from across the entire county, visit our news archive.
May 19: First Degree Assault-Gun, 2900 block of Lakebrook Circle, 21227
At 11:08 p.m., an unknown suspect fired a weapon outside the home. A bullet struck the window, causing shattering glass which cut the victim. The victim’s injuries are non life-threatening.
May 18: Fourth Degree Burglary (2 cases), 1100 block of Linden Avenue, 21227 and 1100 block of Circle Drive, 21227
At 12 p.m., a witness reported seeing several juveniles in the back yard of her neighbor’s home looking at bicycles under the porch. They fled and were apprehended by responding officers. The suspects were in possession of a gray bicycle. Officers located the owner of the bicycle in the 1100 block of Circle Drive, and it had been taken from her fenced in yard. Several juveniles were arrested and charged.
May 18: Commercial Burglary, 2700 block of Hammonds Ferry Road, 21227
At 11:49 a.m., a white male threw a rock through the side window of Lansdowne Family Dental to gain entry. Electronics and sensors were taken.
May 11 to May 16: Commercial Burglary, 1400 block of Rome Road, 21227
Between 3 p.m. on May 11 and 9 a.m. on May 16, an unknown suspect broke a rear window to enter the Mid-Atlantic Carpenter Training Center. The suspect took cords and cables.
May 13: Armed Robbery, Unit block of Frederick Road, 21228
At 10:30 p.m., two men entered the High's store and jumped the counter. One suspect pointed a handgun at the cashier while the other displayed a knife. Cigarettes and money were taken. The suspects are described as two Hispanic males.
May 11: Attempted Armed Robbery, 4000 block of Annapolis Road, 21227
At 9:46 p.m., a man entered Woodman’s Liquors armed with a handgun and demanded money. The employee did not give the suspect any money and called the police. The suspect is described as a light-skinned male, 5’9” tall, and 170 pounds.
May 10 to May 11: Second Degree Burglary, 300 block of 4th Avenue, 21227
Between 8 p.m. on May 10 and 6 a.m. on May 11, an unknown suspect destroyed the lock to a shed door and stole tools and lawn equipment.
May 4 to May 10 Second Degree Burglary, Unit block on Silerton Road, 21227
Between 1 p.m. on May 4 and 8 a.m. on May 10, an unknown suspect pried open a storage locker and stole tools.
Crime Trends
Burglar Targets Commercial Buildings
In January police released information about a man being sought for multiple commercial burglaries in the Precinct 7/Cockeysville and Precinct 3/Franklin areas. He has now committed another series of burglaries in Precinct 1/Wilkens. Additional details are available in a news release posted online.
Crime Prevention Tips
Citizens are reminded of the added security that should be taken now that warmer months are here. The Baltimore County Police Department is offering crime prevention tips so that you are not a victim of a deception burglary or a scam to buy a "bargain" home repair. Tips are also provided for ATV safety, neighborhood awareness, and frauds that often follow a disaster.
Contact Information
- Front Desk
410-887-0872 - Captain John Spiroff, Commanding Officer
410-887-0961 - Lt. Nancy Storke, Assistant Commander
410-887-0961 - Business Patrol Initiative (BPI)
410-744-1584 - Citizens On Patrol (COP)
410-744-1584 - Community Outreach Team
410-744-1584 - Counseling Team
410-887-1394 - Domestic Violence Coordinator
410-887-0869 - Explorer Program
410-744-1584 - Juvenile Offenders In Need of Supervision (JOINS)
410-887-6802 - Police Community Relations Council (PCRC)
410-744-1584 - School Resource Officers (SRO)
410-744-1584 - Traffic Team
410-887-0869 - Vice/Narcotics Complaints
410-887-1870
Revised May 21, 2012
