Precinct 3/Franklin
Captain Matthew W. McElwee
Commander
Captain Matthew W. McElwee
mmcelwee@baltimorecountymd.gov
Assistant Commander
Lt. Stephen Doarnberger
sdoarnberger@baltimorecountymd.gov
606 Nicodemus Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
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Phone: 410-887-6975
Fax: 410-517-1950
Crime Blotter
May 20: First Degree Assault, 4300 block of Flint Hill Drive, 21117
At 11:31 p.m., officers responded to the home for a fight between two roommates. During the fight, one pulled a kitchen knife out and swung the knife at his roommate. There were no injuries. Louis Nathaniel Mack, 28, was arrested and charged with assault.
May 20: Commercial Burglary, Unit block of Caraway Road, 21136
At 7:05 p.m., a witness saw two men taking wood from a building under construction. The suspects pried off a padlock and took wood and copper piping. Both suspects are described as black males in their 20s.
May 20, Commercial Burglary, 11000 block of Reisterstown Road, 21136
Between 3:17 and 3:58 a.m., a black male entered a store under construction and cut a hole into the wall of the Papa John’s Pizza next door. Money and a safe were taken.
May 18: First Degree Assault: Unit block of Melissa Court, 21117
At 6:42 p.m., officers and medics were called to the home for a stabbing. The victim’s 23 year old son stabbed him multiple times during an argument, until a family member intervened to stop the fight. The victim was transported to Shock Trauma for treatment of non life-threatening injuries. The suspect was also transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the fight. He was arrested after his release. Jonathan Aaron Suss faces assault and attempted murder charges.
May 17: Attempted Burglary, 4500 block of Lyons Run Circle, 21117
Between 9 and 9:58 a.m., a black male, approximately 6’ tall, and 200 pounds entered the victim’s apartment. He left after seeing that someone was home. Nothing was taken.
May 16: Destructive Device, 100 block of Grist Stone Way, 21117
At 2:55 p.m., a 13 year old boy set off a homemade chemical device at a playground. There were no injuries. He was charged with felony use of a destructive device.
May 14 to May 16: Attempted Burglary, 300 block of Town Green Way, 21136
Between 4 p.m. on May 14 and 2 p.m. on May 16, an unknown suspect attempted to gain entry into a vacant home.
May 12: Second Degree Burglary, 15000 block of Dover Road, 21136
Between 1:50 and 2:50 p.m., an unknown suspect pried open a rear door to the home and detached garage. Nothing was taken from the home, and tools were taken from the garage.
May 11 to May 12: First Degree Burglary, unit bock of Woodenbridge Court, 21136
Between 9:30 p.m. on May 11 and 1:16 a.m. on May 12, an unknown suspect gained entry to the home through a side sliding door. The suspect ransacked the home and took electronics.
May 10: Attempted Burglary, unit block of South Ritters Lane, 21117
At 10 a.m., an unknown suspect attempted to enter the home by pushing out a screen window and attempting to open a glass window.
May 8: Home Invasion Robbery-Gun, Unit block of Lowergate Court, 21117
At 4:30 p.m., three suspects entered the victim’s apartment by force. They tied up two victims and searched the home. Jewelry, shoes, electronics and money were taken. The incident occurred on May 8, but was not reported to the police until May 15. The first suspect is described as a black male, 19 to 24 years old, 5’7” to 5’8”, with a thin build and dark complexion. The second suspect is described as a black male, 19 to 24 years old, 5’8” to 5’9”, with a medium build and a dark complexion. The third suspect is described as a black male, 19 to 24 years old, 5’8”, heavy build with a light complexion.
May 8: First Degree Burglary, unit block of Woodthorne Court, 21117
Between 1:30 and 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect used a pot to break a window to enter the home. Electronics, money, and jewelry were taken.
May 8: First Degree Burglary, 100 block of Glyndon Drive, 21136
Between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the victim’s home and stole a firearm, ammunition, prescription medication, identification papers, a safe, and money.
May 8: Fourth Degree Burglary, 1700 block of Broadway Road, 21093
At 11:30 a.m., a witness saw a man removing a wood stove from the property without permission. Evan Carton, 34, of the 2400 block of Still Forest Road, 21208, was arrested on scene and charged with burglary.
Crime Trends
Stolen Batteries from Utility Poles: Thieves are stealing batteries from containers attached to utility poles. If you see anyone working on a pole in your area who is not a clearly marked utility employee, call 911.
Traffic Complaint Streets
Here are some of the roads that our officers will target for speed enforcement this month:
- Academy Avenue
- High Falcon Road
- Marshall Mill Road
- Garrison Forest Road
- Greenspring Valley Road
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.
Precinct 3/Franklin is also offering these specific crime prevention tips:
- There have been several burglaries recently in the Mill Towne Village apartments. Woodthorne Court has seen the most activity. Residents have been calling 911 when they see suspicious activity and we ask them to continue.
- Students, parents and school staff have done much in previous years to keep prom season safe. Our school resource officers will be working with them to keep this year safe, too. Franklin High School holds its prom on May 18, New Town on May 24 and Owings Mills on May 19.
- Scrap metal thefts are increasing due to the high prices it brings. We ask residents to keep an eye on homes in their neighborhood, especially ones that are vacant. Sometimes the thieves don’t break into the home, but instead take items from the yard. Please report any such activity to 911.
Officer of the Month
Our Police Officer of the Month for April is Joseph Jaworski. An arrest he made for narcotics possession led to a search warrant that resulted in the seizure of a pound of marijuana and cash. Officer Jaworski also gained information during a vulnerable adult investigation that identified two suspects in an armed robbery. Both were arrested.
Contact Information
- Front Desk
410-887-6975 - Captain Matthew McElwee, Commanding Officer
410-887-6964 - Lt. Stephen Doarnberger, Assistant Commander
410-887-6965 - Citizens On Patrol (COP)
410-887-6985 - Community Outreach Team
410-887-6985 - Counseling Team
410-887-1394 - Domestic Violence Coordinator
410-887-6985 - Explorer Program
410-887-6985 - Juvenile Offenders In Need of Supervision (JOINS)
410-887-6802 - Police Community Relations Council (PCRC)
410-887-6985 - School Resource Officers (SRO)
410-887-6985 - Traffic Team
410-887-6912 - Vice/Narcotics Complaints
410-887-1870
Revised May 24, 2012
