Precinct 11/Essex
Captain Steve Hlavach
Commander
Captain Steve Hlavach
shlavach@baltimorecountymd.gov
Assistant Commander
Lt. Joe Jamerson
jjamerson@baltimorecountymd.gov
216 North Marlyn Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21221
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Phone: 410-887-0220
Fax: 410-887-0224
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 Burglary, unit block of Maple Drive, 21220
Between 9:45 and 11:40 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the victim’s apartment and stole electronics, jewelry and coins, and an antique shotgun.
May 17: Attempted Second Degree Burglary, 11500 block of Crossroads Circle, 21220
At 12:35 p.m., a witness reported seeing a man driving through the area in a suspicious manner. The suspect tried to remove ladders and cut the lock on a storage unit, but was unsuccessful. He drove away prior to police arrival.
May 15: Robbery, 2100 block of Firethorn Road, 21220
At 9:20 p.m., the victim was walking in the alley when he was approached by a white male, 25 to 30 years old, 6’1” tall, 250 pounds, with a bald head. The suspect punched the victim and stole money from him.
May 13: First Degree Assault, 1600 block of Howard Avenue, 21221
At 8:15 p.m., officers responded for an assault. The suspect followed the victim during a road rage incident. The victim stopped on Howard Avenue, and a physical fight ensued. During the fight, the suspect displayed a knife but did not stab the victim. The suspect was arrested nearby.
May 12-13: First Degree Burglary, 900 block of Holgate Drive, 21221
Between 1 p.m. on May 12 and 12:50 a.m. on May 13, an unknown suspect broke into the victim’s apartment. The victim advised that she believes this has happened several times this week, and that her apartment keys were taken during one of the burglaries. Nothing else appears to be missing, but property has been damaged.
May 12: Second Degree Burglary, unit block of Harrison Avenue, 21221
Between midnight and 8 a.m., an unknown suspect broke the lock off a shed to steal lawn equipment.
May 11-12: Second Degree Burglary, 100 block of Lariat Road, 21220
Between 9 p.m. on May 11 and 9 a.m. on May 12, an unknown suspect broke the latch to a locked shed and stole lawn equipment.
May 10-11: First Degree Burglary, 100 block of Alberge Lane, 21220
Between 8 p.m. on May 10 and 8 a.m. on May 11, an unknown suspect pried open a sliding glass door and stole electronics and jewelry.
May 9: First Degree Assault, 400 block of Eastern Boulevard, 21221
At 1:07 p.m., officers responded for a report of an assault. The victim was at Friends Bar when he was escorted out by bouncers. He then got into a physical fight with other patrons. The suspect was taken to the hospital by a friend.
May 8: Second Degree Burglary, unit block of Webber Avenue, 21220
At approximately 2 a.m., a man called 911 after seeing two suspects trespassing at the Triangle Pleasure Club. Two suspects broke the front glass window to enter the club. They stole money, food and alcohol, and damaged several poker machines. Both suspects were arrested after a search of the area.
May 8: Destructive Device, 9800 block of Langs Road, 21220
At 9:19 a.m., a suspicious device was located in an apartment. The Hazardous Devices Unit responded to the location and disposed of the device.
May 5: Attempted First Degree Murder, 1000 block of Mace Avenue, 21221
At 1:58 a.m., police and fire units responded for a shooting. A 25-year-old man was shot after a man followed him home from a nearby bar. The suspect is described as a black male, 20 to 25 years old, 180 pounds, with a medium build, black hair, brown eyes, and a dark complexion. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening at this time.
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
410-887-0220 - Captain Steve Hlavach, Commanding Officer
410-887-0239 - Lt. Joe Jamerson, Assistant Commander
410-887-0239 - Business Patrol Initiative (BPI)
410-887-0220 - Citizens On Patrol (COP)
410-887-0232 - Community Outreach Team
410-887-0232 - Counseling Team
410-887-0241 - Domestic Violence Coordinator
410-887-0232 - Explorer Program
410-887-0232 - Juvenile Offenders In Need of Supervision (JOINS)
410-887-6438 - Police Community Relations Council (PCRC)
410-887-0232 - School Resource Officers (SRO)
410-887-2482 - Traffic Team
410-887-0220 - Vice/Narcotics Complaints
410-887-1870
Revised May 21, 2012
