Essex Crime: Teen Robbed on Route 702 Footbridge
The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department. In cases where a criminal charge is noted, the information provided does not indicate a conviction.
A 17-year-old boy was robbed at gunpoint as he walked along the Route 702 footbridge in Essex on Jan. 13, county police said.
According to police reports, the boy told police the gunman pointed a rifle at him and demanded money around 4 p.m. The robber then took the victim’s cell phone.
But the boy told police he pushed the muzzle of the gun away and punched the suspect, which allowed him to run away.
Here are other recent crimes reported to the Essex Precinct:
Snowberry Court, 700 block, 4:55 p.m. Jan. 15: A coin box was destroyed and $100 was reported taken from the washing machine.
Sharondale Way, unit block. Between 9 p.m. Jan. 13 and noon Jan. 14: About $100 in quarters were reported taken from the coin box of an apartment building washing machine.
Community Drive, 9600 block. Between 9:30-10:30 p.m. Jan. 12: A Wii game system, video games and $300 were reported stolen after someone entered the home through a rear garage door, police said. Total loss: $599.
Glenwood Road, unit block, 1 p.m Jan. 12: Two men were arrested for allegedly burglarizing an apartment, police said. Tyler Zorilla, 24, and Michael Vashawn, 22, were arrested and charged after witnesses told police the pair allegedly broke into the apartment and stole an Xbox, 16 video games a laptop computer and five cartons of cigarettes, police said.
N. Maryln Ave., 300 block, 11:20 a.m. Jan. 12: A 17-year-old and a 15-year-old boy were arrested and charged with burglary after being caught allegedly breaking into a home, police said. The 17-year-old allegedly was caught with a holographic “Pokeman” card that one of the residents owns, police said.
Nicolay Way, 1500 block. Between 11 p.m. Jan. 10 and 1:30 a.m. Jan. 11: A wooden shed was set on fire and caused moderate damage to inside shelving and roof, police said. Total loss: $280.
Eastern Blvd., 400 block, 9:20 p.m. Jan. 10: A 57-year-old woman was knocked to the ground and had her purse taken, police said. Total loss: $60.
j hall
4:43 pm on Friday, January 20, 2012
hmm...i wonder y they havent posted any of the crime activity going on in hawthorn..Please someone tell me y this is being kept hush hush...police tazing people, knifes recovered and 2 days later gun shots..where r the posts on there?
amdactivist
10:35 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Hawthorne is a maggot area for landlords.. Won't call them slumlords because they don't damage their own homes and they get sick of fixing them when tenants destroy. And why does the neighborhood allow illegal aliens to rent there? Who runs the association? Its a felon to rent/hire an illegal alien.. Often too many of them in one home is against the law. Call code enforcement. Report landlords who rent to them. Give them a warning that you will call authorities if it continues.. Trash entices crime. A trash ridden area is a high crime area. I can't stand to see people walking down the street and ignoring trash. Pick it up. When you walk the dog take a trash bag with you. Have community clean up once a month.. Ask kids to join in. They'd love it. Offer them a $1.00 coupon from mcdonalds or a hotdog and water when done. Where is crime patrol? Report drug activity. Much coming and going often is drug related. Keep calling police. You can call annonymous.
John Bilson
1:19 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
amdactivist,
Right on! I bought a house in Hawthorne a year ago, unfortunately. I didn't know about all the renters (and section 8'ers) in the area when I bought. I thought Middle RIver used to be a good area? I didn't realize its not as white as it used to be. Now, if I can ever sell my place, whats the use of keeping my yard nice, if the neighbors have dog crap on their front yard and piles of newspapers on their porch?
Awful people. Get some shame, and have some pride in where you live. Pick up after yourselves.
amdactivist
1:59 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
John, this isn't a black/white issue. Its everyones responsiblity to live in a clean neighborhood. The poorest of people don't have to live dirty. You say "whats the use".. Thats what your neighbors say also. So if you all say "what's the use" then your all doomed.. Wake up john. Lead the pack . Walk with bags in your hand and keep picking up trash. Eventually others will follow hopefully. I make it an almost daily routine to walk the dog with bags in hand. I pick up dog doo doo and trash. I feel i've accomplished something by living on a clean block..
amdactivist
2:03 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012
John also you can call code enforcement for shabby homes.. Rotted windows, trash and dog crap in yard etc. and do it annonymously. Here's code enforcement email pdmenforce@baltimorecountymd.gov .. Do a ride by and make notes on addresses and report all of them. This state is broke so they'll appreciate the extra money..
John Bilson
1:11 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Its just a shame because half the blocks are decent, and I want my side of the block to be that way too. Now I understand why people have homeowners associations. Maybe Hawthorne Community Assoc. Can look into it, and we can bring some of these landlords in line. Thanks for the email link.
chris
12:36 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2012
Hi neighbors, I also live in Hawthorne on Hawthorne rd. (a one block cul-de-sac) It is a shame the way people live. No respect for themselves. We are underwater in our house. We bought in 2006, we have lost a third of our value. We just spent $22,000 to remodel our kitchen and another $5000 on other upgrades. We pick up trash almost everyday in our neighborhood. Pride still alive. Black and white it does not matter. We are all human beings. RESPECT is what we need! peace