Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Attempted Murder Over Drugs, Construction Equipment Stolen and More

The following information was supplied by the Baltimore County Police Department's Franklin Precinct, which covers Reisterstown and Owings Mills. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Attempted Murder
At 1:57 p.m. on Aug. 22, a suspect stabbed the victim over a drug debt in the 500 block of Main St. in Reisterstown. The victim refused treatment and the suspect was arrested nearby. Terrance Watkins, 23, of the unit block of Farm Gate Way in Reisterstown was charged with attempted murder, police said.

Armed Robbery
At 2:22 p.m. on Aug. 22, the victim was walking along the road when the suspect approached him in a vehicle in the 4900 block of New Town Blvd in Owings Mills. The victim got into the suspect's car. The suspect then pointed a gun at him and took his cell phone. Justin Lyons, 18, of the unit block of Hunters Forge Court in Owings Mills was arrested and charged, police said.

First Degree Burglary
Between 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 2:11 a.m. on Aug. 16, an unknown suspect forced open the rear sliding door to gain entry to a home in the 4300 block of Vintage Ivy Lane in Owings Mills. The suspect stole electronics and jewelry, police said.

Second Degree Burglary
Between 7 and 7:29 a.m. on Aug. 18, an unknown suspect threw a large rock through the front glass of the building at 10200 S. Dolfield Rd in Owings Mills. Once inside the suspect removed cash, police said.

Fourth Degree Burglary
Between 6:30 p.m. on Aug.15 and 8:51 a.m. on Aug. 16, an unknown suspect entered the construction yard at 10300 S. Dolfield Rd. in Owings Mills and removed a construction trailer full of equipment, police said.

Traffic Safety

According to the Baltimore County Police Department's Franklin Precinct, the following roads are being targeted for speed enforcement: 

  • Hanover Pike
  • Owings Mills Boulevard
  • Main Street Reisterstown
  • Ritters Lane
Editor’s note: More than one suspect may have been involved in certain incidents. When the suspect or suspects are not known, Patch uses "an unknown suspect" for brevity.

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