Northern District
Robbery of a Citizen / Brooklyn
20-712992
On April 21, 2020 at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers responded for an unknown disturbance at the Budget Plaza Motel located at 4810 Ritchie Highway. Upon arrival, officers located an injured male victim, a female subject, and two other male suspects hiding within the room. Investigation revealed the injured male and female reside in the room. They heard a knock on the door and the male answered the door which was violently pushed open. The two suspects forced their way in and struck the victim causing an injury and held him to the bed, threatening to stab him. They took his money and wallet and were preparing to leave when officers arrived on scene. Both suspects were charged accordingly. Northern District Detectives are handling the investigation and are asking anyone with any additional information to call 410-2220-6135 or the TipLine 410-222-4700.
Charged:
Ronald Ports Jr.
DOB: 4-29-1971
4100 block of Townsend Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Charged:
Walter Edwards 3rd
DOB: 9-4-1990
2900 block of Southland Avenue
Baltimore, MD