Police Press Release - December 12, 2019

 

Criminal Investigation Division
 Homicide / Pasadena
 
On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Officers responded to the 1400 block of Orr Court, Pasadena, Maryland for a threats complaint. The homeowner, Gregory Richard Korwek, a forty year old male, advised that an acquaintance, identified as Jeffrey Thomas Dickinson, a forty four year old male, called him, made threats to burn down his house and was en route to his house. Gregory Korwek went on to say that Mr. Dickinson should be on a scooter coming from the area of Duvall Highway in Pasadena, Maryland.
 
When officers arrived on scene Gregory Korwek ran up to them stating that he had just shot Mr. Dickinson. Officers immediately rendered medical aid and summoned the Fire Department. The victim, Mr. Dickinson, succumbed from his injuries and was declared deceased by medical personnel in the driveway of the residence.
                                                 
Homicide detectives worked through the night serving search warrants and conducting interviews. During their investigation detectives learned the suspect, Mr. Korwek, was a prohibited possessor due to a previous felony conviction. Mr. Korwek was charged with the prohibited possession charges.
 
UPDATE:
 
Since the day of Mr. Dickinson’s murder, the homicide unit has been working in conjunction with the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office in regards to this investigation. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy on the victim, Mr. Dickinson, and ruled the cause of death as a gunshot wound with the manner being homicide. Homicide detectives have been working diligently in sorting through the evidence seized and analyzed in this investigation.  During the execution of the search warrant on the suspect’s residence on September 18, 2019 several items of evidence were recovered by the Evidence Collection Unit. The murder weapon, a shotgun, was recovered in the garage of the residence and throughout the house another thirteen firearms and associated ammunition were seized. The Anne Arundel County Crime Lab tested several items of suspected controlled dangerous substances also recovered in the residence and surrounding property that were verified to be cocaine, morphine, suboxone and marijuana.
 
Through witness interviews it was learned the suspect owed the victim money. The victim indicated he was going to come to the suspects house unarmed. An analysis of digital/electronic evidence indicated exchanges between the suspect, Mr. Korwek, and the victim, Mr. Dickinson, on the morning just prior to the shooting. Text conversations indicated Mr. Dickinson was going to Mr. Korwek’s residence unarmed and even indicated no threats of violence. Mr. Korwek told the victim he was not welcome.
 
Through interviews and evidence at the scene Jeffrey Dickinson arrived at the residence of Mr. Korwek on a gas powered scooter. Mr. Korwek had armed himself with a shotgun and shortly after Mr. Dickinson’s arrival shot and killed him in the driveway of his residence. Investigation has revealed that there were no indications of a physical confrontation taking place between Mr. Korwek and Mr. Dickinson. The evidence at the scene determined the victim, Mr. Dickinson, did not possess or utilize any weapons when he arrived at the suspect’s residence.
 
After a thorough examination of the evidence and coordination with the State’s Attorney’s Office charges were placed against Gregory Korwek for the murder of Jeffrey Dickinson. On Thursday, December 12, 2019 Gregory Korwek turned himself in to Homicide detectives without incident. Gregory Korwek was charged in regards to the murder of Mr. Dickinson with Second Degree Murder, Manslaughter, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, six counts of CDS Possession, and being a Prohibited Possessor. He is currently incarcerated at the Anne Arundel County Jennifer Road Detention Center on a no bond status.
 
Even with an arrest being made this is a very active and ongoing investigation. The Anne Arundel County Police are urging anyone with information to come forward by calling the Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. If people with information wish to remain anonymous they can also contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers.
 
Arrested:
Gregory Richard Korwek
DOB: 9/6/1979
1400 block of Orr Court
Pasadena, MD 21122
 
Charges:
  • Murder-Second Degree
  • Manslaughter
  • Firearm Use/Fel-Viol Crime
  • CDS: Possess-Not Marijuana (6 Cts.)
  • Rfl/Shotgn Poss-Disqual
  • Rifle/Shot-Poss W/Fel Conv
Northern District
Citizen Robbery (Attempt) / Glen Burnie
 
On December 12, 2019 at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers responded for an attempted strong-arm robbery of a citizen at the 7-Eleven located at 7753 B&A Boulevard in Glen Burnie. A taxi driver was returning to his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown male who pinned the victim against the victim's vehicle and demanded money from the victim. The victim struggled with the suspect in an attempt to get away from the suspect. A witness exited the 7-Eleven, causing the suspect to flee westbound on Marley Station Road. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Northern District detectives are investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-222-6135 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
 
Suspect: White male, early 20's, wearing dark clothing and gloves
 
Eastern District
Traffic Advisory / Pasadena
 
Major traffic delays expected all day on December 12, 2019 on Mountain Road at Fairwood Road in Pasadena due to BGE pole repairs. Traffic will be down to one lane in and out of the peninsula.
 
Traffic Safety
 Fatal Crash / Glen Burnie
 
On December 11, 2019 at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers responded to Dorsey Road at the intersection with McPherson Rd in in Glen Burnie for a two vehicle crash.
 
A 2003 Chevrolet was traveling westbound on Dorsey Road when it proceeded to make a left hand turn onto McPherson Road. At the same time, a 2005 Nissan was travelling eastbound on Dorsey Road approaching the intersection. The investigation revealed that the Chevrolet continued with its left turn and pulled into the path of the Nissan causing the vehicles to collide. The occupant of the Chevrolet was transported to R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore where he was later pronounced deceased. The driver of the Nissan was transported to the Baltimore Washington Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
 
Preliminarily, the primary cause of the crash appears to be the driver of the Chevrolet failing to yield right of way to the Nissan. Speed does not appear to be a factor. Drugs and/or alcohol use are not believed to be a factor in this crash. The Traffic Safety Section is handling the investigation.
 
 
Vehicle #1:    2003 Chevrolet S10
 
Driver
Oliver Eanes Daff (Fatal Injuries)
DOB: 09-01-1926
500 block of McPherson Road
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
 
 
Vehicle #2:    2005 Nissan 350Z
 
Driver
Justin Adam Johnson (Minor Injuries)
DOB: 02-10-1998
400 block of Wildwood Avenue
Mount Airy, MD 21771