Scam Alert/Arrest
On February 16, 2022, officers responded for a report of a scam in which an elderly couple was tricked into giving $9,000.00 to the suspects. The suspects made the victims believe that their son was arrested and needed $9,000.00 for bail money. While officers were still at the house taking the report for the $9,000.00 scam the suspect/s called back stating he/they needed another $20,000.00. The suspect/s arrived back at the dwelling to obtain the $20,000.00 and were taken into custody. This is not a new scam nor is it unique to this area. The FBI has been investigating similar cases across the county. There are various versions of this type of scam. Some of the most common are “bail money” and “kidnapping” scams. For more information please review the below FBI press releases. Anyone with any information is asked to call the TipLine at 410-222-4700.
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/pittsburgh/news/press-releases/hoax-kidnapping-scam-alert
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/phoenix/news/press-releases/fbi-warns-public-of-virtual-kidnapping-extortion-calls
https://abc7chicago.com/virtual-kidnapping-scam-ransom-fbi-phone/11517180/
Arrested:
Nalfi Rondon
31-year-old
Silver Spring, MD
JonPaul Bernal
25-year-old
Silver Spring, MD
Northern District
CDS Violation - Linthicum
22-705779
On February 17, 2022, officers conducted a traffic stop of a Beige Lexus in the area of Nursery Road and Fairview Avenue in Linthicum. During the stop, a search of the vehicle was conducted in which suspected crack cocaine was recovered. The driver was taken into custody. The continuing investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at a room at the Motel 6 located at 5179 Raynor Avenue in Linthicum where another suspect was arrested. The following items were seized as a result of this investigation:
- 17.57 grams of suspected Heroin
- 13.68 grams of suspected Crack Cocaine
- 6.34 grams of suspected Cocaine
- 9.56 grams of suspected Marijuana
- $1,052.00 of U.S currency
- Packaging Material
- 1 Digital scale
Arrested:
Leo David Eades
54-year-old
Baltimore, Maryland
Tara Annette Hill
36-year-old
Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
Eastern District
Commercial Robbery - Arnold
22-705788
On February 18, 2022, at approximately 3:40 a.m., officers responded to the Exxon located at 1501 Ritchie Highway in Arnold for a robbery of the business. The clerk reported two unknown black males, wearing dark clothing and masks, entered the store, displayed a handgun, and took an unknown amount of US currency and merchandise prior to fleeing the store on foot. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Detectives with the Robbery Unit are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact them at 410-222-4720.
Eastern District
Theft (ARREST) / Pasadena
22-705654
On February 17, 2022, Eastern District took a report for a stolen custom-made bicycle. Officers were able to locate the custom bike for sale and arranged to meet the sellers. The sellers responded to the agreed-upon location and attempted to sell the bike to an undercover officer. The bike was returned to its rightful owner and two suspects were charged.
Arrested:
John Henning
21-year-old
Pasadena
Juvenile
Pasadena
Western District
Shots Fired - Odenton
22-705781
On February 17, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m. officers responded to the area of Robin Court and Stillmeadows Drive in Odenton for a report of gunshots fired. A black male suspect in dark clothing fired six shots toward a group of subjects outside a residence in the 1800 block of Robin Court before fleeing on foot. Officers were unable to locate any victims, vehicles, or houses struck by gunfire. Western District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6155 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
Western District
Recovered Stolen Auto (Arrest) - Hanover
22-705709
On February 17, 2022, at approximately 11:50 a.m. officers located a white 2010 Honda Civic that had been reported stolen parked in the 7000 block of Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover. Officers waited in the area until a male suspect returned to the vehicle. The male was taken into custody and charged.
Arrested:
Omar Sakee Jones
29-year-old
Aberdeen, Maryland