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Two Baltimore Men Caught in Connection with Laurel Robbery

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Monday, April 30, 2018

Robbery
Laurel, 20723:
Kake Korner, 10000 block of Washington Boulevard, Apr. 27 10:30 a.m.
Multiple victims reported that three male suspects with their faces partially covered entered the store and announced a robbery. One suspect displayed a handgun, and the suspects stole cash, electronics and other items from two customers and the business before fleeing. No one was injured. Through investigation, police identified two suspects, who were then arrested in a neighboring jurisdiction. The investigation is ongoing; anyone with information should call 410-313-STOP or e-mail HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov.
ARRESTED: Ronald Lewis Dees III, 22, of Virginia Avenue in Baltimore, and Tavione Hooks, 17, of Green Spring Avenue in Gwynn Oak, charged with armed robbery, robbery, and theft. Hooks is being charged as an adult.
SUSPECT: black male, 6’0”, with a thin/medium build, wearing dark clothing

EDITOR’S CORRECTION 5/2/2018: Headline indicates that two men were arrested, but one of the suspects is listed as 17 years old.

Commercial burglary
Clarksville, 21029:
Village Liquor, 12200 block of Clarksville Pike, Apr. 26-27 overnight
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the business by breaking the front glass door and stole various items.


Columbia, 21044: Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10400 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, Apr. 20-27
On three occasions, unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the property and stole copper wire.

Residential burglary
Laurel, 20723:
9500 block of Maryland Avenue, Apr. 9-29
Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the residence and vandalized it. It is unclear if anything was stolen. No forced entry was observed.

Theft from vehicle
Columbia, 21045:
9600 block of White Acre Road, Apr. 28 10:33 a.m., change

Jessup, 20794: 8100 block of Washington Boulevard, Apr. 28 12:47 p.m., car mirror

Ellicott City, 21042: 4600 block of Centennial Lane, Apr. 28 5:35 p.m., unclear if anything was stolen
2700 block of Old St. John’s Lane, Apr. 28 5:55 p.m., tag

Laurel, 20723: 10000 block of Superior Avenue, Apr. 29 11:07 a.m., landscaping equipment, change



Vehicle theft
Elkridge, 21075:
7100 block of Dorsey Run Road, Apr. 27 11:01 a.m.
2012 Chrysler 300

Columbia, 21045: 6000 block of Majors Lane, Apr. 27 8:23 p.m.
Ford Explorer

Laurel, 20723: 9600 block of Glendower Court, Apr. 29 5:06 p.m.
2017 Honda Civic, tags VA/ZZN8458

Overdose
Police responded to three non-fatal overdoses over the weekend. In all three overdoses, first responders administered Narcan and transported the person to the hospital for treatment.

2018 YTD Overdoses
Fatal: 16*
Non-Fatal: 71

*In fatal cases, some deaths are pending autopsy results for opioids and/or other substances. Numbers may fluctuate.

If you or someone you know in Howard County needs help with an opioid issue, call 800-422-0009, 24-hours a day.