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Saturday, January 07, 2012

Voice of Baltimore: BATTER UP! — Convenience store clerk in Sykesville battered with baseball bat

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BATTER UP! — Convenience store clerk in Sykesville battered with baseball bat

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BATTER UP! — Convenience store clerk in Sykesville battered with baseball bat

January 6th, 2012

Darrell L. Webb Jr. is wanted for armed robbery, first degree assault, and theft, after allegedly attacking a convenience store clerk early Friday in Sykesville with a baseball bat. He is still at large.

BYSTANDER INTERRUPTS ROBBERY,
TACKLES ASSAILANT BUT FAILS
TO SUBDUE HIM FOR POLICE

2nd BASEBALL BAT ATTACK IN WEEK

By Kevin E. Dayhoff

A baseball bat was the weapon of choice as a High’s Dairy Store employee in Carroll County was assaulted for the second time this week by a man who robbed the store, taking an undetermined number of Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets.

The store clerk at High’s Village Road location in Sykesville was struck several times in the head and body early Friday by an assailant who had allegedly threatened him several days before and who then fled the scene after being interrupted by a bystander who observed the incident and attempted to intervene.

State troopers and Sykesville police responded to the store about 6:45 a.m. Friday in answer to a report of an “assault with a baseball bat.”

According to the Maryland State Police, when the officers arrived on the scene, they “located the lone store clerk suffering from multiple injuries from an apparent strike to the head and body with a baseball bat.”

A warrant was subsequently issued for Darrell L. Webb Jr., 21, of the 1800 block of Amanda Lane in Sykesville, charging him with armed robbery, first-degree assault, and theft, with additional charges pending.

“Troopers believe Webb acted alone and at this time is the only suspect in the incident,” the state police reported.

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Friday, January 06, 2012

Convenience store clerk assaulted with baseball bat duringrobbery in Sykesville

Darrell L. Webb Jr., 21, wanted for armed robbery, first degree assault, and theft.

A citizen interrupted the robbery and tackled the suspect as he fled the store but was unable to hold him until police arrived

By Kevin Dayhoff, January 6, 2012

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2012/01/convenience-store-clerk-assaulted-with.html

Maryland state troopers and Sykesville police responded to the High’s Convenience Store at 7400 Village Road, Sykesville this morning for a report of an assault with a baseball bat.

The Maryland State Police have reported that when the officers arrived upon the scene, at approximately 6:45 a.m., “officers located the lone store clerk suffering from multiple injuries from an apparent strike to the head and body with a baseball bat.”

A warrant has subsequently been issued for Darrell L. Webb Jr., 21, of the 1800 block of Amanda Lane, Sykesville, Md., charging him armed robbery, first-degree assault, and theft with additional charges that are pending. “Troopers believe Webb acted alone and at this time is the only suspect in the incident,” according to state police.

The 21-year-old clerk was transported to the Carroll Hospital Center by the Sykesville Volunteer Fire Company with non-life threatening injuries.

State police report that the preliminary investigation indicates that “Webb entered the convenience store and threatened the store clerk verbally. He then used the bat to strike the clerk several times before fleeing the store.”

Police say that in addition to assaulting the clerk with a baseball bat, Webb also stole an undetermined amount of Maryland Lottery scratch off tickets…

“An alert citizen observed Webb enter the store with the bat and interrupted the assault,” say police. “The citizen tackled Webb as he fled from the store but, but was unable to detain him until police arrived.”

Webb is reported to have fled the scene “in a dark blue 2006 Chrysler Sebring with Maryland tags 8AK5106,” according to state police.

It has also been reported that this is not the first time Webb has threatened the clerk. In the course of the investigation “Investigators also learned that Webb is believed to have threatened the same store clerk with a baseball bat several days prior to this incident. That incident is being investigated by officers with the Sykesville Police Department.”

Troopers from the Westminster Barrack, along with members of the Sykesville Police Department, are searching for Webb. Anyone with information about the robbery or Webb’s whereabouts is asked to contact state police at 410-386-3000.

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Overnight shooting and robbery in Taneytown investigated, two suspects still at large

Overnight shooting and robbery in Taneytown investigated,two suspects still at large

By Kevin Dayhoff

December 16, 2011

Labels: Carroll Co Dist Taneytown, Carroll Co Dist Taneytown police, Carroll County crime, Crime, Dayhoff writing essays crime, MD State Police

http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/ph-ce-taneytown-shooting-1216-20111216,0,167723.story

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Maryland State Police have three men in custody and are looking for two more suspects in a shooting and robbery which erupted in the early morning hours just outside of Taneytown.

The three suspects are currently detained at the Westminster State Police barrack awaiting criminal charges as police continue to sort out the details of the crime.

The victims have been identified as Alan J. Kent, 26, and Samantha L. Stanley, 19; both of Taneytown. According to a release from the state police, Stanley was not physically hurt.

At around 2:23 a.m., Friday, police and emergency medical personnel were alerted to respond to reports of a shooting and armed robbery in 3900-block of Old Taneytown Road, Taneytown.

Upon arrival, police discovered that Kent had been “struck in the back of the head by what may have been an expandable baton,” and wounded by a gunshot.

The suspects had fled the scene.

According to a state police report, “Kent sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center, where he is being treated for what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.”

The preliminary findings reported by the state police reveal Stanley was visiting at Kent’s residence when male suspects arrived at the home about 2:00 a.m. and called Kent outside.”

Police report that while one male remained with Kent, three other men came into the house, where a handgun was displayed and pointed at her and information was demanded “about what was in the home.”

Stanley, according to police, “said the man shot Kent’s dog when it came toward the suspect. The dog has been transported to a veterinarian for treatment…

“After removing a suitcase from the house, the victims said all four suspects left in a light colored Ford Explorer.”

An alert by police was broadcast on police scanners for the suspects. Police units from area departments responded to the area to assist with the search, including Carroll County sheriff’s office deputies and officers from the Taneytown Police Department.

Shortly after, “a Taneytown police officer searching the area spotted a light-colored Ford Explorer on Courier Court in Taneytown,” say police.

When the officer stopped the vehicle, “two African American males fled on foot and were not located. The officer took two other males into custody.”

Subsequently, “police observed what appears to be blood on the vehicle and said an expandable baton was visible inside the truck…

“The vehicle was towed to the Westminster Barrack where it will be processed for evidence after a search warrant is obtained.”

Details concerning the apprehension of a third suspect have not been released.

Maryland State Police investigators from the Westminster barrack are continuing the investigation and troopers from the State Apprehension Team, sheriff’s deputies and Taneytown police officers are assisting with the search for the remaining suspects.

The additional suspects are described as two African American males. “One is about 5’7” tall, with black, buzzed-cut hair, who was wearing a black jacket and black pants. The other at-large suspect is described as wearing a dark bandana across his face, a black jacket, and a black hood over his head.”

http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/ph-ce-taneytown-shooting-1216-20111216,0,167723.story

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Police still looking for lone gunman who robbed Union Bridge 7-11

Robber remains at large after taking cash

By Kevin Dayhoff

Posted 6/17/11

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the identity and location of a lone gunman who remains at large after robbing the 7-11 convenience store in Union Bridge late Tuesday morning.

According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, around 2:20 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a hold-up alarm in the 100-block of Main Street in Union Bridge.

Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Major Phillip S. Kasten, reports the initial investigation has revealed that “a white male approximately 5’-10” tall wearing a black ‘hoodie,’ white mask, and black gloves entered the store displaying a handgun and demanded money from the cashier.”

No one was hurt in the robbery.

The suspect then fled from the store on foot after taking an undisclosed amount of cash.

The Sheriff’s Office investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Corporal Doug Epperson at 410-386-2574, or the toll free anonymous TIPS Hotline at 1-888-399-TIPP (8477).

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In addition to this convenience store robbery, "The police are investigating three separate robberies that occurred Friday and Saturday," according to Carroll Times reporter Alisha George... http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/crime/police-inspecting-three-separate-robberies/article_02623390-9a29-11e0-8973-001cc4c03286.html

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Lone gunman robs 7-11 in Union Bridge

Robber remains at large after taking cash

By Kevin Dayhoff | June 14, 2011

A lone gunman remains at large this morning after robbing the 7-11 convenience store in Union Bridge late last night.

According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, around 2:30 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to a hold-up alarm in the 100-block of Main Street in Union Bridge.

No one was hurt in the robbery.

The suspect then fled from the store on foot after taking an undisclosed amount of cash.

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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Westminster Maryland Roadside Produce salesman robbed at gunpoint

Major Phillip S. Kasten Carroll County Sheriff's Office 100 North Court Street Westminster, Maryland 21157 Office 410-386-2759

“Roadside Produce salesman robbed at gunpoint”

Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, May 21, 2011 ---- At approximately 1:20 pm, Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a robbery at a roadside produce stand alongside the 400 BLK Westbound East Main Street.

The initial investigation revealed that a lone Kern’s Produce employee selling produce from the rear of his pick-up truck, was seated in the cab taking a break between customers when an approximately 6’0” tall white male, with short dark hair and a scar on his right cheek,wearing sunglasses, and a dark colored t-shirt and sweat pants approached the employee from the front of the truck. Through the open passenger’s side door, the suspect pressed a dark colored handgun against the employee’s neck while demanding money.

No one was injured during the robbery and the suspect fled the scene on foot toward Fair Avenue with an undisclosed amount of cash. Sheriff’s Deputies and Westminster Police searched the area, but were not able to locate the suspect; he remains at large. Following the incident, a dark colored, late model Ford Econoline Van was observed leaving the area quickly by witnesses. The Sheriff’s Office investigation continues… Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Corporal Brian Dayton at 410-386-2900, or the toll free anonymous TIPS Hotline at 1-888-399-TIPP (8477).

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Friday, May 20, 2011

Democratic Advocate, May 20, 1949: Horne Robbery Was Fabricated

Baltimore Paint Salesman Faked Report After Losing Sales; Planned To Commit Suicide—Herbert F. Horne, 40, Baltimore paint salesman, admitted to State Police Tuesday night that his report of hold up and robbery at Westminster last Friday night was a hoax he practiced to cover up his failure to land business contracts at Sparrows Point and Westminster, State Trooper James S. Poteet revealed.

Horne claimed he was heldup at a traffic light on Main street in Westminster, forced to drive north to town, where he was assaulted, robbed and his car taken.

Trooper Poteet said Horne confessed Tuesday night that he was not robbed and that the entire story was concocted to win sympathy for business failures.

Democratic Advocate, May 20, 1949.

19490520 Demo Advo Horne Robbery Was Fabricated