Police Press Release December 14, 2017

Northern District

Citizen Robbery - Glen Burnie

On December 13, 2017 at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Woodhill Drive in Glen Burnie for a robbery. The adult male victim stated that while sitting in his vehicle he was approached by the suspects who displayed a stun gun and demanded money. The suspects took the victim’s wallet and keys then fled on foot. Several officers responded and located the suspects a short distance away. After a brief foot pursuit, both suspects were apprehended and arrested. The victim’s property and a stun gun were recovered.

Suspects/arrested:

1)      Christopher James McCracken

DOB: 01-29-98

93 Mary Lane

Glen Burnie, Maryland

2)      Justin Perez Gamble

DOB: 10-30-99

7790 J Hancock Lane

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Citizen Robbery - Glen Burnie

On December 13, 2017 at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Olen Drive in Glen Burnie for a robbery. The adult male victim stated that while walking on Olen Drive he was approached from behind and assault by the suspects. During the assault, the suspects took the victim’s wallet and keys then fled on foot. Several officers, including a police canine responded and canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspects. The victim received minor injuries from the assault and was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released.

Suspects:

1)      Unknown B/M, 20-30 YOA, 6’ 0” tall, wearing all black clothing, black hooded sweatshirt or jacket

2)      Unknown B/M, 20-30 YOA, 5’ 8” tall, wearing all black clothing, black hooded sweatshirt or jacket

CDS Search Warrant - Baltimore                              

On December 13, 2017, at approximately 6:55 a.m., detectives from Northern District’s Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) with the assistance of the Northern District Tactical Patrol Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at 236 W Meadow Road in Baltimore.  As a result marijuana, THC wax, THC oil, hashish, Marijuana crumble, and CDS paraphernalia for distribution and manufacturing were recovered. 

As a result of this operation, detectives seized the following:

• 284.64 grams of marijuana, (approximate street value $5692.80)
• 975 grams of hashish (approximate street value $9, 750.00)
• 366.52 grams of THC wax (approximate street value $3,665.30)
• CDS distribution paraphernalia (digital scales, packaging materials, cooker)

Suspect(s) and Charges:

1)      Christopher Raymond Hirsch

DOB 07/04/1980

236 W Meadow Road

Baltimore, Maryland   

Eastern District

Citizen Robbery - Glen Burnie

On December 13, 2017 at approximately 6:15 p.m., officers responded for a robbery of a citizen at the 400 block of Mainview Court in Glen Burnie.  The adult female victim stated she was approached by the suspect who displayed a handgun and demanded her purse.  The victim complied and the suspect fled toward Norvelle Court.  Officers searched the area with the assistance of the police canine and helicopter units, however were unable to locate the suspect.  The victim was not injured as a result of this incident. 

Suspect:

1)      Black male, 5’9”, thin build, wearing dark clothing and mask