Baltimore County Police

Police Ask For Help Locating 24-Year Old Woman

Baltimore County, Md. (March 3, 2010) – Baltimore County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 24-year-old woman missing from where she was last seen on February 21 in the Catonsville area of Route 40 and Rolling Road, 21228 in Precinct 2/Woodlawn.

Police say that Cherice Maria Ragins, 24, of the 3600-block of North Rogers Avenue, 21215 went to the Catonsville area of Baltimore County to meet with someone. She has not been seen or heard from since.

She is described as a black female, 5’4” tall, 120 pounds, with brown eyes, and brown hair. Ragins also has her name “Cherice” tattooed on her neck. She was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a red hooded sweatshirt over a black shirt, and green and pink shoes. She was also carrying a black purse with silver trim.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Cherice Ragins is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020.

LUSH, a chain of stores selling socially-conscious and environmentally-friendly bath and body products, will be offering a free bath bomb of your choice with any $30 purchase on Saturday, February 20 at their Towson Town Center location (2nd level).  “As a salute to being the creators of the original bath bomb back in 1989, and as a throwback to the retro vibe of the 1980s Olympics, this party is all about cranking up the energy!”  LUSH offers a range of products from soap to solid bubble bath bars to hair and skincare items.   Hillary’s picks:  their best-selling Honey I Washed the Kids soap, Amondopondo bubble bar for a tub full of long-lasting suds, strawberry-scented Yummy Yummy Yummy shower gel, and Waving Not Drowning bath bomb for a soothing lavender-scented soak.

Phone: 410.828.1313

E-mail: towsontowncenter@lushusa.com

Tonight Baltimore County Republicans blasted the Democrat-led county government for a miserable response to a historic snowstorm; one that has left many neighborhoods paralyzed, days after the blizzard ended.

“Jim Smith used the response to Hurricane Isabel for partisan purposes, but today, he can’t blame Republicans for Baltimore County’s deplorable response to a historic snowstorm,” commented Chris Cavey, Chairman of the Baltimore County Republican Party. “Whole neighborhoods are still inaccessible days after the snowstorm ended, and citizens are confused about what to do with mounting garbage. It reflects years of underinvestment in public works, and a basic breakdown in services.”

This past Tuesday at the Spending Affordability Committee the County auditor revealed a $144 million revenue shortfall. “Poor planning will now drive us further in debt.” Cavey said, “I guess they will try to blame the budget deficit on harsh winter storms – too bad we know the truth.”

Cavey also noted the following:

· County Executive James Smith, normally in front of cameras for every press event, has been virtually invisible over the past few days, doubtfully he is snowed in.

· Neighborhoods are isolated, trapped under mounting piles of snow, while many county roads remain difficult to maneuver or unplowed.

· The county’s garbage collection is confusing and haphazard. On Monday, the county issued a press release that said there would be “limited” collection the next day. This implies that residents should pack up the piles of mounting garbage and haul it back to the house—through feet of snow—if the trash wasn’t picked up.

“Over the past two months, Democrats on the County Council spent their time debating their lucrative pension benefits and speed cameras when perhaps they could have invested a little time on how to prepare for winter emergencies,” Cavey concluded. “After 16 years, Democrats can add this latest breakdown to their legacy, which already includes traffic-choked roads and overcrowded schools.”

Police Obtain Arrest Warrant for Female Suspect in September 2009 Pizza Hut Robbery

Baltimore County, Md. (February 2, 2010) - Baltimore County Police have obtained a warrant for Chasity Dawn Morales, 32, with no fixed address, charging her with participating in an armed robbery of a Pizza Hut restaurant in the 1000-block of Reisterstown Road, 21208, in Precinct 4/Pikesville.

Chasity Morales is described as a white female, 5’8” tall, approximately 145 pounds, with blue eyes, and brown hair. She has several tattoos, but most noticeably the word “Doodlebug” is tattooed on her neck and a unicorn is tattooed on her left forearm. Morales also goes by several aliases such as Chasity Darmi, Chasity Walton, and Chasity Jacobs.

Detectives say that on September 9, 2009 at approximately 5:35 p.m., Morales assisted another suspect in robbing the restaurant. Her male companion actually entered the restaurant and held up the employees and a customer at gunpoint. The pair fled the location with an undisclosed amount of money. Investigators recently developed information that implicates Morales’ involvement in the robbery. Detectives are withholding the name of her male companion due to the ongoing case investigation.

Anyone with information about the suspects’ identification is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7-LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587). To text a message to Metro Crime Stoppers, send to “CRIMES” (274637), then enter the message starting with “MCS.” Those contacting Metro Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Compliments of meatweekisreal.com

MmmmMMmm- MEAT Week! The leaders and followers of Baltimore Meat Week are gathering every night at a set location to dine together with “Meat” in mind. The goal is to simply enjoy the indulgence of meat, with fellow carnivore lovers. No set menus, no set prices, just “meat” at a certain place at a certain time and gorge together. (That pun was impossible to deny!)

For the rest of the week here is where you can find other meat lovers.

Tuesday – Andy Nelson’s 7pm
Wednesday – Chap’s 7pm
Thursday – Harbor Que 7pm
Friday – RUB 8pm
Saturday – Mr. Chelsea’s 1pm
Sunday – Fleet Member’s Home – 3pm

If you would like to get in contact with the organizer you may email Brad Cartwright at bradcartwrigt@gmail.com. If you think you are going attend any of these days, it would most likely be best to email him.

Also for further information, you can always check out their website for more details.