From the Maryland State Police:
(Abingdon, MD) – A coordinated response and search by troopers and deputies last night led to the identification and arrest of a Harford County man who unsuccessfully tried to lure two children from a store in Abingdon.
The accused is identified as Todd E. Harris, 41, of the 1900-block of Brookside Drive, Edgewood, Md. He is charged with two counts each of attempted kidnapping and attempted abduction.
Just before 6:00 p.m. yesterday, troopers from the Bel Air Barracks responded to the Gabriel Brothers store, located in the 3400-block of Emmorton Road, Abingdon, after receiving a report of an attempted abduction. Information was received that an African American male, wearing blue jeans, a green and white striped shirt, and a black baseball cap, attempted to lure two children out of the store. He reportedly offered to buy them a toy in the store.
The children realized what was occurring and refused to cooperate with the man. They immediately notified their parents of the incident. The suspect left the area on foot.
In a combined effort between troopers from the Bel Air Barracks, JFK Memorial Highway Barracks and deputies from the Harford County Sheriffs Office, a perimeter around the area was quickly established. Police thoroughly checked all the businesses in the shopping center, however they were unable to locate the suspect.
Through further investigation, police were able to identify the suspect as Harris. Sheriff’s deputies were familiar with Harris and responded to the area of Brookside Drive in an attempt to locate the suspect. While checking the area, a deputy spotted Harris walking on Fisherman’s Lane in Edgewood. He was wearing the identical clothing earlier described by witnesses. Harris was taken into custody and transported to Gabriel Brothers where he was positively identified by all witnesses. He was then transported to the Bel Air Barrack for processing.
Why on earth is this guy allowed to walk among society? A check shows he has been charged, in some cases multiple times for assault, drugs, burglary, criminal trespass, malicious destruction, concealed weapon and motor vehicle offenses. Most of these ended with conviction/plea/probation.
Please lock him up and throw away the key before he destroys someone’s family!!!
See for yourself…
http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/inquiry/inquiry-index.jsp
He’s allowed to walk free because judges and probation panels are not held accountable for what happens when they release these animals on the public. Every crime is plea bargained down to the minimum so dirtbag lawyers can get out there and pick up the back nine… it’s just easier. If he’s in any shape at all, I’d harvest his organs and give them to people who would put them to better use. There is NO punishment harsh enough for a person that would try to lure children away for what ever deviant purposes they may have in mind. I’d be happy to throw the switch on this P.O.S.
“Sheriff’s deputies were familiar with Harris”
That’s an understatement…
And yet another reason why MSP shouldn’t be handling calls besides traffic. What would have happened if HCSO was busy with their own calls? This guy still wouldn’t be identified and in jail. MSP does traffic and they do it well. Stick to it and save the taxpayers some money.
I dont understand what your statement has to do with this crime. I assume you are a deputy and if you are dont go somewhere will I will punk you out. IF you are not dont make a statement you nothing about what is going on with MSP.
This guy should be taken out back and left in the ground…..
Nice,
His convictions are: 4 2nd degree assaults, 2 resisting arrest; failure to obey lawful order. other than that, I bet he’s a great uncle. Why has he received so much suspended jail time? Does his record indicate he is a threat to society?
donutjob-his behavior indicates that he is a threat to society. Maybe he should move to your neighborhood and have them be an uncle to your loved ones.
cisco, I think that was his point. Believe me, this guy is a waste of space. Even his own mother doesn’t want him in her house (of course if you’re 41 and still live with your mom you have issues…)
Cisco,
please read about sarcasim.
I new Todd all too well as a teenager; he was nothing but trouble, a bully to say the least. Todd had very few friends (go figure), he grew up in Meadowood, and his mom is (or at least was) a HCSD Deputy.
His mom retired from the agency about a year ago. She’s a good Christian woman who has tried every approach with this guy and nothing works. He needs to stay in jail this time.
Yep, God bless her for trying.
There is no date on this story. When did it occur?