Following a disturbing incident in Perry Hall, five individuals are now facing charges, Baltimore County Police have confirmed. Three 17-year-olds have been charged, and Ethan Cummins and Aiden Holman, both 18, have been arrested following the discovery of a dead and severely burned deer with ropes tied around its neck.
The grisly find, which took place in the Forge Heights community on July 24, has ignited concern among residents. An investigation revealed that the deer was accidentally struck by a vehicle driven by one of the suspects. They then attempted to quickly cover their tracks by setting the deer on fire in the street. WBALTV reported that the individuals are charged with reckless endangerment, unlawful possession of a game animal, and removal of a deer hide.
A day after the incident, remnants of the cruelty remained visible. Burnt gardening gloves and other charred items littered the road and yards, marking the spot where the fawn's body was discovered charred, surrounded by a dark pattern on the pavement. The story was further detailed by Fox Baltimore, which reported that the police announced the charges yesterday, including the two teens who may now have to face the consequences of their actions in the full glare of the adult judicial system.
