Southwest District Homicide Arrest

Baltimore Homicide detectives have arrested 30-year-old Eric Jones in connection with the stabbing death of 33-year-old Dashond Johnson.

Mr. Johnson’s body was discovered in a wooded area in the 2800 block of West Baltimore Street on January 20, 2026. Investigators later determined that Mr. Johnson was killed on January 2, 2026.

Eric Jones was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Intake Facility, where he has been charged with first- and second-degree murder.

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Original Advisory

Southwest District Homicide Investigation.

On January 20, 2026, at approximately 8:26 a.m., investigators responded to the 2800 block of West Baltimore Street, just off the Gwynns Falls Trail, regarding a report of a body in the water.

Police and firefighters arrived on the scene and recovered an adult male who was deceased. Signs of trauma were found on the victim's body.

Currently, homicide detectives are questioning a person of interest.

Anyone with information is urged to contact investigators at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.