Baltimore County paramedic accused of disturbing workplace behavior denied bond
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic was held without bond Thursday for allegedly putting his bodily fluids in items that were consumed by co-workers, according to police records.
In a case that one local resident called "horrifying," police said 36-year-old Christopher M. Carroll surrendered to authorities following an investigation that started in November 2025.
He is facing 20 counts of knowingly and willfully causing another to ingest bodily fluid and three counts of malicious destruction of property. The state says this happened between September and December in 2025. Carroll is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
The Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1311 shared the following statement after learning about the arrest:
"While the judicial process continues, Local 1311's top priority remains for the health and safety of Baltimore County firefighters and EMS Clinicians. We appreciate County Executive Klausmeier's efforts in prioritizing workplace safety and collaborating with us to promptly ensure the well-being of our members and the community," the statement read.
Carroll's next court date has not been set.
Carroll's alleged crimes
Carroll is accused of masturbating and urinating on work equipment and co-workers' personal property inside of Baltimore County Fire Station 2 in Pikesville and at the Baltimore County Public Safety Building, records show.
He allegedly ejaculated on his female supervisor's keyboard, in a communal coffee creamer and destroyed county property with his bodily fluids. He is also accused of urinating inside of the Station 2 ice machine.
Police said Carroll was caught on surveillance video. Additionally, Carroll filmed himself committing these acts and posted them online.
An arrest warrant was issued for Carroll on Monday, and he surrendered to police Wednesday, according to his attorney. He could face up to 10 years in prison for each bodily fluid count.
According to the Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office, none of the offenses would qualify Carroll to register as a sex offender if he is convicted.
In December, the Baltimore County Fire Department said in a statement, "We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and ensuring the safety and well-being of all our members."
Details described in court
In court, prosecutors said there could be other potential victims and that these acts were not isolated to the firehouse.
The state claims he filmed himself urinating in a wall fragrance in a doctor's office and plugging it back in, as well as ejaculating with his two children in view.
Prosecutors argue he also ejaculated in food cooked at a firehouse and inside an ambulance.
Seth Okin, Carroll's attorney, said in court his client has no prior record, is not employed, and is currently living with his father. Carroll is currently suspended from the Baltimore County Fire Department.
"Everyone's going to want to have an answer. Everyone wants to have a reason. Everyone wants to know why. I don't have the ability to answer that question right now," Okin said. "These are isolated where they were, within the confines of what the state's attorney put on the record so the greater community shouldn't feel that they're at risk. No one's come back with any medical concerns."
Okin says Carroll hasn't had an opportunity to apologize to his co-workers.
Employee investigated for workplace misconduct
Baltimore County fire officials confirmed in December that an employee was under investigation for inappropriate misconduct at the workplace.
Fire Chief Joseph Dixon's email to employees was obtainedby The Baltimore Banner.
"While situations like this can prompt curiosity or speculation, I strongly urge everyone to respect the investigative process, avoid seeking out information or content related to the matter, and uphold the presumption of innocence," Dixon wrote.
In the email, Dixon suggested that the fire department employee may have messed around with the department's equipment.
"Additionally, out of an abundance of caution, we are developing a plan to ensure that any equipment potentially associated with this matter is properly sanitized," Dixon wrote.
Dixon then wrote that the alleged incidents have "understandably raised concern within our department," and he urged employees to seek out counseling and peer support resources if needed.
"We are committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and supportive workplace for all employees, and we will address any concerns appropriately and with transparency," Dixon wrote.
Neighbors react to arrest
People in Baltimore County say this is disturbing, especially in a workplace.
"It's horrifying, very horrifying, upsetting, degrading, you know, something that you don't want to face and hear about," Billie of Baltimore City told WJZ.
In court, the judge said she had to hold him behind bars to protect other potential victims.
"I don't think that's something they're ever going to get over. The people that worked in those places, whether or not they were affected, or they don't know if they were affected, we have to trust our public servants to a certain degree until we don't," Kathy Hayes of Baltimore County added.