Mayoral Candidate Charged With Molestation

John Frenaye | May 20, 2009 at 10:21 am

Alderman Shropshire Charged With Molesting Midshipman

Annapolis Alderman Sam Shropshire. Accused of molesting 21 yr old USNA Midshipman

The Arundel Muckraker is on a roll this week with breaking news stories. Ward Seven Alderman Sam Shropshire has been charged with fondling a 21 year old male midshipman. Shropshire is also a Mayoral candidate and has claimed that there is no truth to the charges.

He was arrested last night and released on his own recognizance. He has a press conference scheduled for 11:30am this morning in City Council chambers.

For more details along with the charging document, please visit The Arundel Muckraker!

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Tags: Alderman, Mayor, Midshipman, Sexual Assault, Shropshire, USNA