Author Archive: John Frenaye
John is the publisher and editor of Eye On Annapolis. As a resident and business owner in Anne Arundel County for nearly 15 years, he realized that there was something missing in terms of community news--and Eye On Annapolis was born in late spring 2009.
John's background is in the travel industry as a business owner, industry speaker, and travel writer. In terms of blogging and social media, he cut his teeth with MSNBC.com.
Anne Arundel Cop Arrested On Drug Charges
After a joint investigation between the Anne Arundel County Police Department and State’s Attorneys Office, Anne Arundel County Police Corporal Rick Alexander was arrested and charged by the Anne Arundel County Police Department with Obstruction and Hindering a Police Officer, Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana, Misconduct in Office and Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine. On February 02, [...]
Regional Recap, February 2, 2012
Man Gets 30 Years For Pizza Store Stabbing. A man who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a pizza delivery driver has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.Tavon Rudolph Brown, 20, of no fixed address, was sentenced Monday. The Capital of Annapolis reported that he had pleaded guilty in October to second-degree murder in the [...]
Coming Soon: A New Look For Eye On Annapolis
Over the next week, Eye On Annapolis may look a little strange and funky. We are about to embark on a re-design and the decision was made to not take it offline, but to redesign it as a live site. So, what does this mean? It will look different. It will look out of place [...]
Plane Skids Off Runway At BWI
UPDATE 07:52pm 01/30/2012: According to WJZ in Baltimore, the plane skidded off the runway and is currently stuck in the mud. There were two people on board, neither of whom were injured . UPDATE 07:37pm 01/30/2012: There appear to be no injuries. UPDATE 07:23pm 01/30/2012: Unconfirmed reports from the airport (not an official source) say [...]
Polar Bear Plunge 2012 : Photos
Preliminary reports are saying that nearly 15,000 people jumped into the chilly Chesapeake Bay in Sandy Point State Park between Friday and Saturday. This year, the temperatures cooperated. The sun shone and the water was a somewhat tolerable 39 degrees. On Friday, a squall that came through the area blew down the Rams Head Ice [...]
Police Report: Route 50 Quadruple Fatal Accident
The Maryland State Police has released the following statement regarding the accident this morning on Route 50 East which claimed the lives of four people. Maryland State Troopers continue an investigation into an early morning fatal crash in Anne Arundel County. The crash claimed the lives of four individuals. Three were pronounced dead at the [...]
Fatal Accident In Pasadena Claims Life Of Popuar Facebook Page Founder
One of the founders of the popular Anne Arundel County Breaking News And Events facebook page was killed in a head on collision early this morning in Pasadena. We spoke with co-founder John Williams this morning who told us the accident occurred just after midnight. Brian D. McDevitt, 32, was traveling on Ft. Smallwood Road [...]
Let’s Talk Politics
The Severna Park Republican Women’s Club is holding its first in a series of forums called Let’s Talk Politics. This is a “meet and greet” featuring Republican candidates running for the U. S. Senate and Congress in District 4 (the newly-formed Severna Park, parts of Pasadena and Arnold congressional district). The event is free and [...]
We Are Going Dark
When you surf over to Eye On Annapolis tomorrow, something will be amiss. The information you have come to depend upon will not be available. We are going dark. In a show of support against SOPA and PIPA, we will be darkening the site and adding our very small voice to the larger message that [...]
Spalding Teen Stabbed In Pasadena Home Invasion
UPDATE 01:05pm 01/12/2012: We spoke with the Anne Arundel County Police for an update on this story and were told that detectives are still investigating the possible assault. The incident was reported at 3:12 p.m. yesterday in the 300 block of Rayford Drive in Pasadena. A 16-year-old female reported being assaulted in the residence by [...]
Armed Home Invasion In Odenton
Police are searching for two men who are suspected of an armed home invasion in the 2600 block of Cedar Elm Court in Odenton. This is in the Piney Orchard community. Anne Arundel County Police are utilizing helicopters and K-9 teams as they search for the two suspects who were only described as 2 black [...]
Market House Up In Air Again
Late last night, after most people had finished voicing their support of raising chickens in Annapolis and left, the Annapolis City Council sat down to talk about the Market House–again! Public Works Director, David Jarrell explained that the last day for business at the “old” Market House was December 31st and business “went out with [...]
Annapolis’ Capital To Begin Charging For Online Access
<–To make sure everyone is aware of this information, please share it with Google, your Facebook friends, and Twitter followers by clicking the icons to the left. In this morning’s newspaper, Tom Marquardt announced that The Capital and the MD Gazette’s websites would be undergoing some renovations to make it easier to read and more [...]
2-Alarm Apartment Fire In Glen Burnie
UPDATE: According to the Maryland Gazette’s EB Furgurson III, a 65-year old woman is in the hospital suffering from life threatening injuries due to smoke inhalation. Two others were transported to the hospital as well. UPDATE: One resident was rescued from the top floor and is being transported to BWMC emergency room. Anne Arundel County [...]
Londontowne Garage Fire
Fire crews were dispatched to 412 Londontowne Road this morning for a structure fire. When crews from Woodland Beach arrived on the scene they discovered a fully involved garage. Edgewater Patch is likely on the scene and will have photos and video shortly. Expect traffic delays on Londontown and Mayo Roads.
House Fire In Lothian
Anne Arundel County Fire crews are on the scene of a fully involved house at 5673 Southern Maryland Boulevard in the Lothian section of the county. Crews have called for mutual aid from Prince Georges and Calvert Counties to battle the blaze. More details to follow.
Sexual Assault Reported Near BWI
On December 27, 2011, at approximately 7:32 p.m., officers from the Northern District responded to the Microtel Inn and Suites located in the 1100 block of Winterson Road in Linthicum for a report of a sexual assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the adult female victim, who indicated that she and the suspect had an [...]
Plazuelas Is Open In Edgewater
Plazuelas, the latest addition to the Mexican dining scene in the area opened up yesterday and it was worth the wait! I am not sure what the hold up was–the interior did not look like it had that much done to it, so I will assume it was the County firehosing the business with hoops, [...]
Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle
With the holidays, many overindulge in the food and spirits of the season. And although the population is living longer, people are not necessarily maintaining good health. To help with New Year’s resolutions to become more fit and lose weight, the county Department of Aging and Disabilities is offering a workshop, “Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle,” [...]
Santa Speedo Run Video
Please avert your eyes as several hundred speedo clad runners take part in the Annual Annapolis Speedo Run. The races started and ended at O’Brien’s Oyster Bay & Restaurant and benefited Toys For Tots. Please see our earlier post for still photos. Were you there? Did you run?
