The Anne Arundel County Police have determined that the contents of the syringe in the South County assault was semen.
On February 28, 2020 the Anne Arundel County Police Department learned that the substance in the tested syringes was semen. They are unsure if any of the tested syringes were used in the attack. Additional testing and investigation are under way. Detectives believe there may be additional victims who have yet to report similar incidents. This investigation is extremely active additional charges may be applicable. Anyone with any information is asked to call Southern District at 410-222-1960 or the TipLine 410-222-4700.
Original report below:
The Anne Arundel County Police have arrested a Churchton man in connection with the alleged assault with a syringe in a South County grocery store.
On February 18, 2020 police were notified of an assault that occurred in the entrance vestibule of 5570 Shady Side Road in Churchton, Maryland. An adult female reported she was assaulted by an unknown suspect with what is believed to be a syringe. Video surveillance from the business was pulled and a white male approximately 50 years old is seen walking near the victim. The suspect leans into, and assaults the victim.
On February 25, 2019 detectives received a tip identifying a potential suspect. Through investigative means, Detectives were able to positively identify the suspect as a Churchton man who was placed under arrest and charged with 1st, and 2nd Degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment.
If you have any further information, please contact the Anne Arundel County Police, Southern District Detective Unit 410-222-1960. You may also call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700, Metro Crime Stoppers1-866-7LOCKUP
