Crime News
Millersville man gets 15 years in prison for selling fatal dose of fentanyl to teen
The Honorable Donna Schaeffer sentenced Jason Patton Baker, 46, of Millersville to 15 years in prison in the death of 16-year-old Josiah Klaes announced Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. The teenager died from the lethal drugs Baker knowingly sold to the minor. Baker was found guilty by a jury of one count […]
Woman arrested after trying to firebomb a Glen Burnie church
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department’s Fire and Explosives investigators have arrested a Baltimore woman and charged her with attempted murder and arson, among other charges, in the attempted firebombing of a Glen Burnie church. On February 13, 2020 at approximately 10 a.m., members of the Anne Arundel County Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit, Anne […]
Unknown suspect opens fire on SUV along Forest Drive in Annapolis
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Forest Drive and Tyler Avenue. On February 16, 2020 at 3:45 p.m. officers responded to the area of Forest Drive and Tyler Avenue for a report of a vehicle struck by gunfire. Officers located an SUV with three […]
Pasadena man gets life in prison plus 10 years for murder of girlfriend
The Honorable Cathleen M. Vitale sentenced Edgar Franklin Manning IV, 27, of Pasadena to life in prison plus 10 years for the first degree murder and second degree rape of Megan Burdeaux announced Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. Manning entered a guilty plea to the charges on September 16, 2019 “Manning viciously cut […]
Police investigating possible kidnapping by rideshare driver
On February 15 at 3 a.m. officers were contacted about a possible kidnapping involving an Uber driver or someone posing as an Uber driver. The adult female victim reported that she was in the 100 block of Dock St on February 15 at 1 a.m. waiting for an Uber ride. A vehicle pulled up and […]
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing of model home salesman
Dillon Augustyniak,19, of Jessup was sentenced to life in prison by the Honorable J. Michael Wachs for the murder of Steven Wilson announced Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. Augustyniak entered a guilty plea to first degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence on August 22, […]
Monday Evening: Annapolis to host a listening session on violence in the City
City residents are encouraged to attend a community meeting at the Eastport Fire Station on Monday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. to discuss recent gun violence. Mayor Gavin Buckley with Alderman DaJuan Gay (Ward 6), Alderman Ross Arnett (Ward 8) and Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles (Ward 3) will host the meeting, giving residents an opportunity […]
Severn man receives 60 years in prison for sex abuse of minor
James Robert IV, 38, of Severn was sentenced to 60 years for sex abuse of a minor and four counts of rape announced Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. This is the first case in the State of Maryland where a comfort dog accompanied a victim when testifying during a trial. Robert was […]
Annapolis Police arrest man in connection with recent shooting in HACA’s Harbour House community
The Annapolis Police Department has arrested an Annapolis man in connection with a shooting that happened in HACA’s Harbour House community on February 11, 2020. The following was release from the police department this morning. UPDATE – After the shooting detectives located a handgun outside in the 1100 block of Madison St. The handgun was […]
Teen arrested in Annapolis armed carjacking
The Annapolis Police have arrested a 17-year old male from Annapolis in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred early this morning off of Spa Road. Just before 2:00am on February 13, 2020, Annapolis Police officers responded to the unit block of Johnson Place (just off Spa Road near West Street) for a reported carjacking. […]
One man flown to shock trauma after latest shooting in HACA’s Harbour House community
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating the latest shooting in HACA’s Harbour House community On February 11, 2020 at about 11:30pm Annapolis Police officers were in the area of President and Madison Streets when they heard shots being fired. Officers located a 29 year old male victim suffering injuries from a gunshot wound. The man […]
Police searching for two suspects in Severna Park Home invasion and assault
The Anne Arundel County Police are searching for two suspects in a home invasion along Ritchie Highway where the resident was struck with an unknown object. On February 10, 2020 at approximately 8:00 a.m., Anne Arundel County Police officers responded for a home invasion robbery in the 90 block of Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. […]
Police investigating shooting in Revell Downs neighborhood
The Anne Arundel County Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened last night in the Revell Downs neighborhood just outside of Annapolis in what they say is a “transaction” gone wrong. On February 10, 2020 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police officers responded for a shooting in the 400 block of Ruffian […]
Police investigating suspicious bracket discovered in Annapolis Chuck E Cheese bathroom
The Anne Arundel County Police Department is investigating a suspicious bracket that was removed from above a drop ceiling in a rest room in the Annapolis location of Chuck E. Cheese. On Saturday, February 8, 2020 at approximately 1:45 p.m., officers responded to the Chuck-E-Cheese restaurant located at 2333 Forest Drive for a report of […]
Bullets fly over weekend in HACAs Harbour House community
The Annapolis Police Department responded to two separate reports of shots being fired in HACA’s Harbour House community over the weekend The first incident happened on Sunday evening, February 9, 2020 at 7:00pm. Officers were called to the 1200 block of Madison Street for a report of shots fired. After they arrived, there were unable […]
Joseph Willis charged with murder of Glen Burnie man and shooting two police officers
UPDATE: From Anne Arundel County Police: Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney has announced that she will be providing more information about Joseph Willis who has been charged with the murder of a Glen Burnie man and shooting two Anne Arundel County Police Officers. Anne Colt Leitess, the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County will provide […]
Severn man arrested for possession of child pornography
The Anne Arundel County Police have arrested a Severn man for possession of child pornography after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On July 24, 2019, the Anne Arundel County Child Abuse Unit initiated an investigation in reference to a report of a specific account that was directly associated […]
UPDATED: Two Anne Arundel County Police Officers shot
UPDATE #2: 3:20pm We have a person of interest in custody in reference to the shootings of our detectives. We do not believe there is any further threat to our community. We THANK YOU for your support and patience! We will give further when we can, investigation still on-going. — Anne Arundel Police (@AACOPD) February […]
VIDEO: County fire department seeks public’s help in arson fire at Pasadena Elementary School
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is seeking the help of the public in identifying two suspects in a recent dumpster fire that has been determined to be arson. The Anne Arundel County Fire Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the persons believed responsible for an arson fire involving a dumpster at the […]
South River High teacher charged with having sex with student
The Anne Arundel County Police have arrested a teacher at South River High School in Edgewater and charged her with various sex charges after it was revealed she had sex with a student. On January 30, 2019 at 4:00PM, the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to South River High School located at 201 Central […]
Severn man arrested on handgun violations
The Anne Arundel County Police have arrested a Severn man on weapons charges after alert officers spotted the suspect who was known and wanted. On February 3, 2020, Anne Arundel County Police detectives were on patrol in the Stillmeadows Community in the area of Stillmeadow Road and Jacobs Road when they observed a known wanted […]
Man arrested in stabbing after family dispute
The Anne Arundel County Police Department has arrested a Curtis Bay man after a family dispute got out of control and ended up with one man in shock trauma after being stabbed. On February 3, 2020, at approximately 10:00 pm, Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to the 200 block of Sycamore Road in Curtis […]
