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4 Masked and Armed Suspects Carjack Severn Man in Own Driveway

EOA Staff | May 20, 2022, 09:04 AM

On May 19, 2022, at approximately 11:00 pm, Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to a carjacking report in the 8000 block of Telegraph Road in Severn. As the victim […]

Motorcyclist Dies in Afternoon Crash Along Ritchie Highway in Arnold

EOA Staff | May 19, 2022, 10:48 PM

The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a crash this afternoon that sent a Severna Park man to the hospital and killed a motorcyclist. On May 19, 2022, at approximately […]

Intoxicated Dump Truck Driver Causes Crash That Killed Severna Park Man

EOA Staff | May 18, 2022, 01:32 PM

The Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which one person died early this morning in Anne Arundel County. Shortly after midnight, troopers from the Maryland State Police […]

Construction Worker Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver in Davidsonville

EOA Staff | May 18, 2022, 06:49 AM

The Anne Arundel County Police have arrested a 48-year-old Davidsonville man and charged him with negligent manslaughter (among others) after striking a stopped vehicle in a work zone, and then […]

13 Airbags Stolen from Vehicles Across Annapolis

EOA Staff | May 16, 2022, 06:19 PM

The Annapolis Police are investigating a string of airbag thefts that occurred late last week all over the city. A total of 13 vehicles had their windows smashed out and […]

Man Killed at Crofton McDonald’s

EOA Staff | May 13, 2022, 10:13 AM

UPDATE: From the Anne Arundel County Police: On May 13, 2022, at approximately 4:45 a.m., officers responded for a report of gunshots fired at the McDonald’s restaurant located at 1130 […]

Woman Struck, Killed By Impaired Driver While Changing Flat Tire

EOA Staff | May 12, 2022, 08:29 PM

A Sykesville man has been charged with criminally negligent manslaughter and several other charges after losing control of his car and hitting a woman who was on the shoulder attempting […]

Five Area Restaurants Cited for Serving Alcohol to Minors

EOA Staff | May 12, 2022, 10:20 AM

On April 11th and 12th, the Annapolis Police Department conducted compliance checks of liquor laws at several liquor retail establishments. During this operation, 22 establishments were checked for compliance. Seventeen […]

After Lothian Shooting, Suspects Steal Victim’s Dirtbike

EOA Staff | April 25, 2022, 12:47 PM

The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating a shooting in Lothian. On Friday, April 22, 2022, at approximately 4:30 pm Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to the area of […]

Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Macy’s in Annapolis Mall

EOA Staff | April 25, 2022, 12:31 PM

The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Westfield Annapolis Mall on Friday evening and are seeking the public’s help in identifying four suspects. On Friday, […]

UPDATED: Two Shot at Crofton’s Capital Raceway

EOA Staff | April 24, 2022, 08:06 PM

UPDATE: From the Anne Arundel County Police: On April 23, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to Capitol Raceway in Gambrills for a double shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned […]

Teen Assaulted While Walking Along Riva Road

EOA Staff | April 22, 2022, 11:20 AM

The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating an assault and attempted robbery of a teen who was walking along Riva Road. On April 21, 2022, at approximately 6:00 pm, Anne […]

UPS Driver Robbed at Gunpoint at Festival at Riva in Annapolis

EOA Staff | April 20, 2022, 05:27 PM

A UPS driver was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday morning as he was making deliveries in Annapolis. At 11:21 am on April 20, 2022, the Anne Arundel County Police were dispatched […]

Local Doctor Indicted for COVID-19 Fraud

EOA Staff | April 20, 2022, 05:13 PM

The US Department of Justice has indicted Dr. Ron Elfenbein for COVID-19 fraud. Elfenbein ran a clinic in Gambrills and also ran against former Senator John Astle to represent District […]

Passenger Injured After Someone Opens Fire on Taxi

EOA Staff | April 18, 2022, 06:04 PM

A man was injured when shots were fired at the taxicab in which he was a passenger. On April 17, 2022, at approximately 12:40 am., Anne Arundel County Police officers […]

Police Make Arrest in Overnight Annapolis Shooting

EOA Staff | April 15, 2022, 09:48 AM

The Annapolis Police Department has arrested a suspect in the latest shooting in the City. On April 14th, 2022 at approximately 6:20 pm, Annapolis Police officers responded to the 700 […]

3 Teens Arrested After Armed Carjacking and Intentionally Crashing into Gun Store

EOA Staff | April 13, 2022, 12:08 PM

The Anne Arundel County Police have arrested three teenagers after they crashed a stolen car through the window of a local gun retailer in an attempt to steal guns. On […]

Police: 15-Year Old Boy Shot in Eastport (UPDATE)

EOA Staff | April 12, 2022, 05:17 PM

The Annapolis Police released some preliminary information about the shooting in Eastport earlier this afternoon. On April 12th, 2022 at approximately 4:10 pm, officers responded to the area of Frederick […]

Another Shooting in Annapolis Eastport Community Sends Victim to Shock-Trauma

EOA Staff | April 12, 2022, 04:59 PM

Annapolis Police are on the scene of another shooting in the City’s Eastport section. At about 4:10 pm on April 12, 2022, approximately 5 gunshots rang out in the 1100 […]

Edgewater MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for 2020 Murder in Glen Burnie

EOA Staff | April 11, 2022, 03:50 PM

Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today that Cristian Pleitez-Tejada, 23, of Edgewater was sentenced to 30 years of active incarceration for the second-degree murder of Jose […]

Shots Fired in Road Rage Incident Near Arundel Mills

EOA Staff | April 11, 2022, 09:28 AM

Maryland State Police are investigating a possible road rage incident that allegedly resulted in shots fired, sending one man to the hospital with injuries on Sunday afternoon, April 10, 2022, […]

Quick Thinking Officers Rescue Four After Car Crashes into Severn Basin (VIDEO)

EOA Staff | April 04, 2022, 03:13 PM

Four people were rescued by quick-thinking police officers from Anne Arundel County after they lost control of their car and ended up partially submerged in a Severn drainage basin. On […]