Tag: Chief of Police

Final ASO performances for season scheduled for May 6,7
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra presents the last concert in the Lexus Classic Series at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 8pm. Music Director José-Luis Novo will conduct the orchestra in Bedřich Smetana’s The Moldau, Vivian Fung’s Dust Devils, Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the […]

Eastport residents fired up over security; City, HACA have few answers
After 31 shots rang out early on Sunday morning, residents of Eastport were alarmed and looking for answers. The City and the Annapolis Police Department hastily called a meeting which was held at the Eastport Community Center which is located two blocks from the incident on Sunday. Alderman Ross Arnett and Police Chief Michael Pristoop […]

Caucus of African American Leaders schedules town hall meeting on Annapolis Police Department
The Caucus of African American Leaders held a press conference this morning outside of Annapolis City Hall to announce an October 14th town hall meeting at City Hall to open up discussions about alleged inequities within the Annapolis Police Department. The event will be help from 7pm to 9pm and will be recorded. It is unknown […]

David Cassidy added to Rams Head On Stage lineup
[do action=”fringe”/] [do action=”rams-head-intro”/] 09/17 Hotel California: A Salute to The Eagles 09/18 Young Dubliners 09/19 Capitol Steps 09/20 Murder Mystery Dinner: Murder Vegas Style 09/22 Asleep At The Wheel 09/24 Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam 09/25 Livingston Taylor 09/26 The Outlaws & Blackhawk 09/27 Marc Antoine & Paul Brown 09/28 Striking Matches w. Fairground Saints […]

Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival returns in September
On Saturday, September 26, 2015, the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival will return to the Annapolis City Dock for another exciting year of cultural celebration. In its 26th year, the festival is a free event for all ages to enjoy live music and dance performances, world foods and artisans, as well as heritage and history. The […]

Annapolis malpractice attorney selected a “Best Lawyer in America”
Hyatt & Weber, a full service law firm, today announced that Paul J. Weber has been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.® The annual Best Lawyers directory identifies attorneys who are considered by their peers to be outstanding in a particular practice area. “This is well deserved recognition for Paul,” […]

Annapolis 10 Mile Run to disrupt traffic on August 30th
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides reminds residents that more than 5,000 people will be in Annapolis on Sunday, August 30, for the Annapolis Ten Mile Run, organized by the Annapolis Striders, Inc, now in its 40th year. The race begins at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium at 7 a.m. and ends at the Stadium at 9:30 a.m. Several roads will be […]

Library ups the ante: 100K+ Lynda.com videos available for free
Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) cardholders now have access to more than 3,000 courses and nearly 130,000 tutorials with the online education service lynda.com at no cost, from home or at the nearest county library. The broad range of topics taught to lynda.com users includes technological, creative and business skills designed to help achieve personal […]

Watermark presents check to SPCA and announced Dogtoberfest Cruise
Cruises on the Bay™ by Watermark®’s Harbor Queen went to the dogs on Thursday, July 24th for the 3rd Annual “Dog Days of Summer Cruise.” Watermark made a donation of $1,462 to the Anne Arundel County SPCA from the sold-out cruise. Around 95 people and nearly as many dog “pawsengers” stepped onboard the iconic Annapolis […]

SHA reminds drivers that school is back in session
The bells are ringing in schools across Maryland and it’s time to brush up on the rules of the road for drivers and pedestrians. The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is asking pedestrians and drivers to share the road this coming school year so that everyone can have a great start the […]

Annapolis police arrest third suspect in 2014 Victor Parkway murder
On August 20th Annapolis Police detectives with the help of the Maryland State Police Fugitive Task Force and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested a third suspect, Tyrus Brown, 27, of Annapolis in the 2013 killing of John Ray. On March 16th and 18th of 2014 Tahzay Brown, 24, of Glen Burnie and Todd Brown, 25, […]

Schuh, Adams unveil new police cruiser
County Executive Steve Schuh, States Attorney Wes Adams, and Police Chief Tim Altomare unveiled the Anne Arundel Police Department’s new 2015 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor to highlight the county’s commitment to public safety. “Our public safety professionals need effective tools like this new police cruiser to keep our streets safe,” said Schuh. “The plans we […]

County police, officials participate in White House program on community policing
This week Anne Arundel County Police Chief Tim Altomare, Schuh Administration officials, and community leaders from across the county joined Obama Senior Administration officials in a national conversation on police-community relations. “Engaging with the community is crucial to ensuring we keep people safe in any jurisdiction,” said Police Chief Tim Altomare. “It was important for […]

County department of aging recognizes co-worker for national conference presentation
The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities proudly recognizes Sanya Smith for recently presenting a workshop at the AIRS International Conference in Dallas, Texas, on the future of Information and Referral/Assistance in relation to innovative outreach. Ms. Smith, along with a team of professionals of the Information & Assistance Program within the Department […]

Anne Arundel County Police promotes 4 officers
Chief of Police Timothy J. Altomare has announced the following promotions which took effect on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM. The following individuals will be promoted on June 5, 2015 to the ranks indicated below. Lieutenant Katherine Goodwin #1133, a 21 year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Department, will be promoted to the […]

Annapolis offers tips for combatting upcoming summer heat
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides reminds residents to be aware of the heat that is forecast for this summer and announces updates to the city’s Heat Emergency Action Plan (HEAP) for the 2015 season. “Each year we turn to Deputy Chief Kevin Simmons and his team at the Office of Emergency Management to ensure the plan is […]

AACo Fire Department receives heart association award
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience a STEMI, or ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a type of heart attack caused by a complete […]

Man shot to death in Laurel, police still searching for suspect
On Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at approximately 8:26 p.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 3400 block of Sudlersville South in Laurel for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male lying on the ground suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The shooting victim was transported to Laurel Regional […]

Watermark helps out AFD and AACoFD with marine training
Watermark recently hosted around 100 Annapolis City and Anne Arundel County Firefighters and Paramedics on board their vessels for marine training exercises. The exercises, four in total conducted on three different Watermark vessels, allowed firefighters and paramedics to familiarize themselves and prepare response protocols in the event of a fire, medical or other emergency on […]

West River man charged with 10 counts of child pornography
The Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the possession and distribution of child pornography from a location in Anne Arundel County. During the investigation, evidence was developed by child abuse detectives that led to a search warrant […]

Anne Arundel’s plan to combat heroin addiction unveiled by County Executive
During his 2015 Budget Address, Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh unveiled his budget plan to address the growing heroin crisis in Anne Arundel County. “To combat heroin, we will be making strategic investments in education, health, and public safety to fight this problem from every angle.” said Schuh. “Heroin is the octopus from hell, […]