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Tag: Chief of Police
Arts Council seeks nominees for Annie Awards
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Annie Awards. The Annie Awards were created in 2000 to recognize the contributions of local artists, educators, and arts patrons who reside in Anne Arundel County. There are eight awards in eight categories: Literary Arts, Visual Arts, Historic Arts, Arts Patron, […]
One person killed in Brooklyn Park fire, 10th fire fatality of year in Anne Arundel
One person has been killed in an overnight dwelling fire in Brooklyn Park. Around 11:10 Wednesday night firefighters were dispatched for a reported dwelling on fire in the 5200 block of Disney Avenue following a neighbor’s report of flames coming from a window of the house. Firefighters from Anne Arundel County assisted by Baltimore City […]
Optimists bringing Cole Brothers Circus to town
The Annapolis Optimist Club is bringing The Cole Bros. Circus -To The Max, to Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds on May 6 & 7, 2015! An amazing assemblage of animal and human performers headline a once-in-a-lifetime Celebration of the Amazing, all under the giant big top! Proceeds for this fundraiser go to local Optimist youth programs like scholarships, […]
Schuh declares heroin use a public health emergency
Surrounded by medical professionals, citizens, advocates, and the newly formed Heroin Action Taskforce, County Executive Steve Schuh today announced an executive order declaring a county-wide heroin public health emergency, directing county agencies to use “all best efforts” to eradicate the use of heroin in Anne Arundel County. “While we will not win this war overnight, […]
Maryland State Police top cop resigns
Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Marcus L. Brown announced late today he will resign his position to pursue other opportunities. In a letter to Maryland State Police troopers and civilian employees, Colonel Brown said he is leaving with a ‘heavy heart,’ effective January 19, 2015. He thanked Maryland State Police employees for their outstanding service […]
2nd Annual SantaCon scheduled for Saturday December 13th
2nd Annual Annapolis SantaCon organized by the Hospice Hundred Committee benefiting Chesapeake Kids. To participate in the fabulously fun pub crawl you must purchase a general admission ticket for $20 or VIP ticket for $40. Limited tickets available! **VIP ticket $40 – Along with the specials offered at each bar during the bar crawl, you get free access to the pre-party at the […]
Fight breaks out at Westfield Annapolis
UPDATE: 4:37pm. Police are reporting that a fight broke out between two juveniles in the Westfield Annapolis mall about an hour ago which caused a panic on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Police have not released any details at this point, but from an employee at the mall, someone put a […]
Commission on Disabilities Issues wins legacy award from Volunteer Center
On November 13, 2014, the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Center and the Coordinators of Volunteers of Anne Arundel County (COVAAC) held a Volunteer Project Hall of Fame Celebration Luncheon at the Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar and Grill in Gambrills, MD. Pamela Jordan, Director of the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, served as the […]
Schuh appoints Altomare, Graves and Kokolis to top public safety posts
Surrounded by public safety officials from across Anne Arundel County, County Executive-elect Steve Schuh today announced Allan Graves and Tim Altomare as his appointees to head the county fire and police departments. Schuh also announced he will reappoint current Detention Department Superintendent Terry Kokolis to oversee county detention facilities. “Tim, Allan, and Terry understand we […]
Schuh continues reappointments and recommendations
County Executive-elect Steve Schuh today announced his intention to reappoint Anne Arundel County Administrative Hearing Officer Douglas Clark Hollman and Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) President and CEO Kirkland Murray. Schuh also announced he will recommend the appointment of Dr. Jinlene Chan as permanent Anne Arundel County Health Officer. In accordance with state law, […]
Schuh continues to assemble administration with more appointments
County Executive-elect Steve Schuh today announced his intention to reappoint Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks Director Rick Anthony and Grants Administrator and Hispanic and Latino Community Liaison Maria Casasco. “Rick and Maria are dedicated public servants who’ve worked to ensure that our citizens live in the best county in Maryland,” said Schuh. “I’m happy […]
Thank you Laura Neuman
In February of 2013, no one knew who Laura Neuman was. We questioned it as well. Here we are in 2014 and there are still many questions lingering out there. When did she morph from a solid and focused executive into a politician fluent in mudslinging? Does she have a future in elected office or government? […]
Davis and Cox leave large shoes to fill in Anne Arundel
Yesterday, Anne Arundel County Executive Elect Steve Schuh made two personnel moves and informed police chief Kevin Davis and fire chief Michael Cox that they would not be part of the new administration. Schuh’s spokesman said that they were “moving in a different direction” which is akin to “it’s not you, it’s me” in a […]
Chief Kevin Davis stepping down December 1st
Anne Arundel County Police Chief Kevin Davis will resign effective December 1, 2014. There has been speculation if the Chief would retain his position ever since Laura Neuman lost the primary for County Executive. County Executive Elect, Steve Schuh, did not commit one way or the other on retaining the chief or fire chief Michael […]
Arundel Police Chief denounces FOP contribution to Ferguson officer’s fund
Anne Arundel County Police Chief Kevin Davis has issued a statement on the sizable contribution that the County’s Fraternal order of Police made to the legal defense fund of the officer who shot and killed Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO. As Chief of Police, I am receiving requests to respond to the Fraternal Order of […]
Annapolis Police: racial profiling or good police work?
Over the past few weeks, many people were upset with the Annapolis Police Department as they worked to solve a robbery case. Part of their investigation led them to several young black males in the Clay Street community. Several were informally questioned and some were photographed. On the surface, it seems like a little bit of […]
Police arrest three in Annapolis assault
The Annapolis Police Department has arrested three individuals in connection with an assault on July 21 that injured two men while walking along Franklin Street. The investigation centered on the Clay Street community and the police department felt the wrath of the public when it was discovered that police were taking photographs of black teens. […]
Annapolis Police under fire for photographing black teens
After two men were attacked on July 21st, the Annapolis Police Department began investigating to solve the crime. The suspects were “5-7 black teenagers.” In their efforts to solve the crime, residents of Clay Street claim that the police are stopping and photographing their children and are alleging racial profiling. Chief of Police, Michael Pristoop, […]
Newly trained officer used Narcan to save life
On June 16, ten minutes after completing Naloxone training, Officer Justin Goods responded to the unit block of Amos Garrett Blvd for a report of a possible heroin overdose. Officer Goods located a 24 year old man from Annapolis displaying symptoms of a heroin overdose. The symptoms included being unresponsive, not breathing and turning blue. […]
Police officer shoots, kills suspect at Glen Burnie rail station
A MTA police officer has shot and killed a suspect at the Cromwell light rail station for the Maryland Transportation Authority. At 6:29 p.m. Anne Arundel County officers responded to assist the Mass Transit Administration Police (MTA) with an officer involved shooting. Investigators learned that the MTA police officer was flagged over by two citizens […]
Annapolis police arrest two in 2013 murder
Annapolis Police detectives arrested two suspects in the 2013 killing of John Ray on March 16th and 18th closing Annapolis’ only unsolved murder from April of last year. Tahzay Brown, 24, of Glen Burnie was arrested on March 16th and charged with first and second degree murder, first and second degree assault, armed robbery, use of a firearm in a violent […]
Severna Park man arrested after threat made to Councilman Ladd
On Friday, March 14, 2014 at 8:00 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Homeland Security and Intelligence Section received information regarding a possible threat to Anne Arundel Councilman Dick Ladd, Maryland State House Speaker Michael Bush and Maryland State Senator Mike Miller, Jr. An investigation was immediately launched by Homeland Security & Intelligence Unit. […]
