Tag: DUI
2 pedestrians killed on area roadways this morning
Two pedestrians have died after being struck by vehicles on area roadways. Edgewater On April 1, 2016 at approximately 6:13 am, officers responded to the report of a pedestrian struck on Central Avenue East near Loch Haven Rd in Edgewater. Witnesses reported finding an unresponsive victim in the ditch along eastbound Central Avenue just prior […]
Davidsonville man arrested and charged with assault after road rage incident with bicyclist
On August 22, 2015, at approximately 10:58 a.m., officers from the Southern District responded to St. George Barber Road and Governors Bridge Road, in Davidsonville, for a reported accident involving a bicycle and vehicle. Prior to the officers arrival, a witness advised after the collision, the operator of a tan SUV assaulted the victim that […]
Avoid a Cinco De Mayo Annapolis DUI Bust
Be careful with your partying this Cinco De Mayo. On Tuesday, May 5th, the Annapolis Police Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on West Street, right before the Westgate Circle. I have included a map and a street map view of the approximate area of where the checkpoint will be held. The police have said […]
For the love of the library, a fundraiser
The Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation announced today that its yearly fundraising event, For the Love of the Library, will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, April 23 at Reynolds Tavern in Annapolis. The relaxed gathering of library supporters and staff will be held in one of Anne Arundel County Public […]
Child struck by thrown brick in Annapolis’ Robinwood community
A child was struck by a brick thrown through the window this afternoon in the City’s Robinwood community. The initial report was that shots were fired through the window of an apartment in the 1300 block of Tyler Avenue; however, it appears that a brick was the cause of the injury. The complex is owned […]
Anne Arundel County Library seeks trustees for board
Officials from Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) today announced that the organization is seeking nominations to fill three vacancies on its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is the governing body of AACPL. It is comprised of volunteers who reside in our county with a range of experiences and backgrounds, and a strong […]
Community Foundation offers $10K scholarship to honor fallen Marines
A scholarship has been set up in the names of Lance Corporal Eric William Herzberg and Lance Corporal William Taylor Wild IV. It will be awarded each year to an Anne Arundel County public high school senior who demonstrates those qualities celebrated by the U.S. Marines: honor, courage and commitment. The Community Foundation of Anne […]
Fatal accident shuts Route 50 in Annapolis
At least one person has died in a three car accident on Route 50 eastbound in Annapolis. Shortly before 3:00pm, rescue crews were called to Route 50 east in the area of Route 665 (Aris T. Allen Blvd) exit. Three vehicles were involved and two helicopters were called to fly 2 patients in critical condition […]
Suspected drunk driver crashes into 2 cars at DUI checkpoint
This information is preliminary. Tonight at approximately 8:30 officers working a DUI Saturation patrol attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Bestgate Rd and Rt 50 in Annapolis. The driver’s actions appeared to be consistent with someone who was operating the vehicle under the influence. The driver failed to stop for the patrol […]
Man killed in accident on Route 50 at I-97 in Annapolis
On January 7th at approximately 2:05 a.m., units responded to the area of Route 50 west bound between I-97 and the South River Bridge for the report of a motor vehicle accident. Units arrived on location and found a collision involving a pedestrian struck. Witness accounts to fire department personnel on the scene indicate that […]
Michael Phelps and a step-by-step guide to handling a DUI arrest
What does the average John Doe have in common with 18-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps? From a legal standpoint, the answer might be more than you’d expect—they’re both: a.) human, and hence predisposed to momentary lapses in judgment; b.) subject to the same laws and equal treatment before the justice system; and c.) […]
Fire engine backs into Cape St. Claire firehouse, causes partial collapse
Full service continues from the Cape Saint Claire Fire Station after a Thursday night collision involving a piece of fire apparatus caused substantial damage to the building. The station, located at 1411 Cape St. Claire Road, was damaged in a backing accident involving a 2012 Pierce Arrow Pumper/Tanker (designated as Engine 194). The incident occurred […]
Woman in walker killed by hit and run driver in Glen Burnie
On Thursday, December 11, 2014 at approximately 5:36 PM Linda Lea Suski, who was elderly and used a walker for assistance, was attempting to cross Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard in Glen Burnie from the bus stop on the west side near Phyllis Drive, to the east side to return to her home on Clara Circle. After […]
Mother’s Peninsula Grille–a great choice
Paul and I were heading from Annapolis to the Severna Park area and decided to stop for lunch at Mother’s Peninsula Grille in Arnold. It was our first-time visit at this sports theme bar/restaurant and it turned out to be a great choice! On that particularly cold day, we were warmly greeted and shown to […]
Suspected drunk driver kills friend in Pasadena crash
On December 2, 2014 at approximately 2:30am traffic safety officers and fire department personnel responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Solley Road at Chestnut Springs Lane in Glen Burnie. Preliminary investigation revealed a black 2005 Honda Civic, occupied by two people, was northbound on Solley Road when it crossed the centerline, […]
Teen shot in face on St. Johns campus
An Annapolis teenager was shot in the face on Sunday morning near the boathouse on the St. John’s College campus. The teen was discovered in a field adjacent to the boathouse that sits along College Creek. According to police, the boathouse was rented out for a private event. Reports from Anne Arundel 1st Alert indicate that […]
Elijah Cummings to speak at NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
Jacqueline Boone Allsup, President of the Anne Arundel County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has announced that Congressman Elijah Cummings will be the keynote speaker at their 40th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Friday, November 14, 2014, 6PM, at the Double Tree Hotel, 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, Maryland. Benjamin Todd […]
Suspected drunk driver hits two bicyclists in Annapolis
On June 28, 2014, at approximately 1410 hours, the Anne Arundel County Police Traffic Safety Section responded to a motor vehicle crash involving 2 bicyclists on MD Route 450 near Brice Lane, Annapolis. The investigation determined that a 2011 Nissan operated by, Robin Vera Colbert, 54, of Annapolis, was traveling south on MD Route 450 […]
Severna Park man arrested for DWI and impersonating a police officer
On Sunday 15, 2014, at approximately 2:02 a.m., officers responded to the Taco Bell restaurant located in the 500 block of Ritchie Highway in Severna Park for an intoxicated driver in the drive-thru. Upon arrival, officers observed a Mercedes 300D with the operator blowing the horn repeatedly. Upon making contact with that driver, officers detected […]
Snowden Headed Back To Court
It looks like the prosecutor in Carl Snowden’s drunk driving case is having a change of heart and the former Alderman for Annapolis will be headed back to court in January. Snowden was given a Probation Before Judgment sentence last month for his third DUI arrest in 8 years. He was convicted of one in […]
Snowden May Not Be Off The Hook
Back on June 8, 2010, we reported that Carl Snowden was arrested for his third DUI offense. Snowden currently works in Attorney General Doug Gansler’s office as a Civil Rights Director. The former Annapolis City Alderman, aide to County Executive Janet Owens and community activist also sits on the Board of the Housing Authority of […]
DUI Checkpoint
The Annapolis Police Department will conduct a DUI Sobriety Checkpoint on August 20, 2010 beginning at 10:00 p.m. The checkpoint will begin at the intersection of Rowe Boulevard and Taylor Avenue and then move to Rowe Boulevard and Melvin Avenue. In 2004, the Annapolis Police Department began administering checkpoints. The APD uses grant funding provided […]
