Tag: Police officer
Woman killed by train, officer hit by car last night in Anne Arundel
A MTA police officer was hit by a motorist last night and a woman was killed by a light rail train. Woman Killed By Train An adult female was killed in Ferndale Tuesday evening after apparently being struck by a light rail train. Around 6:50 p.m. firefighters responded to the area of Route 648 and Hollins […]
1 injured in shooting in Annapolis’ Harbor House community
Last night at 5:20pm, Annapolis Police officers responded to the Harbor House (a HACA property) for a report of shots fired. An officer was in the area when he heard several shots fired. He went to investigate and found a 32 year old male victim who had been shot in the leg. The victim was […]
Annapolis man stabbed to death today, son arrested and charged in murder
On February 20, 2016 at 2:45 a.m. Annapolis Police officers responded to a home in the 300 block of Atwater Drive for a report of a stabbing. Inside the home, officers located Martin Jolalpa-Vazquez, 44, of Annapolis who was bleeding profusely. Martin Jolalpa-Vazquez had been stabbed and was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center where […]
Edgewater Elementary wins $1000 in BGE’s Wires Down contest
Baltimore Gas and Electric today announced Krieger Schechter Day School as the winner of the fourth annual BGE Wires Down Video Challenge at an all-school assembly in Pikesville. The yearly contest encourages elementary schools to create their own version of BGE’s popular “Wires Down” electric safety commercial for the chance to win between $1,000 and […]
BGE to celebrate 200 years with bevy of events
The Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, founded as the Gas Light Company of Baltimore in 1816, will recognize its bicentenary with a series of events for company employees as well as customers and residents of central Maryland. The 200th anniversary milestone is significant to Baltimore, as well as the energy industry, as the company was […]
No injuries reported in Brandon Shores Power Plant fire
Approximately 60 firefighters assisted plant workers in extinguishing a coal fire at the Brandon Shores Power Plant Monday afternoon. Just after 4:00 p.m. firefighters responded to the power plant located in the 2000 block of Brandon Shores Road to assist plant workers. Pulverized coal to be injected into a boiler was burning in the steel […]
2 arrested in Linthicum double stabbing
On January 11, 2016 at approximately 2037 hours, officers from the Northern District responded to the area of Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and Camp Meade Road for a report of a stabbing that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a 16-year-old female who was suffering from a stab wound to her upper torso, […]
Woman arrested after leaving child in car while at Glen Burnie courthouse
[do action=”fringe”/] On September 23, 2015 at approximately 12:40 pm, officers were called to the parking lot of the Glen Burnie Courthouse for the complaint of child neglect. Upon arrival they met with a citizen and a court bailiff. The citizen stated that while walking through the parking lot, they observed a small child sleeping […]
Cruises on the Bay – B’More TGIF Cruise
[do action=”fringe”/] I had a great opportunity to see Baltimore City and the surrounding area unlike many people. My Friday journey aboard the Annapolitan II for the B’more TGIF Cruise departed from the Inner Harbor as the sun was starting to set for a ninety minute sightseeing journey. Aboard the ship were approximately thirty people including bachelorette party. 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, […]
County police officer injured in I-97 crash
UPDATE: There was a blue angel over us today. Our officer has been released from the hospital and is resting at home. Thank you for your thoughts. — Anne Arundel Police (@AACOPD) August 5, 2015 A county police officer was injured this morning in a multi-vehicle crash along I-97 southbound at the Route 32 exit. […]
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 […]
Have library card, will travel; AACPL announces contest
All adult Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) cardholders are invited participate in a special travel-themed photo contest, Have Library Card, Will Travel, from June 1 to August 15. The grand prize will be a Chesapeake Bay Watermark Cruise for two. The second place prize will be a $25 gift certificate to Homestead Gardens. Entrants […]
Annapolis Police make arrest in recent shooting
On 05/28 Demetrius Hawkins, 23, of Annapolis was arrested and charged with the shooting that occurred on 05/27 at 12:08am in the 1700 block of Belle Dr. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area. They located a 22 year old man from Annapolis suffering from two gun shot wounds to his extremities. […]
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 […]
Library announces summer reading club
The superhero staff of the Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) system are gearing up for this year’s Summer Reading Club, with a series of free concerts, programs and contests on tap for heroes of every age. The club’s first event features a bilingual performance by Cecilia Esquivel of Cantaré on May 29 at 11 […]
Annapolis in Bloom celebrates partners and supporters
Several members of the Annapolis City Council and MainStreets Annapolis Partnership (MAP) President Steve Samaras celebrated the launch of Annapolis in Bloom program on Tuesday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the foot of Main Street. Now in its 17th year, the downtown flower program remains the signature beautification project, bringing 136 flowering baskets and 50 […]
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 […]
Free summer camp at Wellness House of Annapolis
Registration is now open for Paint Your Rainbow Summer Camp at the Wellness House located at 2625 Mas Que Farm Road in Annapolis. This five-day, free summer camp to be held July 6-10 from 9am-1pm is open to children ages 6-12 who are experiencing cancer in their families. Paint Your Rainbow Summer Camp provides exploration […]
