James K. Bennett

On January 30, 2014 officers from the Southern District responded to 116 Defense Highway Annapolis, Maryland. The initial call was for a check subject. The caller indicated that the person had a head injury and was naked from the waist down.

Upon arrival officers were able to determine that the person was the victim and had been sliced across his face by an unknown edged weapon and was bleeding heavily.  Investigation revealed that the victim was in an unoccupied office on the fifth floor of the Conte building with a female companion.  The female’s boyfriend entered and encountered the two.  At that point the boyfriend sliced the victims face with a box cutter and then fled the building.

A suspect description was broadcasted and arriving officers located him as he was attempting to hide in the women’s bathroom of the Wendy’s fast food establishment on Defense Highway and Housley Rd. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

A search of the area around the Wendy’s revealed a yellow box cutter between the hedges and a brick wall.  The victim had non life threatening injuries, but required a significant number of sutures to close his wounds.

Suspect: James Kerry Bennett, 43, of the 200 block of Michele Cir Millersville, MD 21108.

Bennett is being charged with Attempted 1 ^st and 2 ^nd degree murder, 1 ^st and 2 ^nd degree assault, and reckless endangerment.

On January 31, 2014, at approximately 9:45 a.m. an officer, who was initiating a check on a suspicious occupied vehicle while on routine patrol in the 500 block of Ritchie Highway in Severna Park, was informed via radio that one of the occupants was wanted on a warrant.

As the officer was attempting to get the wanted suspect out of the vehicle, the operator put the vehicle in drive and dragged the officer. The suspect started to drive away with the officer holding onto the driver’s door while he was attempting to get control of the driver.  The officer was drug along the vehicle for approximately 40 -50 feet before eventually being knocked to the ground. The fleeing suspect then intentionally struck the investigating officer’s vehicle, ripping the front bumper off the patrol vehicle in an effort get away from the officer. A pursuit was initiated for the assault on the officer by the investigating officer and responding units.  The resulting pursuit lasted several miles. During the pursuit, stop sticks where deployed in the area of Route 100 east prior to 170, disabling two tires on the suspect vehicle. The pursuit was ultimately terminated at approximately 10:09 a.m. at the intersection of Telegraph Road and Wieker Road in Severn, where the suspect vehicle wrecked into another civilian vehicle.

Two suspects were apprehended in the vehicle. The investigating officer, a 7-year veteran of the force, sustained minor injuries, but has not received medical treatment at this time. The civilian in the vehicle that was struck at the conclusion of the incident was transported precautionary to Baltimore Washington Medical Center, where she was treated and released. The driver of the suspect vehicle, James Snyder, was not injured and the passenger, Ian Brown, was transported to Baltimore Washington Medical Center for treatment of a minor medical issue.

Suspect #1: James William Snyder , 25, of 1305 Morling Avenue, Baltimore, Md (driver) Charges: 1st & 2nd Degree Assault, Destruction of Property, CDS charges, Resisting Arrest and numerous traffic offenses. He had an outstanding warrant for failure to appear for traffic out of Baltimore City

Suspect #2: Ian Todd Brown, 28, of no fixed address was charged with CDS-related offenses

Source: AACoPD

On February 1, 2014, at 1:48 a.m., officers responded to the Outdoor World Bass Pro Shop located at 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD for a business alarm.

Upon their arrival, and as a search was conducted, officers found the exit door leading into the mall was unlocked. A check of the business at that time did not reveal a suspect. There was also no indication that anything had been taken.

Police responded back to the Outdoor World at 6:46 a.m. on February 1, 2014. The manager advised that he checked video surveillance footage of the inside of the business. He observed what appeared to be a male with a light complexion exiting the store through the inside mall doors, carrying a shotgun. The manager then proceeded to the shotgun display and found that a lock bar appeared to have been pried on and the bar itself was bent. The manager then advised that a Beretta shotgun was missing from the display. It is unknown how the suspect entered the business.

Additional surveillance footage showed the suspect exiting Outdoor World into the mall turning left, then exiting through the emergency doors. Footage also shows the suspect in the service hallway and exiting the mall through the loading docks between Outdoor World and Bed Bath & Beyond. The suspect was last seen walking through the empty parking lot, towards Bass Pro Drive.

Detectives from the District Detective Unit responded to the scene along with the Evidence Collection Unit.

Bike Patrol units were deployed to the mall for an extra presence along with additional officers from other parts of the County.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department has remained in close contact with Arundel Mills Mall Management and Security.

Suspect

A male with a light complexion, late teens to early 20’s, long sideburns, Wearing a black hooded jacket, Dark colored cargo pants, grey or blue tennis shoes and a black Outback/western style brimmed hat. He was also carrying a backpack.

Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is asked to call 911 immediately.

Source: AACoPD

On February 1, 2014 at 4:12 p.m., an officer was investigating a burglary in the 900 block of Lombardee Circle in Pasadena. The officer, a one year veteran of the agency, was conducting an area canvass of the neighborhood in an attempt to locate witnesses to the burglary.

The officer went to the home at 905 Lombardee Circle. The dog then confronted the officer in the front area of the outside of the home. At that point the officer discharged his firearm twice. The dog was killed as a result.

The owner of the dog took custody of the remains.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department recognizes the sensitivity involved in a situation like this and understands that this is traumatic incident for the officer and for the family of the deceased dog. A full investigative review will take place as we continue to gather the relevant facts in this case.

Chief of Police Kevin Davis went to the home of the owner’s of “Vern”, the Labrador.

“My deepest condolences go out to the family of “Vern” during this extremely difficult time”, said Anne Arundel County Police Chief Kevin Davis. “I personally met with the family at their residence to let them know that our department will be conducting an internal investigation into the incident to ensure that all of the pertinent facts are known, and to advance discussions regarding best practices for law enforcement when encountering animals.”

This incident remains under investigation.

Source: AACoPD

On February 2, 2014, at approximately 1:39 p.m., Southern District Officers working the Heroin Overdose Prevention and Eradication “HOPE” initiative checked a vehicle occupied at the Harbour Center in Annapolis. Officers recovered paraphernalia and a large amount of money from the vehicle occupants. A check of one of the subjects revealed an Extended Stay of America key card.

As part of the ongoing investigation, detectives responded to a room at the Extended Stay of America located in the unit block of Womack Drive in Annapolis. Detectives smelled the odor of suspected marijuana emanating from the room. Detectives were able to secure the room and a subsequent search was conducted resulting in the recovery of the following from the room:

• 8.2 grams of suspected heroin
• 14.0 grams of suspected marijuana
• 19 tablets of oxycodone hydrochloride
• $2,096 in U.S. currency

Suspect #1: Carlos Dewayne Abney Jr., 25, of Annapolis, Md

Suspect #2: Lauren Zhane Surgeon, 18, of Annapolis, Md

Suspect #3: William Hunter Hardesty, 26, of Riva, Md

Suspect #4: Devonte Rishard Long, 21, of Annapolis, Md

Source: AACoPD

Maryland State Police today issued traffic charges to an Anne Arundel County driver involved in a crash four months ago that critically injured a state trooper on a traffic stop .

The driver is identified as Enrique Guzman, Jr., 21, of Pasadena, Md. He was issued two traffic citations this morning at his home by a Maryland State Police Crash Team investigator. He is charged with a violation of Maryland’s ‘move over’ law, which carries a fine of $750. He is also charged with negligent driving, which carries a fine of $280. The penalty for each charge also includes three points if the violation contributed to a traffic crash. Acceptance of the citations is not an admission of guilt. Guzman has a right to stand trial on the charges or pay the fines prior to trial.

The charges were placed after a detailed crash reconstruction and investigation was conducted by the Maryland State Police Crash Team. The investigation was reviewed by the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office. After the review, prosecutors determined the two charges listed above should be issued to the driver.

Guzman is charged in connection with a crash that occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on October 6, 2013, on eastbound Rt. 100, prior to the Catherine Avenue exit. Trooper Jacqueline Kline, assigned to the Glen Burnie Barrack, had just stopped on the shoulder of the highway to back-up a K-9 trooper on a traffic stop. The investigation revealed that as Trooper Kline walked along the highway shoulder toward the patrol car in front of her, the car driven by Guzman struck her.

Trooper Kline was thrown onto the hood of the striking vehicle, a 2007 Nissan Versa. She was then propelled into the back of the State Police K-9 car, where she struck the back windshield and metal K-9 cage inside the car.

Trooper Kline was hospitalized for several weeks, but is now out of the hospital. She continues to improve with a speed that amazes her medical team and her fellow troopers.

Source: MSP

During the month of January 2014, the Special Enforcement Section received complaints regarding possible prostitution activity occurring at 1610 Cheston Lane, Apt. N, Hanover, Md. 21076.  Vice detectives initiated an investigation and discovered an advertisement on backpage.com offering massage services with two females.

On February 3, 2014, detectives contacted the phone number on the advertisement and set up an appointment.  Detectives were directed to 1610 Cheston Lane, Apt. N.  Once in the apartment, a detective acting in an undercover capacity received a solicitation of sexual acts for money from the below listed suspects.

They were both arrested and charged with prostitution, assignation and setting up a building for prostitution.

Suspects: Wei Wang, 34 , Donglian Wang, 44 both of the 13000 block of 35 ^th Ave. Flushing, NY.

Source: AACoPD

Michael Bojanowski

On January 26, 2014, officers responded to a residence in the 2800 Block of Solomons Island Road in Edgewater for a report of a burglary.  The victim reported that his shed had been broken into and numerous items were taken.

On February 3, 2014, the victim called Southern District Detectives and told them that he believed that he located his stolen property on Craigslist . With the help of detectives, the victim posed as a buyer of the advertised property and had the seller meet him at a business in the Annapolis Area. A short time later, the suspect arrived at the business with the stolen property.  Detectives confronted the suspect and recovered all of the stolen property.  The victim was able to identify the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle as someone he saw on his property prior to the burglary occurring.  The suspect, Michael David Bojanowski, 53, of 602 Oakland Hills Drive, Apartment 301 in Arnold, Maryland, was charged with Second Degree Burglary, Fourth Degree Burglary, and Theft under $1,000.

The victim in this case appropriately called detectives once he believed he located his stolen property. This allowed detectives to safely take the suspect into custody and get all of the victim’s property returned.  Detectives urge victims who may find themselves in a similar situation to contact the police for guidance and assistance prior to taking any action.

Source: AACoPD

On February 4, 2014, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Northern District officers responded to Glen Burnie District Court building located in the 7500 block of Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie for a report of a robbery.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with three juvenile victims and one witness, who stated that they were robbed at knife point by four male suspects in the area of Kuethe Road and Delaware Avenue in Glen Burnie. After the robbery, one of the victims went home and told his brother about the incident.  The brother canvassed the area and located the suspects near the Rite Aid across the street from Glen Burnie District Court building. The suspects fled from the brother and were chased into the court house, where court security detained them. The fourth suspect ran past the courthouse and escaped. The victims were brought to the scene and positively identified the suspects who robbed them. Property stolen from the victims was recovered.

At approximately 4:38 p.m., another call was received for a second robbery that occurred earlier. A fourth juvenile male victim advised that he was also robbed at knife point in the area of Kuethe Road and Delaware Avenue by suspects matching the description in the aforementioned robbery. The victim was transported to the Glen Burnie District Court building where he positively identified two of the suspects already in custody. The previous search also revealed property stolen from this victim.

At approximately 5:47 p.m., a fifth juvenile male victim reported a third robbery that occurred earlier. This victim indicated that he was robbed by four male suspects at knife point in the area of Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and Amberly Road in Glen Burnie. The victim was transported to Northern District where he was shown photo line ups by District Detectives and positively identified all three suspects.

The suspects were taken to Eastern District where they were interviewed by Northern District detectives. They were further processed and charged as adults with armed robbery and related theft offenses. The investigation is still ongoing into the identity of the fourth suspect. Anyone with information concerning this case is encouraged to call the Northern District Detective unit at 410-222-6135.

• Suspect #1: Kentwion Rawlings, 17, of 3007 Normount Court, Baltimore, Md
• Suspect #2: Marvin Chapman, 17, of 319 Glyndon Avenue, Baltimore Md
• Suspect #3: Isaiah Newman, 17, of 305 Cedarhurst Road, Baltimore Md
• Suspect #4: Black male with a thin build

Source: AACoPD

Patrick Mitchell

On February 7, 2014, at approximately 8:16 a.m., an administrator at South River High School in Edgewater was walking in the student parking lot while conducting a routine inspection for vehicles without required permits and/or improperly parked.  As the administrator was looking at one student’s vehicle, the administrator noticed what appeared to be a shotgun in plain view, but partially covered by an article of clothing on the back seat. The vehicle was unoccupied at the time, and the administrator immediately called for assistance from the School Resource Officer. Additionally, school personnel quickly identified the student who was associated with the vehicle. The 18-year-old male was removed from class, escorted to the office and kept away from other students for the duration of the investigation.

The School Resource Officer retrieved an unloaded 12-gauge shotgun and several loose rounds of ammunition from the back seat of the vehicle. The officer also seized two pills of controlled medication not prescribed to the student. A thorough investigation regarding the student’s activities indicates the student had been hunting previously and the weapon had not been removed from the vehicle afterwards. The hunting activities took place off-campus and outside school hours. No students or staff members were threatened with the weapon, and there is no evidence to suggest the student intended to harm anyone on campus. As a result of this incident, the 18-year-old student was arrested and charged as an adult with Possession of Deadly Weapon on School Property and CDS Possession.

Suspect: Patrick Bryan Mitchell II, 18, of  Edgewater, Md

Source: AACoPD

On February 6, 2014 at approximately 7:00 p.m. detectives from Northern District’s Tactical Patrol Unit (TPU) and Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) executed a narcotics search warrant at 104 Chesapeake Ct Room 300.

As a result, heroin, .22 caliber pen gun, U.S. currency, and CDS paraphernalia for distribution was recovered.

As a result of this operation, detectives seized the following:

•  8.06 grams of heroin  (approximate street value $970.00)
•  4.91 grams of marijuana (approximate street value $50.00)
• 1.09 grams of MDMA “Ecstasy” (approximate street value $100.00)
• CDS distribution paraphernalia (digital scales, packaging material)
• $1,470 in U.S. Currency

Suspect and Charges:

1)         Michael Vidal Hill, Jr., 30 , of the 400 block of Darton Court, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.

-  Possession of firearm during drug crime

-  CDS possession with intent to distribute (heroin)

-  CDS possession (heroin)

-  CDS possession (marijuana)

-  CDS possession (MDMA)

-  Possession of CDS paraphernalia (2 counts)

2)         Amber Tierra Jones, 24 , of the 7800 block of Statesman Street, Severn, Maryland 21144.

-  CDS possession with intent to distribute (heroin)

-  CDS possession (heroin)

-  CDS possession (marijuana)

-  Possession of CDS paraphernalia (2 counts)

Source: AACoPD

On Thursday, February 6, 2014, officers from the Southern District were detailed to Operation H.O.P.E. (Heroin Overdose Prevention & Eradication).  During the initiative last night, a total of five arrests were made involving three different incidents.  One incident led to the arrests of three individuals and the seizure of several thousand dollars worth of heroin and cocaine.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., Southern Patrol and Operation HOPE officers responded to the 100 block of Mitchells Chance Road in Edgewater, Maryland, for a controlled dangerous substance complaint. Officers approached a brown Ford Explorer that was occupied by a male. Officers looked in the passenger window and observed a hypodermic syringe cap lying on the passenger seat. Operation HOPE officers then observed a belt next to the drivers right arm. The officers knew that belts are used as make shift tourniquets in order to inject heroin.

Upon interviewing the driver, Operation HOPE officers located a fully loaded hypodermic syringe under the driver’s seat along with a still warm spoon behind the center console. The suspect was charged with possession of heroin, CDS administer and possession paraphernalia. The suspect was identified as Joseph Andrew Gaetano, 22, of the 400 block of Walton Road in Huntingtown, Maryland.

At approximately 4:38 p.m. in the parking lot of 2002 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, Maryland.  Officers were on foot patrol when they observed an individual seated in the front seat of a silver Honda Civic.  The officers approached the vehicle and upon looking inside saw the person seated in the driver’s seat holding a hypodermic syringe in his hand.  The officers also observed a silver spoon located on the center console.  Operation officers ordered him to drop the syringe at which time he was placed under arrest.

Upon searching the vehicle, the officers located a capsule containing suspected heroin on the floorboard, another folded up piece of paper containing suspected heroin and 29 syringes. The suspect was identified as Adam Scott Konsistorum, 27, of the 1100 block of August Drive in Annapolis, Maryland. The suspect was charged with possession of heroin, CDS administer and possession paraphernalia.

On February 6, 2014, Operation HOPE officers observed a male seated inside a vehicle parked in the Best Western parking lot located in the 2500 block of Riva Road in Annapolis, Maryland. Officers approached the vehicle and observed material used in the ingestion of crack cocaine. The male (Sean Salisbury) was taken into custody where cocaine and heroin were recovered.

As they were talking to this suspect, they observed another male (Dewayne Adrian Mason) come out of one of the hotel rooms and drop a small object on the ground upon observing the officers. The officers found that Mason had dropped two small baggies containing crack cocaine and cocaine HCL totaling approximately seven grams. Both suspects were arrested and transported to Southern District for processing.

Operation HOPE officers along with the Special Enforcement Section obtained and executed a search warrant for the hotel room. Located inside was 21.6 grams of heroin with a value $2,592 and 30 grams of cocaine with a value of $2,700. Another person related to the two suspects, Franklin Mason, was also arrested for open warrant for possession w/ intent to distribute CDS.

Suspect: Dewayne Mason, 35 of the 100 block of Bloomsbury Square, Annapolis, MD

Charged with controlled dangerous substance (CDS) possession and CDS possession with intent to distribute

Suspect: Sean Lovell Salisbury, 44, of the 5600 block of Shadyside Road, Churchton, MD

Charged with CDS possession and possession of paraphernalia

Suspect: Franklin Leon Mason Jr., 61, of the Unit block of West Washington Street Annapolis, MD 21403.

Arrested for Open Warrant Only

Source: AACoPD

On February 7, 2014, officers from the Western District responded to the 1100 Block of Patuxent Road., for a report of a theft of two puppies.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the owner of the puppies.  The complainant stated a man came to his home on February 5, 2014 to inquire about purchasing one of the blue pit-bull puppies; however, no sale was made.  On February 6, 2014, the victim discovered the puppies were missing from his property.  On February 7, 2014, the investigation led officers to the 8200 block of Dunfield Court in Severn where the puppies were safely located.  Two suspects were taken into custody and charged with two counts each of felony theft.  Charges are pending on a third suspect.

Suspects:

• Suspect 1:  Ashley Thomas, 21 yoa, 8200 block Dunfield Court, Severn.
• Suspect 2:  Tennese Koffa, 22 yoa, 8200 block Dunfield Court, Severn.

Source: AACoPD

On February 7, 2014 the Anne Arundel County Police responded to the home of an off-duty Anne Arundel County Police Officer in the Brooklyn Park area of Anne Arundel County.

The officer parked his unmarked police vehicle in front of his home on February 6, 2014. When the officer returned to the vehicle on the morning of February 7, 2014, he discovered that someone had broken into the vehicle. The driver’s side door and the trunk were both ajar.

The officer immediately noticed that a department issued Colt 223 rifle, a Sig Sauer SRT 40 caliber service weapon, ammunition and a ballistic vest were missing. The items were secured out of view in the trunk of the vehicle.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call Metro Crime Stoppers and the Northern District Detective Unit at 410-222-6135.

Source: AACoPD

Around 11 a.m. yesterday, 911 calls were received reporting a vehicle fire located at Ed’s Towing in the 300 block of Marley Neck Road in Glen Burnie.  Upon arrival, firefighters found a late model Saturn well involved in fire. Firefighters were quickly able to extinguish the fire that caused approximately $ 3,000.00 in damage to a total of four vehicles.

Fire investigators were immediately called to the scene and, after conducting an origin and cause analysis, ruled the fire incendiary in nature.  As a result of the subsequent investigation and witness reports 29 year-old Steven Latz, an employee of the business, was arrested and charged with the following:

• 2 ^nd Degree Arson
• Malicious Burning
• Destruction of Property
• Reckless Endangerment

The Fire Department asks anyone with any information relating to this or any other event to contact investigators of the Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit at 410-222-7884, the Arson Tip Line at 410-222-TIPS or online at arsontip@aacounty.org .

Source: AACoFD

On February 13, 2014, at approximately 7:54 p.m., officers from the Southern District were dispatched to a residence in the 3600 block of 7th Avenue in Edgewater for an unknown disturbance call.

The homeowners called due to suspicious activity on the part of their nephew in the basement of the home. While on scene, officers observed a chemical odor and items that the nephew indicated he used to manufacture methamphetamine. The home was immediately evacuated and secured. The Anne Arundel County Fire Department was notified along with the Fire Marshal and a Hazmat Unit. Hazmat determined that the air quality in the home was safe at this time. Detectives from the Police Department’s Special Enforcement Section, who are specifically trained in gathering evidence and dismantling clandestine labs, responded to conduct an investigation and collect evidence. The occupants of the home were transported to Southern station where they were checked by Fire Department personnel for possible exposure to hazardous material.

Investigators have determined that the suspect was utilizing numerous potentially combustible chemicals along with equipment and containers such as flasks, beakers, tubing and extensive glassware to manufacture methamphetamine inside of the home for recreational purposes. In addition, notebooks with methamphetamine recipes were located along with numerous chemical equations. In total, there were precursors for a more sophisticated lab capable of producing higher quantities of methamphetamine. The making of methamphetamine is a chemical process and this process produces hazardous vapors and flammable gases that are capable of producing toxic atmospheres, fires or explosions. There is no indication that the suspect was attempting to make any type of bomb and there were no booby traps located in the home. The home is currently being cleaned in an effort to render it completely safe again.

Suspect: Joshua Lee Bell, 22, of 3600 Block 7th Avenue, Edgewater Md. The suspect was charged with Possession of methamphetamine and illegally manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance

Source: AACoPD

Timothy George Zois

On February 14, 2014 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to
Mitchells Chance Rd., in reference to an assault. The caller advised a male victim was lying on the ground bleeding and possibly unconscious.

Upon the arrival of officers, they met with witnesses who advised that the victim threw a cup out of his vehicle on the ground. The suspect, identified as Timothy Zois told the victim that he should pick up his trash. Both parties then began to argue. They then both began to physically assault each other. Zois struck the victim in the face causing him to fall on the ground and strike his head.  Zois then left the scene.

The victim was taken by Maryland State Police helicopter to shock trauma as a precaution due to his head injury.

Through investigative means, officers were able to locate Zois at his residence. Zois was arrested and transported to Southern District.

Zois was charged with 2nd Assault.

Suspect: Timothy George Zois, 47 , of the 4500 block of Lansdale Rd., Harwood, MD.

Source: AACoD

On February 14, 2014 at 9:38 p.m. officers were working Operation HOPE (Heroin Overdose Prevention and Eradication) at the Extended Stay hotel on 1 Womack Dr when officers witnessed a hand-to-hand CDS transaction.

Upon further investigation, officers developed information that led them to room 329. The officers went to that room and knocked on the door to talk to the residents.  While they were knocking, two people in the room jumped out of the 3 ^rd story window and fled. Two other individuals from room 331 also jumped out of the window and fled.

While they were fleeing, one suspect dropped a loaded Beretta 9mm handgun. Officers were able to recover the handgun. Further investigation revealed the gun was stolen in a Calvert County burglary.

A Police K-9 and Aviation Unit responded to assist patrol officers in the search for the suspects.  Three were found to have fled in a vehicle.  That vehicle was later located on Bens Dr in Annapolis by Annapolis City police and the three occupants were arrested.  The fourth person, a juvenile suspect, was found after he fled towards Tarragon Lane. He was later arrested while walking on Route-2.

Officers, assisted by narcotics detectives, later secured and executed a search and seizure warrant for the hotel rooms.   Officers seized 1g heroin, 6.7g marijuana, over $3,000 cash and substantial evidence indicating CDS distribution activity was occurring.  Detectives were also able to confirm that the suspects had flushed an unknown quantity of CDS down the toilet before fleeing the room.

All four suspects were charged as adults with:

•             Wear/possession of a handgun
•             Possess handgun with drug trafficking
•             Possession of Heroin
•             Possession of Marijuana
•             Theft of the handgun

Additionally, suspect Brandon Johnson was charged with Distribution of Heroin and the remaining three were charged with Possession with intent to distribute Heroin.

Suspects :

• Brandon Anthony Johnson, 21 , of the 100 block of Woods Dr. Annapolis, MD.
• Gerald Delaney Hyman, 23 , of the 400 block of Merryman Rd. Annapolis, MD
• Shaun Aris Crowdy, 21 , of the 1200 block of Summerwood Ct. Arnold, MD
• Charles Albert Wells 4 ^th , 17 , of the Unit block of Julianna Cir. Annapolis, MD (juvenile charged as adult)

Source: AACoPD

On February 17, 2014, at approximately 3:06 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Southern District responded to the1500 block of Flanders Lane in the Maryland Manor Mobile Home Park in reference to a possible assault and a hit and run.

Upon officers arrival and subsequent investigation, it was determined that a female, accompanied by her current boyfriend later identified as Stephen Bassford, responded to another address in the 1500 block of Flanders Lane Lot “G” to drop off a child that she has in common with Steven Wilson Jr., her estranged husband.

During the child exchange, a verbal altercation ensued between the female and Steven Wilson. The verbal altercation then turned physical. At that time, Bassford exited his vehicle with a baseball bat and struck Steven Wilson’s brother, Matthew Wilson, in the arm. Matthew Wilson then obtained a 2X4 and struck Bassford in the arm.

Both Bassford and the female then entered Bassford’s vehicle and attempted to leave the area. At this time Mr. Matthew Wilson struck the vehicle with the 2X4 shattering the driver’s side window. As Bassford was leaving, he struck two vehicles which were parked in the lot, a bystander and Matthew Wilson. The bystander, a female, was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center with minor injuries.  Bassford then left the mobile home park. He was located with the female near the Maryland Manor Mobile Home Park.

The female, 22 from Hughesville, that was with Bassford was transported to Bowie Medical Center for treatment.  Domestic assault charges are pending against her.

• Stephen Guy Bassford, 32 , of the 15300 block of Sunset Dr., Hughesville, MD, was placed under arrest for 1st and 2nd degree assault and traffic charges. He was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center for injuries related to the assault.
• Steven Chester Wilson, 25 , of the 1500 block of Flanders Lane, Harwood, MD was placed under arrest for 2nd degree Domestic assault charges.
• Matthew James Wilson, 22 , of the 1500 block of Flanders Lane, Harwood, MD was placed under arrest 1st and 2nd degree assault charges.

Source: AACoPD

During the course of the past two weeks, Northern District Detectives have been investigating reports of indecent exposure incidents being committed by the following person or persons.

In each case the suspect has conducted a lewd act in the direction of female victims. In one instance inappropriately touched the female victim.

On February 4, at 9:40 p.m. at 7446 B&A Blvd. the suspect exposed himself in a lewd manner to the clerk at an area business.

On February 10, at 7:04 p.m. at 7480 B&A Blvd. the suspect exposed himself in a lewd manner to an Anne Arundel Community College student. Investigators are still attempting to identify the victim in this case. Investigators received a call stating that the lewd act occurred. When they arrived, the victim was gone. Several attempts have been made to contact and locate this victim.

Also on February 10, at 8:13 p.m. at the Michael’s Crafts Store located at 16 Mountain Rd. the suspect grabbed the victim’s buttocks and then fled the store on foot.

On February 12, at 2:20 p.m. near 7480 B&A Blvd. the suspect exposed himself in a lewd manner to an Anne Arundel Community College student leaving the Glen Burnie Campus.

The most recent incident occurred on February 15, at 12:00 p.m. The suspect exposed himself in a lewd manner to a store customer at the Five and Below Store located at 6714 Ritchie Hwy. Glen Burnie.

There is a possibility that these are two different individuals. Witnesses have described the men as:

• Suspect 1: White Male, 30-40 years old, 5’9”-5’10”
• Suspect 2: White Male, 45-50 years old, wearing blue jeans and a blue windbreaker style jacket.

Officers have increased patrols in the area and are asking anyone who recognizes either of the men in these photographs to give Anne Arundel County Police a call at 410-222-6135. In addition, if anyone was a victim and has not reported it, please contact Northern District Detectives.