Hammer Wielding Mini-Storage Robber Bites, Kicks Maryland Officers During Dramatic Arrest

An alleged hammer-wielding thief is in custody after biting and kicking police officers who were attempting to detain them following a report of a robbery in Glen Burnie, authorities say.

The suspect allegedly robbed the victim while armed with a hammer
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Annie DeVoe

10/10/2022 2:43 p.m.

Kierra Walston, 26, was arrested after reportedly stealing a phone from a person at the Ritchie Mini Storage site on 20 Ertel Road aroudn 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, according to Anne Arundel County police.

Walston was armed with a hammer and detained by an off-duty Veterans Affairs Police Officer until police arrived on the scene.

When police attempted to detain Walston, Walston kicked and bit the officers multiple times before being taken into custody and charged accordingly.

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