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Man Convicted After Biting Police Officers While Clutching Drugs In Maryland: State's Attorney Man Convicted After Biting Police Officers While Clutching Drugs In Maryland: State's Attorney
Man Convicted After Biting Police Officers While Clutching Drugs In Maryland: State's Attorney A repeat offender was found guilty of all 13 charges including two counts of second-degree assault against an Anne Arundel County police officer, authorities say. Brandon Hardy, 26, of Annapolis, was arrested on Sept. 3, 2021, for biting officers while clutching drugs after causing a multi-vehicle crash in the area of Mountain Road and Route 10, according to Anne Arundel County police. Hardy had run a red light and struck two vehicles before fleeing the scene of the accident, and then returned to retrieve objects from the vehicle, including a phone with a GPS tag. The passenger in Hardy's…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Second Arrest Made In Annapolis Bank Robbery Second Arrest Made In Annapolis Bank Robbery
Second Arrest Made In Annapolis Bank Robbery A second suspect has been arrested in Maryland following a lengthy investigation into a May bank robbery in Anne Arundel County, authorities announced. Cambridge resident Jamaar Cornish, 34, was arrested on Thursday, July 7, according to the Annapolis Police Department, which has been investigating the robbery of Wells Fargo in the 900 block of Bay Ridge Road earlier this year. Officers from the department responded to Wells Fargo on Wednesday, May 18, where there was a reported bank robbery that had just taken place, police said. A suspect - later identified as Annapolis resident Pedro Ngu…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Corrections Officer Sexually Involved With Anne Arundel Inmate: Police Corrections Officer Sexually Involved With Anne Arundel Inmate: Police
Corrections Officer Sexually Involved With Anne Arundel Inmate: Police An Annapolis Corrections Officer who allegedly had a history of sexual contact with an inmate has been arrested, authorities say. Tajudeen Olarotimi Durodoye, 55, of Glen Burnie was arrested on Thursday, July 7 after an investigation into sexual contact allegations was made back in June, Anne Arundel County Police say. Police were advised of a possible sex offense between Durodoye and an inmate on Thursday, June 16, prompting an investigation. Durodoyle has been charged accordingly, officials said. Anyone with any additional information is asked to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Police Seek Witnesses 2 Years After Annapolis Teen's Party Slaying Police Seek Witnesses 2 Years After Annapolis Teen's Party Slaying
Police Seek Witnesses 2 Years After Annapolis Teen's Party Slaying The anniversary of the unsolved murder of a North Carolina teen who was attending an Annapolis party prompts investigators to once again urge the public for more information, authorities say. Justin Keith Beasley Jr., 19, was attending an apparent Fourth of July party when he was shot shortly after 12:30 a.m. on the 1600 block of Cananaro Drive on Sunday, July 5, 2020, according to Anne Arundel police. Officers encountered a large crowd of people upon arrival to the scene, where they located Beasley and another teenage boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.  Both males …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Stolen Handgun Recovered In Routine Annapolis Traffic Stop Stolen Handgun Recovered In Routine Annapolis Traffic Stop
Stolen Handgun Recovered In Routine Annapolis Traffic Stop An Annapolis man has been arrested after a routine traffic stop turned up a stolen handgun, authorities say. Donovan Robert Williams, 24, was pulled over for a registration violation  in the area of Chesapeake Avenue and Americana drive when officers learned he was driving on a suspended license from another state around 1:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 14 according to Anne Arundel County Police.  During a search of the vehicle, officers located a backpack that had a loaded handgun in it. The handgun was revealed to be a match to a handgun that was stolen in Baltimore County in 2021. Wi…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Naval Academy ID's Annapolis Midshipman Who Died In Philadelphia Surrounded By Family Naval Academy ID's Annapolis Midshipman Who Died In Philadelphia Surrounded By Family
Naval Academy ID's Annapolis Midshipman Who Died In Philadelphia Surrounded By Family The Naval Academy has identified the Annapolis midshipman who died while on leave in Philadelphia. Taylor Connors, a 24-year-old Pleasant View, Utah native, died Tuesday, June 7, with family by his bedside, the US Naval Academy said. “Our Naval Academy community is mourning a tragic loss this week of a life taken far too soon – Midshipman Taylor Connors honorably served his nation as a Marine and as a midshipman,” said Vice Adm. Sean Buck, 63rd Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy.  Connors attended Utah Military Academy where he attained the rank of group commander, responsib…

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by Nicole Acosta & Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Maximum Security Jail Worker Had Sexual Relations With Annapolis Inmate: Authorities Maximum Security Jail Worker Had Sexual Relations With Annapolis Inmate: Authorities
Maximum Security Jail Worker Had Sexual Relations With Annapolis Inmate: Authorities A detention center employee has been arrested after accusations of being sexually involved with an inmate in Annapolis, officials say. Joseph Oluwafemi Osiberu, 41, of Upper Marlboro was charged with a fourth-degree sex offense for the incident that occurred at the Jennifer Road Detention Center around 5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 5, according to Anne Arundel Police. Daily Voice reached out to the Jennifer Road Detention Center who did not immediately respond for comment.  The Jennifer Road Detention Center is the Department of Detention Facilities' maximum security intake and pretrial det…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Man Airlifted After Annapolis Salon Shooting: Report Man Airlifted After Annapolis Salon Shooting: Report
Man Airlifted After Annapolis Salon Shooting: Report A man was airlifted for to a local hospital after being shot in an Annapolis salon, reports ABC 2. The victim was shot at the salon on the 1900 block of Fairfax Road around 12 p.m., Thursday, June 1, reports the outlet.  The victim was then flown to a nearby hospital for treatment where he was listed in stable condition.  To read the full report from ABC 2, click here.  

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Annapolis Target Garage Hit In Late Night Shooting Annapolis Target Garage Hit In Late Night Shooting
Annapolis Target Garage Hit In Late Night Shooting Three suspects were on the loose after a shooting in an Annapolis Target parking garage, authorities say. Detectives received a report of shots fired at the Target on 1911 Towne Centre Boulevard around 11 p.m., Thursday, May 26 according to Anne Arundel County Police.  One of the three suspects had shot at the wall of the parking garage attached to the Target before all three suspects fled the scene in a white sedan. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call (410) 222-1960 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip-Line at (410) 222-4700.  

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Maryland Mom's Sudden Death Leaves Husband, Children Grieving Maryland Mom's Sudden Death Leaves Husband, Children Grieving
Maryland Mom's Sudden Death Leaves Husband, Children Grieving An Annapolis family is grieving after its matriarch suddenly died earlier this month, according to a fundraiser created in her honor. Theresa Anne Jeffery, 44, leaves behind her husband and two children, and several other family members and friends. She passed away on Tuesday, May 3, according to her obituary. Her impact was substantial: "In a word, Theresa was love," the obit reads. A successful sales professional, Theresa was also an active volunteer, athlete, and advocate for her children. "Theresa took everyone under her wing and loved them fiercely," reads the GoFundMe, which had…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Support Surges For Annapolis Family Devastated By Fire Support Surges For Annapolis Family Devastated By Fire
Support Surges For Annapolis Family Devastated By Fire A family of seven is seeking help after a devastating house fire left their Annapolis home uninhabitable early this month, according to a GoFundMe page launched by friends. Caitlin and Drew Hall, along with their five young children, were safe after their home became engulfed in flames on Friday, May 20. Extensive fire damage, however, left them with nearly nothing as they did not have homeowners insurance, the fundraiser says.  Donations will go toward helping the Hall family find extended-stay lodging after their temporary housing ran out earlier this week.  Other ways to …

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by Annie DeVoe
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It's Not Too Late To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At These Top-Rated Baltimore Area Restaurants It's Not Too Late To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At These Top-Rated Baltimore Area Restaurants
It's Not Too Late To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At These Top-Rated Baltimore Area Restaurants Need last-minute Cinco de Mayo plans?  Here are some of the top-rated Mexican restaurants in the Baltimore region. The spots you see on this list were some of the highest-rated on user-review sites. Baltimore County Tacos Tolteca - 901 North Point Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21224 El Salto - 5513 Ritchie Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21225 La Cabaña Restaurant - 101 North Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21224 Anne Arundel County Mi Lindo Cancun Grill - 2134 Forest Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401 Mi Casita Restaurant - 1334 Defense Hwy I, Gambrills, MD 21054 Sin Fronteras - 2129 Forest …

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by Annie DeVoe