Maryland Midnight Murder Victim ID'd, Suspect At Large, Officials Say Maryland Midnight Murder Victim ID'd, Suspect At Large, Officials Say
Maryland Midnight Murder Victim ID'd, Suspect At Large, Officials Say Police are on the lookout for a suspect after a Glen Burnie man was murdered, authorities say. Police discovered Matthew Anthony Ponder, 27, after he had been shot multiple times inside of a home in the 400 block of M Street North East around 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Despite life-saving efforts by officers and fire department personnel, Ponder was pronounced dead at the scene.  At this time, police believe the incident was targeted and that there is not a threat to the public. Investigators are urging members of the public with any infor…
Person Of Interest Identified In Murder Of Glen Burnie Man Person Of Interest Identified In Murder Of Glen Burnie Man
Person Of Interest Identified In Murder Of Glen Burnie Man A person of interest has been identified in connection to the murder of a Glen Burnie man, authorities say. Detectives were able to identify the person of interest through investigation of the shooting that took place in the rear of 604 Crain Highway around 4:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, according to Anne Arundel County police. The victim, identified as Darius Davon Matthews, 29, was pronounced dead on the scene.  The person of interest was identified after being taken into custody on unrelated charges, according to police. There are currently no outstanding suspects and police say that…
Maryland Trash Truck Worker Killed After Vehicle Overturns, Trapping Him: Police Maryland Trash Truck Worker Killed After Vehicle Overturns, Trapping Him: Police
Maryland Trash Truck Worker Killed After Vehicle Overturns, Trapping Him: Police A trucking company employee has been killed after a trash truck rolled on top of him, trapping him, authorities say. Francisco Javier Medero, 54, was working on the back of the truck as a refuse worker along Broadwater Road when a wide-bodied dually pickup truck approached them around 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, according to Anne Arundel County police. Both vehicles attempted to pass each other on the narrow road, resulting in the trash truck's tires accidentally rolling off of the roadway, investigators said. Shortly after, the trash truck tipped and rolled onto its right side, trap…
Murder Suspect At Large After Fatal Maryland Shooting: Police Murder Suspect At Large After Fatal Maryland Shooting: Police
Murder Suspect At Large After Fatal Maryland Shooting: Police A young Severn man has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting in Anne Arundel County, authorities say. Naim Rashid Addison, 20, was shot while driving a tan 2008 Honda Civic in the area of Pioneer Drive and Arwell Court around 8:40 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21, according to Anne Arundel County police. Despite all lifesaving efforts, rescue personnel were not able to revive Addison, and he was pronounced dead at an area hospital. Police have determined through evidence recovered at the scene that this was a targeted incident and not a random act. This is an active and ongoing investiga…
Serial 7-Eleven Robber Busted In Glen Burnie, Police Say Serial 7-Eleven Robber Busted In Glen Burnie, Police Say
Serial 7-Eleven Robber Busted In Glen Burnie, Police Say A 7-Eleven serial robber has been arrested in connections to six robberies throughout the summer in Anne Arundel County, authorities say. Dejuante Sheppard, 26, was taken into custody after being linked to the a robbery that occurred around 5 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18 at the 7-Eleven located at 1250 Crain Highway in Glen Burnie, according to Anne Arundel County police. The early morning robbery was the fifth robbery of that location since this past June. Due to the information available through previous robberies and similarities, officers were able to link Sheppard to the crimes, police sai…
Maryland Man Charged For Sexual Abuse Of Minor At Taekwondo Studio Maryland Man Charged For Sexual Abuse Of Minor At Taekwondo Studio
Maryland Man Charged For Sexual Abuse Of Minor At Taekwondo Studio A West Friendship man has been arrested in connection to a child sexual abuse offense that occurred at a Taekwondo studio in 2021, authorities say. Steve Choi, 42, allegedly sexually abused the victim at Lion Choi's Taekwondo Studio in the 2000 block of Annapolis Road in Hanover over the course of several years, starting when the victim was 14, according to Anne Arundel County Police.  The Department of Social Services contacted police about the abuse on Sep. 8, 2021. The victim was interviewed at the Anne Arundel County Child Advocacy Center on Sep. 17, 2021. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, Cho…
Several Children Brawl At Annapolis Mall, Steal Sunglasses, Shoot Victim Several Children Brawl At Annapolis Mall, Steal Sunglasses, Shoot Victim
Several Children Brawl At Annapolis Mall, Steal Sunglasses, Shoot Victim A child was shot with a BB gun after being robbed by several other children at an Annapolis Mall, authorities say. Officers responded to a call of a "juvenile problem" at the Westfield Annapolis Mall around 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 12, according to Anne Arundel County police. Investigation revealed that a group of seven boys, aged 11-16 approached a group of three boys and asked to "see" one of the victim's sunglasses. The victim handed one of the suspects his sunglasses, and the suspects immediately ran off, they said. When the victim chased after the suspects, the suspects began shooting the…
Edgewood Man Arrested In Connection To July 7-Eleven Robbery Edgewood Man Arrested In Connection To July 7-Eleven Robbery
Edgewood Man Arrested In Connection To July 7-Eleven Robbery An Edgewood man has been arrested in connection to a strong-armed robbery of a Brooklyn Park 7-Eleven that occurred last month, authorities say. Alexander James Harvey Sr, 38, is accused of robbing the convenience store in the 5617 block of Ritchie Highway around 10 p.m., Friday, July 22, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Harvey allegedly entered the store and approached the register before lunging over the counter and assaulting the cashier. Police said that Harvey then stole cash from the register and fled the scene. Harvey was taken into custody on Wednesday, Aug. 10, and has bee…
Shotgun-Wielding Suspect, Two Others At Large After Armed Carjacking In Maryland: Sheriff Shotgun-Wielding Suspect, Two Others At Large After Armed Carjacking In Maryland: Sheriff
Shotgun-Wielding Suspect, Two Others At Large After Armed Carjacking In Maryland: Sheriff Multiple suspects are on the run after an armed carjacking in Pasadena, authorities say. Officers responded to reports of the carjacking in the 3400 block of Old Crown Road around 3:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11, according to Anne Arundel County police. The victims stated that they were parked in the area of Croydon Way and Middleton Way Road when a vehicle pulled up and blocked their avenue to escape. A backseat passenger exited the suspect vehicle with a shotgun and pointed it in the direction of the victims, police said. The victim got out of his silver Nissan Altima, and the suspect got …
Police In Anne Arundel County Investigating Two Early Morning Burglaries Police In Anne Arundel County Investigating Two Early Morning Burglaries
Police In Anne Arundel County Investigating Two Early Morning Burglaries Several suspects are on the loose after a string of commercial burglaries occurred across Anne Arundel County, authorities say. 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 Officers responded to a burglary at a Hanover Shell Gas Station in the 2631 block of Annapolis Road around 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 after a front window of the business had been shattered, according to Anne Arundel County police. At least four juvenile suspects were shown throwing a rock through the window and entering the business in recovered surveillance footage, according to investigators. The suspects took several items and fled the sto…
Man Stabbed By Pair Of Strangers Outside Maryland Elementary School: Police Man Stabbed By Pair Of Strangers Outside Maryland Elementary School: Police
Man Stabbed By Pair Of Strangers Outside Maryland Elementary School: Police An unidentified suspect is on the run after allegedly stabbing a stranger near a Severn elementary school, authorities say. The 30-year-old victim told officers he was stabbed in the 1100 block of Reece Road while walking in between Van Bokkelen Elementary School and the Meade Village Community when he was approached by an unknown man and woman around 11 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, according to Anne Arundel County police. The victim - whose name. hasn't been released -  was then stabbed by one of the suspects, but did not identify which one, investigators said.  Medics arrived at the s…
Man Arrested After Stabbing Minor Outside Glen Burnie Mall Man Arrested After Stabbing Minor Outside Glen Burnie Mall
Man Arrested After Stabbing Minor Outside Glen Burnie Mall Police have arrested a man who stabbed a juvenile during a fight outside of the Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, authorities say. David Knuckey, 21, was allegedly arguing with a group of juveniles in the 7900 block of Ritchie Highway, when he took out a knife around 8:15 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, according to Anne Arundel County police. Investigators determined that Knuckey then stabbed one of the juveniles, who fled to a local hospital for treatment. Knuckey fled the scene on foot and was arrested a short time later. Charges against him are pending.