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Maryland AG Identifies Officers, Victim In Police-Involved Shooting Maryland AG Identifies Officers, Victim In Police-Involved Shooting
Maryland AG Identifies Officers, Victim In Police-Involved Shooting The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID) has identified the officers and victim implicated in the police-involved shooting that happened over the weekend in Anne Arundel County. Harwood resident Anthony Hopkins, Sr., 48, was killed by police investigating a reported violent domestic incident after he allegedly fired gunshots at a cop car and pointed his gun at officers, who returned fire. The involved officers, according to the Attorney General: Cpl. Z. Devers, a 9.5-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Department; Cpl. K. Slayton, a 9.5-year v…

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Man Shot, Killed After Pulling Gun On Police In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Man Shot, Killed After Pulling Gun On Police In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Man Shot, Killed After Pulling Gun On Police In Maryland (Developing) A man was shot and killed by police investigating a violent domestic incident when he took shots at a cop car and pointed his gun toward officers in Maryland, authorities announced. Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, officials said that officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to a home in the 4100 block of Sands Road in Harwood following 911 calls regarding an instance of domestic violence. While officers were en route, a 911 caller said that the man - who has not been identified - involved in the incident left the house and fired a gun several times o…

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Rogue Bullet Lands Next To Man in Second-Floor Maryland Bathroom, Police Say Rogue Bullet Lands Next To Man in Second-Floor Maryland Bathroom, Police Say
Rogue Bullet Lands Next To Man in Second-Floor Maryland Bathroom, Police Say An Anne Arundel man got an unexpected and unwelcome surprise overnight when a bullet came flying through his bathroom window and landed at his feet, police said. Officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Scaffold Way in Severn shortly before midnight on Monday, Sept. 12, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, police said that the victim advised that he was in his second-floor bathroom when a bullet came through an exterior wall of the residence and landed on the floor next to him. The man was not shot or injured, investigators noted.…

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Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Teen Crossing Busy Maryland Roadway, Police Say Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Teen Crossing Busy Maryland Roadway, Police Say
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Teen Crossing Busy Maryland Roadway, Police Say An 82-year-old man was struck and killed by a teen driver attempting to cross a busy Maryland intersection, the Anne Arundel County Police Department announced. Severn resident George Nelson Monday was crossing the 8100 block of Telegraph Road at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 when he was struck by a 2012 Ford Fiesta, police said. At the time of the crash, Nelson was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing, officials noted. Nelson was treated at the scene by first responders and transported by the Anne Arundel County Fire Department to the University of Maryland R. Adams Cowley S…

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'Substantial Delays' On Maryland Roadway Expected After High-Pressure Gas Line Impacted: Police 'Substantial Delays' On Maryland Roadway Expected After High-Pressure Gas Line Impacted: Police
'Substantial Delays' On Maryland Roadway Expected After High-Pressure Gas Line Impacted: Police A high-pressure gas line that was impacted on Friday afternoon could have long-lasting implications for motorists in Maryland. The Anne Arundel County Police Department issued an alert shortly before 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 advising that Mountain Road at Meehling Road is completely closed due to the leak. #MdTraffic #Pasadena Mountain Road at Meehling Road is completely closed due to a gas leak. Unknown when it will reopen. Woods Road is a viable alternate route; please use caution traversing the neighborhoods.@AACountySchools — Anne Arundel County Police Department (@AACOPD) Septembe…

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Road Closed Due To Reported Gas Leak In Anne Arundel County Road Closed Due To Reported Gas Leak In Anne Arundel County
Road Closed Due To Reported Gas Leak In Anne Arundel County A major Maryland roadway was shut down on Friday afternoon due to a reported gas leak. The Anne Arundel County Police Department issued an alert shortly before 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2 advising that Mountain Road at Meehling Road is completely closed due to the leak. Officials said that it is unclear when the roadway would reopen. #MdTraffic #Pasadena Mountain Road at Meehling Road is completely closed due to a gas leak. Unknown when it will reopen. Woods Road is a viable alternate route; please use caution traversing the neighborhoods.@AACountySchools — Anne Arundel County Police De…

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Funeral Arrangements Set, Traffic Advisory Issued For Maryland Sheriff's Deputy Funeral Arrangements Set, Traffic Advisory Issued For Maryland Sheriff's Deputy
Funeral Arrangements Set, Traffic Advisory Issued For Maryland Sheriff's Deputy Funeral details for the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Deputy who suffered a heart attack after arriving for duty have been released, authorities say. Services for Deputy Scott C. McArdle will be held on Friday, Aug. 19 at the Saint John Neumann Church located at 620 N. Bestgate Road in Annapolis at 10:30 a.m., according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department.  Law enforcement personnel from across the state are expected to honor the life and service of Deputy McArdle who died of a heart attack on Sunday, Aug. 14.  Deputy McArdle joined the Sheriff’s Office in October 2…

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Man Sentenced For Biting Police Officers While Clutching Drugs In Maryland Man Sentenced For Biting Police Officers While Clutching Drugs In Maryland
Man Sentenced For Biting Police Officers While Clutching Drugs In Maryland A Maryland man could spend up to two decades behind bars after being found guilty of more than a dozen charges related to the assault of two Anne Arundel County Police officers. Annapolis resident Brandon Hardy, 26, was sentenced to 15 years of active incarceration and is subject to an additional five years which were suspended for 13 charges including two counts of second-degree assault against officers Saifedlin Hussain and James Yee in September 2021. Hardy was also sentenced for a litany of felony drug charges for possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substances, lea…

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Maryland Motorcyclist, 20, Killed By Car Turning At Intersection: Police Maryland Motorcyclist, 20, Killed By Car Turning At Intersection: Police
Maryland Motorcyclist, 20, Killed By Car Turning At Intersection: Police A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed turning at a busy Maryland intersection, authorities announced. Severn resident Lucas Giovanni Ross was driving south on Telegraph Road at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9 in Severn facing a flashing yellow signal, while a Nottingham man in an Acura was traveling east on Buckingham Place facing a flashing red signal, according to police in Anne Arundel County. As the Acura attempted to turn left, it struck the Kawasaki motorcycle being driven by Ross. Ross was transported to an area trauma center, where he was later pronounced dead. The 40-y…

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Police Apprehend Man Wanted For Hate Crime At Maryland Church Police Apprehend Man Wanted For Hate Crime At Maryland Church
Police Apprehend Man Wanted For Hate Crime At Maryland Church Concerned citizens helped police in Maryland locate and apprehend a man wanted for a hate crime at an Anne Arundel County church. Donald Eugene Hood, Jr., 66, was arrested by members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5 in the area of Annapolis Road and Burns Crossing Road in Gambrills after there was a citizen complaint. Hood was wanted by police for an alleged vandalism incident at the Kingdom Celebration Church on Annapolis Road in Gambrills on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The nature of the vandalism has not been released by investigators, t…

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Handgun-Wielding Man Wanted After Threatening To Shoot Employee At Maryland Cash Depot: Police Handgun-Wielding Man Wanted After Threatening To Shoot Employee At Maryland Cash Depot: Police
Handgun-Wielding Man Wanted After Threatening To Shoot Employee At Maryland Cash Depot: Police A wanted suspect has been arrested after threatening an employee during an aggressive attempted robbery in Glen Burnie, authorities say. The unknown suspect entered the Cash Depot at 7424 E. Furnace Branch Road around 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, according to Anne Arundel County police. The suspect then tried to force his way through a secured door before the employee jumped up to secure an additional lock. At that time, the suspect began kicking the door and showed a black handgun to the employee, threatening to shoot him. The employee called police and the suspect fled in a dark sedan t…

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Anne Arundel Officer Assaulted By Combative Suspect During Arrest: Authorities Anne Arundel Officer Assaulted By Combative Suspect During Arrest: Authorities
Anne Arundel Officer Assaulted By Combative Suspect During Arrest: Authorities An Anne Arundel County police officer was assaulted after attempting to transport a wanted suspect to a detention center following his arrest, authorities say. Alonzo Banks, 31, who has no fixed address, was arrested on outstanding warrants at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 19 when he assaulted the officer, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. While the officer attempted to place Banks in the patrol car, he allegedly became combative and attempted to kick the officer and spat on him, officials said. Once Banks was inside the vehicle, he kicked the dashboard and windshield, accor…

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