Crime
Crofton Family to Sue School System
The parents of Christopher Jones, the 14-year-old boy killed while riding his bike in Crofton, announced that they will be filing a lawsuit against Anne Arundel County Public Schools within two weeks.
The basis of the suit is that the family — and their attorneys — feel that the school system did not do enough to [...]
Annapolis Pharmacist Robbed at Gunpoint for Drugs
A pharmacist at Annapolis Professional Pharmacy in the 700 block of West Street reported an armed robbery to police.
He said that on Monday (11/23/09), an armed robber came into the pharmacy, pointed a gun at the pharmacist and demanded painkillers.
The pharmacist complied and the robber left and headed towards Taylor Avenue.
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Serious Crime Down 50% in Annapolis
The Annapolis Police Department is reporting that serious crime in the city is down 50% in the first 5 months of 2009. The comparison was made to the same period last year.
From January to May, the city only had one homicide. There were six during the same period in 2008. Serious violent crimes fell 44% [...]
Museum Suspect Had Child Porn on Computer
The news about James von Brunn of Annapolis is not getting any better.
According to court papers, the suspect in the Holocaust Museum shooting had child pornography on his computer. The FBI discovered the child porn upon executing a search warrant of his Annapolis apartment in order to further investigate the crime and any times he [...]
Naval Academy Party Cancelled
I am guilty of using a sensational headline for this post.
An unnamed junior attending the Naval Academy was busted in California trying to import 150 lbs. of marijuana from Mexico. The 24-year-old is being held in San Diego, California as the investigation continues.
He was busted at the border by U.S. Customs on June 10th while [...]
Annapolis Alderman & Mayoral Candidate Charged with Sex Offense & Assault
Samuel Shropshire, alderman for Annapolis’ ward 7 and a mayoral candidate, was charged last night with grabbing the crotch of a 21-year-old man in his car.
He has been charged with misdemeanor assault and a fourth-degree sex offense.
He has been released on his own recognizance and will be holding a press conference at city council chambers.
The [...]
Annapolis Police Blotter
Assault [5/6/09] – Annapolis Police Department officers patrolling the downtown area observed a man screaming at and punching the windows of a local restaurant. The man told police that bouncers at the establishment had assaulted him. Although paramedics were called to the scene, the man refused medical treatment.
Theft from Vehicle [5/5/09] – Someone stole a purse [...]
Gun Arrests at Westfield Annapolis Mall
Two adults and several juveniles were arrested at Westfield Annapolis Mall on Friday. Although police thought the suspects had guns that fired real ammo, they turned out to be air guns.
Anne Arundel County Police Department officers, along with the Maryland State Police, responded to a call at about 5:30 PM of several people on the [...]
Annapolis Painting Services Owner Pleads Guilty
Robert Bontempo, the owner of Annapolis Painting Services, plead guilty — to knowingly hiring illegal immigrants and then laundering proceeds from that activity — in federal court on Friday. He is a resident of the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Annapolis.
Mr. Bontempo faces up to 15 years in prison and $500,000 in fines when he is [...]
NEW: Annapolis Metro Crime Stoppers
The Annapolis Police Department has announced that they are now participating in the popular Metro Crime Stoppers program.
Annapolis residents with information about a crime and/or suspects can call, email or text Metro Crime Stoppers.
The Metro Crime Stoppers hotline is staffed 24/7 and can be reached toll free at 1-866-7-LOCKUP. You may also text your tip [...]
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