On May 30, 2014 at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot of the Giant Foods in the 7900 block of Crain Highway Glen Burnie, MD for a report of a suspicious person.

Upon their arrival, they met with the reporting person who was concerned about a recent donation he just made to a group collecting for the “Support our Troops Foundation”.  After making a donation to a man and a woman purportedly collecting funds for the charity on the lot of the Giant Foods, the reporting person asked for and was given a flier about the group.  He called a number on the flier and he heard a cellphone in one of the collector’s pocket to start ringing. The reporting person believed this to be suspicious and he notified the police.

Investigating officers first made contact with a female and learned that the male she was with had fled the area with the collection jar.  A search of the area was made and the male was located, however, the collection jar was not.

Officers were able to locate a number for the actual “Support Our Troops Foundation” and after speaking with representatives from the group, they were able to determine that neither of these two people represented nor were they authorized to make collections on behalf of the foundation.

The suspects were taken into custody and transported for processing. A quantity of U.S. currency was also seized as evidence.  It was learned during interview that the suspects have done this before. In addition, based on the investigation and interviews, the suspects were committing this fraud to fuel a drug habit.

Any person having contact with the suspects are urged to contact the Anne Arundel County Police Department at (410)-222-6145.

Suspect: Matthew David Michalski, 25, of 7200 block of Stratton Way, Baltimore, MD 21224

• Charged with Fraud-misrepresenting fundraising, trespassing, and theft

Suspect: Amanda Ashley Miskimon, 21, of 7900 block of Stratman Rd, Baltimore, MD 21222

• Charged with Fraud-misrepresenting fundraising and theft

On May 31, 2014 at approximately 5:20 p.m. officers responded to the parking lot of McDonalds, located at 2130 Generals Highway Annapolis, MD to check the well-being of two people who appeared to be asleep inside of a vehicle. A concerned citizen made the call after they noticed the adults were unresponsive.

Upon arrival, the officers observed two unresponsive adult occupants in the front compartment of the vehicle. They further observed an infant in the rear seat. The infant was alert. Paramedics also responded to the scene. The paramedics had to physically wake up the two adult occupants.

Further investigation revealed that the two occupants were the parents of the 8-month-old infant. When officers made contact with them, the adult male, who was in the driver’s seat, struggled to hold his balance and his speech was slurred. When the female occupant exited the vehicle from the passenger side, she stumbled and her speech was slurred. Officers observed evidence of suspected “synthetic marijuana” in plain view in the vehicle. At this point, the parents were determined to be under the influence and were neglecting the child.

Officers continued their investigation and located packages of suspected “synthetic marijuana” known as “K2” and smoking devices inside of the vehicle. Officers recovered the evidence which will be submitted for further lab analysis.

Both adults were placed under arrest and charged with neglect of a minor and the possession of CDS Paraphernalia. The child was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center for a precautionary evaluation. Child Protective Services was notified and as part of the safety plan for the child, he was released to his grandfather.

Suspect-1: Brooke Amber Michael, 20, 2000 block of Quaker Way Annapolis MD 21401
Suspect-2: Michael Patrick May, 20, 2ooo block of Quaker Way Annapolis MD 21401

Source: AACoPD

Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in shallow water in Patapsco Valley State Park this afternoon.

A positive identification of the man has not yet been made. The man was found in about two feet of water and pronounced dead at the scene.

At about 1:30 p.m. today, Maryland State Police were called to the area of Belle Grove Road and Thomas Avenue in Brooklyn Park for the report of a body. Maryland state troopers from the Criminal Enforcement Division Glen Burnie Barrack responded, as did officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department and Natural Resources Police.

Troopers summoned Maryland State Police forensic crime scene technicians and investigators from the State Police Homicide Unit. The body is being recovered from the water and will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

State Police investigators will continue this investigation throughout the night. No further details are available at this time.

Source: MSP

A MTA police officer has shot and killed a suspect at the Cromwell  light rail station for the Maryland Transportation Authority.

At 6:29 p.m. Anne Arundel County officers responded to assist the Mass Transit Administration Police (MTA) with an officer involved shooting.

Investigators learned that the MTA police officer was flagged over by two citizens at the Cromwell Light Rail Station bus loop shelter. The citizens asked for the officer to intervene with another individual, a female, who was also inside of the bus loop shelter. The officer, a female who is a 3-year veteran of the force, attempted to speak to the suspect. The suspect was uncooperative and began to assault the officer. The suspect choked the officer and pulled her hair. According to witnesses, the officer could not break free from the suspect. Several other witnesses attempted to control the suspect and get her off of the officer, but they were unsuccessful.

The officer, in fear for her life, was able to remove her service weapon and fire one shot, striking the suspect in her upper leg area. There was only one round fired.

Both the suspect and the officer were transported to local hospitals. The suspect was pronounced deceased. The officer is being treated for non-life the watching injuries.

MTA Police Chief Chief John Gavrilis and Anne Arundel County Police Chief Kevin Davis spoke and agreed it was best for the investigation to be handled by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, but the agencies will be working in a collaborative effort.

The Anne Arundel County Police Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate this incident.

The Light Rail and MTA service continues to run as normal.

The suspect’s next of kin has yet to be notified and therefore her identify will not be released at this time.

The officers name will also be released at a later time.

Source: AACoPD

Prince George’s County Police Officer Joey Torres

On June 10, 2014, at approximately 6:58 a.m., officers from the Northern District responded to a parking lot in the 700 block of E. Ordnance Road in Curtis Bay for a report of an individual with a gun.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the parties involved, the 47-year-old male victim and the suspect, identified as off-duty Prince George’s County Police Officer Joey Torres. Officers learned that the victim was traveling on I-97 when he observed a Chevrolet Equinox being operated by Torres in the left lane passing traffic. The victim moved behind the vehicle to keep up with traffic. The victim reported that the suspect slowed his vehicle down, resulting in the victim passing him. After a short distance, the victim reported that the suspect started driving behind him and following him. The victim later traveled onto I-695E to get to Ordnance Road when he observed the Equinox behind him again. At that time, the victim pulled his Volkswagen Passat into a parking lot in the 700 block of E. Ordnance Road and the suspect followed him into that lot.

At one point, the victim went to turn his vehicle around to exit the parking lot, but the suspect used his vehicle to block him from leaving, exited his vehicle and retrieved a gun from the trunk of his vehicle. According to independent witnesses, the suspect approached the victim’s vehicle in an aggressive manner, stepped in front of the victim’s vehicle and pointed his gun inside the vehicle. The victim was ultimately able to drive away. The suspect attempted to follow the victim’s vehicle on foot. The victim eventually drove out of the parking lot to another location, where he waited for the arrival of police. According to the victim, at no time during this incident did Mr. Torres identify himself as a police officer.

While on scene, Anne Arundel County Police Officers confirmed that Mr. Torres was an off-duty Prince George’s County Police Officer and they took possession of his departmental service weapon, a loaded Smith & Wesson M&P 40 handgun.

Mr. Torres was arrested and transported to Northern District where he was charged with first degree assault, second degree assault, reckless endangerment and using a firearm in the commission of crime of violence. Mr. Torres appeared before a court commissioner and was later released on his own recognizance.

Source: AACoPD

Robert Knickerbocker, 47, of 100 block Cedar Road, Severna Park, Md

On Sunday 15, 2014, at approximately 2:02 a.m., officers responded to the Taco Bell restaurant located in the 500 block of Ritchie Highway in Severna Park for an intoxicated driver in the drive-thru.

Upon arrival, officers observed a Mercedes 300D with the operator blowing the horn repeatedly. Upon making contact with that driver, officers detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the operator’s breath and noticed that his eyes were glassy and his speech was mumbled and slurred. The operator exited the vehicle and identified himself as a police officer with the Maryland Natural Resources Police. The officers then conducted a series of field sobriety tests on the operator, including requests to maintain his balance, which he performed poorly on.

Further investigation revealed that the operator was not a police officer. It was learned that he ordered food, but refused to pull up in the drive-thru as requested by an employee. He then began to act in a belligerent manner by blowing on his horn and cursing, which facilitated the police call for service. The suspect was ultimately was placed under arrest and transported to Northern District Station.  The suspect was issued five traffic citations and charged with DWI and impersonating a police officer.

Suspect: Robert Knickerbocker, 47, of 100 block Cedar Road, Severna Park, Md

An observant citizen called police when he saw a 15 year old boy being held on the ground and punched in the face by a male suspect who also took the boy’s cell phone and sneakers.

The suspect fled with another male subject before police arrived.  When officers arrived they met with the witness, as the victim initially left the area.

Officers noticed a vehicle leaving the area of the robbery and recognized the driver from prior contacts as a 16 year old boy without a valid driver’s license.  Officers attempted to stop the vehicle on Forest Dr, but the driver did not stop.  The vehicle continued outbound on Forest Dr and sideswiped a minivan on Route 665 near Vineyard Rd, causing minor damage.

The vehicle continued until the engine compartment began smoldering and it stopped near the intersection of Solomons Island Rd and Old Solomons Island Rd.

The three occupants fled the vehicle on foot and officers were able to apprehend the driver and front passenger.  The rear passenger could not be located.

The driver, a 16 year old boy from Annapolis, was cited for numerous traffic offenses and was transported to Cheltenham Youth Facility.  The front passenger, an 18 year old boy from Annapolis, was cited for possession of CDS and released.

The victim of the robbery returned to the scene and spoke to officers.  The victim reported that he was assaulted and robbed by two male suspects.  The third occupant of the vehicle is believed to be one of the robbery suspects and property taken in the robbery was recovered from the vehicle.  The robbery investigation is ongoing.

Source: AACoPD

On June 16, ten minutes after completing Naloxone training, Officer Justin Goods responded to the unit block of Amos Garrett Blvd for a report of a possible heroin overdose.  Officer Goods located a 24 year old man from Annapolis displaying symptoms of a heroin overdose.  The symptoms included being unresponsive, not breathing and turning blue.  Officer Goods administered 2 mgs of Naloxone by way of a nasal injection to the man.  Annapolis Fire Department arrived and assumed care of the man, whose condition began improving.  The man was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center where he was conscious and alert.

Last week the Annapolis Fire Department began training police officers to carry nasal- administered Naloxone which can reverse an opiate overdose.  So far, more than 80 officers have been trained and now carry Naloxone.  The remainder of officers should be trained and equipped by the end of this week.

The Annapolis Police Department has responded to 27 non-fatal heroin overdoses in 2014.  There were six fatal heroin overdoses in Annapolis 2013 and one in 2014.  The Police Department developed and implemented this plan to train and equip officers with Naloxone to help save lives of people suffering opiate overdoses.

“This is an example of priceless work done by Annapolis police officers,” said Annapolis Police Chief Michael Pristoop.  “At the heart of our purpose is to protect and help people.  Fortunately our officer arrived quickly and took action to help save a life.”

“I want to thank Fire Chief David Stokes and his team who provided the training to our police officers on how to administer Narcan,” Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides said. “This is proof of how effective partnerships within the City can save lives.”

Source: Annapolis PD

Benjamin Chisolm of Davidsonville, Md. (Photo: PWCoPD)

A 19-year-old man has been arrested after police say he sexually assaulted a 49-year-old woman after she fell asleep at a Zac Brown Band show at the Jiffy Lube Live concert venue in Bristow, Virginia

The un-named victim woke up and found the teen—whom she didn’t know—lying beside her and touching her inappropriately.

Prince William County police say the suspect, Benjamin Chisolm of Davidsonville, Md., walked away from the victim, and was  arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery.

Chisolm is a 2013 graduate of South River High School in Edgewater, MD and played on the school’s lacrosse team.  Chisolm is enrolled at the University of Maryland and plays lacrosse for the Terps. His lacrosse accolades include two-time US Lacrosse High School All-American … four-time letterwinner for coach Paul Noone at South River HS … helped lead the Seahawks to back-to-back Class 4A/3A state championship games and the 2012 state title with a 20-0-0 record … finished his senior season with 38 goals and 17 assists … two-time all-county selection by the Capital Gazette … two-time second team All-Metro by the Baltimore Sun … 2012 Kelly Award winner for Class 4A/3A.

He is being held without bond for a court appearance on July 17th

Ben Chisolm of Davidsonville. (Photo: PWCoPD)

Fox 5 in Washington is reporting that the police report about a sexual assault at the Jiffy Lube Live concert venue is inaccurate.  The female victim claims that she was not asleep at the time and was resting due to a medical condition.

The alleged assailant, Ben Chisolm, a 2013 graduate of South River High and a freshman at the University of Maryland, reportedly “spooned” up against the woman and grabbed her breasts. The woman reports that Chisolm and his friends heckled her when they left.

Chisolm was initially detained for public intoxication and was subsequently charged in the incident which occurred during a Zac Brown Band concert on Sunday night.

Original story.

On June 28, 2014, at approximately 12:01 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Traffic Safety Section responded to a motorcycle crash on Green Holly Drive near Ramblewood Drive, Annapolis.

The investigation determined that a motorcycle operated by, Forrest Andrew Williams of Annapolis, was traveling south on Green Holly Dr  passing Ramblewood Dr. when it struck the curb surrounding the center median. The operator lost control of the vehicle, which caused the motorcycle to go down on its side and ejected the operator.

The operator, Forrest Andrew Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene by Anne Arundel County Fire Department. The cause of the collision appears to be the driver’s failure to remain right of center. Alcohol and non-compliant headgear also appear to be contributing factors in this crash. This investigation continues.

Source: AACoPD

In the span of about 30 minutes, 4 bicyclists were hit by vehicles in Anne Arundel County this afternoon in three separate accidents.

The most serious of the accidents sent a man and a woman to shock-trauma after being hit in the 1800 block of Ritchie Highway. This is near Boulter’s Way south of Arnold.  The pair were flown to the hospital buy a MSP helicopter and a Park Police helicopter which landed at the USNA Golf Course. This accident occurred around 230pm.

A few moments before that accident, a cyclist was struck in the 6200 block of Franklin Gibson Road in Deale. The condition of that cyclist is unknown.

And shortly after the Arnold accident (250pm), a fourth bicyclist was struck in Brooklyn Park at the intersection of Church Street and Wasena Avenue. The condition of this cyclist is unknown at this point.

More details will be available as they are released.

On June 28, 2014, at approximately 1410 hours, the Anne Arundel County Police Traffic Safety Section responded to a motor vehicle crash involving 2 bicyclists on MD Route 450 near Brice Lane, Annapolis.

The investigation determined that a 2011 Nissan operated by, Robin Vera Colbert, 54,  of Annapolis, was traveling south on MD Route 450 south of Brice Way.  The driver failed to drive in a single lane, crossed over the right edge line and entered onto the right shoulder. The shoulder is designated and marked as the Baltimore & Annapolis Trail. The Nissan traveled an unknown distance on the Trail before striking the bicyclists. The bicyclists were properly utilizing the Trail portion of the road.

The male bicyclist, identified as Todd Green, 27,  of Severna Park, sustained serious injuries.  The female bicyclist, Katie Pohler, 23,  of Glen Burnie, sustained life threatening injuries.  Both bicyclists were transported by Medevac to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma.  The driver of the Nissan was not injured.

The cause of the collision appears to be the driver error. Alcohol is also a contributing factor in this crash. The States Attorney’s Office was consulted on the scene and charges are pending at this time.

Source: AACoPD

This afternoon, Anne Arundel County Police Chief Kevin Davis addressed about 50 people gathered a block away from where two bicyclists were hit by a drunk driver on Saturday, including one of the victims. At the press conference, Chief Davis disclosed that charges were pending on the driver and that her Blood Alcohol Content was .15 which is nearly 2  times the legal limit in Maryland.

The message was clear–Anne Arundel County (and Maryland) roads are for everyone. With good weather, bicyclists and pedestrians will be on our roads and the statistics are trending up in Anne Arundel County. Just this weekend, there were 5 separate crashes involving six injured bicyclists.

Jon Korin, president of the Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County  (Bike AAA) addressed the crowd and implored drivers to be more careful. He reiterated a  “three foot law” that requires that motorists maintain three feet from a bicyclist while overtaking them; and drove home the point with a yardstick

Todd Green

This afternoon, Todd Green addressed the crowd. Green was one of the bicyclists hit on Saturday at MD 450/Ritchie Highway at Brice Lane in the marked Baltimore & Annapolis Trail. Green’s girlfriend, Katie Pohler, is still in shock-trauma recovering. Green did not recall much. He and his girlfriend had breakfast and decided to bike to Annapolis to see the beautiful waters. He recalls seeing signs for the Severn River. And then he was hit. Beyond that, he remembers not being able to fly with his girlfriend in the same helicopter because her injuries were too severe. He was lucky. He was released on Sunday and he finally got to see his girlfriend last night. He was shocked to see the physical extent of her injuries; but was glad to see her attempt a smile. Choking up at the podium, Green reported that Katie is laughing and trying to talk and getting better every day. His words were brief and as he walked away, the cuts on his legs were glaring reminders of the incident.

While the fault can be attributed to both the bicyclist and the motorists, the laws are clear.

TRAFFIC LAWS FOR MOTORISTS

• The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle, including a bicycle, which is going in the same direction, shall pass to the left of the overtaken vehicle at a safe distance.
• The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle that is going in the same direction, until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle, may not drive any part of his vehicle directly in front of the overtaken vehicle.
• Drivers shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any bicycle, EPAMD, or motor scooter being ridden by a person the driver of a vehicle must not pass any closer than three (3) feet to a bicycle or motor scooter if the bicycle is operated in a lawful manner. It is not lawful to ride against traffic.
• After passing you must make sure you are clear of the bicyclist before making any turns. The bike has the right of way, and you must yield to bike, when you are turning. Failing to yield right of way to a bicyclist, resulting in a crash in which the bicyclist is seriously injured can result in a $1,000 fine and three points on your driving record.
• Motorists must yield the right-of-way to bicyclists riding in bike lanes and shoulders when these vehicle operators are entering or crossing occupied bike lanes and shoulders.
• When riding on a sidewalk, where such riding is permitted, or a bike path, a bicyclist may made ride in a crosswalk to continue on their route. Motorists are required to yield right of way to a bicyclist operating lawfully in a crosswalk at a signalized intersection. (TR §21-101, §21-202, & §21-1103) look for bikes coming from both directions.
• A person may not throw any object at or in the direction of any person riding a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter.
• A person may not open the door of any motor vehicle with intent to strike, injure, or interfere with any person riding a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter. Don’t open door into traffic.

TRAFFIC LAWS FOR BICYCLISTS

RIDING IN TRAFFIC LANES AND ON SHOULDERS

• A bicyclist riding slower than the speed of traffic is confined to the right hand through lane (much the same way as a slow moving vehicle is) and as close to the right side of the road as is safe. A bicyclist can move further left to:
  • Make or attempt to make a vehicular style left turn
  • Pass a stopped or slower moving vehicle
  • Avoid pedestrians or road hazards.

• This ride-to-the-right provision does not apply when operating in a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle to travel safely side-by-side with another vehicle within the lane. The provision also does not apply where the right-hand lane is a turn lane, or the bicyclist is operating on a one-way street.
• A bicyclist riding at the speed of traffic can operate in any lane, just as any other vehicle can. Where there is not a bike lane, a bicyclist may also use the shoulder of the roadway.
• Bicycles may not be ridden in the travel lanes of any roadway where the posted maximum speed limit is more than 50 miles an hour; however, bicycles may be operated on the shoulder of these roadways.
• Bicycles may not be operated on expressways (access-controlled freeways and interstate highways), except on an adjacent path or facility approved by the State Highway Administration.

RIDING IN BIKE LANES

Where there are marked bicycle lanes paved to a smooth surface, a person operating a bicycle must use the bike lane and may not ride on the roadway, except in the following situations:

• When overtaking and passing another bicycle, motor scooter, pedestrian, or other vehicle within the bike lane if the overtaking and passing cannot be done safely within the bike lane;
• When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway;
• When reasonably necessary to leave the bike lane to avoid debris or other hazardous condition; or
• When reasonably necessary to leave the bike lane because the bike lane is overlaid with a right turn lane, merge lane, or other marking that breaks the continuity of the bike lane.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• By law, all bicycles must be equipped with brakes capable of stopping from a speed of 10 miles per hour within 15 feet on dry, level, clean pavement.
• If operated in low visibility conditions, bicycles must also be equipped with a white beam headlight visible at a distance of 500 feet, and a red rear reflector visible at a distance of 600 feet if night time or during unfavorable visibility conditions. Alternately, a bicyclist may be equipped with a functioning lamp that acts as a reflector and emits a red light or a flashing amber light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear instead of, or in addition to the red reflector above.
• A bicycle or motor scooter may be equipped with a bell or other audible device, but not a siren or whistle.
• Any rider under the age of 16 must also wear a helmet that meets or exceeds the standards of the American National Standards Institute, the Snell Memorial Foundation, or the American Society for Testing and Materials.

Full remarks are in the video below (it may still be processing, if so, it will be available shortly)

Monifia Pendelton

On July 1, 2014 at 2:32 p.m. officers responded to the Petco located at 2319 Forest Drive Unit D, Annapolis, Maryland for a report of a sick/injured domestic animal.

Witnesses advised a woman ran into the store with a sick dog. The woman, later identified as Monifa Pendelton, told employees that she had left her dog “Chloe” inside her vehicle and it became ill. Employees believed the dog was in critical condition and immediately called for police assistance.

Upon arrival officers met with employees who advised the dog needed help as soon as possible and appeared to be suffering. Anne Arundel County Animal Control was called to the scene. Employees continued to render aid to the dog that they believed was suffering from a heat stroke.

Officers spoke to Pendelton who advised that she had forgotten and left her Yorkie dog, Chloe, inside of her vehicle for approximately 2 hours. When she realized Chloe was still inside the vehicle she exited the store and went to the vehicle. When she found Chloe, she was lethargic. She then advised that’s when she ran into the Petco to seek help.

It was apparent that Chloe was in significant distress. An officer took custody of Chloe and transported her to the Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic (AAVEC) to get help as quick as possible.

Upon arrival, doctors began immediately treating and evaluating Chloe. After triage, the doctor advised her condition was not well and she was suffering from extreme heat exhaustion/stroke. Chloe’s internal organs were shutting down and her quality of life was poor. The doctor advised that the best medical opinion was to euthanize Chloe due to her condition.

While Chloe was being treated, Animal Control responded and began assisting with the investigation. Chloe was ultimately euthanized. Animal Control took custody of Chloe after completion of the euthanasia for the purposes of a necropsy.

The air temperature on July 1, 2014 was 88.8 degree Fahrenheit.

An application for the following charges was submitted for the suspect, Monifa Ayadelle Pendelton, 44, of 2280 Frederick Douglas Blvd., New York, NY:

Charges:

• 10-604 Abuse or neglect of animal
• 10-604(a)(2) deprive an animal of necessary sustenance
• 10-604(a)(3) inflict unnecessary suffering or pain on an animal
• 10-604(a)(5) if the person has charge or custody of an animal, as owner or otherwise, unnecessarily fail to provide the animal with nutritious food sufficient quantity, necessary veterinary care, proper drink, air, space, shelter, or protection from the weather

Each count is a misdemeanor penalty on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1000 or both.  As a condition of sentencing the court may order a defendant convicted to participate in and pay for psychological counseling.

She was served on the warrant on July 2, 2014.

Chloe was a 15 year old female Yorkshire Terrier

The Anne Arundel County Police Department wants to remind people to “Take Them With You or Leave Them Home” in reference to your pets and/or children. This time of year is CRITICAL to vulnerable people and pets. We must pay attention and we encourage anyone who sees an animal, child, or vulnerable adult in a closed vehicle on a hot day to call the police immediately.

Source: AACoPD

On 7/6/14 at approximately 12:54am, officers from Western District responded to the area of the Walmart located at 3549 Russett Green East in Laurel in reference to a carjacking.  The 48yr old victim (from Baltimore) reported that her vehicle was just stolen.  The suspect approached her, pulled out a large kitchen knife, and threatened the victim.  The victim ran away, and the suspect drove off in her vehicle in an unknown direction.  Numerous units canvassed the area with negative results. The victim was not injured.

Suspect- unknown black male, 5’7, medium build, wearing a white jacket, armed with a large kitchen knife.

Stolen Vehicle- MD 6CHJ73, 2007 Black Toyota Camry 4 door

Source: AACoPD

UPDATE 2:  The NRP are asking for help in identifying the body recovered. It is a white male, 5-10, 180 lbs. Wearing black/blue trunks and goggles. Call 410-260-8888

Need ID help: Body pulled from Weems Creek this am. White male, 5-10, 180 lbs. Wearing black/blue trunks and goggles. Call 410-260-8888

— MD NRP (@MDNRPolice) July 6, 2014

UPDATE:  Maryland Natural Resources Police have confirmed that the body was a white male and that they are not sure if this was any way connected to the SHA closure of the road for bridge maintenance. The bridge had been in an open position for work.

Authorities have recovered a body near the Weems Creek Bridge in Weems Creek.  Shortly before 11am this morning, police received a call about a possible body in the water near the bridge. The caller reported seeing what they thought was a human head.

Police, fire, and dive crews responded along with the Maryland Natural Resources Police who took command.  It was confirmed that a body was recovered and was subsequently transported to the Medical Examiner’s office in Baltimore for identification and an autopsy.

There are no further details at this point.

Images below are courtesy of and copyright of Mike Hugg and used with permission. © Mike Hugg

Cordell Salisbury, 52, charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, 2nd degree assault, 4th degree sex offense, attempted 3rd degree sex offense, sexual solicitation of a minor, indecent exposure, and kidnapping a child under 16

On July 5 at 3:09 p.m. officers from Annapolis Police Department responded to the area of Skippers Lane and South Cherry Grove Avenue for a 12 year old girl reporting she had been abducted.  The girl told police that she was walking in the area when a man pulled her into his vehicle, drove her to a nearby street, and attempted to assault her.  The girl was able to exit the vehicle and run away.  The girl was not injured.

The girl guided officers to the 1100 block of Belle Drive, where the vehicle was parked when she jumped out.  The man’s vehicle was still parked there, but was unoccupied.  Detectives identified the registered owner of the vehicle, Cordell Salisbury, 52, of Churchton, as the suspect in the abduction.  The girl did not know Salisbury and Salisbury is not a registered sex offender.

Just after midnight on July 6 detectives arrested Salisbury in a home in the 100 block of Brightwater Dr.  Salisbury was charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, 2nd degree assault, 4th degree sex offense, attempted 3rd degree sex offense, sexual solicitation of a minor, indecent exposure, and kidnapping a child under 16.  Salisbury is being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center on a temporary commitment pending his hearing with the District Court Commissioner.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Charles Bealefeld at 410-268-9000 ext. 7299 or cebealefeld@annapolis.gov.

Source: Annapolis PD

Cordell Salisbury, 52, charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, 2nd degree assault, 4th degree sex offense, attempted 3rd degree sex offense, sexual solicitation of a minor, indecent exposure, and kidnapping a child under 16

Cordell Salisbury, the man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 12-year old Annapolis girl yesterday has been denied bail and is being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center.

According to the charging documents (thank you Joce Sterman from WJLA) Salisbury allegedly approached the girl once, approached her a second time when he abducted her. He reportedly sexually assaulted her as well, before tucking a $5 bill in her pocket as she fled his car.

The charging documents are below and certain information has been redacted by Eye On Annapolis to protect the victim.

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Last night at 6:30pm, the Annapolis Police Department responded to the Harbour House community for a report someone shooting from a vehicle.  Officers located a vehicle matching the description given leaving the area.  The vehicle stopped in the 800 block of Chesapeake Av, four occupants stayed inside the vehicle, but one man ran from the vehicle carrying a handgun.

Officers gave chase and quickly found the handgun dropped in the backyard of a home in the 800 block of Bay Ridge Av.  Officers continued to search the area for the man who ran and located him at 7pm in a yard in the 800 block of Chesapeake Av.

He was arrested and is identified as Delvonta Wright, 22, of Severn.  Wright is awaiting his initial court hearing where he will be charged with carrying a handgun on person, carrying a handgun in a vehicle, discharging a firearm in Annapolis, reckless endangerment, theft less than $1,000, and stealing a registered firearm.

According to electronic court records, Wright was charged with a similar crime in Annapolis in 2012. That case was placed on the stet docket which means there was no action taken on it. There was no guilty verdict.