ANNAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT, Thursday, July 2, 2009

Double Homicide (July 1, 2009 5:22am) – On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, patrol units responded to 11 Goodrich Road in the Admiral Heights area in reference to a reported shooting.

Officers checking the residence found Lei Tyree Johnson (DOB 07/16/70) of 11 Goodrich Road and Samuel Marshall Fowlkes (DOB 11/12/59) of 177 Obery Court deceased in a bedroom in the home. A juvenile who lived in the home was also assaulted during the incident.

The Annapolis Police Department's Investigation identified Elbert Gardner, Jr. (DOB 07/29/52) as a possible suspect. Gardner lived in a basement apartment at 11 Goodrich Road.

Detectives, through their investigation, arrested and charged Gardner with 2 counts of 2nd Degree Murder and 1 count of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder.

CDS/Handgun Possession (Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 10:11pm) – Officers executing a routine traffic stop on Moreland Parkway detected the odor of a CDS (controlled dangerous substance) coming from the vehicle. The investigation revealed that the suspect was in possession o f CDS and a handgun. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession of CDS with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm relative to drug trafficking, possession of crack cocaine and other drug and weapons charges.

Theft – (July 1, 2009, 6:45pm) - Officers responded to the 700 block of Cherry Grove Avenue for the report of a stolen scooter. The victim reported that he parked his scooter in the stairwell of his building at 8:00pm on June, 30, 2009, and noticed it missing at 11:00pm on that same day.

Theft – (July 1, 2009, 8:58am) – Officers responded to the 1700 block of Bayridge Avenue where a victim reported that his Yamaha scooter had been stolen from his front yard sometime after 8:00pm on June 30, 2009.  

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Jackets and purses left unattended in local pubs and restaurants are easy marks for thieves. When out on the town, please make sure you have your valuables, credit cards and cash safely secured.

The Annapolis Police Department has a new Scooter Watch Program designed to reduce theft and assist in the recovery and identification of stolen scooters. Similar to the Watch Your Car program, Scooter Watch provides a decal for each scooter registered giving police the authority to stop the scooter and check on the validity of the operator. The APD provides free cable locks to participants in the program.

For more information, contact Lt. Bob Emory at 410-268-9000 ext. 7322

The Annapolis Police Department - is always looking for a few good men and women. The Department offers competitive salaries, benefits and a rewarding career. Basic qualifications include having a high school diploma or equivalent, US citizenship and good character. Testing for applicants is coming up on June 25, 2009. Those interested should contact the Human Resource Department at (410) 263-7998. More information can also be found at The City of Annapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Metro Crime Stoppers - The Annapolis Police Department is now participating in the Metro Crime Stoppers program. If you have information on crime/or suspects, please call or text your tip to Metro Crime Stoppers. The Hotline is available 24-hours a day, Toll free at 1-866-7 LOCKUP. You can text to "MCS plus your message" at CRIMES (274637).

Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous. You may also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Visit the website at www.metrocrimestoppers.net

The Annapolis Police Department has established a new, 24 hour tip line. The number 410-280-CLUE (2583), can be used to report crime, gun and drug activity or any suspicious activity directly to the APD. The line contains information in both English and Spanish and callers can leave tips in either language. All callers will remain anonymous. Emergency callers should still use 911.

Ray Weaver

External Affairs Officer

Annapolis Police Department

410 268 9000

443 510 6180

rweaver@annapolis.gov