In the last 24 hours Annapolis Police officers responded to 89 calls for service and arrested 4 people.

Attempted Theft from Vehicle – 201700003767 – 1200 block of Marda La – 09/05 at 7pm: An observant caller reported seeing a male suspect enter an unlocked vehicle parked in the area. They approached the man and asked him what he was doing. The man ran from the vehicle and they chased him as officers arrived. Officers stopped the suspect at Janwall St and Janwall Ct. The suspect resisted officers while being handcuffed and one officer suffered an injury to his hand. The suspect was identified as Ellis Smith, 31, of Victor Parkway. Smith was charged with rogue and vagabond and resisting arrest. He was released by the District Court Commissioner without bond.

Burglary – 201700003765 – 1300 block of Tyler Av – 09/05 from 3pm to 5:55pm: The home was entered through an apparently unlocked door, but nothing was stolen from the home.

Helping Hands Houston
Saturday, 09/09, help the Annapolis Police Department send a helping hand to the law enforcement officers in the Houston area who have suffered from the severe flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. Donate to Assist the Officer and help cover our cruisers with handprints to show the Houston area law enforcement officers that we care. Officers will be downtown at Market Space and Main Street from 10am to 2pm and at Annapolis Police Headquarters at 199 Taylor Avenue from 11am to 3pm.

If you would like to make your own donation online please visit http://www.assisttheofficer.com/. You can also send a check to Assist the Officer, 1600 State Street, Houston, Texas 77007.

Howlin’ Hustle 5K
Join us at the 2017 Howlin’ Hustle, a 5K Walk/Run, presented by the Annapolis Police Department in support of Special Olympics Maryland. It is a 5K course around beautiful Annapolis on October 28^th and is guaranteed to be a spooktackular good time. Registration will open at 6:30am and the 5K will begin at 7:30am. Costumes are encouraged as there will be awards for best individual and team costumes. http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1174586

Hiring Police Communications Operators
Looking for something other than a 9-to-5 office job? This may be the opportunity for you. Come join us in this fast-paced, exciting career. The Annapolis Police Department Communications Center is staffed by professional communications personnel and is operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide around the clock service to the residents of Annapolis. Police Communications Operators are required to work a variety of shifts. The starting salary is $42,275. Apply for jobs at http://www.annapolis.gov/jobs. For more information email Timothy Seipp, Communications Manager, at tseipp@annapolis.gov.

Hiring Lateral Police Officers

Do you know someone interested in becoming a police officer? Some jobs are just jobs, others are careers. A career at the Annapolis Police Department gives you a chance to make a real difference. We are hiring lateral police officers. Apply for jobs at http://www.annapolis.gov/jobs. The starting salary for lateral officers starts at $48,425 and goes up depending on experience. For more information email policerecruiting@annapolis.gov.

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland

Submitting Anonymous Tips to Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland

Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland is an organization separate from the Annapolis Police Department. When you phone in or submit your Annapolis crime tip online or through the P3 Tips smartphone app Metro Crime Stoppers receives your tip anonymously and only forwards your tip information to the Annapolis Police Department. No identifying information is ever forwarded to us. Metro Crime Stoppers uses a special coding system to protect your identity, they do not use Caller ID or record telephone conversations. If your tip leads to the arrest or indictment of a person for a felony you could qualify for up to a $2,000 cash reward from Metro Crime Stoppers. You can submit a tip by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP (1-866-756-2587), visiting www.metrocrimestoppers.org, or through the P3 Tips smartphone app. The app can be found in the Apple or Android app stores by searching for P3 Tips.
You can also call a tip into us directly at 410-280-CLUE (2583).

Programs Offered by the Community Services Unit

Annapolis Community Builders: If you live in Wards 1, 2, 3, or 4 contact Sergeant Nicole Vaden for information. If you live in Wards 5, 6, 7, or 8 contact Corporal Robert Galusha. Not sure about which Ward you live in? Check here.

FREE Home Security Survey: Let us show you in less than two hours how to make your home a safer place. Send an email today to find out more about this program or to make an appointment. Contact us at police@annapolis.gov.

Watch Your Car Program: The Watch Your Car Program helps prevent vehicle theft. A small sticker will be placed on your rear window. This sticker alerts officers nationwide that your vehicle is not normally driven during the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. The vehicle may be stopped to verify ownership. For more information about the program contact us at police@annapolis.gov.

Victims' Assistance & Resources: Crime victims can contact Lieutenant Kevin Krauss for more information.

Hispanic Liaison: Contact the Spanish speaking liaison, Joe Hudson, for help. Si Ud. necesita ayuda, pongase en contacto Sr. Joe Hudson.

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Contact Us

Emergency : 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: 410-268-4141

Email addresses are not monitored 24 hours a day. If you need police to respond immediately please call 410-268-4141 or 9-1-1 in an emergency.

General Questions: police@annapolis.gov

Tip Line: 410-280-CLUE - leave a message to provide anonymous information concerning criminal activity

Press Information: Corporal Amy Miguez, amiguez@annapolis.gov, 410-286-9000 x 7261, 443-852-9547