Community Events
October 8 – La Cultura Cura – Tyler Heights Elementary
October 26 – National Drug Take Back Day – 199 Taylor Av
November 1 – Cooking with Cops – Whole Foods
In the last 72 hours Annapolis Police officers responded to 346 calls for service and arrested 19 people.
Drug Possession Arrest – 201900004946 – 1700-1799 West St – 10/04 at 9pm: Officers stopped a vehicle with a suspected impaired driver and made contact with the occupants. The vehicle had heavy front end damage and steam was emanating from the vehicle near the hood. Officers immediately smelled a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers could see marijuana in plain view inside the vehicle. Approximately 100 grams of marijuana was located packaged in four clear bags. The driver, Rodell Surgeon, 48, of Annapolis, and passenger, Jaymar Howard, 25, of Annapolis, were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of marijuana more than 10 grams. Both were released on their own recognizance by the District Court Commissioner.
Robbery – 201900004953 – 100-199 Dock St – 10/05 at 12:15am: Officers responded to Anne Arundel Medical Center for a report of a robbery that occurred earlier. The adult male victim reported that he was inside a bar when he was approached by several male suspects who commented on the necklace he was wearing. The men struck him several times and stole the necklace.
Illegal Gun Possession Arrest – 201900004954 – 100-199 Clay St – 10/05 at 6:45am: Officers responded to a business in the 100 block of West St for a report of a shoplifting that just occurred. Bakery items worth less than $8 were stolen. Officers located the adult male suspect on Clay St near West Washington St with the stolen items. Upon arrest officers located a stolen, loaded handgun in the man’s waistband. He also had two clear baggies containing suspected prescription medication and over $900 in cash. Demario Thompson, 30, of Annapolis was arrested and charged with eleven criminal counts relating the illegal possession of the handgun and possession of CDS. Thompson is prohibited from possessing a handgun due to prior convictions. Thompson is being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center without bond.
Theft from Vehicle – 201900004980 – 1000-1099 Tallwood Rd – 10/06 at 2am: An observant caller reported two juveniles entering a vehicle and stealing food from inside. Officers located the juveniles and the stolen property. The juveniles, a 10 year old male and 12 year old female, were charged with rogue and vagabond on juvenile citations and released to their guardians.
Shooting – 201900004981 – 1800-1899 Copeland St – 10/06 at 3:41am: Officers responded to the area for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival they located a 19 year old male victim who reported that he was walking in the area when he heard shots being fired. He began to run and was struck in the buttocks. His injury is not life threatening. Two parked and unoccupied vehicles were also struck.
La Cultura Cura
Tyler Heights Elementary, located at 200 Janwall St, is hosting an event on 10/08 at 6:30pm. This event is open to the public and will be held in English and Spanish. Mario Ozuna-Sanchez will focus on culture and family and present recommendations on how to better connect with your children and strengthen the family. Annapolis Police Department's Latino Liaison, Joe Hudson, will answer questions about services and issues in the community. La escuela de Tyler Heights, 200 Janwall Street, 8 de octubre las 6:30pm presenta La Cultura Cura. La noche se centra en la cultura y la familia. Recomendaciones sobre como conectar mejor con sus hijos y natener a la familia fuerte. Enlace Latino, Joe Hudson, respondera preguntas sobre servicios y problemas en la comunidad.
National Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, 10/26, from 10am to 2pm the Annapolis Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 18th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Annapolis Police Department at 199 Taylor Avenue. (Sites cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps or aerosols/inhalers, only pills, patches, lotions and creams. Anne Arundel County Police Department’s District Stations and Headquarters have sharps disposal boxes.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Cooking with Cops at Whole Foods Market
This Annapolis Police Foundation event will bring kids from local middle schools to join officers from the Annapolis Police Department for a cooking class at Whole Foods. Kids will enjoy making their own healthy entrée and dessert while learning how to make it again for their families when they get home. Sponsor a kid’s participation in this program. For more information visit www.annapolispolicefoundation.org or contact Brian Finan at 301-332-8961 or bfinan@annapolispolicefoundation.org.