Arson Arrest
Severna Park, Maryland
Anne Arundel County Fire/Arson/Explosives Investigators, in coordination with Anne Arundel County Police Special Operations, executed an arrest warrant this morning on Aaron Keel (D.O.B. 9/24/1965) of Severna Park, Maryland. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and formally charged with the following:
- Felony First Degree Arson
- Felony Second Degree Arson
- Felony Malicious Burning
- Felony Home Invasion
- Felony Burglary Third Degree
- Misdemeanor Malicious Burning
- Misdemeanor Burglary
- Misdemeanor Malicious Destruction of Property
On April 13, 2025, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department responded to 3 Belhaven Court in Severna Park, Maryland, for a residential structure fire at a private residence owned by Stefanie and Matt Johnson. Anne Arundel County and Annapolis City Fire/Arson/Explosives Investigators also responded to the fire. They determined the fire to have been intentionally set and linked to an unlawful entry into the private residence.
A thorough investigation by the AACo Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal (Fire/Arson/Explosive Division) led to the arrest of the suspect, Aaron Keel. In coordination with our AACo Law Enforcement partners, Fire Investigators executed an arrest and search warrant at the suspect's residence in the same neighborhood as the residential arson.
The suspect is currently held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center awaiting a bond/bail hearing. The investigation remains ongoing, and the public is urged to contact 401-222-TIPS if they have any further information regarding this incident.