Police Press Release for January 3, 2017
Southern District
Personal Injury Crash - Harwood
On January 2, 2017 at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a multiple vehicle crash with roll-over on Solomons Island Road at Mill Swamp Road in Harwood. Investigation showed that a Ford Explorer was traveling south on Solomons Island Road in the area of Mill Swamp Road when the driver attempted to pass other vehicles on the right. The driver lost control driving off the roadway into the grass, then back onto the roadway. The vehicle then crossed the center and struck a Mercedes Benz that was traveling northbound on Solomons Island Rd. The Explorer rolled over, trapping the driver.
The driver of the Explorer was transported by ground to Prince George’s Hospital Center with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The driver and front seat passenger of the Mercedes were transported by ground to Medstar Trauma with non-life threatening injuries. The juvenile (rear seat passenger) in the Mercedes was transported by ground to Children’s National Medical Center where he’s listed in stable condition.
The preliminary cause of the crash appears to be driving off roadway while passing another vehicle and excessive speed. The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation and any charges are pending review by the State’s Attorney.
Vehicle 1: 1996 Ford Explorer
Driver/Owner
Tyler Joseph Sanchez 10/15/97 Serious Injuries
129 Patuxent Mobile Estates Lothian, MD 20711
Vehicle 2: 2007 Mercedes Benz E550 Sedan
Driver
Nelson Lee Couto 09/19/70 Minor Injuries
310 Kidwell Lane Owings, MD 20736
Owner/Right Front Passenger
Elaine Pamela Couto 11/16/73 Serious Injuries
310 Kidwell Lane Owings, MD 20736
Left Rear Passenger
14 Year-Old Juvenile Serious injuries
Eastern District
Citizen Robbery - Glen Burnie
On January 2, 2017 at 9:02 a.m., officers responded to the 7700 block of Quarterfield Road for a report of a robbery. Officers met with a 41 year old female victim who stated that as she was about to exit her vehicle, an unknown male approached her, displayed a knife and demanded money. The victim complied and the suspect fled on foot from the area. Officers and the police canine unit searched the area, however were unable to locate the suspect. The victim was not injured.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Eastern District Detective Unit at 410-222-6145. Information can be provided anonymously by contacting the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.
Suspect: White male, late 20’s, 5’8, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, mirrored sunglasses.
Commercial Robbery - Millersville
On January 2, 2017 at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers responded to the 7-11 Store located in the 400 block of Old Mill Road in Millersville for a robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with store clerk who stated the suspect entered the store and demanded money. The clerk backed away from the register and the suspect grabbed U.S. currency from the register. After obtaining the money, the suspect fled the area on foot. Several officers including a canine unit canvased the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Commercial Robbery Unit at 410-222-4720. Information can be provided anonymously by contacting the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.
Suspect: Light skinned black male, wearing dark clothing, and baseball cap
Western District
Stabbing - Severn
On January 2, 2017 at approximately 10:01 p.m., officers responded to the area of 1710 Mead Village Circle in Severn for a report of a fight. When officers arrived, they were able to determine there was a group of unidentified females (both juvenile and adult) that had been involved in a physical altercation. While conducting interviews, officers discovered a 20 year old female victim from Ft. Meade with a stab wound to her left leg just above the knee cap. Anne Arundel County Fire Personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for a non-life threatening injury to her left leg.
Suspect(s): Unknown at this time