Southern District
Fatal Crash - Linthicum
26-730134
On September 19, 2026, at approximately 9:05 p.m., Southern District officers responded to the 900 block of Epping Forest Road in Annapolis for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim who reported that he was in a vehicle with another male individual when the suspect stabbed him. The suspect fled on foot, and the victim ran to a nearby residence for assistance. The victim was transported to an area trauma center, where he is in stable condition. Preliminary information indicates the victim and suspect were known to each other. Southern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-1965. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
Update:
On September 21, 2026, Southern District detectives identified the suspect in the stabbing. An arrest warrant was obtained for Attempted Second-Degree Murder, First and Second-Degree Assault and Carrying a Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Injure.
On September 22, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., detectives took the suspect into custody in the area of Forest Drive and Solomons Island Road.
Arrested:
Carlos Daniel Mancia Pleitez
26-year-old male
Annapolis, Maryland
Eastern District
Weapons Offense Arrest - Pasadena
26-730399
On September 22, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Eastern District officers responded to a road rage complaint involving a handgun in the area of Woodland Road and Obrecht Road in which the suspect fled from the scene in a vehicle. While canvassing the area, an officer located and stopped the suspect’s white Dodge Ram pick-up and detained the operator at the intersection of West Pasadena Road and Melchior Road. Further investigation revealed the suspect pointed a handgun at the adult male victim in the parking lot of the Orrstown Bank on Jumpers Hole Road before fleeing in his vehicle. During a canvass of the route between the bank and the traffic stop, an officer located and recovered a black, Polymer 80, 9mm handgun in the wood line off the roadway. The suspect was arrested and charged accordingly.
Arrested:
Stanley Keith Sargeant
37-year-old male
Beltsville, Maryland
