Police Press Release - June 6, 2023

Eastern District
First-Degree Assault - Glen Burnie
 
23-720257
 
On June 5, 2023, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers responded for a report of an assault that just occurred in the 300 block of Mountain Ridge Court in Glen Burnie. Initial investigation revealed the homeowner asked the suspect to leave the residence, which the suspect left, as well as the homeowner. When the homeowner returned to the residence, he was confronted by the suspect, who struck him in the head and face with a stick. When the victim fell to the ground, the suspect continued to hit him with the stick. At the conclusion of the assault, the suspect left the area on foot. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Eastern District detectives are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with information contact them at (410) 222-6145 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at (410) 222-4700.
 
Suspect: Black female, approximately 40 years of age, with close-cut hair.
 
 
Western District
Assault/Arson - Severn
 
23-720357
 
On June 5, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded for an unknown disturbance in the 100 block of Gambrills Road in Severn. Upon their arrival, officers learned that the suspect assaulted an elderly resident inside the home and began destroying property. When confronted by officers, the suspect ran into an open attic access and barricaded himself inside. Officers were in constant verbal contact with the suspect until officers on the exterior of the residence observed smoke coming from the roof/attic of the home. As the smoke and fire progressed, the male appeared in the opening of the attic, and the ceiling collapsed, causing the suspect to fall through. The suspect, who was injured, was removed from the residence by officers and transported to an area hospital for treatment. The elderly victim assaulted by the suspect was also transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
 
Suspect:
Adult Male
Severn, Maryland