Stabbing – 201400000927 – 100 block of Woodlawn Av – 02/24 at 11:50pm: The 68 year old male victim was stabbed with a large kitchen knife causing injuries to his arm. The suspect was identified as Kelly Sturman, 50, of Annapolis. The suspect and the victim are in a domestic relationship. Sturman was arrested and charged with attempted first and second degree murder, first degree assault, possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure, possession of a concealed dangerous weapon, and reckless endangerment. Sturman is being held without bond at the Jennifer Road Detention Center.

Theft from Vehicle – 201400000929 – 1900 block of West St – 02/24 at 9pm to 02/25 at 7am: The passenger side vent window was broken and a credit card was stolen from the center console of the vehicle.

Robbery – 201400000937 – 1300 block of Forest Dr – 02/21 at 2pm: On 02/25 the adult male victim reported a robbery that occurred over the weekend. The victim reported that on 02/21 he was walking in the area when a male subject came up behind him and assaulted him, taking his Apple iPhone. Through investigation Jaime Mejia, 22, of Annapolis was identified as the suspect. Mejia was arrested and charged with robbery, second degree assault, and theft less than $1,000. Mejia is being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center on $200,000 bond.

Armed Robbery – 201400000986 – 200 block of Hilltop La – 02/27 at 10:30pm:  The adult female victim was walking from her vehicle to an apartment building when she was approached by a male subject walking out of a wooded area.  The suspect pointed a gun at the victim and demanded money.  The woman gave the suspect her wallet and he walked away.

Source: Annapolis Police Department

Devery Kelley, 24, of Annapolis and Cornell Robinson, 44, of Washington, D.C. were arrested by officers from the Annapolis Police Department for an armed robbery that occurred in the 1800 block of Copeland St.

On March 2^nd at 4:30am Annapolis Police Department received a call from a citizen saying they saw a man and a pregnant woman being held at gunpoint in the 1800 block of Copeland St.  Officers arrived on scene and one of the victims pointed to the suspects fleeing the neighborhood in a stolen vehicle.

Officers pursued the vehicle to Tyler Ct where the driver and passenger abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.  During the chase the suspects threw a gun from the vehicle which was recovered by officers.  After a brief foot chase both the driver and the passenger were arrested.  Kelley and Robinson are being held at the Annapolis Police Department prior to be charged and transported to the District Court Commissioner for their initial hearing.

The pregnant female victim was reported to be in labor prior to the robbery and was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center.

“Thanks to the good work of our Officers we were able to take two dangerous individuals off the street and make Annapolis a safer place,” said Police Chief Michael Pristoop.  “I applaud the good work of the officers and their dedication to duty.”

Source: Annapolis PD

On January 20th at 10pm officers responded to the area of 20 Silopanna Road for a report of an armed robbery. When they arrived they located Brett Shumaker, 32, of Harwood seated on the roadway suffering from gun shot wounds. Shumaker was walking on the footbridge in the area when he was approached by two men. One of the men pointed a firearm at Shumaker and demanded his belongings. The other man displayed a knife. Shumaker fought the suspect with a knife. While fighting he heard the gun being fired and felt a pain in his right arm. Shumaker ran from the area seeking help. Shumaker was shot multiple times and transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. On January 24th Shumaker was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of CDS with intent to distribute, three counts of possession of CDS, and three counts of possession of CDS paraphernalia for items recovered at the time of the shooting. Shumaker was released by the District Court Commissioner on his own recognizance.

UPDATE
Through investigation Annapolis Police Department detectives determined that Maurice Hall, 26, of Annapolis and Savvas Pantelides, 24, of Annapolis are connected with this incident. On March 13th both Hall and Pantelides were arrested and charged with attempted first and second degree murder, first and second degree assault, use of a firearm in a violent crime, armed robbery, robbery, theft less than $1,000 and conspiracy to commit attempted first and second degree murder, first and second degree assault, use a firearm in a violent crime, armed robbery, robbery, reckless endangerment, and theft less than $1,000. Hall and Pantelides are both being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center without bond. Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact Detective Michael Prout at 410-268-9000 ext. 7209 or msprout@annapolis.gov.

The mayor’s office has confirmed that Pantelides is indeed the mayor’s cousin but is offering no further comment.

Eye on Annapolis has learned that acting city attorney, Tim Murnane, was present at the police station and with Pantelides. City spokeswoman Rhonda Bentley-Wardlaw told us that Murnane was not acting on behalf of the city.

Savvas Pantelides, 24, of Annapolis

Savvas Pantelides, cousin of Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides, has had a long history with law enforcement in the County.  Savvas (sometimes spelled Saavas) was first arrested when he turned 18 for trespassing and resisting arrest. Any citations issues while a juvenile are sealed. Most recently, he was arrested for attempted murder surrounding an incident that happened earlier in the year.

According to the Maryland Judiciary search, Pantelides has been charged in 7 separate incidents.

1. July 2008, Trespassing and resisting arrest.  Sentenced via Probation Before Judgement (PBJ) for 1 year probation.
2. October 2008, 2nd Degree Assault on a police officer. Served 2 months in jail and violated terms of his probation within the following year.
3. March 2010, Theft and giving false statement to police officer. Sentenced to 5 years of probation.
4. March 2010. Negligent manslaughter and various other charges. Sentenced to 4.5 years in jail with 3 years suspended. He was to begin his jail sentence on 12/20/2012 and serve 18 months. This would have put his release date 6/20/2014.  Pantelides requested modifications to his sentence several times and all were denied. It is unclear from the database why he was released prior to serving the sentence.
5. April 2012. CDS charges. The disposition of this case is unclear.
6. August 2012, CDS charges. Possession of CDS paraphernalia. The case was put on the STET docket and no action was taken.
7. March 2014, Attempted 1st and 2nd degree murder and various other criminal charges.

Annapolis Police detectives arrested two suspects in the 2013 killing of John Ray on March 16^th and 18^th closing Annapolis’ only unsolved murder from April of last year.

Tahzay Brown, 24, of Glen Burnie was arrested on March 16^th and charged with first and second degree murder, first and second degree assault, armed robbery, use of a firearm in a violent crime, handgun possession, and theft under $10,000.  After initially being held without bond, Tahzay Brown was released from the Anne Arundel County Detention Centeron $500,000 bail following a hearing.  Todd Brown, 25, of Annapolis was arrested on March 18^th and charged with the same offenses as Tahzay Brown.  Todd Brown is being held at theCounty Detention Center without bond.

On April 21, 2013 officers responded to the 200 block of Victor Parkway for a report of a possible shooting.  Officers found John Ray, 32, of Huntingtown in a vehicle.  John Ray had been shot and died at the scene.  Through investigation Annapolis Police Department detectives determined that Tahzay Brown and Todd Brown are responsible for the murder of John Ray.  The detectives worked to solve this case as a non-stop priority merging video surveillance, phone evidence, and significant help from the community.

These latest arrests underscore the Department’s continued progress in reducing violence in Annapolis.  For the last three years violent crime has declined to levels not seen since the 1979.

“Both arrests are the result of exemplary police work and true community partnership,” said Police Chief Michael Pristoop.  “My continued promise to the people of Annapolis is that our department will use every resource available to continue to make our city safer and send a very clear message to those individuals who bring violence to our communities that they will be held accountable.”

Anyone with information about this homicide is urged to contact Detective Charles Bealefeld 410-268-9000 ext. 7299 or cebealefeld@annapolis.gov.

This morning at about 3:15am, two men entered the 7 Eleven at the corner of Bay Ridge and Edgewood Roads.  One of them jumped over the counter and displayed a handgun.

Both men took money, packs of Newport cigarettes, and Dutch Master cigars from the business.

An employee’s purse and cell phone were also stolen.  The suspects fled the business and could not be located.

UPDATE:  

The vehicle entered the parking lot of the Annapolis Mall at which time officers disengaged from actively attempting to stop the suspect due to public safety concerns. The suspect continued through the Annapolis Mall parking lot and drove around the lot towards Jennifer Rd. At that point the suspect drove between vehicles on the lot. A marked Anne Arundel County Police vehicle was within the parking lot attempting to limit the suspect’s travels. The suspect deliberately changed course and struck the County Police officer, who was standing outside of the vehicle and continued striking the police vehicle. The suspect made no attempt to stop and continued his flight. The police officer suffered minor injuries. At that point, officers began to actively pursue the suspect vehicle.

During the pursuit, officers observed the suspect throw what they believed to be CDS from the vehicle. Officers subsequently recovered 13 baggies of Heroin with an approximate street value of $900. The suspect then drove to the Newtown community, located in Annapolis City, where he bailed out of the vehicle and fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit the suspect was apprehended.

The suspect struck at least two civilian vehicles at Forest Dr. and Chinquapin Round Rd. There were no civilian injuries reported.

The suspect is being charged with the following:

Willie James Rhodes, 24

• Attempted Murder
• 1st and 2nd degree assault
• Assault on a Police Officer
• Poss of Heroin with Intent to Distribute
• Numerous traffic offenses

Suspect: Willie James Rhodes, 24, of 6oo Block Broach Ct. Annapolis, MD 21401

At approximately 11:45 a.m. in the area of Bestgate Rd. and Admiral Dr. Annapolis, officers from the Annapolis Police Department witnessed a narcotics transaction. They requested assistance from the Anne Arundel County Police Department since the incident occurred outside of their jurisdiction.

When an officer activated his emergency equipment in an effort to pull the vehicle over, the driver failed to stop. Officers did not pursue the vehicle at this time, but they witnessed the vehicle proceed toward the Annapolis Mall. An Anne Arundel County Officer, who was on foot in the mall parking lot, tried to get the driver to pull over. The driver of the vehicle disregarded those commands and struck the officer with the vehicle on his arm. At this time, other officers arrived and attempted to stop the suspect vehicle.

The vehicle failed to stop for officers and officers pursued the vehicle in the Annapolis area. The driver of the vehicle struck several cars in the area of Chinquapin Round Rd. The driver then turned into the Newtown 20 Community where he bailed out of the vehicle. After a brief foot pursuit, the driver was taken into custody.

Officers located evidence that was discarded during the pursuit. No one was seriously injured. The officer who was struck went the hospital with minor injuries to his arm.  The suspect will face numerous criminal and traffic charges. The suspects’ names have not been released.

Source: AACoPD

Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today that Darius Cameron, 28, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the attempted murder of store employees during a 2011 botched robbery at an Annapolis Spanish grocery store. Cameron, of Glen Burnie, will be on supervised probation for five years following his release.

The sentence was handed down by Judge Pamela North in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in Annapolis.

On August 19, 2011, Cameron entered Anita’s Spanish Grocery on Fairfax Road in Annapolis and perused the aisles. After a few minutes, he pulled his shirt over his face, pointed a revolver at two employees and demanded cash. Cameron climbed on the counter and continued to point the gun at the employees. He pulled the trigger several times, but the gun malfunctioned. Cameron pointed the gun at a third employee and again tried to shoot, but the gun did not fire. Cameron dropped the weapon while attempting to pull the cash drawer from the register. A clerk picked up the revolver and a struggle ensued. Employees chased Cameron throughout the store and locked all doors so he could not exit. One man got Cameron on the ground and held him until police arrived.

On January 23, 2014, an Anne Arundel County jury found Cameron guilty of two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, three counts of First-Degree Assault, two counts of Attempted Armed Robbery, Use of a Handgun in Commission of a Felony and Use of a Handgun in a Crime of Violence.

Leitess commended Deputy State’s Attorney William Roessler, who prosecuted the case, the Annapolis Police Department and the employees and customers of Anita’s Spanish Grocery.

“A dangerous man is off the street because of the courage of everyday people who weren’t going to let him get away and victimize others,” Leitess said. “By cooperating and testifying in court, the employees and customers of the store have made Annapolis a safer place for citizens. We thank them for their cooperation with this case.”

On Wednesday, April 9, those same employees and customers were honored for their efforts at the State’s Attorney’s Office’s Awards Ceremony and Luncheon commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Source: Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office

U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Ernst Harmon, age 37, of Annapolis, Maryland, today to 198 months in prison, and his brother Dontaye Harmon, age 40, of Baltimore, Maryland to 125 months in prison, both followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base. Judge Hollander also ordered Harmon to forfeit a 2004 Land Rover truck, a 1999 Dodge Caravan and $4,050 in cash.

The sentences were announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Acting Special Agent in Charge William P. McMullan of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – Baltimore Field Division; Annapolis Police Chief Michael A. Pristoop; Anne Arundel County Police Chief Kevin Davis; Commissioner Anthony W. Batts of the Baltimore Police Department; U.S. Marshal Johnny Hughes; and Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess.

“We are proud of the excellent work and partnerships that resulted in removing two violent offenders from our streets,” said Annapolis Police Chief Michael Pristoop. “This is significant for public safety in Annapolis.”

According to their plea agreements, from at least July 2012 until June 2013, Ernst and Dontaye Harmon conspired with their brother, Donwand Harmon, Damian Brown and others to distribute cocaine base to a number of individuals in the Baltimore and Anne Arundel County, Maryland areas.

On July 31, 2012, Baltimore City Police officers stopped Ernst Harmon for a traffic violation. The police seized a hollowed-out cigar filled with raw marijuana and $4,050 from Ernst, and 140 grams of cocaine base and additional raw marijuana from a hidden compartment in his vehicle.

Dontaye Harmon worked with Ernst Harmon to run a drug shop operating out of the projects located at 920 President Street in Annapolis. Law enforcement saw Ernst and Dontaye outside the drug shop regularly making hand-to-hand transactions with customers. Pursuant to a court authorized wiretap on Ernst’s cell phone, law enforcement overheard Ernst arranging sales of cocaine base directly with customers, or instructing customers to deal with Dontaye. Ernst was

also overheard calling Dontaye on multiple occasions to warn him that the police were coming, or were outside the drug shop. On two occasions in November 2012 and February 2013, investigators used an individual to purchase a total of 36.9 grams of cocaine base directly from Ernst and Dontaye at the drug shop. On a third occasion in January 2013, the individual made a controlled purchase of 27.2 grams of cocaine base from Ernst at the drug shop.

It was reasonably foreseeable to Ernst and Dontaye that the conspiracy distributed at least 280 grams of cocaine base.

Ernest Harmon also faces attempted murder charges in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court for the September 9, 2012 shooting of two individuals in Annapolis.

Donwand Cuppatino Harmon, age 37, of Annapolis, Maryland, previously admitted that he was responsible for distributing at least a kilogram of heroin during the conspiracy. Judge Hollander sentenced Donwand Harmon on February 7, 2014 to 210 months in prison, and ordered him to forfeit $27,895 in cash, a 2010 Porsche Panamera, a 2008 Mercedes Benz CL550, and jewelry, including a Breitling wrist watch with a diamond face and band.

Damian Brown also pleaded guilty to the drug conspiracy on February 3, 2014, and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 17, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.

United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein praised the ATF, Annapolis Police Department, Anne Arundel County Police Department, Baltimore Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service and Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office for their work in the investigation. Mr. Rosenstein thanked Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kenneth S. Clark and Scott Lemmon who prosecuted this Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force case.

Source: Annapolis PD

UPDATE:  The Annapolis Police Department has issued the following statement:

On Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 2:50 am, officers responded to the area of W. Washington St and Town Pines Ct for a report of a shooting.  Upon officers arrival, they located the victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder.  The victim was transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma with non- life threatening injuries.  The victim is not being identified until family members have been notified.  This incident is being actively investigated the Criminal Investigation Section.
 
Anyone with information is asked to call the Annapolis Police Department at 410-268-9000 or (410) 268-4141.

Emergency crews were called to the Timothy House apartments early this morning for a shooting.

The call came in shortly before 3am for a man shot in the back at the 29 W. Washington Street apartment complex. Timothy House is a 60-unit apartment complex for renters seeking subsidized housing assistance.

Initially a Maryland State Police helicopter was dispatched and was later canceled when circumstances dictated that the patient be transferred to the closest medical facility.

ANNAPOLIS | ANNE ARUNDEL | TRAUMA W/HELO | 29 W WASHINGTON ST TIMOTHY HOUSE | MALE SHOT IN THE BACK, TROOPER 2 LZ NAVY MARINE CORP STADIUM |

— Baltimore Metro News (@BaltMetroNews) April 19, 2014

ANNAPOLIS | ANNE ARUNDEL | U/D | 29 W WASHINGTON ST TIMOTHY HOUSE | CANCEL TROOPER 2 GOING BY LAND

— Baltimore Metro News (@BaltMetroNews) April 19, 2014

The Annapolis Police Department has not release any statement on this incident yet; and we will update accordingly when they do.

A taxi cab driver was robbed at gunpoint early this morning.  According to police, a light skinned black male (approximately 5’10″ 180 lbs) took a taxi from Bens Drive to President Street in Eastport.

Once the cab arrived at the location, the suspect pulled a handgun on the driver and demanded money. After obtaining the money, the suspect fled on foot.

Source: Annapolis PD

Kevin Hall, 47, of Annapolis

On April 25, 2014 officers from the Annapolis Police Department arrested Kevin Hall, 47, of Annapolis for impersonating a police officer and numerous traffic violations after an altercation stemming from a traffic incident.

On April 25, 2014 at 6:41pm a frantic 26 year old female called police after a man, later identified as Kevin Hall, displayed a badge to her and tried to get her to pull over.  The man was driving a white work van and the two had been traveling on Forest Dr in separate vehicles when a minor traffic incident occurred.  Hall began following the woman and when both vehicles were stopped at Tyler Av and Bay Ridge Av, he exited his vehicle and approached the woman’s vehicle on foot.  Hall displayed a badge to the woman and attempted to get her to pull over.

The woman called 9-1-1 and continued driving a circuitous route, with Hall following her vehicle.  As police were approaching the area Hall parked his vehicle, immediately exited, and began walking away from it.  Officers located Hall and the van and saw a badge and handcuffs upon looking inside.  Hall identified himself to officers as a federal agent.

Hall has a lengthy arrest record with the Annapolis Police Department.  Hall was arrested and charged with three counts related to impersonating a police officer and an alcohol violation.  He was also charged with numerous traffic offenses related to driving while suspended and revoked, reckless driving, and negligent driving.  He is being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center on $110,000 bond.  If anyone believes they may have been approached by Kevin Hall please contact Det. Thomas Pyles at 410-268-9000 ext. 5765 or tnpyles@annapolis.gov.

“Our dispatchers did an outstanding job coordinating with the victim and our officers on the street,” said Police Chief Michael Pristoop.  “As a result we were able to remove a criminal with a long arrest record from the community.

Source: Annapolis PD

UPDATE: Police have reported that it was self inflicted and patient was transported to AAMC for treatment .

Police, fire, and EMS crews are responding to a stabbing in the 200 block of Claude Street in West Annapolis.

According to the dispatch, a male had been stabbed in the chest and was not alert.

This is a developing story and will be updated as additional information is available.

Within the past two weeks, detectives from the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Intelligence Section received information that a female was inquiring about planning a kidnapping and homicide. An investigation was launched with the assistance of the Annapolis Police Department.

The investigation revealed that a suspect, later identified as Stacie Roberts, is the girlfriend of Savvas Pantelides. Pantelides is currently being held at the Jennifer Road Detention Center awaiting trial on robbery and attempted murder charges.

Detectives were able to confirm that Roberts was inquiring about having the victim, who is the primary witness against Pantelides, kidnapped so that he wouldn’t be able to appear at the trial and testify.

On May 5, 2014, a detective, posing as an outlaw motorcycle gang associate, met with Roberts. The detective spoke to Roberts about what she wanted done. Roberts insisted on several occasions that she didn’t want the victim to appear to court.

Roberts gave the detective the victim’s name, physical description and address. She also offered cash ($1,600.00) and prescription pills to have the victim killed.

After the detective finished speaking with Roberts, she exited the vehicle and members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Special Operations Section took her into custody without incident.

The victim was not harmed during the course of this investigation.

“Our primary consideration in this case was the protection of the victim and state’s witness,” said Anne Arundel County Police Chief Kevin Davis. “Her plot was an assault against our nation’s criminal justice system and we are its defenders.”

After consulting with the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office, the suspect was charged with Obstruction of Justice (Misdemeanor, carries penalty of up to 5 years/$10,000 fine), Induce/Inhibit Testimony (Misdemeanor, carries up to 5 years/$5,000 fine) and Induce/Inhibit Testimony Felony Offense (Felony, up to 20 years).

If anyone has any additional information on this case, please contact the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Intelligence Section at 410-222-3030.