Police Press Release - June 10, 2024

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Northern District

Robbery (Commercial) - Glen Burnie

24-720694

On June 9, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers responded for an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 7102 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie. A male suspect entered the store, threatened the clerk with a handgun, and demanded currency. The clerk complied and the suspect fled on foot. Officers searched the area and located the suspect in the area of Polk Circle. Further investigation led to the execution of a search warrant of a white Toyota Camry used by the suspect, resulting in the seizure of a loaded handgun, $702 in U.S. currency, approximately 165 grams of suspected Cannabis, and approximately 145 grams of suspected crack cocaine.

Arrested:

Chive Omar Benjamin
21-year-old
Baltimore, Maryland

Robbery (Commercial) - Glen Burnie  24-720694

 

Robbery (Commercial) - Glen Burnie  24-720694

Eastern District

Weapons; CDS Violation - Glen Burnie
24-720686

On June 9, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop of a gray 2015 Mazda on Crain Highway at Hidden Brook Drive in Glen Burnie. During the stop, a loaded .32 caliber handgun and approximately 1.91 grams of suspected crack cocaine were recovered from the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger had active arrest warrants.  They were arrested and charged accordingly.

Arrested:

Warren Marcellous Gross (driver)
50-year-old male 
Temple Hills, Maryland

Brian Keith Whitley
61-year-old male
Glen Burnie, Maryland

Weapons; CDS Violation - Glen Burnie  24-720686

Eastern District

Shooting (Non-Contact) - Glen Burnie

24-720784

On June 10, 2024, at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers responded to the area of Solley Road and Steens Hill Road in Glen Burnie for a report of gunshots.  Responding officers located two spent shell casings on the ground.  A witness reported seeing a light-colored vehicle with tinted windows leaving the area after the shots were fired. There were no reports of damage or injury as a result of this incident. Eastern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6145 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.


Western District

Robbery (Citizen) - Laurel

24-720730

On June 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded for a citizen robbery in the 3500 block of Russett Green E. in Laurel. The victim reported he received a text message instructing him to withdraw money from the bank.  After making the withdrawal at an ATM, the victim was approached by a male suspect who displayed a handgun and took the money from the victim.  The suspect fled in a gray sedan.  Western District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6155 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

Suspect: 40-year-old black male wearing a black shirt and gray pants