Northern District
Child Neglect (Update) / Glen Burnie
21-723050
On July 14, 2021 at approximately 6:15 a.m. officers responded for report of an abandoned newborn female infant found in a wooded area in the 600 block of Greenway Road in Glen Burnie. Several officers along with Anne Arundel County Fire Department Medic Unit responded. The newborn infant was transported to an area hospital for care.
Update (July 15, 2021): On July 14, 2021, as detectives were investigating this incident, the mother of the child was identified. She was provided medical treatment and access to our crisis intervention and other county resources. The infant is doing well and is healthy. This investigation is active and ongoing.
Southern District
Assault / Harwood
21-723060
On July 14, 2021 at approximately 8:50 a.m. an adult male victim reported he was jogging on Hardesty Road when he was struck by a black Ford Mustang, causing injury to his hand. The victim believes he was intentionally struck and has had prior interactions with the adult female driver. The victim was able to get to his vehicle for safety, however the suspect blocked the roadway forcing the victim to drive off the road in order to flee the area. The investigation resulted in the identity of the suspect who was charged.
Charged:
Ruth Ann Scheler
DOB: 11/29/1962
3800 block of Hardesty Road
Harwood, Maryland