Police Press Release - January 20, 2023

Northern District 
1st Degree Assault - Glen Burnie
23-702331

On January 19, 2023, at approximately 6:00 a.m. officers responded for a report of an assault in the 100 block of Hollins Ferry Road in Glen Burnie. During their investigation, officers learned that an argument between roommates turned physical. The victims were threatened with a sword and struck with an aluminum baseball bat. Both victims suffered minor injuries during the assault and did not require medical treatment. One of the suspects remained on the scene and was arrested and charged accordingly. The second suspect, who was identified by the victim, fled prior to the officer's arrival. Northern District detectives are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with additional information contact them at (410) 222-6135 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line (410) 222-4700.

Arrested: 
Franklin D. Johns
35-year-old
Glen Burnie, Maryland

Suspect: (Charges Pending): 46-year-old, black male, resides in Glen Burnie, Maryland

Northern District
First-Degree Assault - Pasadena
23-702435   

On January 20, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m. officers responded for a report of a 911 hang-up that just occurred in the 7800 block of Willing Court in Pasadena. As officers were en route an additional call was received indicating that a victim was stabbed. The victim indicated that she was attacked by a female suspect while inside in the residence. The victim went on to tell officers that the suspect charged at her while wielding a knife and sustained superficial injuries. The suspect alleged that the victim punched her repeatedly and hit her with a nightstand. Based on statements and physical evidence both of the parties involved were arrested and charged accordingly. Northern District detectives are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with additional information contact them at (410) 222-6135 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line (410) 222-4700.

Arrested: 

Barbara Nicole Carter
39-year-old
No fixed address

Stephany Elaine Witt
53-year-old
Pasadena, Maryland