Police Press Release - January 3, 2022

Northern District
Assault - Glen Burnie
 
22-700184
 
On January 2, 2022, at approximately 9:45 p.m. officers responded to the 7-Eleven located on East Furnace Branch Road for an armed subject complaint. Officers met with three victims who advised they were involved in a verbal altercation with the suspects inside of the store. Once outside, the altercation continued at which time both of the suspects retrieved handguns from a vehicle and threatened the victims. The suspects then entered a white Nissan sedan and fled the area westbound on Furnace Branch Road. Officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspects. Northern District Detectives are investigating and asking anyone with any information to call 410-222-6135 or the TipLine at 410-222-4700.
 
Suspects:
1) White male, short, heavy build, with facial tattoos, wearing a black shirt and black jeans (driver)
2) Black male, tall, thin build, wearing a black shirt, black pants, black hat and green shoes (passenger)
 

Western District
Weapons Violation - Severn
21-744482

On December 30, 2021, at approximately 11:45 p.m. an officer conducted a traffic stop of a black Nissan Maxima on Reece Road near Sappling Drive in Severn. Upon approaching the vehicle the officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. During the stop, the officer located a loaded 9mm Polymer 80 handgun. The driver and passenger are prohibited from possessing firearms. Both were arrested and charged accordingly. 

Arrested:

Silas Michael Donald Smothers (Driver)
18-year-old
Randallstown, Maryland

Authur Maurice Hardison (Passenger) 
19-year-old
Baltimore, Maryland

Western District
Commercial Robbery - Odenton
22-700033

On January 1, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m. officers responded for an armed robbery at the Sunoco gas station located at 1433 Annapolis Road in Odenton. Two males entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. One of the males was armed with a dark-colored handgun. The clerk complied and the suspects fled in a black Chevrolet Malibu. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Robbery detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-4720. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 

Suspects:

Black male, medium build wearing dark clothing

Black male, thin build wearing a blue coat, white and black sweatshirt and black pants

Western District
Assault - Gambrills
21-700110

On January 2, 2022, at approximately 3:35 a.m. officers responded to the 1100 block of Crain Highway in Gambrills for a report of an assault with a handgun that occurred earlier in the 1300 block of Ashburton Drive in Millersville. Three adult male victims arrived at the location to pick up a female friend. A male suspect at the scene did not want the female to accompany the males and pointed a handgun at them. The males left the area and contacted the police. Detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6155. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police TipLine at 410-222-4700.

 

Southern District
Assault (cutting)/Attempted Robbery - Annapolis
21-744440

On December 30, 2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m. officers responded for an attempted robbery and stabbing that had occurred at the Home Depot located at 55 Forest Plaza in Annapolis. The adult male victim was exiting the store when he was approached from behind by a male suspect. The suspect cut the male and demanded cash. The victim was able to fight off the suspect who fled without any property from the victim. Fire Department personnel attended to the victim who declined further medical care at the scene. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Southern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-1960. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police TipLine at 410-222-4700.

Suspect: 

Black male, 6’ 02”, 20-30 years old, wearing a black and red hooded sweatshirt and black and yellow knit hat. 

Southern District
Weapons Violation - Annapolis
22-700089

On January 1, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m. officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of West Street and Route 50 for an equipment violation. During the stop, it was discovered that the driver had a Glock handgun in the glove box. The driver was prohibited from owning firearms and was placed under arrest. 

Suspect: 

Throrton, Damonte Tresvon
25-year-old
Washington, DC