Police Press Release - January 3, 2023

Eastern District
Weapons Offense - Glen Burnie
23-700234

On January 2, 2023, at approximately 11:45 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on Greenleaf Terrace near Green Branch Drive in Glen Burnie. As the officer approached the vehicle, he observed the front passenger placing something under his seat. As he made contact, the officer saw a handgun beneath the passenger front seat. The driver claimed ownership of the firearm, which was recovered. He was transported to Central Booking where he was charged accordingly.  

Arrested:

Ples Robinson

20-year-old

No Fixed Address


 

Western District
Robbery (Citizen) - Hanover
23-700217

On January 2, 2023, at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers received a call for a report of a strong-arm robbery that had occurred at approximately 5:55 p.m. at a bus stop in the 700 block of Arundel Mills Boulevard in Hanover. The 30-year-old male victim was waiting for transportation when he was approached by a suspect requesting to use his phone to make a call. When the victim did not allow the suspect to use his phone, the suspect assaulted the victim and took the cell phone, causing minor injury to the victim’s arm. No weapons were used during this incident. Western District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6155 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

Suspect: 30 - 40-year-old unknown race male, approximately 5’10” tall, average build, wearing a dark-colored shirt with a white hooded sweatshirt, light-colored pants, and black ski mask