Southern District
Fatal Single Vehicle Crash - Friendship
24-725218
On July 14, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to Friendship Road near Fairhaven Road for a single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed a 2020 Nissan Versa was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed on Friendship Road. The driver failed to negotiate a left-hand curve, and the vehicle left the roadway. The Nissan traveled up an embankment, struck several trees, and overturned in a ditch. The driver and front seat passenger were transported to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center with serious injuries. While en route to the hospital, the driver went into cardiac arrest and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. This crash is under investigation by the Traffic Safety Section.
Vehicle: 2020 Nissan Versa
Driver: Ramiah Carleen-Teresa Peoples
25-year-old female
Fatal Injuries
District Heights, Maryland
Passenger: Elijah Sevonne Brown
24-year-old male
Serious Injuries
District Heights, Maryland
Severna Park, Maryland
Northern District
Bank Robbery - Glen Burnie
24-724920
On July 12, 2024, at approximately 12:40 p.m., officers were notified of a commercial hold-up alarm at the PNC Bank located at 7301 Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie. A female suspect approached a teller, implied she was armed, and demanded cash. The teller placed money in a black bag and handed it to the suspect. Another employee triggered the alarm. The suspect fled the bank after receiving the money. A responding officer observed a possible suspect in a gold Mercury in the area of 7th Avenue near Kuethe Road. The suspect was positively identified and found to be in possession of the black bag of money from the bank. The suspect was arrested and charged.
Arrested:
Di’Amani Ta’Lia Jones
20-year-old female
Randallstown, Maryland
Northern District
Robbery (Commercial) - Brooklyn
24-725216
On July 14, 2024, at approximately 9:35 p.m., officers responded to Daddy Pa’s convenience store located at 4114 Belle Grove Road in Brooklyn for an armed robbery. Two male suspects entered the store. One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money. The employee complied, and the suspects fled on foot toward Arundel Road. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. Detectives assigned to the Regional Crimes Unit are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-4730 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
Suspects:
Black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark pants
Black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a gray design and dark pants
Eastern District
CDS/Weapons Violation - Glen Burnie
24-725102
On July 13, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., officers observed a male with a handgun in the area of Silent Winds Court and Silent Breeze Court in Glen Burnie. The suspect fled into a wooded area as the officers approached. Officers observed the suspect walk out of the woods with a second suspect. The males placed items into a gray Honda Civic. The suspects were detained, and officers located a .22 caliber handgun, approximately 209 grams of suspected cannabis, and a digital scale with suspected cocaine residue from the Honda. The initial suspect was arrested and charged. Eastern District detectives continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-222-6145 or the Eastern District Tip Line at 410-222-3502.
Arrested:
Taurus Deron Naylor
26-year-old male
Baltimore, Maryland
Western District
CDS/Weapons Violation/MV Theft - Laurel
24-724864
On July 11, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers located a stolen 2016 Honda Accord in the parking lot of the Motel 6 located at 3510 Old Annapolis Road in Laurel. The investigation led officers to a room at the motel where the occupants of the stolen vehicle were staying. Four suspects were located at the room, where officers observed suspected CDS and weapons in plain view. The suspects were taken into custody. A search warrant was executed at the room, resulting in the seizure of the following items:
Glock 19 loaded with 10 rounds
Glock 26 loaded with 12 rounds
42 suspected pressed fentanyl pills
1.5 grams of suspected Xanax
Two digital scales
Multiple cell phones
On July 12, 2024, another stolen vehicle, a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, was located at the Motel 6. That vehicle was determined to be linked to one of the suspects (Awkward) already in custody from the previous incident.
Arrested:
Dakarai D Angelo Forleh
26-year-old male
Laurel, Maryland
Tyrell Denard Smith
29-year-old male
No fixed address
Tiease Florence Awkward
36-year-old female
Odenton, Maryland
Jerry Alonza Moore
35-year-old male
Pasadena, Maryland
Western District
Strong-Arm Robbery (Commercial) - Hanover
24-725113
On July 13, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to the Exxon gas station located at 7898 Ridge Road in Hanover for a strong-arm robbery of the business. The investigation revealed two suspects jumped over the counter and assaulted the clerk while a third suspect stole merchandise. The suspects fled on foot. Officers searched the area and located two of the suspects and are working to locate the third, who has been identified. Detectives assigned to the Regional Crimes Unit are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-4730 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
Arrested:
Jemar M. Grant
21-year-old male
Severn, Maryland
Nicholas M. Grant
18-year-old male
Severn, Maryland
Suspect: 20-year-old black male