Western District
Serious Injury Crash Gambrills
On July 5, 2020, at approximately 5:07 am, officers responded to Davidsonville Road and Gerstanhal Road in Gambrills for a multi-vehicle crash.
A Hyundai Elantra was traveling south on Davidsonville Road approaching the intersection of Gerstanhal Road. A Hyundai Santa Fe was traveling north on Davidsonville Road approaching Gerstanhal Road. The driver of the Elantra crossed into the northbound lane and struck the Santa Fe head-on. The driver of each vehicle was trapped and required extrication by the fire department.
The drivers of both vehicles were transported by ground to Prince UMD Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly.
The primary cause of the crash appears to be the Elantra failing to remain right of center. Preliminarily, this crash is likely alcohol related on the part of the Elantra driver. The Traffic Safety Section is handling the investigation. The case will be reviewed by the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s office.
Vehicle 1: 2012 Hyundai Elantra Sedan MD-5AK1686
Driver
CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH HOGAN W/M DOB: 05-03-02 Life Threatening Injuries
1623 ARDSLEY PL CROFTON MD 21114
Vehicle 2: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe MD-44087CJ
Driver
JOSEPH CYR LINONIS W/M DOB: 09-17-90 Minor Injuries
1196 RAMBLEWOOD DR ANNAPOLIS MD 21409
CASE# 2020-720812
Investigator: Corporal Hall #1283
HOMICIDE VICTIM
Justin Keith Beasley Jr.
19 year old male
North Carolina
On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at approximately 12:40 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Cananaro Drive, Annapolis, Maryland for a shooting. Upon arrival officers encountered a large crowd of people from an apparent party taking place. Officers located a male subject, identified as nineteen year old Justin Keith Beasley Jr. from North Carolina, with an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. Patrol units administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation until relieved by paramedics. Mr. Beasley was transported by the fire department to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries as evidence indicates his death as being a homicide. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy on Mr. Beasley to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
Officers located a second nineteen year old male victim who had also been shot in the upper body. That victim was transported to a local trauma center for treatment of his injuries. Anne Arundel County Homicide Detectives and the Evidence Collection Unit responded to the scene. Several interviews were conducted as the crime scene was processed for items of evidentiary value.
The Anne Arundel County Police is aware that members attending the party have information concerning the shooting death of Mr. Beasley and the attempted murder of the other nineteen year old male victim. This is a very active and ongoing investigation as the Anne Arundel County Police is urging anyone with information on this incident to contact the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. One can also remain anonymous by calling the Anne Arundel County Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers.
Homicide - Severn
On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at approximately 12:52 a.m., the Anne Arundel County Police responded to the 1700 block of Meade Village Circle Road, Severn, Maryland for the report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival officers located an adult male suffering from trauma to the upper body. Responding officers rendered aid until paramedics arrived on scene. The victim, identified as Larry Bennett Dorsey, a forty-two year old male with no fixed address, was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Anne Arundel County Homicide Detectives and the Evidence Collection Unit responded to the scene. Several interviews were conducted as the crime scene was processed for items of evidentiary value. During interviews detectives learned Mr. Dorsey was intoxicated and told to leave the ex-girlfriend’s residence on several occasions but would then return a short time later. Evidence from the scene indicated his ex-girlfriend armed herself with a knife and confronted Mr. Dorsey. During the confrontation his ex-girlfriend, identified as thirty-three year old Shantel Dakeisha Brooks, stabbed Mr. Dorsey in the chest and also the left arm.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner performed an autopsy on Mr. Dorsey listing his cause of death as multiple stab wounds with the manner being homicide. Homicide detectives charged the suspect, Shantel Brooks, in regards to the murder of Mr. Dorsey with Second Degree Murder and Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Injure.
Even though an arrest has been made the Anne Arundel County Police is urging anyone with information on this incident or the suspect to contact the Anne Arundel County Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. One can also remain anonymous by calling the Anne Arundel County Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers.