Police Press Release - November 22, 2021

Northern District
Robbery - Linthicum
21-739675

On November 21, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded for an attempted robbery of a citizen in the 200 block of Benton Avenue in Linthicum. The 58-year-old male victim was attempting to withdraw money from an ATM when an unknown male suspect approached the victim, displayed a knife, and demanded cash from the victim.  The victim refused, and the suspect slashed at the victim with the knife, causing a minor injury.  The suspect then fled on foot.  Northern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6135.  Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 

Suspect: Black male, 40’s, medium build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and jeans

 

Northern District
Robbery - Glen Burnie
21-739682

On November 21, 2021, at approximately 11:15 p.m., officers responded to 1500 Crain Highway South in Glen Burnie for a robbery of a citizen. A 32-year-old female victim was approached by a vehicle occupied by two unknown suspects.  The suspects implied they had weapons and demanded cash from the victim.  The victim complied and the suspects fled in the vehicle.  The victim was unable to provide a description of the suspects or the vehicle.  Northern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6135.  Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 

 

Northern District
Robbery (Carjacking) - Brooklyn
21-739709

On November 21, 2022, at approximately 10:25 a.m., officers responded for a report of a carjacking in the 4100 block of Belle Grove Road in Brooklyn. The 21-year-old male victim met with an unknown female suspect to conduct a sale of a silver 2004 Acura TL. Upon completing a test drive, the suspect displayed a handgun and ordered the victim to step away from the vehicle. The suspect fled in the vehicle southbound on Belle Grove Road. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect or vehicle.  Northern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6135.  Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 

Suspect: Black female, 20-30 years of age

 

Northern District
Shots Fired - Glen Burnie
21-739758

On November 21, 2021, at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers responded to the 7900 block of Stone Haven Drive in Glen Burnie for a report of gunshots fired.  Officers met with a witness who reported hearing two gunshots prior to the call and provided a description of the suspect and vehicle.  Responding officers observed a possible suspect vehicle fitting the description leaving the area.  Officers stopped the vehicle, a blue 2006 Kia Sportage, and found the driver to be armed with a loaded 9mm polymer 80 (unserialized) handgun. There were no reports of injuries as a result of this incident.  The driver was arrested and charged accordingly. 

Arrested:
Rasun Torbit
19-year-old
Glen Burnie, Maryland

 

Northern District
Shots Fired - Brooklyn
21-739759

On November 21, 2021, at approximately 7:55 p.m., officers responded to the area of Southerly Road and Alley 29 in Brooklyn for a report of gunshots heard in the area. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots and two white male suspects running from the area on Southerly Road towards Ballman Avenue.  Officers searched the area but were unable to locate any suspects.  No victims were located. Northern District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6135.  Individuals wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.


Western District
Fatal Crash - Severn
21-739578

On November 19, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., officers responded to Telegraph Road under the Route 100 overpass for a crash involving two vehicles.  The investigation revealed that a 2001 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Telegraph Road approaching the intersection of the Route 100 interchange. A 2016 Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck was traveling southbound on Telegraph Road, approaching the same intersection. The two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision under the Route 100 overpass. The driver of the Honda was pronounced deceased at the scene by Anne Arundel County Fire personnel. The driver of the Toyota was transported to the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore with serious injuries.

The primary cause of this crash is currently under investigation by the Traffic Safety Section.

 

Vehicle 1: 2001 Honda Accord

Driver

Joseph Albert Fletcher (Fatal Injuries)

59 years of age

Odenton, Maryland

 

Vehicle 2: 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Driver

Sean Kevin Fitzgerald (Serious Injuries)

30 years of age

Crofton, Maryland

 

Western District
Fatal Crash (Pedestrian Related) - Gambrills
21-739776

On November 22, 2021, at approximately 12:20 a.m., officers responded to the 700 block of Crain Highway North for a crash involving a pedestrian.  The investigation revealed that a pedestrian was in the travel portion of northbound Crain Highway when she was struck by a 2013 Western Star 4700 dump truck. The pedestrian was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene by Anne Arundel County Fire Department.

Preliminarily, pedestrian error is believed to be the primary cause of this crash. The crash is currently under investigation by the Traffic Safety Section.
 

Vehicle: 2013 Western Star 4700 

Driver

Richard Paul Browne  (No Injuries)

37 years of age

Sparrows Point, Maryland

 

Pedestrian:

Channing Danielle Jeffries (Fatal Injuries)

28 years of age

Odenton, Maryland
 

Southern District
Weapons Violation - Lothian
21-739679

On November 20, 2021, at approximately 9:35 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop of a white 2016 Hyundai SUV on Solomons Island Road at Bayard Road. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer received information that led to a search of the vehicle resulting in the seizure of a loaded .40 Caliber Polymer 80 (unserialized) handgun found beneath the driver's seat.  The driver was arrested and charged accordingly. 

Arrested:

Walter Lee Czajkowski

24-year-old

Odenton, Maryland