Eastern District Commercial Robbery / Severna Park On November 3, 2019 at approximately 4:25 a.m., officers responded to the Royal Farms store located at 517 Ritchie Highway in Severna Park for a report of a robbery. An unknown male suspect entered the store and attempted to open the register. The clerk confronted the male who then displayed a handgun. The clerk retreated to the rear of the store and the male removed merchandise and fled. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The Robbery Unit is investigating this incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-222-4720 or the TipLine 410-222-4700. Suspect: white, male, wearing dark clothing |
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Western District Attempted Citizen Robbery / Laurel On November 3, 2019 at approximately 2:00 p.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of Laurel Fort meade Road for a report of a robbery. The adult male victim was approached by two suspects. One of the suspects displayed a handgun and demanded property from the victim. The victim fled without handing over any property. Responding officers located the two suspects inside a nearby business and placed them into custody. One of the suspects was found to be in possession of a replica handgun BB gun. |
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1) Aletha Sherese Catchings
DOB: 12/14/97
8300 block of Brooktree Street
Laurel, Maryland
Charges:
- Armed Robbery
- Assault-First Degree
- Assault-Sec Degree
- Dangerous Weapon-Conceal
- Firearm Use/Fel-Viol Crime
- Reckless Endangerment
- False Statement to Officer
- Theft Less Than $100.00
2) Juvenile
Laurel, Maryland
Charges:
- Armed Robbery
- Assault-First Degree
- Assault-Sec Degree
- Dangerous Weapon-Conceal
- Firearm Use/Fel-Viol Crime
- Reckless Endangerment
- False Statement to Officer
- Theft Less Than $100.00
Western District
Over the weekend we were notified of an incident involving an officer from Western District. The officer in question responded to the Corridor Marketplace on Laurel-Ft. Meade Road around 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 2 for hundreds of people gathering on foot to watch vehicles perform racing type maneuvers in the parking lot. The officer pulled into the crowd and it is believed he struck at least one person with his vehicle, causing minor injuries. This incident is currently under investigation and the officer has been suspended.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Office of Professional Standards at 410-222-8741 or the TipLine 410-222-4700.
