Police Press Release - November 4, 2024

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Western District

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - Crofton

24-739964

On November 2, 2024, at 9:20 p.m., officers were called to the area of northbound Crain Highway at Johns Hopkins Road for a crash involving two vehicles. The investigation revealed that a Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound on Crain Highway when it was struck from behind by a Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai left the roadway and came to rest off the road. The driver of the Hyundai was pronounced deceased on scene by Anne Arundel County Fire Department personnel. The driver of the Jeep was transported to an area hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries. The Traffic Safety Section is investigating this crash.

Vehicle 1:

2023 Hyundai Sonata
Driver: Thomas Wilson Swick
25-year-old male
Fatal Injuries
Odenton, Maryland

Vehicle 2:

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
25-year-old male
Minor Injuries
Laurel, Maryland


Western District

Shooting (Non-Contact) - Severn

24-739870

On November 2, 2024, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded for a report of gunshots in the 1600 block of Meade Village Circle in Severn. Responding officers discovered two residences had been struck by fired projectiles, causing damage.  Several spent shell casings were found on the ground at the scene.  The houses were occupied at the time of the shooting.  No injuries were reported. Western District detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information to call 410-222-6155 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700. 


Western District

Robbery (Commercial) - Odenton

24-739885

On November 2, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers were called to the Exxon Station, 1318 Annapolis Road, Odenton, for a report of an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. in Odenton. A male suspect threatened the employee with a knife and removed several pieces of merchandise before fleeing. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Detectives assigned to the Regional Crimes Unit are investigating and ask anyone with information to call 410-222-4730 or the tip line at 410-22-4700.

Suspect: Black male, 18-25 years of age, medium build, wearing dark clothing.