ANNAPOLIS, MD – Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess announced today that Det. Matthew Phelan has been assigned to the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office as the Anne Arundel County Police Department Liaison.
“Det. Phelan will truly be an asset to the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office,” said Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess. “By partnering with the Anne Arundel County Police Department, our offices will be able to effectively collaborate on various cases and further relationships within the community. I would like to thank Anne Arundel County Police Chief Timothy J. Altomare for supporting the shared goal of protecting the citizens of Anne Arundel County.”
Det. Phelan is an eight year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Department. For the last two years, Det. Phelan was assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division where he investigated child abuse cases. Previously, he worked as a patrol officer in the Southern District. As the police liaison for the State’s Attorney’s Office, Det. Phelan will assist officers with processing subpoenas, provide investigative resources to the State’s Attorney’s Office and present cases to the grand jury.
“I would like to thank Chief Altomare and State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess for allowing me to coordinate and contribute to the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Police Department,” added Det. Phelan. “I look forward to continuing to serve our community.”
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The Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office is committed to justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent and representing the interests of the State of Maryland in Court. The State’s Attorney’s Office serves as the chief law enforcement agency and led by Anne Colt Leitess, who is the first woman elected to the position in the 96 year history of the office. State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess has 30 years of prosecution history which includes successful prosecutions of complex criminal operations, murders, including those involving death penalty, violent crimes and high profile cases involving public officials.