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The Anne Arundel County Police clarified details about the December 24, 2025, shooting involving ICE agents in Glen Burnie, stating one injured detainee was already in custody and another was hit by gunfire while in a separate vehicle, and emphasizing their non-involvement in immigration enforcement.
Mary Blasetti, a 32-year-old woman from Annapolis, Maryland, died after being thrown from a golf cart near a private members-only club. The incident occurred on a Saturday evening, and Blasetti was airlifted to a trauma center where she succumbed to her injuries two days later. The driver of the golf cart, also a 32-year-old woman, was uninjured. The Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the accident.
A domestic-related shooting in Severn, Maryland, led to a barricade situation, with one person dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred in the 1800 block of Blue Jay Court, and authorities confirmed that a female with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and a suspected shooter were inside the home. The barricade situation ended, and investigators removed a body from the scene. The next of kin has been notified, and residents expressed shock as such incidents are uncommon in the quiet community.
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Anne Arundel County, prompting medical professionals to urge caution. No human cases have been reported so far, but the Maryland Department of Agriculture will spray affected areas. Symptoms of the virus include headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea, and fatigue. While most cases are mild, severe illness can occur, leading to meningitis or encephalitis. Residents are advised to minimize outdoor time during peak mosquito activity, ensure screens are in good repair, wear protective clothing, remove standing water, and use EPA-registered repellents.
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been found in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The county health department has issued a warning and the Maryland Department of Agriculture will be spraying affected areas to control the mosquito population. The West Nile virus can be transmitted to humans and animals through mosquito bites, and symptoms can include headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea, and fatigue. Residents are advised to take precautions such as staying indoors during peak mosquito activity, wearing protective clothing, removing standing water, and using repellents.
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Anne Arundel County, prompting authorities to schedule spraying in the area to control the spread of the disease.
Mosquitoes trapped in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, have tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first identification of the virus in mosquitoes in the U.S. this year. No human cases have been reported. The Maryland Department of Agriculture will spray affected areas, and while the Environmental Protection Agency has deemed it safe, outdoor activity is advised against during spraying. The spraying is scheduled for July 23 near Crain Highway and Davidsonville Road. West Nile virus is transmitted through mosquito bites, with about 20% of those exposed developing symptoms such as headache, fever, and fatigue.
Two suspects, a man and a woman, have been arrested following a bank robbery at a Wells Fargo branch in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The female suspect was apprehended shortly after the robbery, while the male suspect initially escaped into Baltimore City but was later arrested by the Baltimore City Police Department. No injuries were reported, and a firearm was preliminarily indicated to be involved in the robbery.
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education voted on amendments to the proposed flag ban in schools. The final decision on the vote won't happen until July 12 at the earliest. If the ban were to pass, flags for a bona fide educational purpose would be permitted, and what would qualify under that bona fide educational purpose would be up to the principal. Carroll County schools chose to enact a similar ban last year.
Christopher Wright, a father from Anne Arundel County, was beaten to death in front of his home by three or four men in their mid-20s to mid-30s, allegedly as retaliation for an earlier incident involving one of his children at Brooklyn Park Middle School. Wright died at the hospital the next day. His family described him as a friend to everybody and a person with a big heart. The incident is under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the police.
A woman died after leaving the scene of a three-car crash and running into oncoming traffic on I-695 in Anne Arundel County. The woman had a 6-year-old child in the car when she collided with two other cars. She was taken to Shock Trauma where she died. The child was also taken to the hospital with conditions unknown. No other injuries were reported.