Suspect struck victims with baseball bat, threatened them with sword

Jeff Jones

GLEN BURNIE, MD – Police in Glen Burnie have arrested Franklin D. Johns, 35, for an assault that took place during an altercation with his roommates.

Anne Arundel County Police Department officers arrived on the scene in the 100 block of Hollins Ferry Road after a report of a domestic disturbance and assault.

“During their investigation, officers learned that an argument between roommates turned physical. The victims were threatened with a sword and struck with an aluminum baseball bat,” the department said in a statement. “Both victims suffered minor injuries during the assault and did not require medical treatment.”


One of the suspects remained on the scene and was arrested and charged accordingly. The second suspect, who was identified by the victim, fled prior to the officer’s arrival.

Northern District detectives are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with additional information contact them at (410) 222-6135 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line (410) 222-4700.

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