Odenton Man Arrested for Hate Crime at Local Church

by Leo Canega

ODENTON, MD – Michael Deangelo Billups, a 28-year-old resident of Odenton, was arrested on Friday, by Western District detectives for an act of vandalism at the Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church. The incident took place around 9:15 p.m., when detectives observed Billups park his vehicle on Piney Orchard Parkway and approach the church’s LGBTQ+ sign.

He began removing the rainbow hearts surrounding the sign. Detectives initiated a brief foot pursuit before arresting Billups without further incident. Charges were subsequently filed.

For those with information pertinent to this case, please contact the Western District at 23-717619.

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Leo Canega
Leo lives in Milan, Italy and is one of Shore News Network's top content creators. He is a freelance worker that prepares all of or early morning news articles.

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