Annapolis woman arrested after firearm brandished in Route 50 road rage incident
Annapolis, MD – A 29-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a road rage incident on U.S. Route 50 earlier this month, according to Maryland State Police.
Kaila Crews of Annapolis was taken into custody on Wednesday following a weeks-long investigation by troopers assigned to the Maryland State Police Highway Gun Crime Initiative. She is charged with first- and second-degree assault, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Crews was transported to the Jennifer Road Detention Center following her arrest.
The incident occurred on December 18 along westbound Route 50 near the I-97 interchange. Police say the victim reported that a woman displayed a crowbar and then a firearm during an aggressive encounter on the highway. The victim was not physically injured.
Troopers later identified Crews as the suspect and executed a search warrant on her vehicle. Investigators recovered a loaded firearm concealed in a backpack on the front passenger seat.
Maryland State Police emphasized their ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence and threats on the state’s roadways. Officials continue to seek public assistance in several ongoing highway-related gun violence cases and encourage anyone with relevant information to contact investigators at 410-538-1887. Callers may remain anonymous.
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Key Points
- Kaila Crews of Annapolis was arrested and charged in connection with a Route 50 road rage incident
- The suspect allegedly displayed a crowbar and firearm during a confrontation on December 18
- Police recovered a loaded firearm from her vehicle following a search warrant