Glen burnie man charged for trying to break into apartment with hammer
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Glen Burnie Man Charged for Trying to Break Into Apartment with Hammer

GLEN BURNIE, MD – On Wednesday, at approximately 2:45 a.m., officers responded for a report of a male suspect attempting to force entry into an apartment with a hammer in the 7800 block of Bruton Drive in Glen Burnie.

“Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, who was in possession of a hammer and an empty backpack. There was damage to the door lock; however, the suspect did not gain entry to the residence. The suspect was arrested and charged accordingly,” police said.

Police arrested Milton Arthur Williams Jr., 53, of Glen Burnie.

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