GLEN BURNIE, MD — A traffic stop conducted by police on Thursday night led to the discovery of a loaded handgun inside a vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the area of Ritchie Highway and Furnace Branch Road East.
Officers stopped a gray 2004 Buick due to a registration violation. During the stop, a 9mm Taurus handgun was found in the passenger compartment.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 36-year-old Arielle Ocatavia McGregor from Suitland, Maryland, was arrested and charged.
In a separate incident on Thursday afternoon, officers responded to a robbery in the 1400 block of Knightsbridge Turn in Crofton. At approximately 12:40 p.m., a 22-year-old male victim reported that a male suspect was stealing copper wire from his truck.
The suspect threatened the victim by implying he had a firearm before fleeing the scene in a white Dodge SUV. Police searched the area but did not locate the suspect or the vehicle.
Western District detectives are investigating this robbery. They urge anyone with information to contact 410-222-6155 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a red jacket.
An active investigation is underway following these incidents, stressing community safety.
