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Anne Arundel Crime Report; Robbery At Royal Farms; Gun Pulled at IHOP

**Crime and Arrests Across Anne Arundel County**

**Linthicum, MD** – On Sunday, officers responded at approximately 4:10 p.m. to the Royal Farms located at 400 South Camp Meade Road for a reported robbery. Three suspects reportedly entered the store, with one behind the counter taking cigarettes and another suspect removing goods. A third suspect stood by the door during this incident.

Officers managed to intercept a nearby light rail before departure, locating two of the suspects onboard. They were subsequently arrested and charged. The investigation is being conducted by Regional Crimes Unit detectives, with authorities requesting information from the public via 410-222-4731 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

In Glen Burnie, at 11:50 a.m., officers responded to a weapons violation at IHOP on 8112 Ritchie Highway. A suspect had brandished a firearm during a parking lot argument without pointing it at the 33-year-old victim. The suspect was taken into custody, with authorities recovering a Bersa Thunder .380 handgun.

Later that afternoon, at 4:30 p.m., a robbery was reported on the 7400 block of Candlewood Road in Hanover. The incident

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DUI Arrest Made Following Citizen Report

DUI Arrest Made Following Citizen Report

**Stafford, VA** – Authorities in Stafford County detained a local man for driving under the influence and possession of drugs and a firearm following a citizen’s report.

Late on Wednesday, around 11:58 p.m., Deputy P.J. Leon responded to a complaint of a drunk driver near Poplar Road and Truslow Road. The vehicle was struggling to stay within the lane. Deputy Leon located the vehicle, noted its erratic movement, and initiated a traffic stop.

The driver, identified as Keith Kerns, 40, exhibited signs of narcotics use and was found to be carrying a firearm. The deputy secured the firearm before performing field sobriety tests. Subsequent to these tests, Kerns was detained when suspected controlled substances were found in his jacket and vehicle.

Kerns faces charges for driving under the influence, possession of controlled substances, possession of a firearm while in possession of controlled substances, and failure to maintain the lane of travel. He is being held at Rappahannock Regional Jail with a $3,000 secured bond.

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