Westminster Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Death

by
July 29, 2024

WESTMINSTER, MD—A Westminster man has been arrested and charged with the second-degree murder of his wife, following an incident in Carroll County that occurred over the weekend.

Maryland State Police Homicide Unit identified the suspect as 50-year-old Matthew Glowacki. He was taken into custody on Sunday and is currently being held without bond at the Carroll County Detention Center.

The victim, 45-year-old Miriam Glowacki of Westminster, was found with multiple stab wounds at their residence on the 1200 block of Ridge Road shortly after noon on Saturday. Despite being rushed to the Carroll County Hospital Center, she was pronounced dead.

Initially responding to a report of a self-harm attempt, troopers discovered the critically injured woman upon their arrival. Matthew Glowacki was present at the scene and was later implicated in the crime following evidence collected by Crime Scene Technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division.

An autopsy confirmed the manner of death as homicide, though a motive has not yet been established. The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.