- Woman Found Dead Near Truxtun Park Trail in Annapolis as Police Cite Ice and Extreme Cold
The Annapolis Police Department is investigating after an adult woman was found unresponsive on a trail near the tennis courts at Truxtun Park on January 28; investigators said she may have slipped in icy conditions and later died from exposure during extreme cold. Police said the investigation is ongoing, the woman’s identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification, and no foul play is suspected; a 24-hour warming center was operating at Pip Moyer Recreation Center through at least February 2.
- Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at Victim in Downtown Annapolis
A man was arrested after officers responded to a report of an armed person in downtown Annapolis around 10:46 a.m. on January 23; police said a caller reported the suspect waving a weapon at a victim, and the victim told officers the suspect made alarming remarks, produced a weapon, pointed it in a threatening manner, and made a forward stabbing motion. Police said the suspect was taken into custody and charged.
- Gunshots Reported During Early-Morning Altercation Near City Dock in Annapolis
Police are investigating after officers near City Dock reported hearing multiple gunshots around 2:08 a.m. on January 30 coming from the 100 block of Dock Street, where investigators said multiple people appeared to be involved in a physical altercation. Police said there were no known victims and no reported property damage, and the investigation remained active.
4. Mayor Jared Littmann Reshuffles Annapolis Finance Leadership as Acting Director Steps Aside
The City of Annapolis announced multiple Finance Department staffing changes aimed at maintaining continuity while moving toward permanent leadership. The city said Jake Trudeau is stepping away as Acting Director of Finance but will continue supporting the city on a contractual basis, including work on the FY27 budget; the city also contracted interim support through Harbor View Consulting and said it expects to post recruitment for a permanent Director of Finance in the coming weeks.
5.Wonder to Open New Annapolis Location February 5 With Multi-Restaurant Ordering
Wonder will open an Annapolis location on February 5 at 2496 Riva Road, bringing its “multi-restaurant ordering” model that lets customers mix items from different restaurant concepts in a single order, with dine-in, pickup, and free delivery. The company said the site is in Beacon Square in the Parole retail corridor and will donate $1 from every meal sold during its first week to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank.
Do Not Miss List