- Alleged Annapolis Gun Threat Involving Minor Was Not Publicly Reported By Police
An Annapolis man was charged after police said he pointed a handgun at a minor during a confrontation near Spa Drive and Silopanna Road. The case also raised questions about Annapolis Police public reporting because the incident did not appear in the department’s daily crime reports or in a public press release, despite allegations involving both a firearm and a minor.
- Two Juvenile Sexual Assault Cases Reported In Annapolis Within One Day
Annapolis Police are investigating two sexual assault reports involving juvenile victims, including one case on Farragut Court that led to the arrest of a 34-year-old man on second-degree rape and related charges. A second report on Martha Court remains under investigation, and police have not said whether the cases are connected.
- Naval Academy Graduates Class Of 2026 In Rainy Annapolis Ceremony
The U.S. Naval Academy graduated and commissioned 1,059 members of the Class of 2026 during a cold, rainy ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The day included remarks from Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, along with the traditional commissioning, hat toss, and plenty of soaked-but-proud families. (Images and audio included in this article)
4. Annapolis Reaches Tentative $15M Public Housing Lawsuit Settlement
The City of Annapolis has reached a tentative $15 million settlement in two federal lawsuits tied to long-running complaints about conditions in public housing properties operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis. The agreement would resolve claims brought by more than 1,400 residents and representatives of a former resident who died, but it still requires federal court approval.
5. Annapolis Juneteenth Festival Back On For June 20
The Annapolis Juneteenth Festival will move forward June 20 at Bates Athletic Complex following earlier uncertainty over the event. The celebration will include a June 19 concert at Carr’s/Elktonia Heritage Park, the downtown Juneteenth Parade at noon June 20, and a free, alcohol-free festival with live music, entertainment, food, and vendors.
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