- Police Hunt for Driver in Deadly Severna Park Hit-and-Run
Anne Arundel County Police are searching for the driver of a black Land Rover suspected in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park. Steven Joseph Reynolds, 54, was struck while crossing the road on October 3 and later died. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the damaged SUV to come forward. (UPDATE: The driver was located and arrested)
- Annapolis Rape Reports Already Match 2025 Total as Cornell Case Raises Awareness
A high-profile sexual assault case at Cornell University prompted a closer look at rape statistics in Annapolis. Police data show 23 reported rapes so far in 2026, matching the total for all of 2025. The numbers highlight crimes that rarely appear in daily police reports and raise important questions about sexual assault awareness and personal safety.
- Highway Worker Struck in I-97 Work Zone Crash; Police Investigate Impairment
A 31-year-old highway worker was injured when a vehicle entered an active construction zone on Interstate 97 near Route 32 in Anne Arundel County. Maryland State Police say a rear-end collision sent a Mercedes into the work zone, striking the worker and a portable light tower. Investigators are examining whether impairment contributed to the crash.
4. True Food Kitchen Files Bankruptcy, but Annapolis Restaurant Stays Open
True Food Kitchen has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed 12 restaurants nationwide, including its Bethesda location. However, the popular Annapolis Town Center restaurant remains open and operating normally for now. The company is restructuring approximately $42 million in debt while seeking a buyer or financial partner.
5. Budweiser Clydesdales Return to Annapolis for 2026 Military Bowl Parade
The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will return to downtown Annapolis on December 28 to lead the 2026 Military Bowl Parade for the 14th consecutive year. The free parade begins at 10 a.m. on West Street and heads toward City Dock and then to Rowe Boulevard to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, where the Military Bowl kicks off at 2 p.m. A tailgate festival featuring food, music, games, and military displays is also planned.
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