- Naval Academy Locked Down, Midshipman Shot in Case of Mistaken Identity
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after unfounded reports of an active shooter near Bancroft Hall. Authorities later determined there was no active shooter, but three people were injured—one by gunfire, one from blunt force trauma, and one from a laceration. The incident involved confusion when a midshipman refused to open a dorm room door to MPs, believing they were a threat, brandished a dummy rifle, attacked the MP, and was shot. The nature of the third injury remains unclear. All victims in the incident have been released from the hospital, and the NCIS is conducting an investigation.
- Weapons Cache and Body Armor Discovered in Parked Vehicle at Arundel Mills Mall
Anne Arundel County police seized multiple firearms, stolen handguns, ammunition, loaded magazines, and body armor after responding to a suspicious parked vehicle at Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover. The unoccupied blue 2016 Ford Explorer contained an Anderson Manufacturing AM-15 semi-automatic rifle, two stolen 9mm handguns, rounds of 12-gauge, Luger, and .223 ammunition, and armored protective gear. A 56-year-old Upper Marlboro man was arrested and charged with multiple weapons violations after being identified as prohibited from firearm possession.
- Maritime Welcome Center in Annapolis Gets Green Light from Circuit Court
In a win for Annapolis waterfront redevelopment, the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court upheld the Historic Preservation Commission’s approval of the Maritime Welcome Center at City Dock. The decision paves the way for the construction of a modern boater facility housing the Harbormaster’s office, public access to the Burtis House, and amenities such as showers, laundry, package delivery, workspace, and gathering space. While the project faces a funding shortfall of at least $33 million, officials say construction will begin after the Fall Boat Show ends in October.
- Post Office Delays Cause Concerns Ahead of Annapolis Election
Annapolis election officials are warning voters about mail-in ballot delivery issues ahead of the city primary election, after reports that some ballots were mistakenly returned to senders rather than being delivered to Annapolis. The problem appears tied to design flaws in return envelopes and postal sorting delays, including a backlog of more than 800 election-related items held up in Baltimore and Annapolis. Officials are urging voters to check on ballot delivery, vote provisionally at the polls on election day, and use secure city drop boxes to avoid delays.
- OPINION: The Status Quo is NOT Enough in Annapolis
In an opinion piece, Katie McDermott argues that Annapolis’ “status quo” local politics are failing residents and calls for long-term structural changes. Her critique covers short-term rental regulations, housing density, infrastructure neglect, and fiscal transparency. McDermott warns that current policy-making is driving residents out and weakening communities, and she urges voters to demand neighborhood-centered governance, smarter zoning, and stronger support for affordable housing. McDermott is a candidate for Ward 1 Alderwoman.
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