- Annapolis Police Seize $100K in Drugs
Annapolis police, collaborating with the DEA task force, concluded a seven-month operation that led to the seizure of over $100,000 in illegal drugs, $69,000 in cash, and two BMW vehicles. Authorities arrested two men following searches at locations on Forest Drive in Annapolis and Piney Branch Circle in Hanover. Continued charges are anticipated as the investigation progresses.
- House Fire Damages Stonington Home
Firefighters responded to a significant house fire in Arnold’s Stonington community, in the 800 block of Nottingham Hill Lane. The Anne Arundel County Fire Department worked to contain the blaze, though details on injuries, damages, and cause remain under investigation.
- Supreme Court: Providence Point is a Go
The Maryland Supreme Court refused to review an appeal on the Village at Providence Point development case, affirming a lower court’s ruling and paving the way for construction of a senior living community. Developer National Lutheran Communities & Services plans to move forward with the project featuring stormwater improvements, conservation of over 260 acres, independent living units, and memory care.
- Pasadena Woman Hopes to Save Home with Trained Dog
A Pasadena woman, Jess Coleburn, is seeking support to save her dog Jac—a 3-year-old German Shepherd in training to become her psychiatric service dog. Training costs $5,500 at American K9 in Davidsonville, but she has raised only $200 over six months. Coleburn fears losing Jac due to housing restrictions and has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the cost.
- Where Do Annapolis Candidates Stand on Preservation?
At a Historic Annapolis forum, candidates for Mayor and Ward 1 Alderman debated issues of preservation, development, and neighborhood planning. Discussions focused on building height limits, short-term rental regulation, and City Dock plans. Mayoral contenders Jared Littmann, Rhonda Pindell-Charles, and Bob O’Shea also outlined visions for balancing historic character with future growth.
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