Eye on Annapolis: Weekly Round-Up

February 11, 2025 by John Frenaye

1. Annapolis Police Investigating City’s First Murder of 2025

Annapolis Police are investigating a homicide in the Parole area after a 16-year-old male was fatally shot inside a residence on Holeclaw Street. This marks the city’s first homicide of 2025.

Annapolis Police Investigating Homicide in Parole

2. Agave Hangs it Up After 18 Months

Agave Mexican Restaurant, located at 106 Annapolis Street in West Annapolis, has permanently closed its doors on February 2, 2025. The establishment was known for its authentic Mexican cuisine and extensive tequila and mezcal collection.

Agave Mexican Restaurant in West Annapolis Closes After Short-Lived Run

3. Teen Shot on Soccer Field in Annapolis

A teenager from Annapolis High School was shot near the Bates Athletic Complex on February 4, 2025. The incident occurred behind Wiley H. Bates Middle School, and police stated it was not a random act and have made an arrest.

Teen Shot Near Bates Athletic Complex in Annapolis, Police Investigating

4. Annapolis Mayor Buckley Wants To Change Dinghy Rules

As his term concludes, Mayor Buckley is advocating for last-minute changes to boat regulations, including a significant increase in allowable engine power at street end parks where he keeps his personal boat, which was deputized after the mayor was cited by the Ethics Commission in 2022. The timing and scope of these changes have raised questions about their true motivation.

DinghyGate Part Two? Mayor Buckley Pushes Last-Minute Boat Rule Changes

5. OPINION: Why Didn’t Annapolis Police Tell Neighborhood About Two Armed Suspects?

An Eastport resident expressed concern over the Annapolis Police Department’s lack of communication during a search for armed carjackers in their neighborhood. The resident criticized the absence of public notices, which left the community unaware of potential safety risks.