A 30-year-old Annapolis man who had nine open warrants and a criminal summons hanging over his head is now sitting in lockup after a brief foot chase Friday afternoon in the Cypress Road area, authorities said. Deputies and officers with the Annapolis Police Department's Special Enforcement Action Team say they tracked the man into a yard, watched him bolt into a wooded area, and took him into custody between Cypress Road and Bens Drive. He is being held at the Central Holding and Processing Center while investigators process the case.
According to Eye On Annapolis, deputies from the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Apprehension Teams, Domestic Violence Unit, and K-9 Unit teamed up with the city's Special Enforcement Action Team around 12:30 p.m. to close in on the suspect. Investigators said they deployed drone surveillance to confirm exactly where he was before officers moved in on foot.
How Deputies Tracked Him Down
Authorities say Friday's arrest followed a failed attempt on March 11, when the suspect slipped away in a vehicle and was reported to have driven on bicycle trails and into opposing lanes on Forest Drive. In a statement to Eye On Annapolis, Sheriff Everett Sesker praised his team for sticking with the case, saying, "I'm proud of the work our deputies continue to do every day to keep our community safe. This operation is a direct result of their dedication and persistence, because you can only run for so long." Deputies said they dug through lists of known associates and locations the suspect frequented, trying to pick the right moment and place to move in while keeping the risk to the public as low as possible.
Charges And Custody
The sheriff's office said the man was wanted on nine open warrants and one criminal summons, with alleged charges that include second-degree assault, fourth-degree burglary, violation of a protective order, reckless endangerment, failure to return a rented vehicle, and fleeing and eluding police. Per the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office, the suspect was booked at the Central Holding and Processing Center and remains in custody pending formal charging and processing. Officials did not immediately release the suspect’s name or any potential court dates.
Tech And Tactics
Sheriff's deputies said drone surveillance and K-9 support played key roles in confirming the suspect's location and securing the area before making the arrest. Local reporting has documented the county's growing reliance on aerial assets in tracking suspects, a strategy officials argue improves situational awareness and boosts safety for both officers and nearby residents. WBAL previously reported on the department's drone program and how it has assisted in multiple arrests.
How Residents Can Help
The sheriff's office is reminding residents that they can help clear outstanding warrants before they turn into high-speed getaways or foot chases. Anyone with information about open warrants or suspect whereabouts is asked to use the office's warrant-tip resources, including the online tip form or the Warrant Tip Line at 410-LOOKOUT. More details on submitting tips or checking the county's warrant database can be found on the Warrants and Civil Process page. The Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office provides guidance on sending in confidential information.
