A federal judge has shut down a civil rights lawsuit brought by a retired Baltimore City Sheriff’s captain who was arrested while on a DoorDash run in Towson. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox signed a March 31 order granting summary judgment to two Baltimore County police officers, effectively tossing the case. The plaintiff, Jackie Conway, says she is not done fighting and plans to appeal.
Federal Court Signs Off
Judge Maddox’s one-page order granted the officers’ motion to dismiss or for summary judgment and rejected Conway’s competing request. CourtListener notes that a written memorandum explaining the ruling will follow. The case was removed to federal court in June 2025, and the docket reflects dueling motions and exhibits from both sides, with Justia listing the filings.
What Happened On Edgewood Road
The controversy dates back to Oct. 29, 2024, when Conway says she was dropping off a DoorDash order at a townhome on Edgewood Road in Towson, and a man answered the door with no clothes on. According to The Baltimore Banner, Conway said she retreated to her SUV, took out a Glock 27, and kept it pointed at the floorboard. Baltimore County Police arrested her on first- and second-degree assault charges. Prosecutors later dropped those counts and declined to pursue indecent-exposure allegations against the man, citing insufficient evidence.
Reaction And Next Steps
“We’re just going to appeal it,” attorney J. Wyndal Gordon told The Baltimore Banner after the ruling. Dakarai Turner, a Baltimore County spokesperson, said the county would hold off on commenting until the judge releases his written opinion. Conway’s suit targeted Officer Jasmine Jeffry and Sgt. Bryan McDowell, and the federal judgment now squarely favors those two defendants.
Legal Takeaway
The officers asked the court to dismiss the case or to grant summary judgment, while Conway filed a cross-motion of her own. Both sides attached body-worn-camera footage and other exhibits, and Justia shows the competing briefs and evidence arriving on the docket in mid-2025. Judge Maddox’s forthcoming memorandum will be the first public look at why he sided with the officers.
Why It Matters Locally
The lawsuit drew scrutiny because it questioned how police respond to reports of sexual misconduct and how they treat the person who calls in the complaint. The judge’s written opinion, and any appeal Conway pursues, could help shape how similar clashes play out in Maryland courts. For now, though, Conway is facing a federal judgment in favor of her arresting officers and is publicly signaling that she wants another round.
