Early Wednesday, a quiet Glen Burnie street turned tense when police arrested a man who allegedly fired a handgun outside a home in the 100 block of S. Broadview Boulevard, then kept shooting into the air as officers pulled up. After several minutes of shouted commands, officers took the man into custody, officials say. No injuries were reported.
According to WBFF, officers responded on May 27 at about 12:15 a.m. for a call about a man firing a handgun outside a residence on S. Broadview Boulevard. As officers arrived, the man allegedly resumed firing into the air. Police say he eventually complied after several minutes of commands and was taken into custody. A loaded Glock 19 that had been fired was recovered at the scene. The station identifies the arrestee as 40-year-old Keith Williamson Jr. of Glen Burnie and reports that no injuries were found.
County Has Been Publicizing Weapons Enforcement
The case lands at a time when Anne Arundel County police have been spotlighting recent weapons arrests and gun seizures. In an April 30 department press release, detectives detailed search-warrant operations that turned up multiple handguns, including a Glock 19, as part of local efforts to crack down on illegal firearms, according to Anne Arundel County Police.
Legal Consequences for Prohibited Possessors
Maryland law bars people who are considered “prohibited” such as those with certain convictions, qualifying commitments or active protective orders from possessing regulated firearms. Under Maryland Code §5-133, possession by someone previously convicted of specified offenses can be charged as a felony, with penalties that may include a mandatory five-year minimum in some cases and sentences of up to 15 years in prison, per Maryland Code.
Neighborhood Context
Glen Burnie has seen other high-profile gun incidents this year, including a February standoff that produced attempted-murder charges, underscoring recurring public-safety concerns in northern Anne Arundel neighborhoods. Court filings and county records will reflect formal charges and next steps as the case moves through the system.
