A weekend dispute in Annapolis turned ugly when a juvenile allegedly stabbed someone with a pair of scissors, leaving the victim with a cut to the left arm and a trip to the hospital. Police later processed the young suspect and released them on a juvenile citation rather than booking them into custody.
Officers were called on June 28 to the 400 block of Captains Circle for a reported cutting or stabbing, according to WBFF. Police told WBFF that the confrontation began when the victim tried to take the juvenile's cellphone. The juvenile allegedly grabbed a pair of scissors and slashed the victim's left arm. Fire crews took the injured person to a local hospital, and officers brought the juvenile to the station, where the suspect was processed and cited.
How Juvenile Citations Work In Anne Arundel
In Anne Arundel County, a juvenile citation is the standard charging document for minors in many cases, according to the county's written policy. The directive gives officers discretion to issue a citation and release a young person instead of fully booking them on a range of lower-level offenses.
The same directive lays out diversion options and says officers may steer eligible juveniles to programs such as Fresh START or Teen Court instead of pushing them straight into the traditional court system. Full details on how those decisions are made are available in the Anne Arundel County Police Department directive.
Captains Circle Has Seen Violence Before
The 400 block of Captains Circle is no stranger to police tape. In February, the city reported that officers responded to an incident there that involved both gunfire and a stabbing and resulted in multiple arrests. At the time, investigators and the department publicly asked residents to come forward with tips. That account appears in an Annapolis Police Department press release.
What Could Happen Next
Whether this latest case moves beyond a juvenile citation will depend on several factors, including the suspect's age, how serious prosecutors judge the injury to be, and a review by the State's Attorney, the county directive explains. The policy also notes that some serious offenses, along with certain crimes committed by 16- or 17-year-olds, must be charged in adult court. That means charging decisions can shift as investigators confirm ages and firm up the facts. For the fine print, see the Anne Arundel County Police Department directive.
So far, Annapolis Police have not released any additional information about the June 28 incident. This story will be updated if the department or prosecutors provide further details.
