Friday, May 10, 2013
A spokeswoman says computers, purses and a wallet were taken from the Severna Park home while Bongino and his family slept.
The Severna Park home of Dan Bongino, the former Secret Service agent who ran for U.S. Senate in 2012, was broken into Wednesday night and many valuable items were taken. Someone broke into the home, disarmed the house alarm system and took computers, purses, wallets and “anything valuable,” according to Bongino’s spokeswoman Karla Graham. She added that the break-in occurred while Bongino, his wife and children were sleeping. “We don’t know what is going on or who would have done this,” Graham said. “We are hoping by posting things that someone might hear something or see something.” Police spokesman Justin Mulcahy confirmed that Bongino's home was broken into Wednesday night. "Eastern Detectives are aware and investigating," Mulcahy said…
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Patch reported on several police and fire incidents last month in Severna Park and Millersville—including an armed robbery and a home burglary.
Here’s a recap of some of the police and fire-related stories published on Severna Park Patch in January. To read more, click on the link. Family Violence Trial Postponed The trial for James Arthur Zito, the 22-year-old Millersville man who allegedly stabbed his mother in July 2012 and then fled the home, was postponed after the defense attorney said his client "has mental health issues and is not criminally responsible for this case." Police Charge Man in Home Burglary Anne Arundel County police arrested and charged a Severna Park man after they say he attempted to break into an area home on New Year’s Day. Men Rob Millersville 7-Eleven at Gunpoint Police said two men robbed a 7-Eleven in Millersville at gunpoint on Jan. 8. Police were …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
The incident occurred in a Severna Park home on New Year's Day.
Anne Arundel County police arrested and charged a Severna Park man after they say he attempted to break into an area home on New Year’s Day. According to online charging documents, Brent Gehring, 20, of the 400 block of Fairtree Drive, was charged with fourth-degree burglary and destruction of property. Police spokesman Justin Mulcahy said police responded to a home in the 200 block of Berrywood Drive at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday after a homeowner said he came home to find someone in the back of his house. “He returned home and found an individual who may have been intoxicated in the rear of the house causing damage,” Mulcahy said. Gehring was arrested and charged at the scene. Mulcahy said it was not clear if Gehring actually made entry into …
Friday, December 28, 2012
Patch reported on several police and fire incidents in 2012 including a fire at M&T Bank and a secret service scandal.
Here’s a recap on some of the police and fire related stories published on Patch in 2012. To read more click on the link. UPDATE: Police Still Seeking Man in Family Violence Case James Arthur Zito, the 21-year-old Millersville man who allegedly stabbed his mother and then fled the home, will go to trial on Jan. 22. Severna Park Man Killed in Benfield Blvd. Crash James Robert Parker, 56, of Severna Park died in a car crash on Benfield Boulevard in October. Parker was well-known and a lifelong resident of Severna Park who volunteered his time Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church. Crews Battle 2-Alarm Fire at M&T Bank In August, Anne Arundel County Fire Fighters battled a two-alarm fire at M&T Bank on Ritchie Highway. More than four months …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Patch reported on several police and fire incidents in November, including a cabbie that was assaulted and robbed along with a chimney fire.
Here’s a recap on some of the police and fire related stories published on Patch in November. To read more click on the link. Police: Cab Driver Robbed, Assaulted in Severna Park A cab driver was assaulted and robbed in the 600 block of Oak Lane in Severna Park at 2:15 a.m. on Nov. 25, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Police Searching For Missing Millersville Teen Many of you expressed your concern when a Millersville teen went missing from her home. A few days later, police reported that she was found safe and unharmed. Police Charge Man in SP Home Burglary Police charged a Severna Park man who they said ransacked and stole several items from a home on Cypress Road on Nov. 14. Police spokesman Justin Mulcahy said family members …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
This week Patch reported on a man who donated a kidney to his brother and restaurant that has undergone renovations.
Here's a look at some of the top stories from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more of any story, just click on the link. 1. SPMS Custodian: I’m My Brother’s Keeper When Severna Park Middle School custodian Dovell Johnson’s brother learned he needed a kidney transplant, Johnson immediately stepped up to help—and the school quickly rallied around him. 2. Letter to the Editor: Renick, Middleton Sudano Say Thanks Jeanette Middleton Sudano and Kristen Renick thanked the community for their help and support in collecting supplies for victims of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey. 3. New Taphouse Emphasizes Family, Good Food Former frequenters of the Rodz n Rydz would be very surprised if they walked into the new Taphouse. The restaurant now …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
The incident occurred in the 700 block of Cypress Road in Severna Park.
Police have charged a Severn Park man who they said ransacked and stole several items from a home on Cypress Road. Matthew Koehn, 29, of the 700 block of Stinchcomb Road in Severna Park was charged with first- third- and fourth-degree burglary, felony theft, and misdemeanor destruction of property, according police spokesman Justin Mulcahy. Mulcahy said police responded to a home in the 700 block of Cypress Road at 9:38 a.m. on Wednesday for a report of a burglary. A family member received information that the home of their deceased relative had been burglarized, the police spokesman said. Officers found that the home had been ransacked and that numerous items were missing. Further investigation led police to a home in the 700 block of …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
After a string of car break-ins and a home burglary in September are you locking your windows and cars?
At the end of September, several cars were broken into in the Big Vanilla Arnold parking lot and a Severna Park home was burglarized. After the string of car break-ins, Anne Arundel County police urged residents to lock their cars and reminded them not to leave valuables in their vehicles. Police spokesman Justin Mulcahy said there were four reported cases of vehicle theft the morning of Sept. 21, in which someone damaged and gained access to vehicles in the parking lot and took money and electronics. Furthermore, between Aug. 24-26 seven cars were broken into while they were parked in Severna Park neighborhoods. After the incident, Mulcahy said that in most cases the vehicles were secured the previous night and owners reported finding …
Friday, September 28, 2012
A Severna Park resident in the Westridge community said her home was broken into Monday evening.
A home in the Westridge community in Severna Park was broken into on Monday night, according to police. Anne Arundel County police spokesman Justin Mulcahy said officers responded to a reported burglary at a home in the Westridge community at 8:09 p.m. on Monday. Mulcahy said that at this time it is unclear if the home was secured or if there was a forced entry. The resident of the home, who asked to remain anonymous, told Patch in an email that the suspect or suspects gained entry through an “unlocked or not completely locked” second-story window. “Please urge your readers to lock all windows on all floors,” the resident wrote in an email. “I’d like to prevent this from happening to anyone enjoying the cooler weather and leaving any …
Dennis Castro
8:58 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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