Woman Attacks Hotel Employee With Power Tool In Elevator

Chevy Chase resident Anada Pollard allegedly assaulted a hotel worker with a circular saw in Aberdeen, Maryland

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 24-year-old woman from Chevy Chase, Maryland has been arrested and charged with two counts of assault and reckless endangerment after she allegedly pulled out a circular saw and put it against a 43-year-old hotel employee's neck while they were riding in an elevator together at a hotel in Aberdeen, Maryland. The employee suffered a minor laceration on their face during the incident.

Why it matters

Attacks on service workers have become an increasing concern, with hotel and hospitality staff facing a rise in violent incidents. This case highlights the need for improved safety protocols and de-escalation training to protect vulnerable employees, especially in confined spaces like elevators.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday around 12:30 p.m. at a hotel located in the 900 block of Hospitality Way in Aberdeen. Anada Pollard allegedly pulled a circular saw out of her bag, exposed the blade, and put it up against the 43-year-old hotel employee's neck while they were riding in the elevator together. The employee was able to grab Pollard's arm to stop her from cutting them further, but still suffered a small laceration on the left side of their face. Pollard was arrested at the scene without incident.

  • The incident happened on Saturday around 12:30 p.m.

The players

Anada Pollard

A 24-year-old woman from Chevy Chase, Maryland who was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and reckless endangerment.

43-year-old hotel employee

The victim of the alleged assault, who suffered a minor laceration on their face.

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What’s next

Pollard is being held without bail as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for improved safety protocols and de-escalation training to protect vulnerable hotel and hospitality employees, especially in confined spaces like elevators where violent incidents can more easily occur.