Annapolis Man Arrested After Foot Chase, Wanted on 9 Warrants

The 30-year-old suspect had previously evaded law enforcement on multiple occasions.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:48pm

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A 30-year-old Annapolis man was arrested on Friday afternoon following a brief foot chase with law enforcement. The suspect, who was wanted on 9 open warrants and 1 criminal summons, had previously fled from police on multiple occasions.

Why it matters

The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to apprehend repeat offenders and keep the community safe. Annapolis has seen a rise in property crimes and violent incidents in recent years, prompting increased coordination between the sheriff's office and police department.

The details

According to authorities, deputies from the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office, working with the Annapolis Police Department's Special Enforcement Action Team, tracked down the suspect in the Cypress Road area and arrested him after a short foot chase. The suspect was doing yard work when officers moved in, at which point he fled on foot before being apprehended in a wooded area. Drone surveillance was used to confirm the suspect's location prior to the arrest operation.

  • The suspect was wanted on 9 open warrants and 1 criminal summons as of April 3, 2026.
  • On March 11, 2026, the suspect previously fled from law enforcement in a vehicle, driving on bicycle trails and into opposing lanes of traffic on Forest Drive.

The players

Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office

The county law enforcement agency that led the operation to apprehend the suspect, working in coordination with the Annapolis Police Department.

Annapolis Police Department

The local police department that assisted the sheriff's office in tracking down and arresting the suspect, including deploying their Special Enforcement Action Team.

Everett Sesker

The Anne Arundel County Sheriff who praised the work of his deputies and the partnership with Annapolis police in safely taking the individual into custody.

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What they’re saying

“I'm proud of the work our deputies continue to do every day to keep our community safe. This operation is a direct result of their dedication and persistence, because you can only run for so long. We appreciate the strong partnership with the Annapolis Police Department and all assisting units who helped safely take this individual into custody.”

— Everett Sesker, Anne Arundel County Sheriff

What’s next

The suspect is being held at the Central Holding and Processing Center, and authorities will determine whether to grant him bail on the outstanding warrants.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the collaborative efforts of local law enforcement to apprehend repeat offenders and address the rise in property crimes and violent incidents in the Annapolis area. The use of drone surveillance and coordination between the sheriff's office and police department highlight the evolving tactics being employed to enhance public safety.