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Annapolis Fugitive Arrested After Foot Chase
Deputies used drone and K-9 support to track down suspect with 9 open warrants
Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:05pm
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A 30-year-old Annapolis man with nine open warrants and a criminal summons was arrested after a brief foot chase on Friday. Deputies from the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office and the Annapolis Police Department's Special Enforcement Action Team tracked the suspect into a wooded area, using drone surveillance and K-9 support to confirm his location before taking him into custody.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights the county's growing reliance on aerial assets and K-9 units to assist in tracking down suspects, a strategy officials say improves safety for both officers and the public. The sheriff's office is also reminding residents they can help clear outstanding warrants before they lead to high-speed chases or foot pursuits.
The details
According to reports, deputies and officers from the Annapolis Police Department's Special Enforcement Action Team tracked the 30-year-old suspect to the Cypress Road area on Friday afternoon. They watched him bolt into a wooded area, and used drone surveillance and K-9 support to confirm his location before taking him into custody between Cypress Road and Bens Drive. The suspect is being held at the Central Holding and Processing Center while investigators process the case.
- On March 11, the suspect slipped away in a vehicle during a previous attempt to apprehend him.
- On April 5, 2026, deputies and officers arrested the suspect around 12:30 p.m. in the Cypress Road area.
The players
Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office
The county law enforcement agency that led the operation to arrest the suspect.
Annapolis Police Department's Special Enforcement Action Team
The city police unit that assisted the sheriff's office in tracking down and apprehending the suspect.
Sheriff Everett Sesker
The Anne Arundel County Sheriff who praised his team's dedication and persistence in the arrest.
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.”
— Sheriff Everett Sesker
What’s next
The suspect remains in custody at the Central Holding and Processing Center pending formal charging and processing.
The takeaway
This arrest highlights the effectiveness of law enforcement's use of aerial surveillance and K-9 units to track down suspects, as well as the importance of the public's cooperation in helping to clear outstanding warrants before they escalate into dangerous situations.
