Two Arrested After Armed Robbery and Assault on Maryland Highway

Suspects allegedly followed victims, pointed gun, and rammed their car before fleeing

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Police in Anne Arundel County, Maryland have arrested an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old in connection with an armed robbery and assault that occurred early Thursday morning along Ritchie Highway. The suspects allegedly followed the victims, attempted to run them off the road, pointed a gun at them, and then rammed their car before stealing the victim's purse and fleeing the scene.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of highway safety and property crime in the Anne Arundel County area, which has seen a high number of assaults, robberies, and property crimes on roadways in recent years. The use of a firearm also raises concerns about the escalation of violence in these types of crimes.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Ritchie Highway and Jumpers Hole Road. The two female victims reported that a white sedan had been following them, and the suspects then attempted to run them off the road, pointed a gun at them, and rammed their car. One victim was able to flee on foot, while the other was pulled from the car, assaulted, and robbed of her purse. The suspects then fled the scene, but their vehicle crashed a short time later. One suspect was quickly apprehended, while the other was arrested with the help of a drone and K9 units. Police recovered a gun inside the suspects' stolen vehicle.

  • The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • The suspects' vehicle crashed along westbound Route 11 at the Mountain Road exit shortly after the robbery and assault.

The players

Jammar Joseph West-Jones

An 18-year-old from Baltimore who was arrested in connection with the armed robbery and assault.

17-year-old from Pasadena

A 17-year-old who was also arrested in connection with the armed robbery and assault.

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What’s next

The suspects will face charges for the armed robbery and assault, and the case will likely proceed through the criminal justice system in the coming months.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of highway safety and the need for continued efforts to address property crime and violence in the Anne Arundel County area. It also highlights the potential dangers of road rage and the escalation of confrontations between drivers.