Annapolis Capital Punishment

CP has repeatedly written and spoken out about the seriousness of supposedly "routine" or "non-moving" traffic violations. Unless you are confronted by a gunman, the biggest ongoing threat to our public safety comes directly from the operation and illegal parking of motor vehicles. The more you walk or ride a bike, the more you are aware of the seriousness. People who scoff at traffic and parking laws demonstrate anti-social behavior and a lack of respect for lawfulness--and this is widespread. Police are well aware of how "routine" violations often lead to the discovery of more serious crime. I wish to thank our police department for its work and for bringing these to our attention. See below from today's Annapolis PD Crime Watch Report--and think about what you can do next time you see someone parking on a sidewalk, rolling through a stop sign, speeding on a small street etc. TAKE ACTION--these people who think nothing about the privilege of driving are criminals and they threaten us and our families and friends.

10. BAD DRIVERS:

1/16 3:51 PM Randall & Dock - a traffic stop was made due to a driver
turning left from Randall onto Dock in violation of No Left Turn sign.
The driver was identified as Josiah Damilola Arawole, 21, of Beltsville.
A check revealed that his license was suspended. He was arrested and
charged with Driving on a Suspended License and cited for the No Left
Turn Violation. (08-000369)

1/17 10:32 PM Admiral & Croll - traffic stop was made due to car being
operated with its headlights out. . The driver was identified as
Catherine Ann Britner, 36, of Odenton. A check revealed that her license
was suspended, and that the tags on the car were expired. She was
arrested and charged with Driving on a Suspended License and cited for
the Registration Violation. (08-000369)

1/17 11:14 PM Thom & Forest - a traffic stop was made due to a driver
turning right on red from Tyler onto Bay Ridge in violation of No Turn
On Red sign. The driver was identified as Cormelo Vicente Ramirez, 22,
of Silopanna Ct. A check revealed that he does not have a license. He
was arrested and charged with Driving Without a License and issued a
warning for the No Turn on Red Violation. (08-000369)

1/18 12:29 AM 100 blk. of Obery Ct. - Alfred Williams, 38, of Obery Ct.,
was seen driving a car by an officer on patrol. The officer had prior
knowledge that Mr. William*s license was suspended. this was
confirmed, and he was arrested and charged with Driving on a Suspended
License. (08-000372)