Annapolis Capital Punishment

More "BAD DRIVERS" from the Annapolis Police Report. Thanks to the APD for not only enforcing the law but for bringing this to our attention. Once again, CP is insistent that vehicular traffic is our number one persistent threat to our public safety.
People who ignore or scoff at motor vehicle laws--even parking--are anti-social and prone toward criminal behavior. We must all be vigilant. We or our children or neighbors might be a victim. The Police are very much aware of the fact that seemingly small traffic incidents may lead to uncovering greater crimes. Read these items, but the worst of all is the last one. Some of these people may be our neighbors!

2/8 9:45 PM Edgewood & Yachtsman - an officer saw a 1994 Green Dodge
Shadow being operated without headlights. It was stopped. The driver
immediately told the officer that he does not have a license. This was
confirmed. Julian Grajales, 28, of Kensington Way was arrested and
charged with Driving Without a License. (08-000823)

(CP NOTE: No lights? No license? What else? No sense? No green card? No legal?)

2/9 6:39 PM West & Monticello a traffic stop was made due to a car
being driven with expired tags. The driver was identified as Shannon
Carroll Ross, 28, of Rosemary St. A check revealed the her license was
suspended. She was arrested and charged with Driving on a Suspended
License cited for the registration violation.(08-000837)

(CP NOTE: Start looking for yourself and you will see many expired stickers. Do you suppose she has insurance?)

2/8 1:50 PM Hilltop & Gemini - a traffic stop was made due to a Land
Rover being driven without a front tag. The driver was identified as
Elizabeth Claire Dooner, 35, of Chesapeake Ave. A check revealed the her
license was suspended. She was arrested and charged with Driving on a
Suspended License cited for the Failing To Display Front Tag
violation.(08-000811)

(CP NOTE: Hmmm...an Eastporter, and in a Land Rover no less! I hear they are not cheap! Did the tag fall off when you were crossing the Serengeti?)

Here is a good one--80 mph on Forest Drive:

DWI/ASSAULT: On February 10th at 9:45 PM, an officer on routine
patrol noticed a 2001 Grey Porsche traveling East Bound on Forest Drive
in excess of 80 miles per hour in the posted 40 mile per hour road. Near
Forest and Bay Ridge, the car crossed the center line. A traffic stop
was made and the driver was identified as 59 year old Robert Henry Zier
of Sands Avenue in Annapolis. The officer detected a strong odor of an
alcoholic beverage coming from the driver as soon as contact was made.
He was asked to perform Field Sobriety Tests. During the course of being
instructed on the tests, he became very belligerent and told the officer
to not bother with the tests, because he was drunk. After making further
observations, the officer did conclude that Mr. Zier had been driving
while intoxicated or his ability was impaired by the consumption of
alcohol. He was arrested. When issued several traffic citations at the
police station, he continued to be uncooperative and refused to sign
all documents. He was placed in a holding cell temporarily. At one
point, he fell and struck his head on the floor. Officers immediately
went to his aid, but he punched one of them in the arm. He was taken to
the local hospital and treated and released for his head injury, which
was not serious. He was charged with DWI, Multiple Traffic Offenses, and
Assault. He is currently being held at the Detention Center in lieu of a
$175,000.00 bond. (08-000847)

(CP notes: Where is the fire???? 80 mph on Forest Drive? This fellow may not have much problem making bail. Sands Avenue is a waterfront street in tony Bay Ridge with home prices in the seven figures and a Porsche ain't pocket change either. Let's hope he learns to respect the society and the laws that make it possible for him to live the good life. Please don't be lenient on him your honor as a drunk driver at 80 mph constitutes urban terrorism.)