Greetings

As 2022 has ended and we begin 2023, I would like to recognize the hardworking and dedicated employees of the Office of the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County. Following the courts’ resumption of normal operations, the office jumped back into a full schedule with many jury trials and hearings to resolve cases that had been temporarily put on hold. I am so fortunate to head an office with dedicated staff who serve the residents of Anne Arundel County who are impacted by crime with professionalism and concern. Our team is committed to justice – for all.

In the courtroom, our prosecutors have handled many serious criminal and traffic cases. In December 2022 Assistant State’s Attorneys Jason Steinhardt and Carolynn Grammas led the prosecution of Angelo Harrod who was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Michelle Cummings. Cummings, who was in town celebrating the induction of her son, Trey, into the U.S. Naval Academy, was struck by a stray bullet while sitting on the patio of a local hotel with her husband and friends. The defendant was also found guilty of attempted first degree murder of two young people who were returning home from a date. I am grateful that we were able to hold the defendant accountable for this devastating tragedy. It’s important that we don’t become desensitized to the loss of lives through gun violence and work toward reducing the use of guns to solve minor conflicts in our society.

Enclosed in this year’s review, you’ll read my statement regarding the guilty verdict in the Angelo Harrod case, learn more about some of our successful prosecutions, the Juvenile Justice Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Project, view photos from National Night Out and other community outreach events.

I am thankful to have the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Anne Arundel County as State’s Attorney, having been unopposed in the 2022 election, and starting my 30th year as a prosecutor in our county. I will always remain dedicated to fairness, ethics, and upholding the law while seeking justice on behalf of victims of crime and keeping our wonderful county a safer place to live and work.

I wish everyone a peaceful and prosperous 2023!