Severn Man Arrested in Connection with Shooting on Bay Bridge

Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers arrested an Anne Arundel County man following a shooting that occurred on the Bay Bridge in Queen Anne’s County in June.

During the investigation, MDTA Police Officers assigned to the Bay Bridge Detachment and the Criminal Investigations Unit learned that the driver of a black Jeep fired multiple shots toward a silver Mitsubishi while driving recklessly across the westbound span at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 8. The driver of the Jeep then exited his vehicle and pointed a firearm at the driver of the Mitsubishi.

Investigators identified 41-year-old Melvin Clark of Severn as a suspect. After a thorough investigation, officers obtained an arrest warrant charging Clark with first degree assault, reckless endangerment, driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and other charges. Officers arrested Clark on the warrant, and Clark was transported to the Jennifer Road Detention Center without incident.

***Any suspects/arrested/charged individuals and persons of interest named in the articles are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.***