Police Charge Brooklyn Park Man, Several Local Juveniles In Connection with Officer Assault During Traffic Stop

The Anne Arundel County Police Department arrested a 21 year old local man and several juveniles after an officer was allegedly assaulted during a routine traffic stop this week. 

In a press release, department officials stated that on January 1, 2025, at approximately 10:40 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop of a black Mercedes on Ritchie Highway near Shelly Road. "While officers were speaking with the driver outside of the vehicle about a registration violation, several occupants exited the vehicle and began assaulting the officers in an attempt to hinder their efforts," the press release said. "During the altercation, officers observed an individual attempting to leave the scene with a black bag that was inside the vehicle."

One officer reportedly stopped the individual and discovered the bag contained a loaded Polymer 80 handgun. "Officers were able to restrain the combative subjects with the assistance of backup units."

The occupants of the vehicle were arrested, charged and identified as: 

Jerlmell Gary Johnson Jr. 

21-year-old

Brooklyn, Maryland

17-year old male

Severn, Maryland

16-year-old female

Brooklyn, Maryland

14-year-old female

Brooklyn, Maryland

17-year-old female

Brooklyn, Maryland

15-year-old female

Brooklyn, Maryland

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