Crime & Safety
Woman's Fingertip Bitten Off in Jimmy John's Fight
A woman trying to stop a fight at an Annapolis sandwich shop lost a fingertip; a Lothian man is charged with assault.
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ANNAPOLIS, MD — A woman’s attempt to stop a fight at an Annapolis fast-food restaurant ended up costing her the tip of a finger.
Annapolis Police say the victim tried to stop a fight just after 2 a.m. Sunday at the Jimmy John’s sandwich shop, 139 Main St. The woman knew one of the people involved in the fight.
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But the would-be peacemaker was assaulted, police say, when a man bit off the tip of her left hand ring finger.
Officers searched for and located the suspect, Justin Brown, 26, of Lothian.
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The victim was taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center for treatment.
Brown was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct. He was released after posting $35,000 bond.
»Photo of Justin Brown, courtesy of Annapolis Police
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