Gun Pulled In Annapolis Target Parking Garage Dispute: Police

ANNAPOLIS, MD — A Churchton man is accused of pulling a handgun on a man who confronted him about speeding through the Target parking garage in Annapolis, authorities say. George Amos Guthridge, 32, of Fairfax Avenue in Churchton, faces four criminal charges, including first-degree assault, in the case.

Anne Arundel County Police were called to the Target parking garage at 1911 Towne Centre Boulevard in Annapolis about 5 p.m. Wednesday. A man told officers that Guthridge was speeding in the garage and nearly struck his daughter while they were walking to their vehicle. The victim said he yelled at Guthridge to slow down and he stopped, got out of his vehicle and the two men argued. During the confrontation, Guthridge showed a black handgun and allegedly threatened the victim before fleeing in his vehicle, police say.

A police officer stopped Guthridge's vehicle in the 2500 block of Riva Road, and he was taken into custody. Guthridge had a black (BB gun) replica handgun in his possession, police say.

According to online court records, Guthridge was charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct. He was released from jail after posting a $5,000 bond.

Photo of George Guthridge, courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police