Homicide Victim Found Along Path in Lothian: Police

Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead along a path in Lothian Friday evening.

Anne Arundel County Police were called to a wooded area near the intersection of Margarita Street and Tequila Straight Drive in Lothian, Maryland about 9:20 p.m. on a report of a sick or injured person.

Officer located an unresponsive man lying on a path. Fire Department personnel at the scene pronounced the man deceased.

The male displayed obvious trauma, police say, and was the apparent victim of a homicide.

The victim was identified as Joseph Steven Gibbons, 21, from the 5000 block of Lee Way Drive in Churchton.

Gibbons’ body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore so an autopsy could determine the exact cause and manner of death.

Detectives were still examining the crime scene and interviewing several witnesses Saturday morning.

Police ask anyone with information to come forward by calling Homicide Detective Dan Myers 410-222-3413. If people with information wish to remain anonymous they can also contact the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line 410-222-4700 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP or text “MCS plus your message” to CRIMES (274637), or visit the website at http://www.metrocrimestoppers.net.

Phone calls are not recorded and callers remain anonymous. You may also be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.