Teen Charged with Attempted Murder in Home Invasion

A Shady Side teenager has been charged with attempted murder for a May 14 home invasion and assault of the home owner, police say.

The attack in the 1200 block of Spruce Avenue in Shady Side was reported left the resident with facial injuries, according to Anne Arundel County Police. The victim told police an unknown man forced his way into her home and assaulted her with an object.

An ambulance took the victim to Anne Arundel Medical Center for treatment of multiple cuts to her face and head.

During the investigation, Joseph William Zsiga, 18, of 1219 Grove Ave. in Shady Side was developed as a possible suspect.

On June 29, detectives say they linked Zsiga as the person responsible for the assault by forensic evidence recovered at the crime scene. An arrest warrant was issued, charging Zsiga with attempted first- and second-degree murder, home invasion, first-degree assault and several burglary-related offenses.

Zsiga was arrested at his home without incident June 30 by the Southern District Tactical Patrol Unit.

»Photo of Joseph Zsiga, courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police