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🌱 How a routine Severn traffic stop uncovered drugs, cash and a gun

Severn, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Severn! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a routine Severn traffic stop uncovered drugs, cash and a gun
  • Severn resident among Maryland defendants in $20 million laundering conspiracy

Also on today's calendar: Swap Meet & Flea Market and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
  • Friday: Turning cloudy and breezy, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police seize gun, drugs & cash after traffic stop in Severn (foxbaltimore.com) — A Monday night traffic stop at Pioneer Drive and Richfield Drive in Severn led Anne Arundel County police to seize a handgun, suspected cocaine and marijuana, and more than $7,000 in cash. Officers say a K-9 alert prompted a search of the SUV, where they also found a scale and baggies, and arrested two 21-year-olds from Annapolis on related charges.
   

• DOJ Press Release: Washington, D.C. Woman Sentenced for Role in HSTF Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Conspiracy Case (epa.gov) — A large federal money-laundering case tied to more than $20 million in fraud includes one defendant from Severn among several Maryland residents already sentenced or pleading guilty. The latest development is a two-year prison sentence for a Washington, D.C. woman, while others from nearby communities face substantial prison terms and restitution orders.
   

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    Thursday April 30
  • Toddler Time →
    Severn Library - Anne Arundel County Public Library, 2624 Annapolis Rd, Severn
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have to re-home my daughters cat due to Elderly family moving in with us that are very allergic.
    The kitty's name is Willy and he's a almost 4 yr tabby that is good with kids. I would like to try and find a place for him to go before having to… (Nextdoor Quarterfield Rd)
  • Subject: Upgrade your bottled water with this simple step!
    Hey neighbors! Just wanted to share a quick tip for anyone looking for the cleanest water possible. Even with bottled water, there can be trace… (Nextdoor Severn Md)
  • Extended Stay America posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Jessup. Apply here.
  • Food Authority posted a job opening for Check-In Equipment Clerk in Jessup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Severn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Meade

  • U.S. Army Major Charged Over Alleged Support to Cameroon Separatists (mimimefoinfos.com)

Jessup

  • Proposed penalty of $20,000 against Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correction Services (epa.gov)
  • Best Mini Golf In Maryland — Prince Frederick, Ocean City And More (thebaynet.com)
  • STEM Leader Bigsby Takes 2026 County Teacher Award (southernmarylandchronicle.com)

Glen Burnie

  • Glen Burnie moves on from longtime boys basketball coach Mike Rudd (foxbaltimore.com)

Ok Severn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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