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Police: 3 dead, several arrests in gang-related murders in Anne Arundel County

Posted at 4:39 PM, Oct 06, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-08 21:49:38-05

Anne Arundel County Police Chief announced several arrests in three gang-related murders Friday. 

Police Chief Timonthy Altomare said, "The Anne Arundel County police have found three bodies of human beings. The people that we found were killed in a homicide..the murders are gang-related and we have arrested multiple suspects."

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Due to the sensitivity of the investigation limited information was forthcoming, however the police department expressed the importance of seeking help as precaution to residents.

"I'm asking the citizens of Anne Arundel County from the bottom of my heart... that if you're in fear, if you think a gang wants to hurt you...i'm begging you to come and talk to us," said Chief Altomare. 

Anyone who suspects gang activity in their community is urged to contact police.