Anne Arundel County Police Investigating Reported Hate Bias Incident in Crofton Involving Reported Racist, Threatening Comments Directed at Campaign Volunteer for Councilman Pete Smith
The Anne Arundel County Police Department is actively investigating a reported hate bias incident in Crofton involving alleged racist and threatening comments directed at a campaign volunteer for Councilman Pete Smith. In a statement released by Councilman Smith, one of the volunteers was verbally assaulted and threatened while reaching out to voters in the community. "The safety of our volunteers means everything to us. No one should face hate or intimidation for participating in our democracy. We will not be divided. We will not be silenced," Councilman Smith said. "For 28 years, I’ve served this country in the United States Marine Corps. Through service, I’ve seen the best of our nation rise-up and change the course of history. It’s time to unite Anne Arundel Against Hate because our county is strongest when we stand together." According to police, the matter is being investigated as a hate bias incident. At this time, no criminal charges are pendi...
