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Cody Boteler

Cody

Cody Boteler covers Anne Arundel County as part of The Banner’s regional team. He’s lived in Baltimore since 2017, when he graduated from Towson University, and lives in North Baltimore with his wife and two rescue dogs. Cody’s work has appeared in The Baltimore Sun, USA Today and Baltimore magazine, among other publications.

The latest from Cody Boteler

Annapolis considers annexing 5.4-acre site where developer plans townhomes
Annapolis has received a petition to annex about 5.4 acres of land along Bay Ridge Road — property that would potentially be developed into about 40 townhomes.
Annapolis City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
Harwood man sentenced in animal cruelty case for shooting puppy
The man found guilty of one charge related to the shooting and killing of Maisie, a young dog who went missing last year, was given six months of supervised probation.
Authorities are investigating after Maisie, Shannon Smith Wood’s 11-month old Belgian Malinois, was apparently shot to death in Harwood by a neighbor who mistook her for a coyote.
Suspended DC cop pleads guilty to assault in Anne Arundel road rage case
A suspended police sergeant pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of second-degree assault stemming from a December 2025 road rage incident.
Exterior of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Drinking like ‘a Revolutionary’ at some of Anne Arundel’s breweries
The Banner taste tested several beers brewed in collaboration with the county tourism board.
Crooked Crab Brewing, Forward Brewing, Pherm Brewing Company and Chesepiooc Real Ale Brewery were among the Anne Arundel County breweries that released colonial inspired brews in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Anne Arundel delegate charged with second-degree assault
Del. Gary Simmons, an Anne Arundel County Democrat, was charged July 23 with one count of second-degree assault.
Del. Gary Simmons, an Anne Arundel County Democrat, was charged July 23 with one count of second-degree assault.
Concerns about West Nile prompt unscheduled mosquito spraying in Anne Arundel County
State officials will spray next week in Crofton and Severn to kill mosquitoes after West Nile virus was detected in the insects.
State officials are performing unscheduled spraying in Crofton and Severn after twice detecting West Nile virus in mosquitoes caught in traps.
Beloved Eastport restaurant loses lease, downtown Annapolis building goes up for sale
A beloved Eastport restaurant is closing because of issues with its lease, and former mayor Gavin Buckley is selling a prime building he co-owns downtown.
A mixed-use property, currently home to the restaurant Tsu, is for sale in downtown Annapolis. The building, 51 West St., is in the heart of the Annapolis Arts District.
Glen Burnie office tower will take longer to stabilize than first thought
It will take longer than two weeks to stabilize Empire Towers, a 10-story office building in Glen Burnie.
Aerial view of Empire Towers, a 10-story office building, the day after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues, in Glen Burnie, on Friday, July 10, 2026.
New Atlas restaurants Marmo and Armada open in Annapolis
Atlas is expanding its Annapolis footprint with new restaurants, but the growth has sparked debate among residents.
Atlas Restaurant Group opened two restaurants, Armada and Marmo, at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel on Thursday.
‘High structural instability risks’ at Empire Towers as county officials maintain collapse zone
Anne Arundel County is offering emergency grants to affected businesses.
Empire Towers was deemed unsafe after unpermitted construction in its underground parking garage.
Parents sue Anne Arundel schools, allege officials hid their child’s gender transition
Two parents, backed by a conservative nonprofit group, are suing Anne Arundel County Public Schools over the school system’s policies related to transgender children.
Two parents, backed by a conservative nonprofit group, are suing Anne Arundel County Public Schools over the school system’s policies related to transgender children.
10-story Glen Burnie office building evacuated for ‘structural integrity issues’
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie has been evacuated because of “structural integrity issues” in its underground parking area.
Emergency officials respond to Empire Towers, a 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues.
Trendy and fast-growing Pop Mart coming to Arundel Mills
The fast-growing Chinese collectibles store Pop Mart is opening a permanent location in another Maryland mall.
Labubus, a plush toy by the Chinese collectible company Pop Mart, have grown in popularity since their launch in 2019.
‘What July 4 is all about’: 17 new citizens naturalized in historic Annapolis
Around 100 people gathered in Annapolis Friday to celebrate 17 new citizens just ahead of America's 250th birthday.
MD Abdullahel Karim of is the first to raise his flag in the air after taking the oath of allegiance to become a Unites States Citizen during a naturalization ceremony at the historic Paca House in Annapolis on Friday.
Annapolis Police officer fatally shot ‘aggressive’ dog
An Annapolis Police Department officer shot and killed an “aggressive” dog on Saturday, the department said.
An Annapolis Police Department officer shot and killed an “aggressive” dog on Saturday, the department said.
Fast-growing food hall chain Wonder coming to Glen Burnie
Wonder, a fast-growing but much-maligned food hall chain, is expanding in Anne Arundel County.
The food hall chain Wonder is coming to Glen Burnie.
Teenager who pleaded guilty to killing koi pond store owner given life sentence
Anne Arundel Circuit Court Judge Cathleen Vitale called Jonah Poole’s conduct “violent” and “unthinkable.”
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026 - David Fischer, attorney for Jonah Poole, speaks to reporters after sentencing for Poole. Poole, 19, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole in the killing of Steve Koza.
Takeaways from the Anne Arundel County primary election
Five things to know about Tuesday night’s primary election results, including the possibility of high turnover on the County Council.
People head into vote in the primary election at Reservoir High School in Fulton as polls open on Tuesday morning.
Motorcyclist dies in Millersville crash after being thrown off bike
Police said a 70-year-old motorcyclist died after being thrown from his bike into the path of a pickup truck.
Anne Arundel County Police said a 70-year-old Millersville man died Wednesday after he lost control of the motorcycle he was driving and was struck by a pickup truck.
Charges dropped against Anne Arundel cop accused of hitting teenager
Prosecutors dropped charges against an Anne Arundel County Police Department lieutenant accused of assaulting a teenager during a domestic incident.
Prosecutors dropped charges against an Anne Arundel County Police Department lieutenant accused of assaulting a teenager during a domestic incident.
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