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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.

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What to know about the Luminis Health cyberattack
It’s been more than two weeks since Luminis Health, which operates hospitals in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties, said it was the target of a cyberattack. Here’s what we know.
A cyberattack has affected Luminis Health and its hospitals, Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, shown, and Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham, for more than two weeks.
Victim identified in murder-suicide outside Hanover retirement community
A 25-year-old man killed a woman outside Morningside House of Friendship, a retirement community in Anne Arundel County, Friday night before fleeing and killing himself, police said.
A 25-year-old man killed a woman outside Morningside House of Friendship, a retirement community in Anne Arundel County, Friday night before fleeing and killing himself, police said.
Anne Arundel County Council votes to raise its salaries
The Anne Arundel County Council voted Tuesday night to raise its members’ salaries, without Republican support.
Nathan Volke, left, a Republican on the Anne Arundel County Council, spoke out against salary increases for council members.
Man accused of pulling gun on Christmas carolers given 3 years’ probation
Paul Brian Susie, a banker, pleaded guilty Tuesday following charges that he pointed a handgun "directly" at three Christmas carolers late last year.
Exterior of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Man pleads guilty to reckless endangerment after child accidentally shot self at school
Eashan Stefanski, the man charged after a child brought a gun to an Anne Arundel County elementary school and accidentally shot himself, pleaded guilty.
Man charged after a child brought a gun to an Anne Arundel County elementary school and accidentally shot himself, pleaded guilty.
Former WNAV site in Annapolis could develop into 46 homes
The owner of a property in Annapolis that used to belong to a radio station wants to build nearly 50 homes on the relatively small plot.
Bill Coyne, the owner of  236 Admiral Drive, and Bob McCarthy, an engineer working on a development plan for the plot of land, address community questions at a public meeting at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Former PG County sheriff’s deputy charged in connection with Annapolis homemade explosives case
A lieutenant in the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office was charged in connection with the case of an Annapolis man accused of making homemade explosive devices.
Anne Arundel executive race: Can a political newcomer break through?
Republican Dave Crawford, a newcomer to Anne Arundel County politics, hopes to overtake Allison Pickard, the well-known Democratic candidate. Does he stand a chance?
Republican Dave Crawford, a newcomer to Anne Arundel County politics, hopes to overtake Allison Pickard, the well-known Democratic candidate. Does he stand a chance?
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.
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