Officers with the Seat Pleasant Police Department arrest 22-year-old Kemani Rhodes of District Heights, Maryland, for illegal possession of a gun, possession of large amounts of Marijuana, and possession of Crack Cocaine. Mr. Rhodes was prohibited from possessing a firearm during his arrest.
On May 11, 2023, at around 2:00 p.m., officers observed Mr. Rhodes covering his face with a black ski mask and positioning a gun in his waist at a neighborhood playground. Officers attempted to talk to Mr. Rhodes when he immediately began running. While running, officers observed Mr. Rhodes throw a bookbag into a grassy area, remove a gun from his waist, and toss it onto the roof of a building just feet away from the Seat Pleasant Elementary School. After a foot pursuit, officers were able to place Mr. Rhodes under arrest without further incident.
Over 300 grams of Marijuana and 9 grams of Crack Cocaine, all separated into individual baggies, were recovered from the bookbag. Officers then recovered a loaded revolver gun from the roof of the Seat Pleasant Activity Center, less than 20 feet from the Seat Pleasant Elementary School, while the school was preparing for dismissal.
Mr. Rhodes is prohibited from possessing firearms due to having a prior gun arrest and three active final protective orders against him, including an extreme risk protective order.
Due to the officers' quick actions, Mr. Rhodes was arrested before the Seat Pleasant Elementary School was dismissed.
The Seat Pleasant Police Department wants to remind the community that if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1. You can also submit anonymous tips by calling 1-866-411-TIPS or by visiting www.pgcrimesolvers.com
