PASADENA, Md. — A 61-year-old man faces first- and second-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of a Pasadena couple inside their home Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Anthony Louis Reyes of Nottingham was arrested following a vehicle pursuit that ended in Severn, marking a swift resolution to what police described as a targeted incident.
Eastern District officers responded to the 1700 block of Twickenham Road at 1:55 p.m. on November 16, 2025, after a report of gunfire. They found 54-year-old Jeanna Hayes and 56-year-old William Hayes suffering from apparent gunshot wounds inside the residence. Anne Arundel County Fire Department personnel pronounced both deceased at the scene.
Homicide Unit detectives took over the investigation immediately. Using details from the 911 call and other leads, they identified Reyes as a possible suspect and pinpointed his vehicle. By 6:27 p.m., officers, aided by the county’s Automated License Plate Reader program and the Real Time Information Center, spotted the vehicle near Severn Road and Ridge Road. An attempted traffic stop led to a chase that concluded off Quarterfield Road near Interstate 97 in Severn, where Reyes was taken into custody without further incident.
Preliminary findings indicate the shooting was isolated and targeted, with Reyes known to the victims. No motive has been released as the probe continues. Detectives urge tips at 410-222-4731, with anonymous options through the county tip line at 410-222-4700 or Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP or online
The arrest highlights the role of technology in modern policing. Anne Arundel County’s ALPR system, launched in 2012, deploys 88 fixed cameras at high-traffic spots to scan plates for matches against databases of stolen vehicles, wanted persons and crime-linked cars. Data captures include plate numbers, timestamps and locations, aiding investigations into violent crimes and vehicle recoveries. Privacy safeguards require deletion of scans after 30 days unless tied to an active case, per Maryland Public Safety Article 3-509, which limits use to trained officers and mandates audits. The Real Time Information Center coordinates these tools, integrating feeds from cameras, ShotSpotter and dispatch to guide pursuits and responses.
In Maryland, homicide investigations follow a structured path under the state’s Attorney General guidelines. Detectives secure scenes for evidence collection, including ballistics and forensics, while coordinating with the medical examiner’s office for autopsies. Charges like first-degree murder require proof of premeditation, carrying penalties up to life without parole, while second-degree involves intent without planning, punishable by up to 30 years. Bail hearings typically occur within 24 hours, with prosecutors seeking detention in capital cases. The Anne Arundel State’s Attorney’s Office will review evidence before formal charging, a process that can span weeks.
As the investigation unfolds, forensics teams process the scene for ballistic matches and digital traces from the suspect vehicle. Reyes, arrested on his 61st birthday, appeared in district court Monday morning for initial processing. Full charges await grand jury review, expected within 30 days.
