Bel Air bank teller, 19, charged with home invasion, burglary and assault of elderly couple

Earlier today, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office reported that Detectives in their Criminal Investigations Division arrested a bank teller in connection to a home invasion involving a bank customer that occurred on November 11, 2019 in Bel Air, Maryland. 

On Monday, November 11, 2019, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 1800 block of Still Pond Way in Bel Air in reference to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, deputies were informed an unknown male rang the doorbell, then forced his way into the residence when the resident opened the door. The suspect immediately began assaulting the resident, a 78-year-old male, until a second resident, a 57-year-old female, intervened.

During the melee, the suspect ran upstairs while the second resident ran to a nearby home to call police.  The suspect then fled the area before deputies arrived on the scene.  Additional deputies responded to the scene and with assistance from a K9 Unit canvassed the area in an unsuccessful attempt to locate the suspect.

Both residents suffered injuries as a result of the incident. Medics treated the woman at the scene, while the male was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview for treatment of what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators from the Forensic Services Unit responded to preserve physical evidence in support of the investigation. 

As the investigation continued, it was determined that one of the victims had withdrawn a large amount of money from a local bank.  Detectives then determined that a teller that worked at that bank was their suspect in the home invasion and assault. That suspect was identified as Nathan Michael Newell, 19, of Bel Air.

Newell was arrested on November 13 at the bank, the Fountain Green branch of the Freedom Federal Credit Union at 1304 Churchville Road, where he was employed as a teller.

In confessing to the home invasion after his arrest, Newell told police he did it for the money and was tired of working two jobs and numerous hours a week, and that he was trying to get his own place, according to charging documents.  ~ The Baltimore Sun

Newell was charged with home invasion, robbery, 1st and 3rd degree burglary, and 1st and 2nd degree assault. He was transported to the Harford County Detention Center, where he is currently being held without bail.

(Source: Harford County Sheriff’s Office)

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