Crime
Man Killed, Juvenile Injured in Annapolis Shooting; Suspect Identified and Wanted
Annapolis, MD – Authorities are actively searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, March 19, in Annapolis, leaving one man dead and a juvenile injured.
According to the Annapolis Police Department (APD), officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of Clay Street at approximately 7:40 a.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered 36-year-old John Simms Jr., an Annapolis resident, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite life-saving efforts, Simms Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second victim, a juvenile, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Johns Hopkins Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore for treatment.
Investigators identified 31-year-old Roscoe Jerome Jones, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, as the primary suspect in the case.
An arrest warrant was issued for Jones at 6:44 p.m. on March 19, charging him with:
- First-degree murder in the death of John Simms Jr.
- Assault related to the juvenile victim’s injuries.
Authorities have not yet disclosed details regarding the events leading up to the shooting.
Law enforcement officials, including the U.S. Marshals Service, are actively working to locate and apprehend Jones.
“I’d like to thank my Deputy Chief, command staff, community members, and the dedicated men and women in uniform who worked diligently to advance this case,” said Annapolis Police Chief Edward Jackson.
Authorities urge the public not to approach Jones, as he is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to:
- Call 9-1-1 immediately.
- Contact Detective Courtney Moore at 443-714-0088 or via email at clmoore@annapolis.gov.
- Contact Detective J. Liebross at 410-562-7520 or via email at jdliebross@annapolis.gov.
- Submit anonymous tips to the U.S. Marshals tip line at 1-877-WANTED2 or online.
Authorities will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
FAYETTE COUNTY, AL – Authorities have confirmed that human remains found in a burn pile at a rural Alabama home belong to 1-year-old Kahleb Collins, a toddler who had been missing since a fatal crash last year claimed the lives of his father and 2-year-old sister.
The confirmation was announced Thursday by Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby, marking a devastating development in a case that has gripped the community for months.
Kahleb had been unaccounted for since December 8, 2024, when a high-speed crash on County Road 73 near Glen Allen killed his father, 40-year-old Steven “Brad” Collins, and his sister, Ryleigh Collins, and critically injured his mother, 23-year-old Wendy “Pam” Bailey.
While initially believed to have possibly perished in the crash, Kahleb’s body was not found at the scene, prompting a months-long missing persons investigation.
Sheriff Yerby said investigators, aided by an anthropologist, recovered what appeared to be human remains during one of several searches at the family’s property in the Winfield area.
The sheriff did not specify when the remains were recovered, but stated that forensic testing had since confirmed them as those of Kahleb.
“This is a heartbreaking outcome, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who loved Kahleb,” Yerby said. “While this discovery brings some closure, it also serves as a solemn reminder of the collective responsibility we all share in protecting our children. We remain fully committed to pursuing justice in this case.”
On April 15, 2025, a Fayette County grand jury issued indictments against Pam Bailey and her father, 55-year-old John Elton Bailey, in connection with Kahleb’s death and prior abuse allegations.
Pam Bailey has been charged with:
- Aggravated child abuse
- Four counts of first-degree domestic violence
- Abuse of a corpse
- Criminally negligent homicide (a misdemeanor, related to Ryleigh Collins’ death in the crash)
John Elton Bailey faces the following charges:
- Aggravated child abuse
- Four counts of first-degree domestic violence
- Abuse of a corpse
- Hindering prosecution
Both defendants resided at the family home and are accused of participating in or covering up the abuse and death of Kahleb.
The investigation began after the December 8 crash, in which Steven Collins was reportedly driving 92 mph—more than double the posted speed limit of 45 mph—when his truck lost control on a wet roadway. He and Pam Bailey were both ejected from the vehicle due to not wearing seatbelts. Their daughter, Ryleigh, was unrestrained in the back seat and pronounced dead at the scene.
Pam Bailey was airlifted to UAB Hospital, where authorities conducted multiple interviews. It was only days after the crash that law enforcement publicly revealed that Kahleb had been missing and launched a broader investigation. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) issued a missing child alert on December 9.
The case took a darker turn when court records revealed disturbing allegations of ongoing abuse. The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) had previously been involved with the family. Court filings indicate that Pam Bailey received text messages from Steven Collins in which he threatened to kill Kahleb and sent photos appearing to show the child bloodied, bruised, and bound.
One message allegedly read, “He won’t move. I’m so sorry.” This was followed by another: “He moving.” Bailey reportedly responded, “He just looks wore out and tired and hurt hopefully that’s all.”
The indictment against Pam Bailey also accuses her of physically abusing Kahleb, including striking him and tying him to a chair.
Both Pam Bailey and John Elton Bailey remain in custody. Authorities have not disclosed Kahleb’s exact cause of death, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.