Police Make Arrest in Matthew Ponder Murder Investigation

Police Make Arrest in Matthew Ponder Murder Investigation
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MIDDLE RIVER, MD – Following the investigation into Matthew Ponder’s murder, Anne Arundel County Police have recently made an arrest.

On Thursday, Andre Raquan Riggs, a 26-year-old from Middle River, was apprehended by the Police Fugitive Apprehension Team.

The incident, occurring on the 400 block of M Street North East, resulted in the death of 27-year-old Matthew Anthony Ponder.

Riggs faces charges including First-Degree Murder, Home Invasion, and related crimes. Despite the arrest, the investigation remains active, and homicide detectives are continuing their inquiries.

Anonymous tips are welcomed through various channels, including the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line and Metro Crime Stoppers.