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Michael Morant Charges

Homicide charges filed by Baltimore County Police Department against Michael Morant in death of Rebekah Jea Strausbaugh.

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DISTRICT COURT OF 'MARYLAND FOR Baltimore County


Located at 120 E. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson Maryland 21286

Case No. 2C00433260

STATE OF MARYLAND VS.

MORANT, MICHAEL ANTHONY

COMPLAINANT:

275 CAMBRIDGE ROAD


RED LION, PA 17356

Officer: MASSEY, R M
Agency/Subagency: AE CID
Officer ID: 4405

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LID: 443380
Race: 1 Sex: M
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CHARGE SUMMARY.
UPON THE FACTS CONTAINED IN THE APPLICATION OF Officer: MASSEY, R M IT IS FORMALLY CHARGED
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MORANT, MICHAEL ANTHONY

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE


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BALTIMORE

DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR

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LOCATED AT (COURT ADDRESS)

120 E. CHESAPEAKE AVE., TOWSON, MD 21286

DISTRICT COURT
CASE NUMBER

16-179-1830

MAFIS NAME

DEFENDANT'S NAME (LAST, FIRST, M.].)

MORANT, MICHAEL ANTHONY

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE (CONTINUED)


ARREST ON TRAFFIC /NATURAL RESOURCES / MASS TRANSIT CITATIONS / CRIMINAL CHARGES / MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES / PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS

On 06/26/2016 at approximately 3:15 pm, York Area Regional Township


Police Department was notified of an adult missing person from 275 Cambridge
Drive in Red Lion, PA. The complainant, Midi Craver advised that she has not
seen or heard from her sister in law, Victim Rebekah Jea Strausbaugh FM
11/12/1985 since Friday, June 24th. Craver advised that Strausbaugh was
supposed to go to Baltimore for the weekend and was supposed to return on
06/26/2016.
On 06/27/2016 at approximately 9:55 am, Detective Hopple and other
detectives from the York Area Regional Township Police Department responded
to the residence of Michael Anthony Morant M/B 05/31/1968. Morant resides with
Victim Strausbaugh at 275 Cambridge Drive in PA. After a short interview at his
residence, Morant was transported to the police department where he was read
his Rights per Miranda and agreed to speak with investigators. Morant did advise
Detective Hopple that on 06/25/2016, he travelled to Baltimore to locate Victim
Strausbaugh. Morant stated he located Victim Strausbaugh inside the Shake
Shack on Pratt Street. Morant advised they both got into his vehicle and travelled
North on 1-83. Morant stated that during this drive Victim Strausbaugh was
slapping him about his body. Morant told Investigators that at some point he
>&NTINUED ON ATTACHED SHEET (FORM DC/CR 4A)

I SOLEMNLY AFFIRM UNDER THE PENAL TIES OF PERJURY THAT THE MATTERS AND
FACTS SET FORTH IN THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT ARE TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION AND BELIEF.
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BALTIMORE

DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR

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LOCATED AT (COURT ADDRESS)

120 E. CHESAPEAKE AVE., TOWSON, MD 21286

DISTRICT COURT
CASE NUMBER

16-1 79-18 30

MAFIS NAME

DEFENDANT'S NAME (LAST, FIRST, MI.)

MORANT, MICHAEL ANTHONY

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE (CONTINUED)


ARREST ON TRAFFIC / NATURAL RESOURCES / MASS TRANSIT CITATIONS / CRIMINAL CHARGES / MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES / PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS

pulled his vehicle off the road where he and Victim Strausbaugh began arguing.
Morant advised at one point he pushed Victim Strausbaugh to the ground
causing her to hit her head. Morant agreed to take Investigators to the area
where he believes he left Victim Strausbaugh's body. Morant directed
investigators to the area of Ensor Mill Road off of Belfast Road in Baltimore
County, Maryland.
On 06/27/2016 at approximately 9:45 pm, York Regional Police contacted
Baltimore County Police and requested their assistance in locating Victim
Strausbaugh.
On 06/27/2016 at 10:27 pm, Baltimore County Homicide Units responded
to Ensor Mill Road and located the body of Victim Rebekah Strausbaugh in the
area of 15529 Ensor Mill Road. Victim Strausbaugh was several feet off the road
and was covered with a blanket.
On 06/27/2016 at approximately 11:35 pm, Morant was transported to
Baltimore County Police Headquarters where he was interviewed by Detective
Massey. Morant provided essentially the same sequence of events he told to
Detective Hopple. Morant advised he left his house in Pennsylvania at
approximately 7:30 pm and went to Baltimore City to look for Strausbaugh.
70ONTINUED ON ATTACHED SHEET (FORM DC/CR 4A)

I SOLEMNLY AFFIRM UNDER THE PENA TIES OF PERJURY THAT THE MATTERS AND
FACTS SET FORTH IN THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT ARE TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE] INFORMATION AND BELIEF.
DATEte fe? s t6

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TRACKING NUMBER

BALTIMORE

DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR

GM' ICaunty)

LOCATED AT (COURT ADDRESS)

120 E. CHESAPEAKE AVE., TOWSON, MD 21286

DEFENDANT'S NAME (LAST, FIRST, Mt)

DISTRICT COURT
CASE NUMBER

16-179-1830

MAFIS NAME

MORANT, MICHAEL ANTHONY

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE (CONTINUED)


ARREST ON TRAFFIC / NATURAL RESOURCES / MASS TRANSIT CITATIONS! CRIMINAL CHARGES / MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES! PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS

Morant advised he cannot remember what time it was when he got into the
argument with Strausbaugh when he pushed her and she hit her head, but said it
was dark outside. Morant did advise when he pushed Strausbaugh to the ground,
he went over to her and she did not respond. Morant said he walked away then
walked back to her and she called out his name. Morant again walked away, then
walked back to Strausbaugh and she did not respond. Morant advised at this
point he pulled her away from the road and covered her with a blanket.
All of the above events occurred in Baltimore County, Maryland.

CONTINUED ON ATTACHED SHEET (FORM DC/CR 4A)

I SOLEMNLY AFFIRM UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE MATTERS AND
FACTS SET FORTH IN THE FOREGOING DOCUMENT ARE TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY
KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION AND BELIEF.
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DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND FOR Baltimore County.


Located at 120 E. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson Maryland 21286

STATE OF MARYLAND .VS.

Case No. 2C00433260

MORANT, MICHAEL ANTHONY


275 CAMBRIDGE DR
RED LION, PA 17356-0000

NOTIFICATION OF PROCEEDING REPORT


Md. Rule 4-216(h))
In accordance with Maryland Rule 4-216(h) notification of the proceeding was provided to:
Attorney Name: ALYSSA FRIEDMAN
Date/Time of Proceeding: 06/28/2016 10:43AM
Location: 120 E. Chesapeake Avenue, Towson Maryland 21286
Method of Notification: IN PERSON
Date/Time of Notification: 6/28/16 10:43 AM
Upon Completion of Proceeding
APPEARANCE: PUBLIC DEFENDER OR COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEY
Attorney Name: ALYSSA FRIEDMAN
Appearance: Physically Present
STATE'S ATTORNEY: APPEARANCE
Participated: No
CONFIRMATION the judicial officer complied with Rules 4-216(e) and 4-213(a).
Defendant was ordered held without bail.

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DC-CR-I44(7/2014)

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