Skip to Main Content

Archive for April, 2020

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Prince George’s County

(COLLEGE PARK, MD) – Maryland State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in which one person died and another was injured Thursday evening in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday, troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the area of eastbound Route 50 east  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Seek Assistance In Locating Registered Child Sex Offender

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a registered child sex offender from Baltimore County who is wanted on additional sexual abuse of a minor charges. The suspect, Anthony Lyvonne Howes, 51, of Halethorpe, Maryland has been missing since at least Nov. 4, 2019, when troopers from the Maryland  Read the Rest…

Three Tractor Trailer Crashes On The Capital Beltway Today Under Investigation

(BETHESDA, MD) — Maryland State Police are investigating three tractor trailer crashes today on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County, which preliminary information indicates were all caused by speed too great for conditions. Shortly after 10:00 a.m. today, Maryland state troopers from the Rockville Barrack were dispatched to the report of a crash on the  Read the Rest…

DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –April 20-26, 2020

Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, Maryland 20747 301-568-8101 [email protected]                                                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 04/27/2020   DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –April 20-26, 2020   NAME DATE & TIME OF ARREST TROOPER AGE CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE Michael Damar HAWKINS 4/21/2020 @ 0358 TFC K. Khan 35 Upper Marlboro, MD Rashad Franklin  Read the Rest…

Fatal motor vehicle Collision — Case 20-MSP-014142

MSP Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, MD  20747 301-568-8101 mdsp.maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/26/2020 Type of Incident: Fatal accident involving pedestrian Date and Time: 4/26/2020 at 9:11 PM Location: US Route 301 North at Cedarville Rd, Prince George’s County Vehicle(s):  2019 Ford F-150, MD tag 5DW0862  Driver/passengers(s)/pedestrian: Johnny Desmond Holmes Jr, 54 years old   Read the Rest…

Investigation Continuing Into Helicopter Crash In Harford Co.

(PYLESVILLE, MD) — An investigation is continuing into the cause of a helicopter crash this afternoon in Harford County. The pilot is identified as Andrew Rannigan, 34, of Chesapeake, VA.  He was the sole occupant of the helicopter and said he did not require medical treatment for a minor injury he sustained. At about 1:00  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Bel Air

(Bel Air, MD) – At approximately 2:40 p.m., troopers from the Bel Air Barrack responded to a report of a head-on motor vehicle collision on Rt. 136 north of Rt. 543, Bel Air, MD. Witness accounts indicate a ford passenger car, for unknown reasons, crossed the center line and struck a Kenworth dump-truck head on.  Read the Rest…

Troopers Increasing Presence On Capital Beltway – Warning To Commercial Trucks Issued

(ROCKVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are increasing their presence and alerting commercial truck traffic after two tractor trailer crashes within 12 hours on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County, which both had contributing factors that included speed too great for conditions and driver inattention. The first incident was a crash that occurred just after  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Brandywine

Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, MD, 20747 301-568-8101 mdsp.maryland.gov   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2020   FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN PRINCE GEORGE’S CO.   Type of Incident: Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident Date and Time:  04/22/2020 at approximately 2339 hours Location: Southbound MD Route 5 (Branch Avenue) at MD Route  Read the Rest…

State Police Helicopter Crew Hoists Injured Victim From Chimney Rock In Catoctin Mountain Park

(THURMONT, MD) – At about 1:45 p.m. today, Maryland State Police helicopter, Trooper 3, based at Frederick Municipal Airport, was dispatched to Chimney Rock in Thurmont to assist with the extrication of an injured victim who had fallen approximately 30 feet.  Chimney Rock is located in a remote area in the Catoctin Mountains. Rescue crews  Read the Rest…

Suspect Arrested After Multiple Crimes In Cecil Co.

(NORTH EAST, MD) – Maryland State Police located and arrested a man in a Cecil County parking lot last night after he is alleged to have attempted a carjacking at a gas station and an armed robbery at a nearby store. The suspect is identified as Jason A. Johnson, of no fixed address.  After consultation  Read the Rest…

Wicomico County Shooting Under Investigation

(SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police are actively investigating an apparent shooting in Salisbury that injured a 38 year old woman. The victim, a 38-year old woman from Salisbury, is not being identified at this time. She is currently undergoing treatment at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. The suspect is described as an African American male  Read the Rest…

DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –April 13-19, 2020

Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, Maryland 20747 301-568-8101 [email protected]                                                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 04/20/2020   DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –April 13-19, 2020     NAME DATE & TIME OF ARREST TROOPER AGE CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE Mauricio HERNANDEZ 4/13/2020 @ 2318 Tpr. E. Reckeweg 27 Beltsville, MD David Timothy ZINN  Read the Rest…

Wicomico County Homicide Under Investigation

(SALISBURY, MD) – A search is underway for a suspect as Maryland State Police continue their investigation into the murder of a Wicomico County man who was shot late last night in Salisbury, Md. The victim is identified as Dondre Wilson, 33, of Salisbury. His body has been transported to the Office of the Chief  Read the Rest…

DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –April 6 -13, 2020

  Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, Maryland 20747 301-568-8101 [email protected]                                                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 04/13/2020   DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –April 6 -13, 2020     NAME DATE & TIME OF ARREST TROOPER AGE CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE Terrence Milton CHAPMAN 4/8/2020 @ 2244 TFC K. Khan 55 Upper Marlboro,  Read the Rest…

Troopers Investigate Shooting At Residence In Lexington Park

(Lexington Park, MD) – Troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack and Criminal Enforcement Division are on the lookout for a suspect vehicle and suspect who is believed to have fired several shots at a residence in Lexington Park, Maryland. The suspect vehicle is described as a blue Nissan or Hyundai vehicle with an  Read the Rest…

Missing Person Stephen Geer of Smithsburg, Maryland Located Deceased

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Type of Incident: Deceased Missing Person Located Date and Time: 04/12/2020 at 3:32 PM Location:12000 Pleasant Valley Rd in Smithsburg, Washington County, Maryland. Narrative: On 04/12/2020 at 3:32 PM, a citizen reported locating a deceased adult male in a state of decomposition in the area of 12000 Pleasant Valley Rd in Smithsburg, Maryland.   Read the Rest…

State Police Investigate Crash On Capital Beltway Involving A Stolen Motorcycle

(GREENBELT, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the cause of a crash involving a stolen motorcycle in Prince George’s County this evening on the Capital Beltway. The driver of the stolen motorcycle involved is identified as Gerber Antonio Orellana, 18, of Riverdale. He was operating a 2020 Kawasaki. Orellana was transported by ambulance to  Read the Rest…

Continued Voluntary Compliance Of Faith Community Urged During State Of Emergency

(PIKESVILLE, MD) — Maryland State Police appreciate the preventative actions taken by the faith community last weekend to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus and ask for that compliance to continue. “The compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order by faith community leaders last weekend was outstanding and deeply appreciated,” Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel  Read the Rest…

Wicomico Co. Man Threatening Suicide Fatally Wounded By Troopers During Standoff

(SALISBURY, MD) — Maryland State Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting that occurred this morning after troopers were called to the home of an armed man allegedly threatening suicide in Wicomico County. The man is identified as Rick Howell, 59, of the 27000-block of Sunbury Court, Salisbury, Md.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene  Read the Rest…

DUI PRESS RELEASE

Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, Maryland 20747 301-568-8101 [email protected]                                                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 04/06/2020   DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from – March 30, 2020 to April 5, 2020     NAME DATE & TIME OF ARREST TROOPER AGE CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE Michael BOSOMPEMH 3/30/2020 @ 0034 Tpr. R. Frye 26  Read the Rest…

Suspect Shot By Trooper Charged With Assault In Queen Anne’s Co.

(CHESTERTOWN, MD) — After consultation with the Queen Anne’s County State’s Attorney,  Maryland State Police investigators have charged the driver of a pickup who allegedly dragged a state trooper before being shot by that trooper early this morning during a traffic stop on the Eastern Shore. The suspect is identified as Deny (sic) R. Coursey,  Read the Rest…

Trooper And Suspect Injured During Suspicious Vehicle Check On Upper Shore

(CHESTERTOWN, MD) — A Maryland state trooper and the driver of a suspicious vehicle are being treated for injuries sustained during an apparent assault and trooper-involved shooting in Queen Anne’s County early today. The trooper is a uniformed patrol trooper assigned to the Centreville Barrack.  The suspect is an adult male believed to be from  Read the Rest…

State Police Urge Voluntary Compliance Of Faith Community During State Of Emergency

(PIKESVILLE, MD) — As state and local law enforcement officers are working throughout Maryland to educate citizens about the Governor’s Executive Order and to enforce the law when necessary, State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III is urging the faith community to be informed and to voluntarily comply with the order as it applies to  Read the Rest…

MD State Police IMPACT Update For April 2020

The MD State Police IMPACT Update for April 2020 is now available.  Stories in this edition include: Colonel Woodrow Jones III Sworn In As Superintendent; 50th Anniversary of the MD State Police Aviation Command Medevac Mission; Caution Urged During COVID-19 Crisis; Remembering the Legacy of Fallen Hero Cpl. Ted Wolf; MSP Welcomes Home Military Veterans;  Read the Rest…

doit-ewspw-W02