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Archive for July, 2020

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Worcester County

(BERLIN, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which two people died Wednesday in Worcester County. Shortly after 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to a two-vehicle crash at west bound Ocean Gateway (Route 50) and Route 610.  According to a preliminary investigation, a  Read the Rest…

Murder Suspect In Fatal Caroline County Shooting Taken Into Custody In New Jersey

(DENTON, MD) – The suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a man earlier this month in Caroline County was taken into custody late this morning in New Jersey. The suspect is identified as Jamaine V. Cheers, 33, of Denton, Maryland. Cheers was arrested without incident shortly before noon today by U.S. Marshals  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Apprehend Suspect And Vehicle Involved In Reported Shooting In Montgomery County

(Rockville, MD) – Maryland State Police investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division Central South Region apprehended the driver and vehicle involved in a reported shooting that took place on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County earlier this week. The accused is identified as Michael Andre Holmes, 25, of Annapolis. Shortly after 9:00 a.m. this morning,  Read the Rest…

Single Vehicle Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Caroline County

(EASTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred early this morning. The deceased is identified as Rebecca Lee Garner, 31, of Denton, Md.  She was the driver of a 2020 Kia Optima involved in the crash. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services personnel.   Read the Rest…

Troopers Search For Suspect and Vehicle Involved In Alleged Shooting Reported In Montgomery County

(Rockville, MD) – Maryland State Police from the Rockville Barrack and investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division Central South Region are searching for the driver and vehicle involved in an alleged shooting in Montgomery County this afternoon. The suspect is described as a heavy set African American man with facial hair, wearing a red shirt.  Read the Rest…

Fatal Crash Of Motorcyclist Who Fled PA Police Under Investigation In Carroll Co.

(SILVER RUN, MD) – Maryland State Police in Carroll County are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that is believed to have occurred after the operator refused to stop for a police officer in Pennsylvania early today. The deceased is identified as Denton Shively, 28, of Hampstead, Md.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene by  Read the Rest…

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

Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, Maryland 20747 301-568-8101 [email protected]                                                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07/27/2020   DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –July 20-26, 2020   NAME DATE & TIME OF ARREST TROOPER AGE CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE Mabinty BANGURA 7/20/2020 @ 0001 TFC K. Khan 23 Dumfries, VA Micah Lyndrey JOHNSON 7/23/2020  Read the Rest…

Driver Charged In Crash That Killed Two In Prince George’s Co.

(UPPER MARLBORO, MD) – After consultation with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, Maryland State Police have charged a driver in connection with yesterday’s crash that killed two people on Crain Highway. The driver charged is identified as Mark D. Austin, 35, of Brandywine, Md.  He is currently charged with two counts each of  Read the Rest…

Troopers Investigating Crash Involving Multiple Fatalities In Prince George’s Co.

(UPPER MARLBORO, MD) – Maryland State Police are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Prince George’s County with multiple fatalities. Shortly after 12:30 p.m. today, troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to a call for a two vehicle crash on northbound Crain Highway at Croom Station Road in Upper Marlboro.  Responding troopers and  Read the Rest…

Cecil Co. Man Dead Following Assault On Another

(ELKTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death last night of a Cecil County man who was stabbed after he allegedly threatened to kill and attacked and the man who stabbed him. The deceased is identified as Glenn A. Culley, 56, of Elkton, Md.  He was pronounced dead at the  Read the Rest…

Wicomico Co. Man Arrested For Child Pornography

(SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police criminal investigators today arrested and charged a Wicomico County man with distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Richard E. Rathel, 66, of Salisbury, Md.  He is charged with one count of distribution of child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography.  He  Read the Rest…

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

Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, Maryland 20747 301-568-8101 [email protected]                                                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07/21/2020   DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –July 13-19, 2020   NAME DATE & TIME OF ARREST TROOPER AGE CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE Anthony DORSEY 7/13/2020 @ 0109 TFC K. Khan 55 Washington, DC Osayaba BELK 7/16/2020 @  Read the Rest…

Baltimore County Beltway Crash Under Investigation

(TOWSON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a three vehicle crash this morning on I-695 in Baltimore County. The driver of a silver 2017 Hyundai Sonata, believed to be at-fault, is identified as Sean Cordell Bethea, 47, of Baltimore. Bethea was arrested and charged for driving under the influence. Further charges  Read the Rest…

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

(FORESTVILLLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash in which one person died today in Prince George’s County. Shortly before 11:50 a.m. today, troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to a reported three vehicle crash on southbound Route 4 at Dowerhouse Road in Prince George’s County, Maryland. According to a preliminary investigation,  Read the Rest…

Search Continues For Murder Suspect In Fatal Caroline County Shooting

(DENTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing to search for the murder suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man earlier this month in Caroline County. The victim is identified as James M. Wilmer, 30, of Denton, Md.  Wilmer died July 2 at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.  An autopsy by  Read the Rest…

Multi-Jurisdictional Investigation Dismantles Western MD Drug Trafficking Organization

(CUMBERLAND, MD) – The Maryland State Police Heroin Investigative Unit, led by the Allegany County Narcotics Task Force, identified and arrested the leader of a drug trafficking organization comprised of Blood street gang members and associates involved in the distribution of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, and the trafficking of firearms from New York to Allegany  Read the Rest…

Fatal Collision Investigation by Golden Ring Barrack on I-95, Baltimore County

(CATONSVILLE, MD) — Maryland State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal motor vehicle crash on northbound I-95 in Baltimore County that occurred on the late evening of July 8, 2020. Troopers have identified the deceased as Marita Estrada Guerra, who was pronounced dead on scene.  Her body will be taken to the office  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Offer Tips To Avoid Having Your Vehicle Stolen

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police, along with the Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, are reminding motorists to take simple steps to prevent having their vehicle stolen. The warnings come as July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In Maryland, a car is stolen every 40 minutes, while one is stolen every 45 seconds in the  Read the Rest…

DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –June 29 – July 5, 2020

Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, Maryland 20747 301-568-8101 [email protected]                                                                    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07/06/2020   DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from –June 29 – July 5, 2020   NAME DATE & TIME OF ARREST TROOPER AGE CITY & STATE OF RESIDENCE Jada L. GRANT 7/1/2020 @ 2339 Tpr. A. Repa 22 Clinton, MD  Read the Rest…

Search For Murder Suspect Continues After Caroline Co. Shooting Victim Dies

(DENTON, MD) – Maryland State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of a man during an apparent fight in Caroline County two days ago. The victim is identified as James M. Wilmer, 30, of Denton, Md.  Wilmer died late yesterday afternoon at the University of  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigate Two Suspected Impaired Driving Crashes In Same Area In Less Than Three Hours

(FREDERICK, MD) — Maryland State Police are investigating two separate suspected impaired driving crashes that occurred in the same area in less than three hours last night, one of which claimed the life of a 54 year old man from Kentucky. Maryland state troopers from the Frederick Barrack were dispatched to the report of a  Read the Rest…

Non-Fatal Shooting Under Investigation In Frederick Co.

Type of Incident: First Degree Assault Date and Time: 7/3/2020 at 12:45 am Location: 8211 Baltimore National Pike, Middletown, Frederick County, Maryland 21769 Suspect: Unknown Victim: Savion L. Wright, 21 years old male from Columbia, Maryland Narrative:                                                                                         On 7/3/2020 at approximately 12:45 am, troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack and deputies from the  Read the Rest…

Serious Motor Vehicle Collision-Frederick County, Maryland

The Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision. Several witnesses observed a black jeep with Maryland registration strike a motor cycle on N/B I-270 near the 28 Mile Marker. The Driver of the Jeep then fled the scene of the incident. The Jeep, becoming disabled as a result of the  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Bicyclist In Prince George’s Co.

(BOWIE, MD) Maryland State Police from the Forestville Barrack are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a bicyclist this morning in Prince George’s County. The deceased is identified as Karen Lee Towle Ackermann, 62, of Bowie. Ackermann was riding a bicycle at the time of the incident. EMS personnel pronounced her deceased  Read the Rest…

Attempted Murder Investigation Underway In Caroline Co.

(DENTON, MD) – Maryland State Police investigators are searching for a suspect responsible for the shooting of a man last night during an apparent fight in Caroline County. The victim is identified as James M. Wilmer, 30, of Denton, Md.  Wilmer is currently undergoing treatment at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for a  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigate Early Morning Fatal Crash In Howard County

(ELLICOTT CITY, Md.) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a highway worker and injured two others early this morning in Howard County. The deceased victim is identified as Christopher Marsden, 34, of New Jersey. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical service personnel. Investigators  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police IMPACT Update For July 2020

The MD State Police IMPACT Update for July 2020 is now available.  Stories in this edition include: MSP To Host Seminar For Females Interested In Law Enforcement Careers Troopers Celebrate The Graduation Of Fallen Hero’s Nephew MSP Recovers Fentanyl During I-95 Traffic Stop Copper Theft Suspect Arrested Again By Troopers 100s Cited During I-495 Traffic  Read the Rest…

Troopers To Continue Increased Enforcement Through The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland state troopers will be extra vigilant looking for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers this Independence Day weekend to ensure travelers get to their holiday destination safely. With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, the holiday will be a three-day weekend for many people. As a result, troopers  Read the Rest…

State Police Helicopter Hoists Victim From Liberty Dam Located North Of Patapsco State Park

(Carroll County, MD) – On Tuesday, June 30th at approximately 4:20 pm, Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 3, based at Frederick Municipal Airport, was dispatched to Liberty Dam in Carroll County, MD to hoist a victim who was seen in the water floating in the prone position at the base of the dam. The Dam  Read the Rest…

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