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Suspect Sought In Murder Of Woman In Talbot County

(TRAPPE, MD) – Maryland State Police are looking for a man who is suspected of murdering a woman last week in Talbot County. A felony warrant for first-degree murder has been issued for Mauricio Ibarra Juarez, 31, of Winchester, Virginia. Juarez is suspected in the fatal shooting on Christmas Eve of Marta Merina, 33, of  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Theft Of Weapons Following Burglary In Harford County

(HAVRE DE GRACE, MD) – Maryland State Police is investigating the theft of nearly two dozen firearms following a burglary this morning in Harford County. Shortly after 5:15 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to the 2100 block of Pulaski Highway for a report of a breaking and entering at a pawn shop  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Continue Investigation Into Homicide Following October House Fire In Kent County

(MILLINGTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate a homicide following a house fire investigation two months ago in Kent County. Just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 30, firefighters from Community Fire Company of Millington and surrounding departments responded to 10210 Daisy Drive and discovered heavy fire coming from the interior of the  Read the Rest…

Death Investigation Underway In Talbot County

  (TRAPPE, MD)  Maryland State Police are actively investigating a suspicious death in Talbot County. The deceased is identified as Marta Merina, 33, of Trappe, Maryland. Merina was found with an apparent gunshot wound early this morning.  Emergency medical service personnel pronounced her deceased on the scene. Cause and manner of death are pending autopsy.  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Woman Indicted In Connection To 2014 Murder In Carroll County

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a woman Monday in North Carolina after she was indicted last week on charges related to a 2014 murder in Carroll County. The suspect, Charity Sophia Goodwin, 38, of Mecklenberg County, North Carolina, was indicted Dec. 17 by a Carroll County grand jury. Charges include first-degree murder, conspiracy to  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Ready For Impaired, Aggressive, Distracted Drivers Over Holiday Week

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are gearing up for the week between Christmas and New Year’s with additional troopers on patrol using a variety of initiatives to urge both motorists and pedestrians to use common sense, take responsibility and be more courteous on Maryland’s roadways. Between today and January 2, troopers from each of the  Read the Rest…

Police Arrest Suspect Following Search For Wanted Fugitive In Cecil County

(RISING SUN, MD) – A suspect in in custody following a search today for a wanted fugitive who led police on a short pursuit in a stolen vehicle before fleeing on foot in Cecil County. The suspect is identified as Paul Bouchelle, Jr. 44, of Elkton, Maryland. Bouchelle was driving a stolen silver Ford pickup  Read the Rest…

Coordinated Law Enforcement Effort Tackles Aggressive, Impaired, Distracted Driving In Washington, D.C. Metro Area

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – A coordinated law enforcement initiative to remove impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers from the roadway in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area yielded impressive results over the weekend. Troopers and officers concentrated their enforcement efforts on behaviors most likely to injure or kill others such as impaired driving, aggressive and distracted driving and  Read the Rest…

North East Barrack November 2021 DUI Arrest

(NORTH EAST, MD) – The Maryland State Police is committed to reducing impaired driving and preventing alcohol/drug-related accidents.  The North East Barrack’s aggressive stance resulted in over 895 traffic stops in November 2021, with 20 of those stops leading to arrests of impaired drivers.  Some of the investigations relating to impaired driving remain open and  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police IMPACT Update For December 2021

(PIKESVILLE, MD) — The December 2021 Maryland State Police IMPACT Update is now available.  Articles in this edition include: Recruiting Efforts For MSP Underway With Increased Starting Pay; Troopers Rescue Victims From Vehicle Fire After Crash; MSP Collects 800 Pounds Of Rx Drugs On Take Back Day ; State Police, MADD Stress Safe Driving During  Read the Rest…

Lookout Canceled -Missing Juvenile Found In Cecil County

Hailey Smith, 9 years old   (North East, MD)— Maryland State Police are no longer requesting the public’s help in their search for a nine-year-old girl in North East, Maryland.   The missing girl identified as Hailey Grace Smith, 9, of North East, MD has been located. She was found unharmed.    

Maryland State Police Arrest Montgomery County Man On Child Pornography Charges

(GAITHERSBURG, MD) – Troopers arrested a Montgomery County man early this morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigation developed evidence of possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Kevin Lewis Long, 51, of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Long is charged with possession of child pornography, obstruction of justice, hindering  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Seek Assistance In Investigating Homicide Following October House Fire In Kent County

(MILLINGTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance as detectives are  continuing to investigate a homicide following a house fire investigation October in Kent County. Just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 30, firefighters from Community Fire Company of Millington and surrounding departments responded to 10210 Daisy Drive and discovered heavy fire  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Trooper Struck While Conducting A Traffic Stop This Morning On I-270 In Montgomery Co.

(ROCKVILLE, MD) – A Maryland state trooper was struck while conducting a traffic stop on southbound I-270 early this morning in Montgomery County. The trooper is identified as Trooper Brian DeHaven. He is assigned to Rockville Barrack.  Trooper DeHaven was transported to Suburban Hospital for the treatment of his injuries sustained in the crash. The  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Warns Motorists Of Dangers Of Leaving Vehicles Running Unattended

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – As the temperature begins to decrease, the chances of your vehicle being stolen increases, if you do not take the proper precautions, a case from over the weekend in Harford County highlights. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, a trooper from the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack attempted to conduct a  Read the Rest…

State Police Continue Investigation Into Pedestrian Hit And Run Fatal Crash In Harford Co

(Edgewood, MD) – The Maryland State Police Crash team continues an investigation into a hit and run fatal crash in Harford County last night that claimed the life of a 41-year-old woman. The victim is identified as Desirae Standiford, 41, of Abingdon. She was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service personnel.  The  Read the Rest…

State Police Helicopter Hoists Five From Susquehanna Flats

(Havre de Grace, MD) – A Maryland State Police helicopter crew rescued five people stranded on the Susquehanna Flats near here and Perryville, MD late Friday night. Shortly after 7:45 p.m., a Maryland State Police Aviation Command helicopter was dispatched from the Easton Section – Trooper 6, to assist in locating a small fire company  Read the Rest…

Golden Ring Barrack To Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

(ESSEX, MD) – Troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack will be targeting impaired drivers. Tonight, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Nov. 24, troopers in Baltimore County will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint. The goal will be to locate impaired drivers and to promote public awareness of the dangers of impaired  Read the Rest…

Joint Initiative Combats Impaired, Aggressive Driving In Western Maryland Ahead Of Thanksgiving Weekend

(FREDERICK, MD) — In anticipation of increased traffic ahead of the extended Thanksgiving weekend, troopers across Western Maryland participated in a joint initiative to keep motorists safe as they travel to their holiday destination.  Troopers from the Frederick, Hagerstown, Cumberland, McHenry and Waterloo barracks, along with troopers from the Traffic Incident Management Division and Commercial  Read the Rest…

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

  (FORESTVILLE, MD) — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Prince George’s County.  At approximately 7:35 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to a report of a multi-vehicle crash on northbound Maryland Route 5 north of Coventry Way in Clinton, Maryland. According to  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Dorchester County

(CAMBRIDGE, MD) – Maryland State Police, with assistance from the Cambridge Police Department, are investigating a shooting on Thursday in which one person died and another was injured in Dorchester County. Shortly before 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, officers from the Cambridge City Police Department responded to the 900 block of Camelia Street for a reported  Read the Rest…

Police Identify The Deceased Involved In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Washington County

(SMITHSBURG, MD) — Maryland State Police have identified the deceased individuals located inside a grey Ford Edge after an apparent murder and suicide today in Washington County. Police identified the woman in the front seat of the vehicle as Tia Bynum, 35, of Baltimore. Bynum was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency medical service personnel.  Read the Rest…

State Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint

The holiday season is upon us. As friends and family travel the roadways and in an effort to keep them safe, the Maryland State Police will be out targeting impaired drivers. As you prepare to celebrate with your friends and families, keep in mind that impairment by alcohol and/or drugs can be deadly. On Wednesday,  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Seeks Assistance In Pedestrian Hit-And-Run Crash In Montgomery County

(ROCKVILLE, MD) — Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance as it continues to investigate a hit-and-run crash that occurred last month in Montgomery County.  Shortly after 7:45 a.m. on Oct. 31, troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack responded to the area of I-495 and U.S. 29 for a report of a  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigate Early Morning Hit And Run Fatal Crash

(NEW CARROLLTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating an early morning hit and run fatal crash that claimed the life of a 26-year-old Prince George’s County man.             The deceased is identified as John Alieu Ted Fofana, 26, of Landover Hills, Maryland. Fofana was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Police believe Fofana was the  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Baltimore Man On Child Pornography Charges

(BALTIMORE, MD) – Troopers arrested a Baltimore man Wednesday evening after a multi-state investigation developed evidence supporting child pornography and related charges. The suspect is identified as Roy Free, 46, of Baltimore, Maryland. Free is charged with four counts of possession of child pornography, four counts of distribution of child pornography and charges related to  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Allegany County

(CUMBERLAND, MD)—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday evening in Allegany County. Shortly before 5:40 p.m., troopers from the Cumberland Barrack responded to US Route 220 north of Cedarwood Drive SW for a report of a person being struck by a vehicle. According to a preliminary investigation, a male driving  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Cecil County Man On Child Pornography Charges

(PORT DEPOSIT, MD) – A Cecil County man was arrested and charged Friday after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Eric Todd Dixon, 31, of Port Deposit, Maryland. Dixon is charged with 13 counts  Read the Rest…

Troopers Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Whiteford

State Troopers from the Bel Air Barrack are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in Whiteford this morning. At approximately 6:30 a.m. troopers responded to the area of Whiteford Road and Quarry Road for a report of a pedestrian struck. The preliminary investigation indicates the pedestrian, Kenneth Mark Smithson, 63, of Street, Maryland, was  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Frederick County

(FREDERICK, MD) — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early  this morning in Frederick County. At approximately 2:26 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to a crash involving a struck pedestrian on southbound US 15 at Route 40 in Frederick, Maryland.  According to a preliminary investigation,  Read the Rest…

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