(PIKESVILLE, MD) — The Maryland State Police IMPACT Update for April 2021 is now available. Articles in this edition include: How MSP Adapted During A Pandemic; Initiative Targets Speeding In DC Region; Academy Class Raises Record-Setting Amount for Special Olympics; Rockville Bk. Mustache Men Support Important Cause; MSP Increases Patrols For St. Patrick’s Day; Salisbury Read the Rest…
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(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland Department of State Police and the Maryland Department of Labor are warning the public of an increase in unemployment insurance related fraud cases and other scams being reported in the region. In recent months, investigators have been contacted regarding a wide variety of schemes targeting individuals, vulnerable populations, charities and Read the Rest…
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(OWINGS MILLS, Md.) — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Baltimore County. Shortly before 3:10 a.m. on Tuesday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack received multiple calls regarding a 2016 Honda Accord traveling the wrong way in the northbound lanes of Interstate 795 in Owings Read the Rest…
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(PIKESVILLE, Md.) — During a four-day high visibility traffic enforcement initiative to combat illegal racing in the areas of I-70, I-695 and I-795, troopers, along with Baltimore County police, issued over 300 traffic citations and warnings for a variety of offenses, including speeds that reached 106 mph. Throughout this initiative, which took place Thursday through Sunday, Read the Rest…
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(ELKTON, MD) – The Maryland State Police Crash Team is seeking the public’s assistance in investigating a hit-and-run crash this morning in Cecil County. Around 5:45 a.m. this morning, troopers from the Maryland State Police JFK Memorial Highway Barrack responded for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the right shoulder of Read the Rest…
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(FREDERICK, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a diesel fuel truck crash that killed one person Tuesday in Frederick County. At about 3 p.m. troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on westbound I-70 near Exit 68 in Mount Airy. According to a preliminary Read the Rest…
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(FREDERICK, MD) – Troopers arrested and charged a Frederick County man yesterday morning after a Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect is identified as Daniel Elieze Valentin-Morales, 27, of Frederick, Maryland. Valentin-Morales is charged with six counts of distribution of Read the Rest…
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On March 12, 2020, Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr. issued an Executive Order suspending the legal time authorizations of certain State issued licenses, permits, registrations and authorizations due to the proclaimed state-of-emergency and catastrophic health emergency pandemic related to COVID-19. This Executive Order applied to all licenses, permits and registrations issued or required by the Read the Rest…
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(PIKESVILLE, Md.) — A multi-vehicle crash earlier this week on Interstate 70 highlighted the dangers of illegal street racing in the Baltimore area and is one of the reasons state and county police are launching new enforcement initiatives. At about 11:25 p.m. on Monday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded to a Read the Rest…
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(BRANDYWINE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a man Tuesday on various child sex charges in Prince George’s County Derrell L. Hooker Orange, 34, of Brandywine, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor and six counts of possession of child pornography. He was taken to Prince George’s County Central Booking Read the Rest…
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(TANEYTOWN, MD) – Maryland State Police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred early this afternoon in Taneytown. The victim is identified as Karlie Burkindine, 26, of Taneytown. Burkindine was transported to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for medical treatment. Police believe the suspect, a juvenile, is related to the victim. He is Read the Rest…
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(GLEN BURNIE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested and charged two suspects with drug violations after a traffic stop this morning in Anne Arundel County. James P. Linkous, 31, of Lothian, Maryland, and Josephine B. Tippett, 25, of Florida, were both placed under arrest for various drug charges. Both suspects were transported to the Read the Rest…
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(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police, along with allied law enforcement partners, launched today the first of six traffic enforcement initiatives aimed at targeting excessive speeding, aggressive and impaired driving, with a goal of reducing vehicle-related fatalities in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. The traffic enforcement detail will concentrate on I-495 (Capital Beltway) and Read the Rest…
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(FORESTVILLE, Md.) — Maryland State Police have identified the body discovered Saturday morning in Prince George’s County. The victim has been identified as Sandra Faye Bradford-Bennett, 68, of District Heights, Maryland. Shortly after 7:35 a.m. on Saturday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the area of Route 4 at Dowerhouse Road for Read the Rest…
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(FORESTVILLE, Md.) — Maryland State Police are investigating the discovery of a body on Saturday morning in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 7:35 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the area of Route 4 at Dowerhouse Road for the discovery of a body. According to a preliminary investigation, an unknown vehicle Read the Rest…
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(CENTREVILLE, Md.) — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday night in Queen Anne’s County. At about 9:10 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Centreville Barrack responded to a report of a motor-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling west Read the Rest…
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(PIKESVILLE, Md.) — With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted across the state and with St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Wednesday, Maryland State Police are urging those who plan to celebrate with alcohol to be safe and smart and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. With an increase in impaired drivers expected throughout the state the Read the Rest…
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(ANNAPOLIS, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a man Wednesday on charges he solicited sex from an undercover trooper who was posing as a child over the Internet in Anne Arundel County. Richard Lenham, 78, of Annapolis, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor. He was transported to the Anne Read the Rest…
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(CHEVERLY, MD) – Maryland State Police took a man into custody on charges associated with an attempted carjacking early this morning in Prince George’s County. The suspect, Carlson Lamont Mackall, 18, of Hyattsville, Maryland, is charged with armed carjacking, attempted motor vehicle theft, armed robbery, first- and second-degree assault, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, Read the Rest…
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(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 752 traffic stops in February 2021, with 13 of those stops leading to arrests of impaired drivers. Some of the investigations relating to impaired driving remain open and Read the Rest…
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Forestville Barrack 3500 Forestville Road Forestville, Maryland 20747 301-568-8101 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3/10/2021 DUI Arrests for the Forestville Barrack from Feb 24, 2021– March 10, 2021 Crawford, Bernard Gerard 2/24/2021 0028 46 Capitol Heights, MD Colter, Deonta Lamont 2/24/2021 2205 40 Landover, MD Stuart SR, Cedric J 2/25/2021 0139 42 Temple Hills, MD Clay, Read the Rest…
(COLLEGE PARK, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred last night in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 10 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to southbound Crain Highway at John Hanson Highway for a motor vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a Chrysler 300 Read the Rest…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Type of Incident: Fatal Single Vehicle Collision Date and Time: 03/06/2021 at 5:14 PM Location: US-40ALT at Benevola Church Rd, Boonsboro, MD 21713 Narrative: On the above listed date and time, the Maryland State Police Hagerstown Barrack received a report of a single vehicle fatal collision. The initial investigation determined that a white Read the Rest…
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(Rockville, MD) Suspect involved in a hit and run crash while crossing in to Maryland during a police pursuit involving the Virginia State Police has been arrested and charged. The accused is identified as Shaquille N. Scott, 23, of Washington, D.C. Scott is charged with multiple firearms violations, motor vehicle theft, malicious destruction of property, Read the Rest…
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(PIKESVILLE, MD) — The Maryland State Police IMPACT Update for March 2021 is now available. Stories inside this edition include: MD State Police Commemorates Black History Month; Women In Science Day At The Forensic Sciences Division; Troopers Help Rescue Dog On I-95; Troopers Designated As Traffic Safety Specialists; and Troopers Combat Impaired Driving on Super Read the Rest…
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