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Archive for July, 2021

One Killed In Worcester Co. Crash

(BERLIN, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a Worcester County crash late last night that killed one person.  The victim is identified as Jason T. Eanes, 27, of Delmar, Md.  Eanes was operating a 2003 Suzuki motorcycle.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The other driver is identified as Randy  Read the Rest…

Attempted Murder Investigation Underway In Cecil County

(PERRYVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the apparent attempted murder of a man found shot in a residential neighborhood in Cecil County around midnight last night. The victim is identified as George Griffin, 36, of Perryville. Griffin was found lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds. He was transported to Christiana Care  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Baltimore County Man On Child Pornography Charges

(ESSEX, MD) – Troopers arrested and charged a Baltimore County man today 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 Robert Wayne Olszewski Jr., 31, of Essex, Maryland. Olszewski is charged with one count of  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police To Participate In Annual National Night Out Events

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland state troopers will join communities and other law enforcement agencies across the state on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 in support of National Night Out.  Every year since 1984 National Night Out is observed on the first Tuesday in August in local communities to promote positive police-community partnerships and neighborhood comradery to  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Helicopter Performs Aerial Hoist Rescue of Injured Swimmer from Swallow Falls in Youghiogheny River

(OAKLAND, MD) – Maryland State Police rescued a swimmer who was injured Friday in Garrett County. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday, Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 5, based at Cumberland Airport, was dispatched to perform an aerial hoist rescue of a victim who sustained a head injury after slipping on a rock. Due to  Read the Rest…

MSP Aviation Command Helicopter Performs Aerial Hoist Rescue Of Injured Swimmer From Gilpin’s Falls, North East Creek

(CECIL COUNTY MD) – Maryland State Police helped rescue a swimmer who was injured Friday afternoon in Cecil County. At about 1 p.m. Friday, Maryland State Police Helicopter Trooper 1, based at Martin State Airport, was dispatched to perform an aerial hoist rescue of a victim who sustained injuries after jumping between 20 and 30  Read the Rest…

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

(LAUREL, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in Prince George’s County. At approximately 2:30 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to Baltimore Avenue (U.S. Route 1) at Mulberry Street in Laurel, Maryland for a report of a pedestrian crash. According  Read the Rest…

Lt. Governor Rutherford Cuts Ribbon On New Maryland State Police Cumberland Barracks

CUMBERLAND, MD – Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today participated in the ribbon cutting for the new Maryland State Police Barrack C in Cumberland. Lt. Governor Rutherford was joined by Maryland State Police Secretary Col. Woodrow W. “Jerry” Jones, III and Department of General Services Secretary Ellington E. Churchill, Jr. “The new $13 million facility is  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Man On Child Pornography Charges In Cecil County

(ELKTON, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a man today on child pornography charges in Cecil County. Christopher Murray, Jr., 21, of Elkton, Maryland, is charged with the distribution and possession of child pornography. He is being held without bail at the Cecil County Detention Center. According to a preliminary investigation, Maryland State Police received  Read the Rest…

Lt. Governor To Join State and Elected Officials For The Official Opening Of The New Cumberland Barracks

(CUMBERLAND, MD) – Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford will join Maryland State Police Superintendent Woodrow W. Jones III, Maryland Department of General Services Secretary Ellington Churchill, other elected officials, and current and members of the Maryland State Police, for the official opening of the new Cumberland Barracks.  The new barracks is built on the site of  Read the Rest…

Governor Welcomes New Troopers To The Ranks Today During Trooper Candidate Class 152 Graduation

(COLUMBIA, MD) – As Governor Larry Hogan and other state officials and proud family members looked on, trooper candidates raised their right hands today and took an oath to serve and protect the people of Maryland today as they officially became state troopers during the graduation ceremony for the Maryland State Police 152ND Trooper Candidate  Read the Rest…

UPDATE: Maryland State Police Release Identities of Victims In Fatal Anne Arundel Co. Crash

(ANNAPOLIS, MD) – Maryland State Police have identified the three victims in a fatal crash that occurred this week in Anne Arundel County. The deceased is identified as Saul A. Mejia, 27, of Annapolis, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Two other occupants of the vehicle, Allen J.  Read the Rest…

Governor Hogan And State Police Superintendent To Welcome New Troopers To The Ranks

(COLUMBIA, MD) – Governor Larry Hogan will join Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow W. Jones III to welcome new troopers to the ranks during a graduation ceremony for the 152ND Trooper Candidate Class this Friday The Maryland State Police Academy graduation will be held at Merriweather Post Pavilion, with more than 1,500 family members,  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigate Fatal Anne Arundel County Crash

(ANNAPOLIS, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing an investigation into a fatal crash that occurred last night in Anne Arundel County. The deceased has not been positively identified at this time. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Two other occupants of the vehicle were transported by Maryland State  Read the Rest…

Investigation Continues Into Wrong Way Fatal Crash In Prince George’s County

(CHEVERLY, MD) – Maryland State Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that is believed to have occurred after the operator of a Jeep Cherokee traveled the wrong direction on US-50 in Prince George’s County, claiming the life of a 29-year-old man. The deceased is identified as Rene Haley, 29, of Mitchellville, Md.  He was  Read the Rest…

UPDATE: State Police Release Identity Of Deceased In Shooting Investigation In Cecil Co.

  (NORTH EAST, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing an investigation into a shooting that fatally wounded a Cecil County man and injured a sheriff’s deputy from the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office yesterday afternoon in North East. The deceased is identified as Jonathan Balchunas, 24, of North East, Md.  He was pronounced deceased at  Read the Rest…

Investigation Underway After State Trooper Returns Fire When Sheriff’s Deputy Is Wounded At Scene of Assault In Progress In Cecil Co.

(NORTH EAST, MD) –A police response to a call for a fight in progress at a Cecil County apartment this afternoon resulted in a man being fatally wounded after shots were fired at police, wounding a sheriff’s deputy with the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office.  The deceased is a 24-year-old male. He is not being identified  Read the Rest…

No One Injured After Shots Fired Into Vehicle During Apparent Road Rage Incident in Prince George’s Co.

(FORESTVILLE, MD) — Maryland State Police are searching for the person who fired shots into a family’s vehicle in Prince George’s County this afternoon during an apparent road rage incident.    The suspect is described as an African American male driving a silver Honda Civic with Maryland temporary registration.  An African American female was a  Read the Rest…

Investigation Continues Into Shots Fired At A Tractor Trailer On The Capital Beltway In Prince George’s County

(UPPER MARLBORO, MD) – State police are actively investigating an incident that occurred early this morning involving shots fired at a tractor trailer on the Capital Beltway in Prince George’s County.   Shortly before 1:00 a.m. this morning, troopers from the Forestville Barrack were dispatched to northbound 495, north of Ritchie Marlboro Road for the report  Read the Rest…

Early Morning Fatal Crash Under Investigation In Howard Co.

(ELKRIDGE, MD) – Maryland State Police in Howard County are investigating an early morning multi-vehicle fatal crash involving a suspected drunk driver. The deceased is identified as David Hartman, 37, of Baltimore.  Hartman was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle at the time of the incident. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical  Read the Rest…

Investigation Underway For Possible Malicious Destruction of Property To A Bus

  (WHITE MARSH, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a possible malicious destruction of property that may have occurred after a bus window was found to be broken. State police were called around 4:40 p.m. yesterday afternoon after a bus driver discovered a broken window on his bus after he pulled in to the  Read the Rest…

Warning Issued Re: Fraud Scheme Using State Police Barrack Phone Number

(PERRYVILLE, MD) — Maryland State Police at the JFK Highway Barrack are issuing a warning about a fraud scheme being run today in which the caller is using the barrack phone number and telling people they are wanted on a warrant, but could avoid arrest if the provided money or gift cards.  Late this afternoon  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigate Prince George’s Co. Crash

(LANHAM, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing an investigation into a traffic crash that occurred late last night in Prince George’s County. At 10:30 p.m. last night, troopers from the Forestville and College Park Barracks were dispatched to a traffic crash reported on eastbound Route 50 prior to I-495 in Lanham. Upon arrival, troopers  Read the Rest…

Two Arrested On Gun/Drug Charges At Balto Co/City Line

(BALTIMORE, MD) – Two persons prohibited from possessing firearms were arrested on gun and drug charges during recent enforcement by a task force working along the border with Baltimore City and Baltimore County.  The first suspect is identified as Phillip J. Desmarais, 23, of Baltimore.  He is charged with possession of a large amount of  Read the Rest…

MD State Police IMPACT Update for July 2021

(PIKESVILLE, MD) — The July 2021 edition of the Maryland State Police IMPACT Update is now available.   This edition’s articles include: Troopers Focus On Impaired Drivers As Summer Travel Begins; Flight Paramedic Earns “Unsung Hero” Award; MADD Honors Rockville Troopers For DUI Work; Bel Air Trooper Reunites With Rescued Motorist; Troopers Remember Fallen Heroes; Youth  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police To Target Impaired, Aggressive, Distracted Drivers Over Fourth Of July Weekend

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – With AAA predicting that 960,000 Marylanders are expected to travel by automobile this Fourth of July weekend, additional Maryland state troopers will be on patrol and using a variety of initiatives to keep traffic moving, respond quickly to highway incidents and take appropriate enforcement action when violations are observed that threaten the  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest St. Mary’s County Man On Child Pornography Charges

(GREAT MILLS, MD) – Troopers arrested and charged a St. Mary’s County man early Wednesday morning 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 Jose Moreno, 26, of Great Mills, Maryland. Moreno is charged with  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…

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