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Archive for November, 2021

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…

Troopers Rescue Two People From Vehicle Fire Following Harford County Crash

(BEL AIR, MD) –Maryland state troopers rescued two men from a vehicle fire following a crash Saturday in Harford County. At about 6:15 p.m. on Saturday,  Trooper First Class Jack Hadley and Trooper First Class Stanley Gustaitis, both assigned to the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack, were in the area of the 2800 Block  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Homicide Following House Fire In Kent County

(MILLINGTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a homicide following a house fire investigation Saturday in Kent County. Just before 1 a.m. on Saturday, 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 two-story Cape Cod-style home. According  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police IMPACT Update For November 2021

(PIKESVILLE, MD) — The November 2021 Maryland State Police IMPACT Update is now available.  Articles in this edition include: Maryland State Police Museum Offers Preview To Active, Retired Personnel; PHOTOS: MSP Museum Preview Opening; New Partnership To Combat Illicit Drugs; State Police Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month; Troopers Making A Difference In The Community; Citizens Warned  Read the Rest…

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