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Archive for April, 2022

Two Troopers Struck By Suspected Impaired Driver In Montgomery Co.

(ROCKVILLE, MD) – Charges are pending against a suspected impaired driver who struck two Maryland state troopers in their patrol vehicles on I-270 yesterday. The driver is identified as Kevin Junghans, 59, of Frederick City, Md.  Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and consultation with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney. Junghans was transported  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police To Participate In National Drug Take Back Day On April 30

(PIKESVILLE, MD)  — The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, are asking citizens to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 30, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at state police barracks. State police barracks throughout Maryland will be participating in the National  Read the Rest…

Police Task Force Dismantles Eastern Shore Drug Trafficking Organization

(EASTON, MD) – A combined law enforcement multi-month investigation has led to the indictment of nine people alleged to be part of a significant drug trafficking organization in two Eastern Shore counties. The investigation, initiated by the Caroline County Drug Task Force, looked into information concerning the operation of a drug trafficking organization believed to  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigate Frederick County Fatal Crash

(FREDERICK, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a Frederick County crash today that claimed the life of a Virginia woman.             The deceased is identified as Shannon Kephart, 48, of Winchester, Virginia. Kephart was the right front seat passenger in a Honda CR-V involved in the crash. Kephart was pronounced deceased  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Frederick County

(WALKERSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this afternoon in Frederick County that claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl. The deceased is identified as Nikole Cynthia Morfessis, 15, of Walkersville, Maryland. Morfessis was transported by medevac to Frederick Health Hospital where she was pronounced deceased by  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash In Harford County

(ABINGDON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Harford County.  Shortly before 2:40 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack responded to the area of Emmorton Road (Maryland Route 24) at Philadelphia Road (Maryland Route 7) in Abingdon, Maryland for a report of  Read the Rest…

State Police Sworn And Civilian Employees Recognized For Outstanding Service; Trooper and Non-Commissioned Officer Of The Year Announced

(TIMONIUM, MD) – Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow W. Jones III today announced promotions, presented awards for outstanding service and recognized employees of the year for the Department, culminating with the announcement of the statewide Trooper, Non-Commissioned Officer, Police Communications Supervisor, Police Communications Operator and Civilian Employee of the Year for 2021. During a  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Baltimore County

(COCKEYSVILLE, Md.) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred this morning in Baltimore County. At about 4:50 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded to southbound Interstate 83 south of Shawan Road for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. According to a preliminary  Read the Rest…

Western Troop Initiative Combats Distracted Driving, Seat Belt Enforcement Over Easter Weekend

(FREDERICK, MD) – Maryland State Police troopers from the Western Troop conducted a distracted driving and seat belt enforcement initiative over the Easter holiday weekend. The Western Troop, which consists of the Frederick, Hagerstown, Cumberland and McHenry barracks, conducted the initiative between Friday and Sunday. The initiative centered on patrols across Interstate 70 and Interstate  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Responds To Small Plane Crash In Garrett County

(GRANTSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police responded to a small plane crash that occurred this evening in Garrett County. Shortly after 8 p.m., the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack responded to a report of a small aircraft crash in the wooded area adjacent to 179 Spring Ridge Court in Grantsville, Maryland. According to a preliminary  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Identify Body Found On I-95

(NORTH EAST, MD) – Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit positively identified the body found on I-95 as the mother of the child discovered in a fatal fire in Baltimore City. The deceased is identified as Danielle Shanae Parnell, 30, of Baltimore, Maryland.  Parnell was found deceased on April 12, 2022 in Cecil  Read the Rest…

Child And Father Located Unharmed After Multi-Agency Search Ends In Carroll County

(WESTMINSTER, MD) – Maryland State Police located the missing 12-year-old child and his father in Carroll County after an extensive coordinated search ended in Carroll County this morning. Christopher Geiger, 35, of Hampstead was taken into police custody without incident and the 12-year-old child was recovered unharmed at 10:40am this morning. Charges are pending the  Read the Rest…

Amber Alert Issued For Maryland State Police

UPDATE (10:52 a.m. 4/12/22) – Maxx and Christopher Geiger located unharmed. Amber Alert has been cancelled. ______________________________   On behalf of the Maryland State Police, an Amber Alert is being activated for a missing 12-year-old white male. CHILD: Maxx Riley Geiger, W/M, 5-3, 120 pounds, blonde hair and brown eyes.   FATHER:  Christopher Lewis Geiger, W/M, 6-0,  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigating Shots Fired On 295 In Anne Arundel County

(HANOVER, MD) — Maryland State Police are investigating a possible road rage incident that allegedly resulted in shots fired, sending one man to the hospital with injuries Sunday afternoon in Anne Arundel County.  The injured victim’s identification is being withheld due to the ongoing investigation.  He was transported from the scene with a gunshot wound  Read the Rest…

Murder Investigation Underway In Dorchester Co.

(CAMBRIDGE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the apparent murder of a man found shot in Dorchester County early this morning. The victim is identified as A’Corie Young, 20, of Cambridge, Maryland. Young was pronounced deceased on the scene.  Cause and manner of death are pending autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Accepting Applications For 2022 Leadership And Career Development Seminar

(PIKESVILLE, Md.) – The Maryland State Police announces the third annual Leadership and Career Development Seminar, a free event held to develop interest and introduce future generations of young men and women about the career opportunities with the Department, will take place in July. Applications for the free event are still being accepted. The two-day,  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police IMPACT For April 2022

(PIKESVILLE, MD) — The April 2022 Maryland State Police IMPACT Update is now available. Articles in this edition include: Maryland State Police Take The Plunge In Support Of Special Olympics Maryland; PHOTOS: 2022 MSP Polar Bear Plunge; First Female Motor Officer Reflects On MSP Career; Q&A With Forensic Sciences Division Employee Of The Year; PHOTOS:  Read the Rest…

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