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Archive for August, 2023

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

(COLLEGE PARK, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal four-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Prince George’s County. At about 12:10 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 North at Powder Mill Road. According to a preliminary investigation, a tow truck driver  Read the Rest…

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

(COLLEGE PARK, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred late Wednesday evening in Prince George’s County. Shortly before 11 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to the area of eastbound US Route 50 east of Maryland Route 202 for a report of a motor  Read the Rest…

Labor Day: Maryland State Police Step Up Patrols for Impaired, Distracted, Aggressive Drivers

(PIKESVILLE, MD.) — The Maryland State Police urge motorists to stay safe during the Labor Day weekend and avoid impaired, distracted and aggressive driving. State troopers from all 23 barracks will conduct saturation patrols throughout the holiday weekend as part of the “No DUI Friday” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiative. Enforcement is bolstered by  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Recover Loaded Guns After Traffic Stop In Calvert County

(SAINT LEONARD, MD) – Maryland State Police recovered two loaded handguns and arrested a man and a woman following a traffic stop on Sunday in Calvert County. Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack at about 12:20 a.m. Sunday pulled over a Chrysler that was seen swerving and moving erratically in the area of Route 4  Read the Rest…

No Injuries Reported After Pilot Of Seaplane Makes Emergency Landing In St. Mary’s Co.

(CLEMENTS, MD) — No serious injuries were reported by the pilot and passenger of a small seaplane that reportedly stalled in the air forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing in St. Mary’s County.  The pilot is identified as Anthony Capozzi, 63, of Venice, Florida.  The passenger is identified as Charles O’Brien, IV, 35,  Read the Rest…

Stop For School Buses: What Are The Laws In Maryland?

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) remind motorists to stop for school buses as students return to class next week. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with the stop arm extended and the red lights flashing. Do not pass the bus from  Read the Rest…

State Trooper Rescues Woman After Being Trapped In A Burning Vehicle In Frederick County

(FREDERICK, MD) – The quick response by Maryland State Police helped save the life of a woman after her vehicle caught fire this afternoon in Frederick County. Shortly after 12 p.m. this afternoon, Sergeant Brian Blubaugh assigned to the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, working out of the New Market Scale House and  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Charge Suspect In Assault On Troopers In St. Mary’s County

(HOLLYWOOD, MD) – Maryland State Police have charged a man for attacking two troopers with a knife, which led the troopers to fire their agency issued firearms late Friday evening in St. Mary’s County. Anthony Oliveras Jr., 22, of Hollywood, Maryland, is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault and  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Dorchester County

(CAMBRIDGE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early this morning in Dorchester County. Shortly after 12:35 a.m., officers from the Cambridge Police Department responded to the 400 block of Henry Street in Cambridge, Maryland for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from an  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Crash In Prince George’s County

(BRANDYWINE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian that took place early this morning in Prince George’s County. The victim, identified as Jacob Adams Jr., 29, of Baltimore, Maryland, was pronounced deceased on the scene by Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Department personnel. Shortly  Read the Rest…

Blood on Board: Equipping Maryland’s Air Medical Response With Whole Blood To Save Lives

(MIDDLE RIVER, MD) — Today, the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP), Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) and University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) announced a new public-private collaboration for lifesaving trauma response for Marylanders.  Whole blood is used for emergency transfusions when minutes are critical, and is now available on board  Read the Rest…

Death Investigation Underway In Somerset County

(CRISFIELD, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man in Somerset County. The deceased is identified as Kevin Lamont Jackson, 34, of Crisfield, Maryland. The cause and manner of death are pending autopsy at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. Jackson was located by Crisfield Police Department  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Trooper Involved Shooting In St. Mary’s County

(HOLLYWOOD, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a trooper-involved shooting that occurred late Friday evening in St. Mary’s County. Shortly before 10:55 p.m. on Friday, two troopers from the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack responded to a home in the 44000 block of West Mervell Court in Hollywood, Maryland, for the report of a  Read the Rest…

Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Baltimore County

(GWYNN OAK, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal, single-vehicle crash that occurred overnight in Baltimore County. The driver and sole occupant, Mya Alisha Hall, 28, of Woodlawn, Maryland, was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel. According to a preliminary investigation, a trooper from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Reported Stabbing In Cecil County

(PORT DEPOSIT, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a reported stabbing that took place this morning in Cecil County. Around 10:45 a.m. this morning, troopers from the Maryland State Police North East Barrack responded to the unit block of Old School House Road in Port Deposit, Maryland for a report of a physical disturbance  Read the Rest…

IMPACT Update Newsletter For August 2023

The new IMPACT Newsletter for August is now available online. Stories in this edition include: MSP Adds 26 To The Ranks Of Maryland’s Finest; Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber Recognizes Rockville Troopers; Maryland State Police Aviation Crews Rescue Mountain Bikers In Maryland, West Virginia; MSP, Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Offer Advice To Avoid Stolen Vehicles; MSP Spotlight: Meet  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Helicopter Crew Rescues Three In Separate Hoist Missions In West Virginia

(LANEVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA) – A Maryland State Police helicopter crew rescues three people in two separate hoist missions Sunday in West Virginia. Shortly after 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, the Maryland State Police Aviation Command was called to perform an aerial rescue for an injured hiker and his teenage son.  The father-son pair had been out  Read the Rest…

Suspect Arrested In Vehicle Pursuit In Frederick County

(FREDERICK, MD) – Maryland State Police arrest an Ohio man with an outstanding arrest warrant after he flees a traffic stop and crashes into a Maryland State Police cruiser in Frederick County. The accused is identified as Jose Aguilera Cespedes, 25, of Ohio. He is charged with 1st and 2nd degree assault as well as  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Aviation Rescue Woman After Car Plunges Off Cliff

(GREAT CACAPON, WV) – Maryland State Police Aviation Command took flight Tuesday evening to rescue a young woman after her car plunged off a cliff in West Virginia.   The injured 19-year-old was trapped inside her vehicle after it traveled off the road and rolled down a 70-foot embankment above the Cacapon River, located near  Read the Rest…

State Prison Inmate Homicide Investigation

(CUMBERLAND, MD) – Maryland State Police investigators are continuing an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Allegany County. The inmate is identified as Moise Louis, 34.  Louis was declared deceased by emergency medical service personnel. He was a state prison inmate serving time at the Western Correctional Institution in Cumberland. A  Read the Rest…

Police Investigate Fatal Crash In Cecil county

(CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal, single-vehicle crash yesterday in Cecil County. The deceased, Adam Howard Chapman, 23, of Perryville, Maryland, was the sole occupant of a 2008 Chevrolet Colorado involved in the crash. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical service personnel. Troopers from the North  Read the Rest…

Second Suspect Arrested In Wicomico County Homicide

(SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a man Monday in Wicomico County.   The suspect, Antonio Lamont Oliver, 24, of Salisbury, Maryland, is charged with first-degree murder and related charges. The Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, with the assistance of the Philadelphia  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Suspect In Wicomico County Homicide

(SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a man Monday in Wicomico County. The suspect, Bisheri Damond Jacobs, 19, of Salisbury, Maryland, is charged with first- and second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and accessory after  Read the Rest…

Media Advisory: Open House Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Maryland State Police Aviation Division In Frederick

(FREDERICK, MD) – The Maryland State Police invites all ages to an open house to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Aviation Division in Frederick County on August 5, 2023, at the Frederick Municipal Airport. Join the Maryland State Police, United States Park Police, Frederick Police Department, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Frederick County Division of  Read the Rest…

UPDATE: Deceased Victim Identified In Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County

(ROCKVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police Crash team continues the investigation into a multi-vehicle crash which claimed the life of a Pennsylvania woman and injured nine others last night in Montgomery County. The deceased is identified as Elizabeth Velez, 36, of Easton, Pennsylvania.  She was the driver of a Nissan Pathfinder involved in the  Read the Rest…

Public Invited To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of Maryland State Police Aviation In Frederick County

(FREDERICK, MD) – The Maryland State Police invites all ages to a 50th anniversary open house celebration of the Aviation Division in Frederick County this Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Frederick Municipal Airport. Maryland State Police, along with the United States Park Police, Frederick Police Department, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Frederick County Division of  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County

(ROCKVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in which one person died and nine others were injured late Tuesday evening in Montgomery County. Shortly before 11:45 p.m., the Rockville Barrack received numerous calls for a vehicle traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 270, near Rockledge Drive. According to a  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating The Discovery Of A Body In Prince George’s County

(FORESTVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the discovery of a body this afternoon in Prince George’s County. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to a report of a body located on the grass along the onramp from Woodyard Road to southbound Branch Avenue (Maryland Route 5).  Read the Rest…

Wicomico Co. Homicide Under Investigation

(SALISBURY, MD) – A search is underway for a suspect as Maryland State Police continue their investigation into the murder of a Wicomico County man who was shot last night in Salisbury, Md.              The victim is identified as Keith Lamont Chaney, 34, of Salisbury, Md. Emergency medical service personnel transported him to Tidal Health  Read the Rest…

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