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Maryland State Police Investigating Death in Cecil County

(CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD) – Maryland State Police are actively investigating the death of a 29-year-old woman in Chesapeake City, Maryland. The deceased is not being identified at this time. Cause and manner of death are pending results of an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore. Shortly before 6 a.m. on  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Man For Sexual Solicitation of A Minor In Prince George’s County

(BELTSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a man Wednesday on charges he solicited sex from an undercover law enforcement officer who was posing as a child over a smartphone app in Prince George’s County. Santos Carranza, 47, of Fort Washington, Maryland, is charged with one count of sexual solicitation of a minor and one  Read the Rest…

Wicomico Narcotics, Drug Enforcement Administration Charge 39, Dismantle Large-Scale Eastern Shore Drug-Trafficking Organization

(SALISBURY, MD) – Thirty-nine people accused of a drug-trafficking ring on the Eastern Shore were indicted following a five-month combined law enforcement investigation. Wicomico Narcotics, a collaborative effort between the Maryland Department of State Police, the Fruitland Police Department, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, began a  Read the Rest…

State Police Make Arrest In Fatal Shooting Investigation In Wicomico County

(SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police served an arrest warrant and charged a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting in Wicomico County that occurred in October. The accused is identified as Jermaine Wilson, 20, of Princess Anne. Wilson is charged with first- and second-degree murder, attempted first and second-degree murder, and multiple criminal  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Prince George’s County

UPDATE: The deceased has been identified as Joshua David Meyer, 40, of Herndon, Virginia. (OXON HILL, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Prince George’s County this morning. Troopers from the Forestville Barrack responded to the crash about 3:45 a.m. on northbound Interstate 495 near the Anacostia Freeway. The identity of  Read the Rest…

Police Make Arrest In Fatal Shooting Investigation In Cecil County

(ELKTON, MD) – Investigators with the Maryland State Police arrested a 23-year-old Delaware man in connection with a fatal shooting on November 2, 2024 that claimed two lives and sent two people to area hospitals in Cecil County.   The accused is identified as Justice Schmeek Pratt, 23, of Bear, Delaware.  Pratt is charged with  Read the Rest…

Reminder: New Laws Take Effect January 1, 2025: Newly Designated Security Guard Employers

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police Licensing Division reminds individuals or businesses that employ security guard services or employ in-house loss prevention personnel about upcoming changes in Maryland law that become effective January 1, 2025. Other than those exempt in Business Occupations and Professions Article, §19-101(n), an individual or any business that employs one  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 12/4/2024

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2024 On 11/21/2024, TFC Eckrich responded to the Giant, located at 45101 First Colony Way, California, MD for the report of a theft. Investigation revealed that Joey Alan Herbert, 32 of Crownsville,  Read the Rest…

Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Multiple Car Rallies: Four Juveniles Arrested And Charged With Stolen Vehicle And Firearm Offenses

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – A joint investigation between partner law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force yielded the arrest of four juveniles in connection with a car rally in Baltimore City while dismantling multiple rallies throughout Maryland. From 10:00pm until 4:00am on Saturday, November 30, 2024, members of the Maryland Car Rally Task  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Continue Wicomico Co. Homicide Investigation, Up To $25,000 Offered For Information That Leads To Arrest, Conviction

(SALISBURY, MD) – The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, with assistance from the Salisbury Police Department, are continuing to investigate the murder of Tyron Colbert, Jr., 10, of Salisbury on August 5, 2024, and are seeking the public’s assistance in helping to locate the person responsible. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered  Read the Rest…

State Police Conduct DUI Checkpoint in Bel Air

(Harford County, Md.)  On Wednesday, November 27, 2024, the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack directed a sobriety checkpoint in an effort to enhance public safety on Maryland roadways.  The checkpoint was held on MD Rt. 22 (Churchville Road) near the Bynum Run Park, Bel Air, MD. The operation was conducted from 10:00 p.m. to  Read the Rest…

State Prison Inmate Homicide Under 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 Robert Warren, 28.  Warren was declared deceased in his cell on November 25 by emergency medical service personnel. He was a state prison inmate serving time at the  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit And Run Crash In Anne Arundel County

(MILLERSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash that claimed the life of a 7-year-old in Anne Arundel County last night. The deceased is a 7-year-old boy who was a rear passenger in a 2011 Mazda 3 involved in the incident.  Emergency medical service personnel pronounced him deceased on  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 11/20/2024

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 20, 2024   On 11/17/2024, TFC Baden responded to the Tractor Supply Company, located at 37762 Mt. Wolf Road, Charlotte Hall, MD for the report of a theft. Investigation revealed that Windell Curtis  Read the Rest…

Update: State Police Make Arrest Shooting Investigation Continues In Howard County

UPDATE:  Maryland State Police arrested Kevin Gross, 46, of Baltimore in connection with the shooting that injured Ronald Victor Garcia-Rodriguez yesterday.  Gross was arrested on November 19th and is charged with attempted first degree murder, first and second degree assault and other related charges. He is being held at the Howard County Detention Center without  Read the Rest…

Maryland Car Rally Task Force And Law Enforcement Partners Arrest Baltimore Co. Man In Connection With Philadelphia Takeover

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – A joint investigation between partner law enforcement agencies and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force yielded the arrest of a Baltimore County man in connection with a car rally in Philadelphia. The accused is identified as Juawarn Williams, 21, of Rosedale, Maryland. In a coordinated operation by the Maryland Car Rally Task  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 11/7/2024

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2024 On 11/1/2024, Tpr Phelps responded to a residence on Chestnut Oak Court, California, MD for the report of destruction of property. Investigation revealed that Larry Darnell Harrod Jr, 45 of Leonardtown,  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Rescues Hunter Who Fell From Tree Stand in West Virginia

  (Maysville, WV) – Maryland State Police Aviation Command rescued an injured hunter who fell from a tree stand in Grant County, West Virginia. On Nov. 5, 2024, at approximately 7 a.m., rescue personnel from Grant County were dispatched to a remote area on a mountain for an injured hunter who fell from a tree  Read the Rest…

2024 Child Safety Seat Check – St. Mary’s County

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol  Barrack “T” Leonardtown  23200 Leonard Hall Drive  Leonardtown, MD 20650  301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 4, 2024 2024 Child Safety Seat Check – Friday, November 15, 2024           Is your child safety seat installed correctly? Not sure? Let a National Certified Child Safety Seat  Read the Rest…

UPDATE: Shooting Investigation In Cecil County

(ELKTON, MD) – Maryland State Police continue to seek public assistance as the investigation continues into a shooting that claimed two lives and sent two people to area hospitals on November 2, 2024 in Cecil County.   The deceased are identified as Tamir Rasheek Davis, 26, of New Castle, Delaware and Darius Anthony Blalock, 26,  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Worcester County

(BERLIN, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Worcester County. The victim has been identified as Carolyn Melissa Long, 49, of Berlin, Maryland. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Troopers from the Berlin Barrack responded at about 10:15 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2024, to  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Hoists Injured Hiker In Carroll County

(SYKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police Aviation Command rescued a hiker, who became injured after slipping and falling from the top of a cliff onto a train tunnel in Carroll County on Friday.   Shortly after 3 p.m. on November 1, Carroll County EMS and Fire Department personnel responded to the area of Gaither  Read the Rest…

UPDATE: Maryland State Police Investigating Double Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash In Dorchester County

(CAMBRIDGE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a double fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday evening in Dorchester County. Shortly before 10 p.m. on November 3, troopers from the Maryland State Police Easton Barrack responded to the area of eastbound U.S. Route 50 near Austin Road for a report of a single-vehicle crash.  Read the Rest…

Shooting Investigation Underway In Cecil County

(ELKTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in Cecil County claiming two lives and injuring two others. One of the deceased has been identified as Tamir Rasheek Davis, 26, of New Castle, Delaware. Davis was pronounced deceased at Christianna Hospital by hospital personnel.  The other deceased individual  Read the Rest…

UPDATE: Award Offered For Information That Leads To Arrest, Conviction Of Suspect In Fatal Shooting In Wicomico County

(SALISBURY, MD) – A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered by the Maryland Department of State Police and Crime Solvers of the Eastern Shore that leads to the arrest and the conviction of the individual responsible in a fatal shooting in Wicomico County on October 28.    Anyone with information that leads to  Read the Rest…

State Prison Inmate Death Investigation Continuing In Somerset County

(WESTOVER, MD) – Maryland State Police investigators are continuing an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Somerset County. The inmate is identified as Virgil Bernard Robinson, 38. He was declared deceased on the scene. He was a state prison inmate serving time at the Eastern Correctional Institute in Westover, Maryland. A  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 10/31/2024

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2024 On 10/23/2024, Tpr Bender conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road at Friendship School Road, Mechanicsville, MD. Investigation revealed that Rodolfo Sandoval-Tenorio, 34 of Lexington Park, MD had an active  Read the Rest…

Maryland Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Over Six Unlawful Exhibition Events In Prince George’s, Anne Arundel Counties Saturday Night

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division and allied police agencies disrupted six unlawful exhibition driving events throughout Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties Saturday night. Police responded to several locations where up to 350 participants gathered in parking lots  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In Wicomico County

(SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday evening in Wicomico County. Shortly after 7:30 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack responded to the 800-block of West Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, troopers located a victim, identified as Tevin Mumford, 32, of  Read the Rest…

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