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Archive for April, 2025

Maryland State Police Arrest Frederick Man In Connection With Attempted Child Abduction

(WALKERSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Walkersville man today in connection with an alleged child abduction after being arrested for suspected driving under the influence. The accused is identified as Gary Lee Plummer, 55, of Walkersville.  After consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Frederick County, Plummer is charged with attempted  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Five-Vehicle Crash in Montgomery County

(BETHESDA, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal five-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning in Montgomery County.  The deceased is identified as Diane Karras, 77, of Silver Spring. She was transported by ambulance to Suburban Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.  Shortly before 11:30 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Rockville  Read the Rest…

State Police Increasing Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts For Cinco De Mayo Weekend

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are reminding motorists to drive responsibly ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend. To combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving, troopers at each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, as well as, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will conduct statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Two in Drug Trafficking Operation in Cecil County, Seize Multiple Firearms and Illegal Drugs

(CECIL COUNTY, MD) – The Maryland State Police Strategic Operations Group-North arrested two men, and seized multiple firearms, including one reported as stolen, and illegal drugs as part of a months-long, combined law enforcement investigation into a drug trafficking operation in Cecil County, Maryland and southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The accused are identified as Alishawaine  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Make Arrest in Wicomico County Death Investigation

(FRUITLAND, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Wicomico County man in connection to a death investigation in Fruitland. The accused is identified as Brandt John Roberts, 40, of Fruitland. Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, Roberts is charged with first- and second-degree murder and other related charges. Roberts  Read the Rest…

Fatal Shooting Investigation in Somerset County Continues, Police Seek Public Assistance

(CRISFIELD, MD) – Maryland State Police seek public assistance as the investigation continues into the fatal shooting that occurred Friday evening in Somerset County. The victim is identified as Evan Neal, 20, of Crisfield, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical personnel. At approximately 4:43 p.m., officers from the Crisfield Police  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Death in Somerset County

(CRISFIELD, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a man on Friday evening in Somerset County.   The victim is identified as Evan Neal, 20, of Crisfield, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical personnel. At approximately 4:43 p.m., officers from the Crisfield Police Department responded to the  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Fraud Suspects

(ROCKVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two alleged suspects related to an identity theft and fraud investigation. On March 3, 2025, a resident of Worcester County filed a complaint at the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack alleging their credit card information had been fraudulently obtained and used to  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Triple Fatal, Two-Vehicle Crash in St. Mary’s County

UPDATE (5/1/2025): The driver and passenger of a GMC Canyon, identified as Casper Bradbury Sr., 92, and Norma Bradbury, 90, both of Mechanicsville, were transported to MedStar Washington Hospital Center by Maryland State Police Aviation Command where they were later pronounced deceased.  (MECHANICSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred  Read the Rest…

State Police Civilian and Sworn Employees Recognized for Outstanding Service; Trooper and Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Announced

(TIMONIUM, MD) – Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. recognized employees of the year for the Department, including the announcement of the statewide Trooper, Non-Commissioned Officer, Emergency Dispatcher Supervisor, Emergency Dispatcher and Civilian Employee of the Year for 2024. The 2024 Trooper of the Year is Trooper First Class Jack Hadley, assigned  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 4/23/2025

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 23, 2025 On 4/15/2025, Tpr Phelps responded to a residence on Archer Street, Leonardtown, MD for the report of a violation of a protective order. Investigation revealed that Thomas Roy King, 33 of  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Encouraging Citizens to Dispose of Unwanted Medications During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and allied law enforcement agencies across the country, are asking residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 26, 2025. The biannual program allows people to  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Charge Baltimore Man With Impersonating A Police Officer

(BOWIE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Baltimore man for allegedly impersonating a police officer following a traffic stop on Sunday in Prince George’s County.   The accused, Antonieo Cole, 60, of Baltimore, Maryland, is charged with one count of impersonating a police officer and one count of illegal possession of ammunition, both misdemeanors.  Read the Rest…

Virginia Man Facing Felony Charges In Connection With Multiple Alleged Armed Road Rage Incidents In Maryland

(FORESTVILLE, MD) – A Virginia man is facing felony charges in connection with multiple alleged armed road rage incidents in Maryland. The accused is identified as Perry Ellis Barmore, 34, of Alexandria, Virginia. Barmore is charged in connection to two unrelated violent crimes: a firearm brandishing and shooting, both of which were reported to the  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In Baltimore County

(HALETHORPE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 67-year-old in Baltimore County early Sunday morning. The deceased is identified as Junior Dunkley, 67, of Owings Mills, Maryland. He was the driver of a Toyota Tacoma involved in the incident. He was transported by ambulance to  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Recognizes Troopers, Civilian Employees, Allied Personnel for Courage, Dedication and Life Saving Efforts

(TIMONIUM, MD) – More than 140 individuals were honored on Wednesday at an award ceremony in Timonium for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts and humanitarianism. Honorees including Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel were presented with Governor’s Citations, Superintendent Salutes, the  Read the Rest…

Media Advisory: State Police To Honor Troopers, Civilian Employees, Allied Police Officers For Courage And Dedication To Duty

(TIMONIUM, MD) – Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. will present awards to over 140 individuals tomorrow in recognition of outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving and humanitarianism. While most of those recognized will be troopers and civilian employees from the Maryland State Police, others from allied law enforcement agencies  Read the Rest…

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

(ABERDEEN, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 10 a.m. this morning in Harford County.   The driver of a Chevrolet Traverse, identified as Tyler Lingenfelter, 33, of Havre de Grace, Maryland, was pronounced deceased on the scene. Three juvenile passengers in the Traverse were transported by  Read the Rest…

Virginia Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Reported Road Rage Arrest

(FORESTVILLE, MD) – A Virginia man faces attempted murder charges after his arrest following a reported road rage incident in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Marco Williams, 46, of Alexandria, Virginia.  Williams is charged with attempted first-degree murder, felony assault, firearms offenses, and additional crimes.  Williams was arrested yesterday in Fairfax County  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 4/10/2025

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10, 2025   On 4/4/2024, Tpr Olayanju conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD. Upon making contact with the driver of the vehicle, identified as Melissa Kay Lively, 47  Read the Rest…

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

(ARBUTUS, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m. this morning in Baltimore County. The driver of a Jeep Cherokee, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver, a 50-year-old male, and a passenger, a 51-year-old  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Triple Fatal Crash in Baltimore County

(BALTIMORE, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate a crash that occurred Saturday night in Baltimore County that claimed the lives of three people. At approximately 11:05 p.m., a trooper from the Maryland State Police Traffic Incident Management Division was performing a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler on the inner loop of  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Two Men Following Alleged Armed Road Rage Incidents in Baltimore, Cecil Counties

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested and seized loaded firearms from two men following two separate alleged armed road rage incidents in Baltimore and Cecil counties in March. The accused are identified as Cedric James, 33 of North East, Maryland and Skyler Robinson, 23, of Owings Mills, Maryland. James and Robinson are both charged  Read the Rest…

Loaded Handgun Seized From Juvenile Following Alleged Road Rage Incident

(ROCKVILLE, MD) – A Montgomery County road-rage incident reported on Monday afternoon led to felony charges and the seizure of a loaded handgun by Maryland State Troopers.   The accused is a 17-year-old male of Frederick, MD who is not being identified because of his age.  He has been charged as an adult with felony assault,  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 4/2/2025

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 2, 2025 On 3/26/2025, Sr Tpr Oyler conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road at Old Rolling Road, California, MD. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Nikki Shawnte Guy-Dixon, 47 of  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Philadelphia Man Following Alleged Road Rage Shooting

(FORESTVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Philadelphia man following an alleged road-rage shooting that occurred on March 28 in Prince George’s County.  The accused is identified as Andre Howard, 34, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Howard is charged with two counts of felony assault, using a handgun during a crime of violence, possessing a loaded  Read the Rest…

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