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Archive for May, 2025

Maryland State Police Arrest Prince George’s County Man on Child Pornography Charges

(BELTSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Prince George’s County man on Thursday on charges related to the production, possession and viewing of child pornography.  Edwin Antonio Valdez Olivar, 41, of Beltsville, Maryland is charged with seven counts of possession of child pornography, seven counts of accessing and viewing child pornography, and seven felony  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Rescues Injured Kayaker in Garrett County, Injured Hiker in Frederick County Over Memorial Day Weekend

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Over Memorial Day weekend, Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) performed two aerial hoist rescues to transport an injured hiker in Frederick County and an injured kayaker in Garrett County. On May 25 at approximately 5 p.m., emergency personnel from Frederick County responded to Wolf Rock at Catoctin State Park to rescue  Read the Rest…

Virginia Man Arrested After Alleged I-95 Road-Rage Shooting on Memorial Day

(COLLEGE PARK, MD) – A Virginia man is facing attempted murder charges following a Memorial Day road-rage shooting on Interstate 95 in Prince George’s County.  The accused is identified as Fredy Gonzalez-Esquivel, 22, of Leesburg, Virginia. Gonzalez-Esquivel is charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder, felony assault, using a firearm during a felony crime, malicious  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigate Double Fatal In Frederick County

(NEW MARKET, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing an investigation into a double fatal traffic crash this afternoon in Frederick County. The deceased victims were passengers inside a box truck involved in the crash.  Both were pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service personnel. Identification is pending next of kin notification. At  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Bolster Patrols for a Safer Memorial Day Weekend

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

Elkton Man Held Without Bond After Alleged Road Rage Incident in Cecil County

(ELKTON, MD) – A Cecil County man is facing felony charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a road-rage dispute on Route 279 in Cecil County on Saturday.  The accused is identified as Javoughn Berbick, 28, of Elkton, Maryland. Berbick is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and using a firearm during a felony crime.  Read the Rest…

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

LAUREL, MD – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Sunday night in Prince George’s County. The deceased is identified as Asenakech Amdrufael Negewo, 77. She was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency medical personnel. Negewo was reported missing through the Montgomery County Police Department. On May 18, 2025, at approximately  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 5/20/2025

  Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2025   On 5/8/2025, Tpr Phelps responded to a residence on Primrose Willow Lane, Lexington Park, MD for the report of a robbery. Investigation revealed that Darnajah Rochelle Warrick, 18 of  Read the Rest…

MD Car Rally Task Force Dismantles Multiple Car Rallies In Prince George’s County – Arrests Made, Stolen Vehicle Recovered

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were dismantled and a stolen vehicle was recovered by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies yesterday in Prince George’s County. The coordinated enforcement efforts focused on public roads, industrial zones and parking lots throughout Prince George’s County. The dismantling operation started at  Read the Rest…

Investigation Continues Into Harford Co. Crash Involving A Trooper And Two K-9s

(HAVRE DE GRACE, MD) – Maryland State Police continue the investigation into a two-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday involving a trooper and his two K-9s in Harford County. The two K-9’s involved are identified as K-9 Topi, a Belgian Malinois and K9 Margo, a Bloodhound. Both K-9’s were transported by Maryland State Police Aviation Command  Read the Rest…

Maryland Car Rally Task Force Arrests Prince George’s County Man In Connection With Philadelphia Car Rallies

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – A joint investigation between the Philadelphia Police Department and the Maryland Car Rally Task Force resulted in the arrest of a Prince George’s County man responsible for organizing an illegal car rally event on February 14, 2025 during the Super Bowl celebration.      The accused is identified as Kevin Rivera, 23,  Read the Rest…

Rockville Man Held Without Bond After Alleged Road Rage Incident in Montgomery County

(ROCKVILLE, MD) – A Rockville man is facing felony charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a road-rage dispute on I-270 in Montgomery County.  The accused is identified as Joshua Johnson, 43, of Rockville, Maryland. Johnson is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, and using a firearm during a felony crime.  He was transported to the  Read the Rest…

Site-Based Assessors From The Commission on Accreditation For Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), Invites Public Comment June 2, 2025

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Site-based assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive June 2, 2025 to examine all aspects of the Maryland State Police policies and procedures, administration, operations, and support services.  Accreditation periods are four years in duration.  During that time, the agency must submit agency status reports  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Identify Driver In Baltimore County Triple Fatal Crash

(BALTIMORE, MD) – Maryland State Police identify the driver involved in a triple fatal crash that occurred on April 5 in Baltimore County. The deceased is identified as Devin Frink, 36, of Baltimore. Frink, and the two passengers, two nine-year-old females, were pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service personnel. In accordance with  Read the Rest…

Suspect Arrested And Charged In Worcester County Homicide

(BISHOPVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police homicide investigators arrested and charged a woman with the murder of a man whose body was found deceased in a home last night in Worcester County. The suspect is identified as Bonnie Hackendorn, 61, of Bishopville.  After consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Worcester County, she  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Identify Victim, Continue Investigation Into Fatal Garrett County Crash

(Grantsville, MD) – Maryland State Police have identified the 19-year-old victim of a fatal crash on Saturday evening in Garrett County. The victim is identified as Nihaal Babu Grandhi, 19, of Ashburn, Virginia. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services. Grandhi was a front-seat passenger in a 2005 Honda Accord involved  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Cecil County

(ELKTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Monday afternoon in Cecil County. The victim is identified as Velmer Huff Jr., 63, of Elk Mills, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased at by medical personnel at Christiana Hospital. On May 12, 2025, at approximately 2:40 p.m., troopers from  Read the Rest…

Driver Charged With Hit And Run After Striking Police Car on Route 50

(ANNAPOLIS, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested and charged an Anne Arundel County man with hit and run after striking a state police vehicle today on Route 50 in Annapolis. The accused is identified as Ryan Daniel Heim, 27, of Annapolis, Maryland. Heim is criminally charged with second degree assault, transportation of handgun on person,  Read the Rest…

Police Search For Four In Connection With Investigation Related To Second Degree Assault And Reported Hate Crime

WALKERSVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying four individuals related to an assault investigation and reported hate crime that occurred early Saturday morning in Frederick County. Shortly before 2 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to a convenience store in the  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Invite Public To Participate In 2025 State Police Fitness Challenge

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are calling on fitness enthusiasts, community members, and aspiring Maryland State Troopers to participate in the 2025 Maryland State Police Fitness Challenge on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Maryland State Police Academy, located at 6852 4th St., Sykesville, MD 21784. This high-energy event will feature a CrossFit-style workout,  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigating Reported Shots Fired In Worcester County

(POCOMOKE CITY, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating after reported shots fired in Worcester County early Sunday morning. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the 4300-residential block of Stockton Road for a report of shots fired. According to a preliminary investigation, shots were reportedly fired into  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Accepting Applications for the 2025 Leadership and Career Development Seminar

(SYKESVILLE, MD) – Applications are now being accepted for the annual Leadership and Career Development Seminar, which will take place from July 24-27, 2025. The goal of the free event is to develop interest and introduce high school rising juniors and seniors and incoming college freshmen to career opportunities with the Department. The four-day, action-packed  Read the Rest…

Lieutenant Governor Miller Joins Maryland State Police to Honor Fallen Heroes

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. joined police survivor families yesterday to honor those who have given their lives in the line of duty at the annual Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony at Headquarters. “Each name we remember is a story—a story of  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Somerset County

(EDEN, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. in Somerset County. The driver of a Kia Soul, a 72-year-old female, was pronounced deceased on the scene. One passenger in the Kia was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to the R Adams Cowley Shock  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Frederick County

(MONROVIA, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. in Frederick County. The driver of a motorcycle, whose identification is being withheld pending next of kin notification, was pronounced deceased on the scene. No other injuries reported on the scene. Around 4:27 p.m., troopers from the  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Howard County

(WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning on Interstate 70 in Howard County. The deceased is identified as Joshua Donta Wilson, 38, of Grand Prairie, Texas. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical personnel. No other injuries were reported. At approximately 6:36 a.m.,  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Weekly Press Release 5/7/2025

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2025 On 5/5/2025, Tpr Abdel Wahab responded to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at 45353 St. George Ave, Piney Point, MD for the report of a disturbance. Investigation revealed that  Read the Rest…

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation in Prince George’s County

(COLLEGE PARK, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Monday morning in Prince George’s County. The pedestrian, who has not yet been positively identified, was pronounced deceased on the scene. At approximately 3:12 a.m. troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to the area of the  Read the Rest…

Media Advisory: Lieutenant Governor Miller, Maryland Department of State Police to Honor Fallen Heroes

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and the Maryland Department of State Police will honor those in the Department who have lost their lives in the line of duty at the annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Miller will accompany Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. and the surviving family members of 43 fallen state  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Delaware Man In Connection With Fatal Shooting In Wicomico County

(SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Delaware man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Salisbury in June 2024. The accused is identified as Fernando Medino-Moreta, 28, of Delaware.  Moreta is charged with first- and second-degree murder and other related charges.  He is currently being held in Delaware and awaiting extradition.  Read the Rest…

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