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Seven Injured Following Two-Vehicle Crash In Frederick County

(DICKERSON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left seven people injured yesterday in Frederick County. The driver, a 37-year-old male, and passenger, a 52-year-old male, in a Mazda passenger vehicle, were flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a local trauma center for treatment of their injuries. A passenger  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Harford County

(FALLSTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an electric dirt bike that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Harford County. The deceased is identified as a 16-year-old male from Fallston, Maryland. The juvenile was taken to a local trauma center by Maryland State Police Aviation Command, where he was pronounced deceased. No  Read the Rest…

State Prison Inmate Death Under Investigation

(HAGERSTOWN, MD) – Maryland State Police continue an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Washington County. The deceased, identified as Kelvin Hite, 27, was a state prison inmate serving time at the Roxbury Correctional Institution. Hite was pronounced deceased by emergency medical service personnel and was transported to the Office of  Read the Rest…

Governor Moore Joins Maryland Department of State Police to Honor Fallen Heroes

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Governor Wes Moore and Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Michael A. Jackson joined police survivor families today to honor those who have given their lives in the line of duty at the annual Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony at Headquarters. “The men and women whose names are on this memorial are  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Charles County – Police Seeking Driver Who Fled The Scene

(BRYANS ROAD, MD) –   Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash where the driver of a Dodge Dart fled the scene on foot last night in Charles County. The deceased is identified as Harry Washington III, 32, of Indian Head, Maryland. He was the operator of a Suzuki motorcycle.  The passenger on the  Read the Rest…

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Moore, Maryland Department of State Police To Honor Fallen Heroes

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Governor Wes Moore 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 tomorrow in Pikesville. Governor Moore will accompany Colonel Michael A. Jackson and the surviving family members of 43 fallen state  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Press Release 4/30/2026

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 30, 2026 On 4/16/2026, TFC Engleman conducted a traffic stop on Three Notch Road at Oak Crest Drive, California, MD. Upon making contact with the driver of the vehicle and advising him that a  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigate Fatal Crash In Prince George’s County

(UPPER MARLBORO, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Prince George’s County. The deceased is identified as Brenda Godbolt, 61, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service personnel. Godbolt was the driver and sole occupant of a Mazda 3 involved in the crash.  Read the Rest…

Police Arrest Suspect in Connection to Fatal Pedestrian Hit-And-Run on I-695 in January

(TOWSON, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested and charged a Baltimore County man with manslaughter charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian on Interstate 695 earlier this year. The accused is Zaqueo Issac Alvarenga Menjivar, 32, of Cockeysville, Maryland. The Office of the State’s Attorney in Baltimore County presented the case to  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigate Fatal Crash In Somerset County

(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Somerset County that claimed the life of a highway worker. The deceased is identified as Dipakkumar Patel, 70, of Delmar, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service personnel from Somerset County. Shortly before 12:40 p.m., troopers from  Read the Rest…

State Prison Inmate Death Under Investigation

(CUMBERLAND, MD) – Maryland State Police continue an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Allegany County. The deceased, identified as Omar Valdez-Granados, 23, was a state prison inmate serving time at the North Branch Correctional Institution (NBCI). Valdez-Grandos was pronounced deceased by emergency medical service personnel and was transported to the  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Make Arrest In Connection With Reported Shooting In Carroll County

(ELDERSBURG, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Carroll County man in connection with a reported shooting that occurred at a restaurant on Friday night in Sykesville. The accused is identified as Matthew Tyler Hanks, 52, of Sykesville.  Hanks was arrested by Maryland State Police on the scene. In consultation with the Office of the  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigate Fatal Crash In Prince George’s County That Claimed The Life Of A Highway Worker

(FORESTVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Prince George’s County that claimed the life of a highway worker. The deceased is identified as Robert Dempsey, 40, of Ellicott City. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency medical service personnel. Shortly before noon, troopers from the Maryland State Police  Read the Rest…

2025 Trooper Of The Year Announced; More Than 200 Personnel Honored At Department Awards Ceremony In Timonium

(TIMONIUM, MD) – The 2025 Trooper of the Year was announced while more than 200 individuals were honored on Thursday at an awards ceremony for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. Honorees including Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Department, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel, were  Read the Rest…

State Police Encourage Marylanders To Safely Dispose Of Unused Medications During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day On April 25  

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland State Police are encouraging Marylanders to dispose of any expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25, 2026. State Police urge citizens to drop off their prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at any of  Read the Rest…

Police Charge Queen Anne’s County Man After Trooper-Involved Shooting

(CHESTER, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Queen Anne’s County man on attempted murder charges in relation to a trooper-involved shooting last week. The accused is identified as Preston Scott Carter, 21, of Chester, Maryland. Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Queen Anne’s County, Carter is charged with attempted first  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Aviation Command Performs Aerial Hoist Rescue for a Stranded Boater In Somerset County

(DAMES QUARTER, MD) – A Maryland State Police helicopter helped rescue a man after he had a medical emergency while boating on Friday afternoon in Somerset County. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on April 17, rescue personnel from Somerset County were dispatched to a remote area in Dames Quarter Lake for a boater who grounded his  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Press Release 4/17/2026

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 17, 2026 On 3/31/2026, Tpr Peterson responded to the Birdies, located at 28270 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD for the report of a theft. Investigation revealed that Michael Anthony Hyde, 33 of Louisa, VA  Read the Rest…

Investigation Continues After Trooper Involved Shooting During A Call For Service In Queen Anne’s County

(CHESTER, MD) – Police are actively investigating shots fired during a call for service in Queen Anne’s County. At 3:40 p.m. today, troopers from the Centreville Barrack responded to the unit block of Sherman Way in Chester for the report of a disturbance.  The 9-1-1 caller informed police of a man with a knife making  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Caroline County

(DENTON, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash between a Toyota pickup truck and a lawn mower that occurred yesterday afternoon in Caroline County. The deceased is identified as Joel Garcia, 42, of Denton, Maryland. He was the operator of a John Deere Zero Turn lawn mower. He was pronounced deceased on  Read the Rest…

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

(LANHAM, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 24-year-old-woman in Prince George’s County yesterday. The deceased is identified as Mijah Smith, 24, of Bowie, Maryland. She was the driver and sole occupant of a BMW SUV involved in the crash. She was pronounced deceased on  Read the Rest…

Police Make Three Arrests And Disrupt Multiple Car Rallies Across Central Maryland

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Three arrests, guns recovered and juveniles detained after multiple large-scale illegal car rallies were prevented or dismantled by members of the Maryland Car Rally Task Force and partner law enforcement agencies this past weekend across Prince George’s, Howard and Montgomery counties. The joint operation started at 10 p.m. Friday night and continued  Read the Rest…

State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Cecil County

(RISING SUN, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday night in Cecil County. The deceased is identified as Chablaoui Khalid, 42, of Rising Sun, Maryland. Khalid was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency medical services personnel. He was the driver of a 2016 Toyota Corolla involved in the crash.  Read the Rest…

Philadelphia Man Charged In Connection With Assaults On Maryland State Troopers During Illegal Car Rally Events In Prince George’s County

(Bowie, MD) – A Philadelphia man is charged in connection with assaults on two Maryland State Troopers during illegal car rally events in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Isaiah Vega, 19, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County, Vega is charged with first-  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Dorchester County Man For Attempted Murder Following Shots Fired At A State Trooper

(EASTON, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a Dorchester County man on attempted murder charges after firing shots at a trooper responding to reports of a disturbance. The accused is identified as Armond Darel Jolley, 46, of Vienna, Maryland. Following consultation with the Office of the State’s Attorney in Dorchester County, Jolley was charged with  Read the Rest…

MSP Leonardtown Press Release 3/27/2026

Lieutenant Krystle Rossignol Barrack “T” Leonardtown 23200 Leonard Hall Drive Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-8955 Main 301-475-2948 Fax   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2026 On 3/13/2026, TFC Piscopo-Bann responded to Point Lookout Road and St. Andrew’s Church Road for the report of a single vehicle collision. During the investigation, information was obtained that there was  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Two Juveniles Taken into Custody

(ST. MARY’S CITY, MD) – Two juveniles were taken into custody early Monday morning after Maryland State Police attempted a traffic stop on their vehicle, which was reported stolen through the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly before 5:30 a.m., a trooper assigned to the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack was operating in the area  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Crash In Wicomico County That Left Six People Injured

(SALISBURY, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday evening in Wicomico County.   Two passengers in a Toyota Corolla, a 17-year-old and a 25-year-old, were flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to a local trauma center for treatment of their injuries. The driver of the Toyota, an 18-year-old  Read the Rest…

Maryland State Police Arrest Man For Suspected Impaired Driving After Striking A Maryland State Trooper In A Work Zone In Montgomery County

(GAITHERSBURG, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a man for suspected impaired driving after he struck a Maryland State Trooper in a work zone Sunday evening in Montgomery County. The accused is identified as Job David Martinez, 35, of Gaithersburg, Maryland. He was charged with suspected driving under the influence and was subsequently transported to  Read the Rest…

State Police Arrest Man for Suspected Impaired Driving After Striking Two Troopers In Prince George’s County

(CAMP SPINGS, MD) — Maryland State Police arrested a man for suspected impaired driving after striking two Maryland State Troopers early Sunday morning in Prince George’s County. The accused is identified as Avery Alexander Bost, 31, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Bost, the operator of a Maserati sedan involved in the crash, is charged with suspected  Read the Rest…

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