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Blood on Board: Equipping Maryland’s air medical response with whole blood to save lives

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—An important life-saving initiative kicked off in Middle River this week. The Maryland State Police (MDSP), Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS), and University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) have 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 […]

Man suffers spinal injury in Joppa diving accident

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

JOPPA, MD—A 21-year-old man was injured in a diving accident in Joppa on Sunday evening. At just after 5 p.m. on August 13, emergency personnel responded to Mariner Point Park to meet a boater in distress. The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that the man sustained spinal trauma in a diving accident and was flown to UMMS Shock Trauma Center […]

Crews working to rescue logger stuck in tree in Glen Arm

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: After nearly two hours, crews have rescued the tree trimmer stuck in a tree after being injured. The patient is being transported to Shock Trauma via Medevac with serious injuries. Original story below… ——— GLEN ARM, MD—Emergency crews are performing a high-angle rescue in the Glen Arm area. At just before 4 p.m., units responded to the 10900-block of […]

I-95 crash in Harford County leaves 2 dead

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ABINGDON, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Thursday evening crash in Harford County that left two people dead. The first victim has been identified as Dennis English, Jr., 45, of Baltimore. He was the operator and sole occupant of a 2013 GMC Terrain SUV involved in the crash. The second victim has been identified as John Mastropietro, 64, of […]

Maryland State Police Aviation Command personnel recognized for statewide safety efforts

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ROSEDALE, MD—Seven members of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command were recognized last week for their heroism and efforts to promote safety by the State Employees Risk Management Administration (SERMA). The three troopers and four civilian pilots were honored during SERMA’s conference on May 27th, which recognized more than a dozen employees from State agencies. Sergeant Brooke Tognocchi and Corporal […]

Maryland State Police to celebrate National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The iconic green and black helicopters of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC), bearing the State flag across the tail, are an easily recognized focal point for the Department’s commitment of service. However, many people who have seen these state-of-the-art helicopters traverse the Maryland skies are probably unaware what it takes to keep the Department’s fleet of […]

Maryland State Police marks 100th anniversary

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—The Maryland State Police on Sunday celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding as a statewide, full-service law enforcement department. Officials say the idea was born of necessity. The dawn of the 1920’s brought a perplexing problem to the office of Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie. The advent of the automobile was providing criminals with the means to expand their […]

Governor Hogan, Maryland State Police announce all aviation command bases will remain open

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Woodrow Jones III on Thursday announced that all Maryland State Police Aviation Command (MSPAC) bases will remain open. In July, due to the anticipated fiscal challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Public Works approved budget reductions associated with closing one MSPAC base. Last month, the governor stated […]