Three fatal motorcycle crashes reported in Maryland over weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police responded to three separate fatal motorcycle crashes in the state over the weekend. The crashes resulted in the deaths of motorcyclists from Alexandria, Virginia; Grasonville, Maryland; and California, Maryland, according to authorities. The first crash happened in a median on northbound Interstate 97 near Crownsville in Anne Arundel County on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m. Troopers […]

Fatal street racing crash in Baltimore County leaves 1 dead

OWINGS MILLS, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal Sunday crash linked to street racing in Baltimore County. The victim has been identified as Leo Anthony Brooks Jr., 56, of Reisterstown. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. According to a preliminary investigation, Brooks was the driver of a 2017 Mercedes believed to be engaged […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols over St. Patrick’s Day weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will increase patrols over St. Patrick’s Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving, officials say. According to state police, the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team will be working this weekend to help reduce alcohol-related injuries and fatalities. The team is made up of specially trained troopers tasked with identifying impaired drivers. The […]

Maryland State Police to offer free steering wheel locks to Hyundai, Kia owners this weekend

BALTIMORE, MD—Amid rising vehicle thefts in the state, Maryland State Police and the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council are offering free steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners this weekend. The free locks are available to Maryland residents who own a vehicle that uses a physical key to start. To receive a lock, residents must bring their license and registration […]

Medevac responding to serious crash with multiple injuries in Perry Hall

UPDATE: Fire officials now say Medevac was considered but was not needed. Original story below… ——— PERRY HALL, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious Monday night crash in Perry Hall. The accident was reported at around 8:30 p.m. on February 26 on Silver Spring Road near Yvonne Avenue (21128). The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company reports that four […]

Trooper uninjured after Maryland State Police vehicle struck overnight on I-95

BALTIMORE, MD—A Maryland State Police vehicle was struck in a two-vehicle accident in Baltimore County overnight. The crash resulted in one hospitalization. The police cruiser was struck while at the scene of another crash on southbound I-95 just prior to I-695. The trooper was not in the vehicle when it was struck, according to the White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company. […]

Man steals SHA vehicle, hits 13 cars in wild Maryland police chase

UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as Flavio Cesar Lanuza, 27, of Laurel. Original story below… ——— COLLEGE PARK, MD—A man is facing charges after he stole a MDOT State Highway Administration vehicle and led police on a pursuit that started in Montgomery County and continued through Prince George’s County. The chase started after the man hit another vehicle on […]