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Maryland Car Rally Task Force dismantles several car rallies in Baltimore County, Harford County

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Car Rally Task Force and its partner law enforcement agencies dismantled six large-scale illegal car rallies across Baltimore County, Harford County, and Baltimore City on Saturday, leading to three arrests. The coordinated enforcement effort, which began at 11 p.m. on June 28, focused on public roads, industrial zones, and parking lots. Authorities conducted high-visibility patrols and enforcement […]

MDTA Police conduct 294 traffic stops on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers conducted high visibility traffic enforcement across the state on St. Patrick’s Day. Officers focused on the leading causes of crashes including impaired and aggressive driving. MDTA Police Officers conducted 294 traffic stops and removed multiple impaired drivers from Maryland roadways. Officers from MDTA Police detachments at Maryland toll facilities, BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, […]

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Governor Moore signs MOUs with first responder unions

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a show of support for first responders, Governor Wes Moore signed three memoranda of understanding (MOU) with labor unions representing firefighters and police officers in Maryland. The agreements, signed on March 13, 2025, guarantee benefits and reaffirm the state’s commitment to organized labor. The MOUs were signed with the BWI Airport Professional Firefighters-International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) […]

PBS to air new documentary examining Key Bridge disaster one year later [VIDEO]

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Public Television, in partnership with WBAL-TV, will present the premiere of Key Bridge Disaster: Reflect, Recover, Rebuild on Wednesday, March 19 at 8 p.m. on MPT-HD and online at https://www.mpt.org/livestream. The documentary will also be available to view live and on-demand using the free PBS app and MPT’s online video player. As residents of Maryland prepare to mark […]

Illegal car rallies in Maryland shut down, 5 arrested

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Five people were arrested and charged in connection with illegal car rallies that were held in Maryland over the weekend, according to the Maryland State Police. Members of the Maryland Car Rally Task Force began dismantling the car rallies around 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, and continued until 4 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, police said. The car […]

Maryland Transportation Authority Police celebrate 59th officer candidate class graduation

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police celebrated Maryland’s newest police officers during a ceremony at MDTA Police Headquarters on Wednesday evening. Members of Officer Candidate Class 59 completed a demanding academy training program that began in June 2024. Ten new MDTA Police Officers and one Maryland Natural Resources Police Officer persevered through the rigorous training program. Police recruits are […]

Maryland transportations officials encourage safe holiday travel

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) is urging travelers to prioritize safety during the busy holiday season, as the agency anticipates a surge in travelers. The holiday travel period, which runs from Dec. 21, 2024, to Jan. 1, 2025, is expected to see a significant increase in the number of travelers on Maryland roads and at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. […]

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Police seeking witnesses following tractor-trailer crash that shut down I-95 at Fort McHenry Tunnel

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A tractor-trailer carrying vegetables and other produce caught fire early Thursday morning after crashing into the divider wall separating the southbound lanes of I-95 prior to the entrance to the Fort McHenry Tunnel, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police. The crash occurred around 6 a.m., prompting a response from MDTA Police. Upon arrival, officers found the tractor-trailer […]

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