BALTIMORE, MD—With a record number of travelers expected this holiday weekend, state officials have released the Chesapeake Bay Bridge travel forecast for Independence Day. Motorists should expect heavy traffic at the Bay Bridge and along the US 50 corridor Friday, June 30, through Wednesday, July 5, in both directions. The best times to travel across the Bay Bridge this holiday […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, District of Maryland, and task force partners conducted a large-scale, multi-agency law enforcement operation focused on apprehending violent fugitives and wanted gang members throughout the month of May, arresting dozens of violent offenders throughout Maryland. Operation Washout – Maryland resulted in a total of 95 fugitive arrests, including 17 […]
DUNDALK, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday morning on I-695 in Baltimore County. The victim, identified as Stephen Richard Becker, 59, of Timonium, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. He was the driver and only occupant of a 2008 Honda pickup truck involved in the crash. Troopers responded […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority has issued its 2023 Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, and officials say traveling off-peak will assist in reducing anticipated travel delays crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Drivers may also find time savings using the I-95 northern route via the Tydings Bridge when traveling from shore to shore. Memorial Day Week and Weekend Travel Higher volumes […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Transportation Authority Police officers are investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday afternoon along southbound I-95 in Baltimore City. According to the preliminary investigation, an occupant of a silver Honda Civic allegedly fired a weapon at a tan Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on the ramp from southbound I-95 to Caton Avenue (Exit 50) at approximately 3:30 p.m. on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police celebrated the state’s newest police officers during a ceremony at Towson University on Friday. Members of Recruit Class 56 completed a demanding academy training program that began in June 2022. “Graduation is a reflection of the commitment of our recruits, instructors and partners,” MDTA Police Chief Col. Kevin M. Anderson said. “These capable, new […]
WHITE MARSH, MD—MDTA Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Monday night along northbound I-95 in White Marsh. According to authorities, a dispute between the drivers of a silver Ford F-150 pickup truck and a dark sedan began at approximately at just after 10:15 p.m. on the outer loop of I-695 at Exit 15 (US 40). The dispute continued […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority Police, MDTA staff, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves have announced their 2022 Toys for Tots campaign. This is the 33rd consecutive year the MDTA Police have supported the annual effort. In Baltimore, MDTA officers will collect new, unwrapped toys Tuesday, December 6 through Thursday, December 8, from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 4 […]