BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police gathered on Wednesday at their headquarters in Pikesville to honor the 43 state troopers who died in the line of duty at the annual Fallen Heroes Ceremony. Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr. joined police survivor families at the event to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced increased enforcement efforts ahead of Cinco de Mayo weekend to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers across all the state and the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will be conducting statewide DUI saturation patrols and high-visibility enforcement. The initiative aims to keep traffic moving, respond swiftly to incidents, and take […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police have announced their top employees for 2024, recognizing Trooper First Class Jack Hadley as Trooper of the Year. Hadley, a member of the Maryland State Apprehension Team, was honored for his work in apprehending dangerous fugitives. In 2024, he located and apprehended 77 fugitives wanted on a combined 109 felony and 31 misdemeanor warrants. Hadley […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other law enforcement agencies nationwide, are urging residents to safely dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This biannual event aims to combat medication misuse and provide a secure disposal […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 67-year-old in Baltimore County early Sunday morning. The deceased is identified as Junior Dunkley, 67, of Owings Mills. He was the driver of a Toyota Tacoma involved in the incident. He was transported by ambulance to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center where […]
TIMONIUM, MD—The Maryland State Police honored more than 140 individuals at an awards ceremony in Timonium on Wednesday for their outstanding acts of courage, dedication to duty, lifesaving efforts, and humanitarianism. The honorees included Maryland State Troopers, civilian employees from the Agency, allied law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel. “These individuals are often the first to take action in critical […]
CHURCHVILLE, MD—A 33-year-old Havre de Grace man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Churchville Road in Harford County on Monday morning, according to Maryland State Police. The Maryland State Police responded to eastbound Churchville Road (MD-22) west of N. Stepney Road shortly after 10 a.m. for a report of a crash. Police said a Chevrolet Traverse, driven by Tyler […]
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as a 33-year-old Havre de Grace man. Original story below… CHURCHVILLE, MD—Crews are on the scene of a serious crash in the Churchville area. At approximately 10 a.m. on April 14, 2025, units responded to a motor vehicle collision in the 3200-block of Churchville Road. One person has been pronounced dead at the scene, […]