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Attorney General Brown announces successful prosecution of all 6 defendants charged with distributing large amounts of fentanyl throughout Maryland

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the successful prosecution of a criminal organization involved in the distribution of large amounts of fentanyl, which led to multiple overdoses throughout Maryland and surrounding areas. All six defendants charged in connection with the organization have pleaded guilty, following a long-term investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit, […]

Fatal crash reported on Route 1 in Harford County

Posted on July 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BEL AIR, MD—Police are on the scene of a fatal, Sunday afternoon crash in Harford County. At just after 1:15 p.m. on July 16, 2023, Maryland State Police said they were investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on Route 1 (Bel Air Bypass) near Rock Spring Road. All lanes are closed in both directions. There has been no word on what […]

Maryland State Police to increase patrols, enforcement over Independence Day weekend

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Fourth of July weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors as a record number of motorists are expected to travel this holiday. State troopers from 23 barracks, including members of the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort Team, known as the SPIDRE team, will be focusing enforcement efforts on impaired driving, […]

Hagerstown Maryland Tanker Crash 20230626

Hazmat crews respond after tanker truck carrying ammonium nitrate overturns in western Maryland, nearby businesses evacuated

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

HAGERSTOWN, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating an overturned tanker truck crash the occurred on Monday morning in Washington County. At just before 6:15 a.m. on June 26, 2023, troopers responded to a report of an overturned tanker truck on southbound I-81 north of Halfway Boulevard in Hagerstown. According to a preliminary investigation, a tire blew out on the truck, causing […]

Governor Moore announces new vision to address public safety in Maryland

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday laid out the Moore-Miller administration’s new vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy is an all-of-the-above approach focused on supporting law enforcement; building stronger, more vibrant communities; coordinating across all aspects of government; and investing in Maryland’s youth through the Safe Summer initiative. “An all-of-the-above approach to improving public safety in Maryland […]

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 […]

41-year-old killed in Harford County motorcycle crash

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE HALL, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Monday evening in Harford County. At around 6:30 p.m. on June 5, 2023, troopers responded to a motorcycle crash in the 4200-block of Norrisville Road. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was traveling southbound on Norrisville Road with other motorcycles. The driver failed […]

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