Maryland State Police to step up St. Patrick’s Day DUI patrols

BALTIMORE, MD—In anticipation of increased DUI risks, the Maryland State Police have announced increased patrols and enforcement efforts targeting aggressive, distracted, and impaired driving throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Starting Friday, March 14th, and continuing through Monday, March 17th, troopers from all 23 barracks will be deployed in saturation patrols, focusing on roadways known for high rates of impaired […]

Former Maryland State Trooper pleads guilty to drug, bribery charges

BALTIMORE, MD—A former Maryland State Trooper pleaded guilty to federal drug and bribery charges after trying to sell information to a drug trafficking organization, federal authorities announced. Justin Riggs, 35, of Smithsburg, conspired to sell information to a drug trafficking organization, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland reports. Riggs pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to […]

Baltimore man sentenced for impersonating Maryland State Trooper, gun possession

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to five years in prison for impersonating a Maryland State Trooper and possessing firearms, one of which was a .22 caliber revolver, officials say. Edward Renard Kyler, Sr., 42, was convicted of possession of a firearm with a felony conviction following a two-day jury trial in Harford County Circuit Court before the Honorable […]

Two men arrested following armed road rage incidents in Baltimore County, Prince George’s County

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested and seized loaded firearms from two men following two separate alleged armed road rage incidents in Baltimore County and Prince George’s County. The two suspects have been identified as William Shockey, 71, of Baltimore, and Charles Provost, 70, of College Park. Shockey is charged with first and second-degree assault and related firearm offenses. He […]

Maryland State Police seek to identify vehicle that struck police cruiser on I-695

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are asking for help in locating a vehicle that struck a police cruiser on I-695 overnight. At just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, a trooper was assisting a motorist on the right shoulder of the I-695 inner loop in the area of Windsor Mill Road when their patrol vehicle, which was stationary with […]