Governor Larry Hogan Crime Announcement 20220110

Governor Hogan announces expansion of Re-Fund The Police Initiative, reintroduction of major crime legislation [VIDEO]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced the expansion of the Re-Fund The Police Initiative to a three-year, $500 million investment in increased support for law enforcement, and for increased crime control and victim protection services across the state. The governor also announced that he will reintroduce legislation to address violent crime during the upcoming session of the Maryland General […]

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NWS Baltimore Snowfall Map 20220103a

WINTER STORM: 5 – 8 inches of snow expected in Baltimore area, Maryland State Police respond to over 40 crashes

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Monday announced that the State of Maryland has activated a government-wide response to the ongoing winter storm that could have a significant impact on roads and transportation systems. Much of the state is now under winter weather advisories and warnings, and the National Weather Service has expanded potential snowfall totals over the course of the […]

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Drunk Driving Sobriety Checkpoint DUI DWI

Maryland State Police to target impaired, aggressive, distracted drivers over holiday week

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PIKESVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are gearing up for the week between Christmas and New Year’s with additional troopers on patrol using a variety of initiatives to urge both motorists and pedestrians to use common sense, take responsibility, and be more courteous on Maryland’s roadways. Between Wednesday and January 2, troopers from each of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks statewide […]

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Medevac responding to I-95 crash in Harford County

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UPDATE: The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company reports that an adult male was flown to Shock Trauma with life-threatening injuries. Original story below… ——— JOPPA, MD—Crews are responding to yet another Monday evening crash on Interstate 95 in Joppa. This latest crash was reported at just before 8 p.m. along northbound I-95 just past MD 152 (Exit 74). One vehicle reportedly […]

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Speeding

Work zone speed camera enforcement to begin on northbound I-95 in White Marsh

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WHITE MARSH, MD—In coordination with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and Maryland State Police Maryland SafeZones Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program, the Maryland Transportation Authority will deploy speed enforcement equipment for construction activities on I-95 in Baltimore County. Beginning Monday, December 20, ASE equipment will be deployed on northbound I-95 near mile marker No. 67.5 in White […]

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Police: Joppa homicide victim identified, crashed after being shot

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UPDATE 2: A second suspect has been arrested. UPDATE: Police have arrested a suspect in connection with this case. Original story below… —— JOPPA, MD—Police have released additional details on Friday’s fatal shooting in Joppa. At around 6:45 p.m. on Friday evening, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s office responded to the 500-block of Dembytown Road for a report of […]

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DNA

Baltimore County Police Department receives over $222K to reduce backlog of DNA testing

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BALTIMORE, MD—U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron on Friday announced $1,835,897 in Department of Justice grants to six Maryland law enforcement agencies to be used to reduce the backlog in DNA testing at their laboratories. The grants will be used to hire additional staff, improve and maintain laboratory capabilities, purchase specialized equipment to improve laboratory operations, and fund technical training and […]

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