Fatal crash on I-695 leaves one dead, one injured

GREENSPRING, MD—Maryland State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash that left one person dead on Tuesday afternoon in Baltimore County. At just before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, troopers responded to the inner loop of Interstate 695 in the area of Greenspring Avenue for a report of a four-vehicle crash. Authorities say a tractor-trailer crashed into the rear of a Dodge […]

Harford County hit-and-run suspect arrested, charged

EDGEWOOD, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with Monday’s fatal hit-and-run crash in Harford County. The suspect, Anthony Lee Wilson, 27, of Edgewood, has been charged with negligent manslaughter by vehicle and criminal negligent manslaughter by vehicle. He is being held without bail at the Harford County Detention Center. Additional charges are pending in this […]

Tractor-trailer driver flees from police on I-95, travels in wrong direction for nearly 8 miles

EDGEWOOD, MD—A tractor-trailer driver has been arrested after fleeing from police on Interstate 95 and traveling in the wrong direction for nearly eight miles. The driver has been identified as Maurice Cooper, 37, of Haverhill, Florida. Cooper was taken into police custody on Monday afternoon without incident. Cooper faces the following charges: attempted second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, assault […]

Police searching for vehicle involved in Harford County hit-and-run

UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with this case. Original story below… —— EDGEWOOD, MD—Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Harford County. The Monday afternoon accident in Edgewood left one person injured. At just after noon, troopers from the Maryland State Police – […]

Maryland State Police cruiser struck during traffic stop in Stevensville

STEVENSVILLE, MD—Maryland State Police are urging motorists to adhere to the state’s Move Over law following a weekend crash involving a police cruiser in Stevensville. At around noon on Saturday, a trooper conducted a traffic stop on northbound Romancoke Road at Marine Academy Drive (21666). A Toyota Tundra that was traveling north on Romancoke Road then struck the marked police […]

Governor Hogan announces $3 million in grants to protect against hate crimes

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday awarded $3 million to protect more than 30 Maryland organizations and religious institutions against hate crimes. The funding, provided through the Protecting Against Hate Crimes (PAHC) program, will be used on equipment, personnel, and physical security enhancements. “Hate, bigotry, or racism of any kind is un-American, unacceptable, and wrong,” said Governor Hogan. “This funding […]

Maryland State Police mourn death of State Trooper

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police are mourning the loss one of their own, Trooper First Class Alec Elijah Cohen. Trooper First Class Cohen, 29, of Baltimore County, graduated from Northeastern University with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He then joined the ranks of the Maryland State Police after graduating with the 146th Academy Class. TFC Cohen was a member of […]

Parkville man arrested on child pornography charges

PARKVILLE, MD—Troopers arrested a Parkville man on Wednesday after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Investigation developed evidence of alleged distribution and possession of child pornography. The suspect has been identified as 22-year-old Aaron Anthony Speight. Speight is charged with nine counts of possession of child pornography and six counts of distribution of child pornography. He […]