Maryland State Police Archives - Page 5 of 73

Governor Moore urges Marylanders to stay vigilant, exercise caution amid severe flooding

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore is urging Marylanders to exercise extreme caution as severe flash flooding continues to impact parts of the state. Western Maryland, and particularly Allegany County, has experienced significant flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and emergency responses. Since midnight, the area has received an estimated 4.65 inches of rainfall, with more expected. The North Branch Potomac […]

Maryland State Police Fitness Challenge set for June 7th

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Police are inviting fitness enthusiasts, community members, and aspiring Maryland State Troopers to participate in the 2025 Maryland State Police Fitness Challenge on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The event will take place at the Maryland State Police Academy, located at 6852 4th St., Sykesville, MD. The challenge will feature a CrossFit-style workout designed to test participants’ […]

Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony 20250507

Maryland State Police honor fallen heroes

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Drunk Driving Police DUI DWI Sobriety Checkpoint

Maryland State Police to increasing patrols, DUI enforcement efforts for Cinco de Mayo weekend

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Maryland State Police honor Trooper of the Year, top employees for 2024

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

Maryland residents urged to safely dispose of unneeded medications this weekend

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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67-year-old dies in I-695 hit-and-run crash while changing flat tire, police seeking tips

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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Maryland State Police honor heroes at awards ceremony

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

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 […]

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