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As the unofficial start to the summer travel season beings, Maryland State Police are stepping up traffic enforcement efforts to keep Maryland roads safe this holiday weekend. Troopers throughout the state will be conducting special traffic enforcement initiatives this Memorial Day weekend in an effort to reduce motor vehicle crashes. The SPIDRE Team, a full-time […]

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced today that the administration plans to re-open the Maryland State Police barrack in Annapolis and add 100 new troopers to the force. According to a news release, his announcement follows the General Assembly’s failure to approve the necessary funding to enhance the capabilities of the Maryland State Police though a […]

The Maryland State Police Department is continuing to provide law enforcement assistance to the Baltimore Police Department in support of their ongoing public safety operations. At the request of the Commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department, the Maryland State Police sent 42 troopers to Baltimore early this afternoon. At 4 p.m. today, another 40 troopers […]

This past weekend was a clear reminder for Maryland state troopers that impaired drivers continue to be a threat on state roads, as troopers arrested more than six dozen drivers and dealt with more than one dozen crashes involving impaired drivers, including three in which State Police and State Highway Administration vehicles were struck by […]

Orange barrels are a reminder to slow down in construction zones along the county’s roadways. Lorna Virgili has this report on importance of obeying safe construction zone laws. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Here are your five things to know today, March 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that happened overnight on southbound I-270. 2. Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer has introduced a bill to create a new county office that would focus on child care. 3. The search is […]

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred overnight on southbound I-270 north of Germantown Road involving a tractor trailer. Troopers said they were alerted to the collision shortly before 1:30 a.m. on March 18. According to a Maryland State Police account, the driver of the tractor trailer told troopers that he […]

St. Patrick’s Day may still be a few days away, but Maryland State Police troopers are working coordinated statewide special impaired driving enforcement initiatives that begin today and continue through the holiday. Maryland State Police Acting Superintendent Colonel William Pallozzi today announced a statewide focus on finding and arresting impaired drivers before their bad decisions […]

Maryland State Police, in coordination with, the State Highway Administration, and other local agencies prepare for the approaching snow storm forecasted for March 5. The police want to remind motorists to use caution due to the possibility of hazardous driving conditions during the storm. Colonel William Pallozzi, Acting Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, has […]

Maryland State Police are trying to get the word out about Maryland’s Move Over law. Motorists are required to move over if they see emergency vehicles or tow trucks on the side of the road. Since the law went into effect, troopers have cited hundreds of motorists for violating it. A first offense fine is […]