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Maryland’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force participated in “Operation Broken Heart,” a nationwide, two month push targeting child sexual exploitation offenders. The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) was one of 61 task forces included in the two month initiative, “Operation Broken Heart II.” This coordinated effort by law enforcement representing more […]

Maryland State Police continue to crack down on impaired drivers on state roads and troopers are sharing some stories and stats from this weekend’s State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE). According to Police, a trooper with the Maryland State Police department’s impaired driving enforcement team actually had a drunk driver run into him, as […]

The Maryland State Police Department stepped up its traffic enforcement efforts over the three-day Memorial Day weekend to keep Maryland roads safe. According to police, traffic enforcement initiatives were conducted statewide during this unofficial start to the summer travel season. During this Memorial Day weekend, troopers made numerous traffic stops focused on impaired or distracted […]

Maryland State Police say they received an anonymous call threatening commercial aviation early Monday morning. Troopers say the call was received at the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack in Garrett County at 6:30 a.m. today. According to a Maryland State Police news release, the caller made a bomb threat involving commercial aviation. Troopers said they […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Troopers are urging drivers to use caution and to think twice before heading out during this expected blast of cold weather across the state. Colonel William M. Pallozzi, acting superintendent of the Maryland State Police, has ordered all troopers to be on high alert for disabled vehicles with the anticipated extremely low temperatures. Troopers, along […]