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 has been a Maryland State Police member since 2016, graduating from the 145th Academy Class.
Sergeant Steven Muehl, assigned to the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, was named Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. Muehl was recognized for his initiative in creating the Highway Gun Crime Initiative, which resulted in 20 arrests and the seizure of 24 firearms in the latter half of 2024. Muehl graduated from the 134 Academy Class.
The Maryland State Police also recognized Emergency Dispatcher Supervisor of the Year Bethany Richards of the JFK Memorial Barrack; Emergency Dispatcher of the Year Lashonda Wilson of the Hagerstown Barrack; and Civilian of the Year Administrative Specialist III Latosha Clark of the Forestville Barrack.
“I am very proud to lead a force of dedicated employees who commit themselves each day to doing all they can to fight crime, reduce traffic crashes, and protect our citizens,” said Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Maryland State Police Superintendent. “This is an opportunity to honor outstanding achievements of members of our State Police family who, in each of their assignments, are committed to upholding the highest standards of the police profession as we serve the people of Maryland.”
This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.
Pictured from left to right: Latosha Clark, Bethany Richards, Sergeant Steven Muehl, Colonel Roland L. Butler, Jr., Lashonda Wilson, TFC Jack Hadley
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