Maryland Natural Resources Police Archives

Maryland Transportation Authority Police celebrate 59th officer candidate class graduation

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police celebrated Maryland’s newest police officers during a ceremony at MDTA Police Headquarters on Wednesday evening. Members of Officer Candidate Class 59 completed a demanding academy training program that began in June 2024. Ten new MDTA Police Officers and one Maryland Natural Resources Police Officer persevered through the rigorous training program. Police recruits are […]

Maryland DNR warns of cold-stunned sea turtles, marine mammals

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to be on the lookout for cold-stunned sea turtles and marine mammals along the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast this winter. Cold-stunning occurs when water temperatures drop rapidly, causing animals to become lethargic and hypothermic. This condition can be fatal, especially for sea turtles. According to DNR, cold-stunning typically […]

Maryland Natural Resources Police collecting toys for needy children

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is once again collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in need as part of its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday drive. Donations will be accepted at seven Walmart retail locations across the state and online through an Amazon gift registry. The drive is part of the national U.S. Marines Toys for Tots initiative. […]

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Body, empty SUV pulled from water at Dundee Creek Marina

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—An investigation is under way after a body was pulled from the water at a Middle River marina. Maryland Park Service Rangers were notified of a white SUV submerged near the boat ramp at Dundee Creek Marina in Gunpowder Falls State Park at around 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning, November 20, 2024. The vehicle was towed from the […]

Parkville man cited for illegally baiting during black bear hunt

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Natural Resources Police took action to stop illegal hunting during the state’s annual black bear hunt, held October 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Officers cited several hunters who, although legally permitted to participate in the hunt, were unlawfully using bait to attract and lure bears. While baiting is legal for white-tailed deer in Maryland on […]

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Maryland NRP officers honored for boating safety efforts

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) officers are being recognized for their hard work and dedication to keeping the state’s waterways safe. The DNR has announced that two of its officers are facing national recognition for their efforts to enforce impaired boating laws this past summer. Officer First Class Coby Blum (pictured above left) and Officer First Class Mitchell Muise […]

Boating accidents down in Maryland over July 4th weekend

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—There were nine boating accidents in Maryland over the July 4 weekend, down from 12 in each of the previous two years, according to a news release from the Maryland Natural Resources Police. The DNRP said that there were no boating fatalities recorded over Independence Day weekend, which is the busiest boating holiday of the year. Police said that […]

Maryland NRP to step up boating patrols for Fourth of July

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Boating accidents are on the rise, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police will be stepping up patrols to help reduce boating under the influence incidents. This holiday weekend marks the Fourth of July, and NRP expects more boaters in local lakes, ponds, and rivers. With the increase in boaters, NRP is also increasing its efforts to educate […]

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