Man arrested after displaying gun, throwing objects in I-695 road rage incident

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have arrested a man following an alleged road rage incident last week in Baltimore County. The accused, identified as Na’Shon Harris, 21, was arrested on Monday. Police believe Harris threw objects and brandished a handgun at another driver during a road rage on I-695 near Wilkens Avenue. Dashcam footage helped police locate the suspected vehicle, where […]

Maryland State Police, DEA to team up for National Drug Take Back Day on October 26

BALTIMORE, MD—In an effort to combat opioid addiction, Maryland State Police will join forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the 27th National Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public can drop off unwanted prescription drugs at any of the 23 Maryland State Police barracks, no questions asked. This biannual initiative […]

Federal, local agencies arrest 14 in regional drug bust

BALTIMORE, MD—Federal and local law enforcement agents arrested 14 people and seized narcotics, guns and drug paraphernalia in an operation that spanned Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, and the Baltimore area, authorities announced this week. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland said in a news release that the “large-scale drug and gun bust” involved more than 500 officers, […]

Baltimore County man arrested after pointing gun in I-695 road rage incident

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore County man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman during a road rage incident on I-695, Maryland State Police said in a news release. David Belt Jr., 41, of White Hall was charged with first- and second-degree assault and firearm offenses following the incident, which occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, […]

Maryland police shut down a dozen illegal car rallies

BALTIMORE, MD—Police in Maryland say they dismantled a dozen unlawful exhibition driving events over the weekend in various parts of the state. Maryland State Police said in a news release that members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division, and allied police agencies stopped the events that were happening […]

Maryland State Police to celebrate National Faith & Blue Weekend with communities across the state

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police will join communities across the state in celebrating National Faith & Blue Weekend later this month. The initiative is a collaboration between law enforcement and faith-based organizations that aims to strengthen communities. National Faith & Blue Weekend takes place October 11-14, 2024.  The weekend’s events will include a trunk-or-treat event for Harford County residents hosted by […]

Maryland Car Rally Task Force busts 7 illegal rally events throughout state

BALTIMORE, MD—Members from the Maryland Car Rally Task Force, working in collaboration with the Maryland State Police Special Operations Division, and allied police agencies disrupted seven unlawful exhibition driving events throughout multiple Maryland counties, including Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore County, on Saturday night. Police responded to several locations where up to 200 participants gathered in parking lots […]