Thursday, September 13, 2012
Maryland drivers who fail to stop and check for pedestrians at nonfunctioning traffic signals will soon face larger fines and points on their licenses.
Maryland drivers have a new set of rules to follow when they come upon a traffic signal that's broken, according to a Maryland State Police press release. The new law, which goes into effect Oct. 1, requires a driver approaching a nonfunctioning traffic signal from any direction at an intersection to stop at a clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk or before entering the intersection. After stopping, the driver must yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection and remain stopped until it is safe to enter and continue through the intersection. "Just because a traffic control signal is not functioning at an intersection does not mean drivers are relieved of their duty to exercise care and caution," according to the…
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Changes go into effect for riders starting in October.
New laws affecting riders of motor scooters will take effect starting Oct. 1, making significant changes to the way they ride. The new laws require all motor scooters and mopeds to be titled and insured, while all operators and passengers must wear a helmet and eye protection. This summer, two incidents in the Glen Burnie area occurred between a motor scooter and vehicle in the same week. Existing laws also require all motor scooter and moped operators to possess a valid driver’s license or a moped operator’s permit, according to a release from the Maryland State Police. At least the minimum vehicle liability insurance is required, and riders must carry proof of the insurance with them whenever they are operating the scooter or moped. …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Maryland State Police said Neil Prescott bought 16 firearms between May of 2011 and July of 2012. He passed all background checks and was permitted to buy more than one gun per month.
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Friday, August 3, 2012
Maryland State Police say Neil Prescott legally purchased 16 weapons and component parts between 2011 and 2012, and had obtained collector status that allowed him to buy more than one gun per month. Prescott, a Crofton resident accused of threatening to shoot former employees, did not violate any laws when he bought an array of weapons, including several pistols, revolvers and receivers. Maryland State Police said Prescott passed all background checks required to purchase firearms. His collector status was also properly applied, police said. Collector status can be granted to to a person who "devotes time and attention to acquiring certain types of regulated firearms for the enhancement of the collector's personal collection," and who …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Police have charged two men who they say were trying to steal a highway light pole.
Two men allegedly attempted to steal a highway light pole Monday morning in Glen Burnie, police said. Quincy R. Hawkins, 47, of Glen Burnie, and James A. Phaneuf, 46, of Brooklyn Park, were arrested by Maryland State Police (MSP) and charged with theft over $1,000 and malicious destruction of property. According to the MSP, officers from the Glen Burnie Barrack received a call at about 9 a.m. Monday from a motorist who saw a pickup truck stopped on the ramp from eastbound Interstate 695 to southbound Ritchie Highway. The motorist said the pickup truck had its hood up, but the two men there did not appear to be working on the truck or waiting for assistance. When a state trooper arrived, he found Phaneuf and Hawkins standing next to a …
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Officials held a K-9 graduation recently at the state training facility in Sykesville.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
A new bloodhound team will join the ranks at Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barrack. Three new bloodhound teams will serve the Maryland State Police and Prince George's County Police after last week's Class of 2012 spring K-9 graduation, according to a state news release. "Red," "Tallulah" and "Tayaut" were joined with their new handlers at the ceremony on Wednesday at the Sykesville training facility after completing a five-week modified training program, bringing the total number of trained K-9's in Maryland to 36, according to the release. Nine of those are assigned to state police, and 19 are currently active, according to the release. "Traditionally, bloodhounds are utilized in law enforcement missions for trailing and tracking …
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
Jianguo Pan, 54, of Glen Burnie died after he was hit head-on by a car traveling the wrong way on the highway early Thursday morning.
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Thursday, June 14, 2012
A Glen Burnie man and a Pasadena woman died Thursday morning following a head-on collision on Interstate 97 in the Millersville area. Police said Jianguo Pan, 54, of Glen Burnie was killed when Kelly Lynn Whitt, 25, of Pasadena hit him head-on while traveling the wrong way on I-97. Whitt was pronounced dead at the scene. Pan died about four hours after being flown to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, according to WBAL. Officials from the Maryland State Police (MSP) and Anne Arundel County Fire Department said they responded shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday to the area just north of Maryland Route 32. MSP said Whitt, who was driving a Hyundai Accent, was heading southbound in the northbound lane when she collided with Pan, who …
Friday, June 8, 2012
Maryland State Police are trying to locate a cash bag lost by a Glen Burnie convenience store employee early Thursday morning.
Maryland State Police (MSP) are asking for residents' help after a Glen Burnie convenience store employee said he lost a bank bag containing a large amount of cash early Thursday morning. Troopers said a man contacted them Thursday morning and said he lost a bank bag with cash in it that he was taking to deposit into the bank, according to an MSP press release. The man told police he placed the bag on top of his SUV but forgot to remove it before he drove off. He said he thinks he lost the bag, which is light red with "7-11" on it, at about 5:45 a.m. Thursday along northbound Interstate 97 around Maryland Route 100. Troopers passed through the area at about 6 a.m. Thursday, but did not find the bag. Anyone with information about the …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The law requires motorists to move over or slow down if they see emergency personnel on the side of the road.
In an effort to increase awareness and ensure the safety of emergency personnel, the Maryland State Police have declared May “Move Over Month.” The Move Over initiative is being used to remind motorists that if they see emergency personnel on the side of the road they need to switch lanes or slow down. Many drivers remain unaware of the law that went into effect in October 2010. “We thought that because of a couple incidents in the beginning of the year that injured a couple of police officers, the Move Over Law was not something that our motorists were familiar with enough,” said Elena Russo, Maryland State Police spokeswoman. “These two incidents could have been prevented if the motorist had slowed down and moved over when they saw the …
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Maryland State Police said the crash resulted in the closing of all four eastbound lanes on I-695 early Saturday morning.
A driver who either stopped or parked on Interstate 695 early Saturday morning died after a Ford pickup crashed into the back of his car, according to Maryland State Police. The Baltimore Sun reported that David Wilt, 33, of Pasadena, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police responded to a two-vehicle collision on eastbound I-695 at Maryland Route 2 in Glen Burnie at about 2:45 a.m. Saturday, according to a release. The State Highway Administration helped police close all four eastbound lanes of the highway until about 7:45 a.m. Saturday. A preliminary investigation revealed a Saturn sedan was either parked or stopped in the left lane when the Ford pickup approached. Police said the driver of the pickup truck “attempted evasive maneuvers” …
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Did you or someone you know, participate in the Maryland State Police Polar Plunge events? Share your pictures here.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Among the thousands of people who descended on Sandy Point State Park on Friday and again on Saturday for the Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge were many Glen Burnie students and families. Hundreds of students took part in the "Frigid Friday" festivities, then a huge crowd is expected to take a dip in the icy waters on Saturday for the official Polar Bear Plunge. The event is one of the top fundraisers for Special Olympics Maryland. Were you there? Snap any pictures? I want to see! Simply upload your photos clicking the “Upload Photos and Videos” button above the main image.
Marcus Aurelius
1:17 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012
This is of course commen sense, let stop waisting valuable time worrying about this stuff, how about working on making sure the people who do not understand the driving laws in Maryland have car insurance, maryland is the 2nd worst state in the country with uninsured motorists, yup 2nd worst. 1 out of every 7 cars has a driver in it that does not care about you or me or our children, as long as … more ›