Laurel Police

Laurel Police Investigating Shooting on Ft. Meade Road

Public Safety Notice Businesses and residents in the 14500 block of Greenview Drive will see an increased police presence as officers serve a search warrant in the area. There is no immediate threat to the community.

Traffic Safety Update New residential automated speed cameras will be installed at the 7500 block of Old Sandy Spring Road. Cameras will capture violations in both directions Operating 24 hours a day 7 days a week for continuous enforcement Cameras go live December 19, 2025

Public Service Announcement: You may hear loud noises and explosions in the area of the station this afternoon. There is no danger to the public. The Laurel Police Emergency Response Team is conducting training exercises.

Missing Person If you have any information on the whereabouts of Mr. Jones please call us at 301-498-0092.

Save the date and join us for National Coffee with a Cop Day! When: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 9am to 11 am Where: Starbucks 14060 Baltimore, Ave. Laurel, MD. 20707

Public Service Announcement We are currently on scene in the 7900 block of Crows Nest Court conducting a death investigation. There is an active police presence in the area. Please avoid the vicinity if possible. We will share updates as more information becomes available.

Monthly Crime Report June 2025

We are serving a search warrant in the area of Scott Adam Court, within the Summerlyn Apartment Complex. While there is no threat to the surrounding community, we ask residents and visitors to avoid the area if possible, to allow officers to work safely and efficiently.

Community Update from the Laurel Police Department

Approx 7:12am PGFD units were dispatched to the 500 block of Main St in Laurel for an outside fire. Initial report is that a food truck propane tank exploded. Fire is out. 1 adult male transported with serious but not life threatening injuries. Fire investigators on scene.

Update regarding Main Street Festival

The City of Laurel regrets to announce the cancellation of the Mainstreet Festival Parade scheduled for today due to a propane explosion at the intersection of 4th and Main Streets. The explosion, which occurred during vendor setup, has been contained. 1/3

Due to a propane tank explosion, Main Street is currently closed. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Emergency services are on scene to treat anyone who may have been injured. Additionally, the Main Street Parade has been cancelled. Updates to follow.

Community Alert Early this morning more than 47 vehicles in the city of Laurel were broken into, with valuables stolen. We are asking for the public's assistance by checking your doorbell camera footage! More info on how you can help click below: facebook.com/LaurelPolice/p…

Advisory Ninth Street and Park Ave. are currently closed due to a fire. Please find alternative routes and avoid this area.

Missing Person If you have any information on the whereabouts of the person pictured below please call us immediately at 301-498-0092 or anonymous tips can be sent to LPDtips@laurel.md.us.

Update as of April 4, 2025 The victim in this case has been identified as Ovidio Arnoldo Zecena-Mateo, 31 years of age, of Laurel, Maryland. For more information: facebook.com/LaurelPolice/p…

Join us for Casting with the Cops! Enjoy a relaxing morning fishing with the LPD! Saturday, April 26, 2025 We will be fishing from 9am to 12pm! Location: Granville Gude Park 8300 Mulberry Street, Laurel, MD. We hope to see you all there for this great family friendly event!

We are investigating a suspicious death in the 1000 block of Marton Street, Laurel, Maryland. Officers responded to the area at 4:18 A.M. and discovered the victim, an adult male. More information: facebook.com/10006896299804…