MD State Police

UPDATE - Crash - Montgomery County: Three right lanes closed on northbound I-270 prior to Shady Grove Road. These lane closures may remain closed for several hours. go to ow.ly/Q0um50Z391e for the latest. #MDtraffic cg

Nationally, the #holiday #weekend, marked by celebrations and increased #travel, often comes with a surge in traffic crashes caused by excessive speed, #impairment and #distracteddriving. @mcpnews 🚔and @MDSP 🚔will be on the roads with enhanced patrols and sobriety checkpoints.

WRAP today in Eastern Shore’s Grasonville, Maryland joining @MDSP, @TheMDTA, @UnitedWeGoDC, @MDTourism and @TownofOceanCity officials in speaking at partner @AAAMDNews' annual Memorial Day news conference focusing on summer highway safety. ☀️🏖️🚔 #DriveSober

#NewsAlert Investigators from the @mdsp Homicide Unit arrested and charged a seventh suspect in connection to a November 2025 triple-murder/house fire in Washington County. Read more at: tinyurl.com/2tewupwz

.@MDSP continue to aggressively enforce impaired driving laws to keep roadways safe. The message is simple: if you are suspected of drunk or drugged driving, you will be stopped, arrested, and held accountable. More importantly, you could take a life — including your own. (3/3)

One arrest was made for a vehicle stopped for speeding more than 100 mph in a posted 50 mph zone. Two separate arrests were made on 20-year-old men who were behind the wheel and suspected impaired. (2/3)

Great work by the #MSP SPIDRE DUI Team this past weekend, as their efforts yielded 22 impaired driving arrests while working in coordination with Baltimore Police Department throughout Baltimore City. (1/3)

Today, FMCSA Administrator Barrs met with officers from motor carrier units in @MDSP, @DCPoliceDept, & @VSPPIO for insightful conversation and to thank them for their partnership and work. #NationalPoliceWeek #RoadwaySafety #StrongPartnerships

Join @MDSP for the 2026 Fitness Challenge, set for tomorrow at the MSP Academy in Sykesville. Think you have what it takes? There's still time to register >> eventbrite.com/e/the-maryland…

Congratulations to the @MDSP 160th Trooper Candidate Class. You all have earned the title of Maryland’s Finest.

#NewsAlert: @MDSP are calling all fitness fans, community members, and aspiring troopers to the 2026 Maryland State Police Fitness Challenge on Saturday, May 16, at the MSP Academy, 6852 4th St., Sykesville, MD. Think you have what it takes? FULL RELEASE: tinyurl.com/4t4xp65k

#NewsAlert @MDSP seek assistance in fatal hit/run pedestrian crash in Montg Co last night on 495. Police search for a silver or gray sedan with heavy front-end damage. Contact police at 301-424-2101. Read more: tinyurl.com/5br7v4c4

ALERT: MONTGOMERY COUNTY: CRASH: OUTER LOOP PRIOR TO EXIT 33 MD 185 CONNECTICUT AVE: ALL LANES CLOSED: USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE: EXPECT MAJOR DELAYS: #MDTRAFFIC SOC

#NewsAlert @mdsp arrest suspected police impersonator attempting to conduct traffic stop on I-695 in Balt Co.; Eric Baummer, 59, of Mount Airy arrested on scene without incident. He was driving a blk Ford Explorer. Read more: shorturl.at/19uCy

#TrafficAlert @MDSP on scene of multiple vehicle crash on outer loop 695 near Security Blvd. Two lanes get by. Expect delays.

#NewsAlert: @MDSP are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left seven people injured yesterday in Frederick County. FULL RELEASE: news.maryland.gov/msp/2026/05/06…

#NewsAlert @mdsp investigating fatal motorcycle crash where driver of an orange Dodge Dart fled the scene on foot last night in Charles County. Anyone with info pls contact SGT Zimmerman at 301-392-1200 or justin.zimmerman@maryland.gov Read more: tinyurl.com/d96rzf45

#missing 67-year-old Essien, Joseph Boniface, 5'7" 160 lbs. Last seen on 4/28/2026 in the Pikeville area. If located, please call 410-887-2222

ALERT: PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY: CRASH: US 301 ROBERT S. CRAIN HIGHWAY NORTHBOUND AT VILLAGE DRIVE: ALL NORTHBOUND LANES CLOSED: USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE: #MDTRAFFIC SOC

UPDATE - The right lane is now open on southbound I-270 at MD 80 in Urbana. Crews have the left lane closed to perform guardrail repair.