From Maryland State Police:
Troopers from the JFK Highway Barrack have apprehended a 19-year-old from Virginia after a vehicle pursuit in Harford County this morning. The teen, who is not being identified because he has not been charged with a criminal offense, is currently being held at Harford Memorial Hospital pending an emergency evaluation.
At 8:00 a.m. today, the Maryland State Police received a lookout for a person driving a 1998 Toyota with Virginia registration, who suffered from several psychological disorders. The person was described as being armed and dangerous and in possession of a knife and firearm.
At the same time, the duty officer at the Rockville Barrack received a call from the teen’s mother who said her son was in the Baltimore area and had said he was on his way to New York to kill someone, along with other irrational statements. The duty officer at the Rockville Barrack made contact with the duty officer at the JFK Highway Barrack. Troopers coordinated efforts between barracks and with the mother to locate her son.
At about 8:10 a.m., troopers patrolling I-95 observed the vehicle traveling northbound on I-95 in the area of the 74 mile marker. Troopers activated their emergency equipment at which time the vehicle pulled to the shoulder. However, as troopers began their approach, the vehicle sped off. Troopers pursued the vehicle northbound on I-95 to exit 77, where the driver exited onto northbound Rt. 24. Troopers continued to pursue the vehicle for about six miles into the town of Bel Air, where the vehicle ultimately became disabled. Once the vehicle came to a stop, troopers were able to apprehend the man without further incident. A search of the vehicle revealed a knife, Taser, shotgun, and ammunition.
Due to the information received and statements made by the man, he was transported to Harford Memorial Hospital, where troopers completed an emergency petition to have him mentally evaluated. At this time there is no specific threat and no indication he harmed anyone.
The investigation is continuing.
Congratulations to the MSP.
Job well done.
Wally Brenton
Great job giving yourself all the Credit MSP. But I was driving by it and saw many Bel Air Town Cops in this chase. But hey MSP always wants the full credit so…..
And congratulations to the mom who had the guts to turn her son in so he can get the help he needs.
So you were driving by and saw the many Bel Air cops. You have no idea if they all arrived at the conclusion, or if they were just at the end of the line of police cars.
Just another day in pleasantville Harford County, another under 30 year old being apprehended by a lot of law enforcement by causing a huge scene.
“Mental evaluation” sounds like a good way for people to skip the Greybar motel?
Mental evaluation doesn’t mean he won’t be charged afterwards….
Oh boy, “charged.”
Well, being charged is a bit integral to a “trip to the greybar motel.”
Great job troopers and Bel Air police. Now if the judges/juries would just lock the guy up for about 60 years before he kills someone then the case can be closed.
I agree that they did a great job and no one was hurt, but if this article is correct, the kid wigged out and had some sort of psychotic episode. His mom was worried about him and had the cops intercept him before he did something stupid. Was he actually going to commit a crime? Don’t know.
However, you cannot convict someone of not committing a crime. Again, by the sounds of the article, there was no illegal activity. He may have a minor firearm violation depending on the type of firearm and location in the car. If it was a rifle in the trunk, no violation. handgun on the front seat, violation.
Knives and TASER’s aren’t illegal, not is a 19 year old driving through the state. A good job was done by all to do the right thing…Protect and Serve.
There was illegal activity.
The suspect sped away after he was stopped by Police.
I’m sure there are many other traffic “charges” can be applied.
Making a threat to murder someone is criminal activity. If this guy is so wacked to threaten someone and act to commit murder then he should be confined. Let the judge or panel who let’s him loose on society be responsible. If he hurts someone then they can do time along side him.
Fleeing and Eluding is the only crime he has committed in Maryland. The supposed threat was reported by his mother in Virginia. That threat is under Virginia’s jurisdiction as it obviously occurred in Virginia before he left. We don’t even know that this threat is true. It says his mother reported those threats. He is probably guilty of Fleeing and Eluding as well as Failure to Obey a Lawful Order when he took off from the Police. When you get pulled over by lights and siren, the lawful order of pull over to be cited or questioned is presumable. So, if he gets charged I would assume Fleeing & Eluding as well as Failure to Obey a Lawful Order will be appropriate. Just the insinuation of the threat of murder is enough to pull someone over to question and search for weapons, so there is no concern if the stop was legitimate as well as any search of the vehicle.
Soul smushed u r an idiot
Thank you very much….
Hydesmann, If that is the case than why didn’t the HCSO take action against a guy who threaten to kill me after we got into a argument, and there were witnesses, Sheriffs said that he most likely was just mouthing off cause he was mad. There should not be any gray areas or a judgment calls.
It’s only illegal in certain instances, here, in Maryland. Basically he’d have to be prohibited from contacting you in any way (via being served with a peace or protective order), or misuse a telephone or email to threaten (or harass) you.