This press release is designed to inform the public of our commitment to ensuring safety and enforcing the laws in Maryland.
Our message this week is stay off the cell phone/mobile device when driving. The law states:
“Text messaging device” means a handheld device used to send a text message or an electronic message via a short message service, wireless telephone service, or electronic communication network. In general, an individual may not use a text messaging device to write, send, or read a text message or an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle in the travel portion of the roadway. It also includes cellphone calls. There are some exceptions to this law but if an officer sees a text messaging device, a mobile device or cell phone in your hand while you are driving, you most likely will be stopped and given a ticket or a warning.
We strongly urge everyone to stay off the mobile devices and give a 100% of your attention to your driving. There is nothing so important you need to look at while you are driving. If it is, then pull into a parking lot or somewhere safe, stop your vehicle and then use your mobile device at that time. Our family’s lives depend on it.
Reporting period 6/15/20-6/21/20
Vehicle collisions that required a report: 29
Vehicle collisions that did not require a report: 17
Disabled/Unattended Vehicles/Community Policing: 25
DUI arrests: 14
Miscellaneous: 36
Premise checks: 51
Probable cause searches for drugs: 2
Traffic stops: 454
Vehicle storages: 1
Criminal/civil investigations: 27 (Drugs, Theft, Assault, Domestic Violence, Warrants)
Below is a list of individuals that were arrested in this time period:
Date/Time: Last name: First name: Charge:
0150
0211
0326
2229
0226
1916
2220
CONTACT: D/Sgt. Pietanza, Maryland State Police, College Park Barrack, (301)345-3101
Source: Maryland MVA
Our message this week is stay off the cell phone/mobile device when driving. The law states:
“Text messaging device” means a handheld device used to send a text message or an electronic message via a short message service, wireless telephone service, or electronic communication network. In general, an individual may not use a text messaging device to write, send, or read a text message or an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle in the travel portion of the roadway. It also includes cellphone calls. There are some exceptions to this law but if an officer sees a text messaging device, a mobile device or cell phone in your hand while you are driving, you most likely will be stopped and given a ticket or a warning.
We strongly urge everyone to stay off the mobile devices and give a 100% of your attention to your driving. There is nothing so important you need to look at while you are driving. If it is, then pull into a parking lot or somewhere safe, stop your vehicle and then use your mobile device at that time. Our family’s lives depend on it.
Reporting period 6/15/20-6/21/20
Vehicle collisions that required a report: 29
Vehicle collisions that did not require a report: 17
Disabled/Unattended Vehicles/Community Policing: 25
DUI arrests: 14
Miscellaneous: 36
Premise checks: 51
Probable cause searches for drugs: 2
Traffic stops: 454
Vehicle storages: 1
Criminal/civil investigations: 27 (Drugs, Theft, Assault, Domestic Violence, Warrants)
Below is a list of individuals that were arrested in this time period:
Date/Time: Last name: First name: Charge:
06/15/2020 0724 | MARS | TREMAYNE | Driving On Suspended License |
06/16/2020 2206 | Gomez | Jose | DUI |
06/17/2020 0036 | Hall | Bryan | DUI |
06/17/2020 0535 | Ashutangtang | Johnstone | DUI |
06/17/2020 1145 | Armstrong | Tony | Warrant |
06/18/2020 0201 | Easter | Tanya | DUI |
06/18/2020 1414 | MEJIA-SORTO | EVER | Warrant |
06/19/2020 0133 | Davis | Mylisha | DUI |
06/19/2020 0202 | MINOR | RICKY | DUI |
06/19/2020 0322 | Slade | Tyree | CDS: POSSESSION-MARIJUANA OVER 10 GRAMS |
06/19/2020 0938 | De Leon Jose | Emely | Warrant |
06/19/2020 2324 | Tran | Van | DUI |
06/20/2020 | Jones, Jr. | Shaun | DUI |
06/20/2020 | Lopez Cabrera | Geyson | DUI |
06/20/2020 | Nnoruom | Henry | DUI |
06/20/2020 | Perez Mendez | Prudencio | DUI |
06/21/2020 | Vinaik | Ekansh | DUI |
06/21/2020 | Rodriguez | Sonic | DUI |
06/21/2020 | White | Paul | DUI |
0150
0211
0326
2229
0226
1916
2220
CONTACT: D/Sgt. Pietanza, Maryland State Police, College Park Barrack, (301)345-3101
Source: Maryland MVA
Disclaimer: In the U.S.A., all persons accused of a crime by the State are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. See: https://so.md/presumed-innocence. Additionally, all of the information provided above is solely from the perspective of the respective law enforcement agency and does not provide any direct input from the accused or persons otherwise mentioned. You can find additional information about the case by searching the Maryland Judiciary Case Search Database using the accused's name and date of birth. The database is online at https://so.md/mdcasesearch . Persons named who have been found innocent or not guilty of all charges in the respective case, and/or have had the case ordered expunged by the court can have their name, age, and city redacted by following the process defined at https://so.md/expungeme.