DUI-Related Collision:Β Β The Maryland State Police in Berlin report that on November 1, 2014 at approximately 0202 hrs, troopers responded to MD Route 90 and Ocean Parkway for a reported single vehicle collision. Β Through the investigation it was determined Nicholas Thompson-Riviere of Bishopville, Maryland, was driving westbound along MD Route 90 when he lost control. Β The vehicle he was driving left the right roadside, struck a guardrail and then struck a tree. Β The vehicle was destroyed and Thompson-Riviere had to be extricated from the wreckage, and he was taken to PRMC in Salisbury for injuries. Β Troopers noted an odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Thompson-Riviere, and he was subsequently charged with DUI. Β Troopers want to remind drivers not to drink and drive, and if you notice a vehicle being driven erratically to notify the Berlin Barrack at 410-641-3101 or dial #77 from your cell phone. Β Stopping an impaired driver could save a life.
Motor Vehicle Collision:Β Β Maryland State Police report that on October 29, 2014, at approximately 0858 hrs, troopers were dispatched to MD Route 610 at Peerless Road regarding a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Β Troopers arrived and determined Richard Lee Stafford was operating a 1982 Kawasaki motorcylce along MD Route 610 when he collided with a 2002 Chevrolet S10. Β The driver of the Chevrolet, John Emory Taylor, was attempting to turn from Peerless Road onto MD Route 610 when he failed to yield to the motorcycle. Β Taylor was not injured in the collision, but Stafford was taken to PRMC for treatment of his injuries. Β The collision is still under investigation and charges are pending.
DUI Arrests for October: Β Troopers assigned to the Berlin Barrack arrested 17 drivers for driving while impaired during the month of October.
Untaxed Cigarettes Arrest: Β On October 13, 2014 at approximately 1905 hrs, troopers stopped a 2014 Jeep Cherokee for speeding in the area of US Route 113 and Germantown Road. Β During the traffic stop numerous cartons of cigarettes were observed in the vehicle. Β A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed there to be 513 cartons of untaxed cigarettes. Β The retail value of the cigarettes was $33,088.50 with a tax loss to the State of Maryland of $10,260.00. Β The driver, Baleek M. Thabet of New York, was arrested and transported to the Maryland State Police Barrack in Berlin for processing. Β The Maryland State Comptroller’s Office assisted with the case.
DUI Arrests for September: Β Troopers assigned to the Berlin Barrack arrested 36 drivers for driving while impaired in September.
