Possession of Marijuana: Β On November 11, 2014, at approximately 1312 hours, troopers assigned to the Berlin Barrack stopped a Ford truck as the driver was not wearing his seatbelt. Β Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Richard Stacey Gulan, troopers could detect an odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Β Gulan was asked about the marijuana, and he did in fact indicate there was marijuana in the vehicle. Β The marijuana was subsequently located, and it weighed 21.9 grams. Β Gulan was arrested and taken before a District Court Commissioner before being released on his own recognizance.
DUI-Related Collision:Β On November 6, 2014 at approximately 1613 hours,Β Michael M. McCarraher was driving a 1994 Jeep Wrangler north along MD Route 589 when he attempted to turn onto Beauchamp Road. Β McCarraher was not able to properly turn (turned wide) and struck the driver’s side door of a 2010 Nissan Rogue stopped on Beauchamp Road at the intersection awaiting for the traffic light to change. Β McCarraher was deemed to be impaired and subsequently arrested. Β He submitted to an evidentiary breath test with a result of 0.19 grams of alcohol. Β There were no injuries in the collision.
Fatal Collision:Β On November 6, 2014 at approximatelyΒ 0807 hours, troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to eastbound U.S. Route 50 at Maryland Route 346, Berlin, Worcester County for a report of a motor vehicle collision.Β Preliminary investigation suggested a Volvo, driven by Donna Clarke of Berlin, was attempting to cross over eastbound U.S. Route 50 from MDΒ Route 346. Β A Mazda, driven by Lauren King of Salisbury, was traveling along eastbound USΒ Route 50 and collided with the Volvo. Β Β Both parties were transported to the hospital for injuries suffered in the collision.Β Upon arriving at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, the driver of the Volva, Donna Clarke, died as a result of her injuries. Β The collision still remains under investigation by the Maryland State Police Reconstruction Team.
DUI-Related Collision: Β 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.