Man Arrested After Overnight Crash Into APG GRAB Barrier by JON BLEIWEIS, APG News a Search of the Subject’S Vehicle Was Con- ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md
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A2 APG News • May 30, 2019 Man arrested after overnight crash into APG GRAB barrier By JON BLEIWEIS, APG News A search of the subject’s vehicle was con- ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. ducted and two clear plastic baggies, which -- A man was arrested after allegedly speed- contained a white powdery substance, sus- ing away from an access control point at pected to be heroin or fentanyl, were recov- Aberdeen Proving Ground and ultimate- ered, police said. ly crashing into the installation’s Ground The subject, whose name and age were Retractable Automobile Barrier last month. not made available, was charged by APG According to the APG Police Division, Police with 12 violations, including driving a car approached the access control point at on a revoked license and attempting to elude the Hoadley Road entrance of APG South police. Agents from the Army’s local Criminal (Edgewood) about 1:30 a.m. on April 29 Investigation Division charged the man with when a civilian security guard informed the several violations, including possession of a driver — an adult male — that his vehi- controlled or dangerous substance and posses- cle was going to be inspected, as part of sion with the intent to distribute, police said. the installation’s random anti-terrorism mea- Toscano said APG Police usually charge sures. The driver then accelerated and sped crimes as severe as major misdemeanors, away at a high rate of speed from the booth while the CID usually charges felonies and onto post, police said. higher crimes. The guard then deployed the Ground The subject was released on bail and Retractable Automobile Barrier — designed will be subject to appear at federal criminal to stop the vehicle at less than lethal force — court in Baltimore, though the court date is which prevented the car from entering the unknown, Toscano said. installation, police said. Police estimated the The majority of the personnel on APG car was traveling between 56 and 68 mph at are unaware of these types of incidents, Jes- the time it made contact with the barrier. APGPD Traffic Unit photo see said. The driver then fled the scene into the A car struck the barrier at the Hoadley Road entrance of APG South (Edgewood) “Though this occurred at 1:30 a.m., police woods and was found about four hours lat- Monday, April 29, 2019. The driver attempted to elude police but was appre- were able to secure the crash scene, search, er hiding in a scrub brush, said Jim Tosca- hended about four hours later. find and arrest the subject and coordinate no, APG police captain for special operations with the local criminal investigation division and the incident commander. The subject instrumental in finding the man, said Sgt. subject in wooded areas at night there are and staff judge advocate,” he said. was medically evaluated by APG medical Mark Jessee of the police division’s traf- many dangers, other than the subject. The Department of Public Works and Physi- responders and found to be uninjured from fic unit. SRT’s tactical proficiency in adverse condi- cal Security personnel were instrumental in the vehicle hitting the barrier. “While the majority of those that reside tions keep the K-9 handler and canine pro- removing debris from all travel lanes, initi- A group of emergency responders, includ- on APG were sleeping soundly in the com- tected, allowing for the K-9 handler and ating repair of the barrier and ensuring the ing the APG police and fire departments, the fort of their homes, your dedicated team of canine to work as one. access control point was operational for APG Police Special Reaction Team, a Mili- trained first responders went into action,” “Our canines are indispensable in these commuters prior to the morning rush. The tary Working Dogs canine team and a heli- Jessee said. situations,” he said. “With their keen senses, clean-up took about three hours to complete, copter from the Maryland State Police were He added that when searching for any they keep our officers safe.” Toscano said. Blue Star program opens doors to military, families National Endowment for the Arts mer at arts.gov. 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Your patriotism and Riverdale Park: Riversdale House Museum extends its work to promote equal access to By participating in Blue Star Museums— generosity have enriched the lives and expe- Salisbury: Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art the arts in every community across America. even if they already provide free admis- riences of our military families.” Silver Spring: National Museum of Health sion—museums can express appreciation to This year’s participating organizations Maryland Blue Star Museums and Medicine military and their families for their service hail from all 50 states, as well as Washing- More than 30 museums in Maryland are St. Mary’s City: Historic St. Mary’s City and share with them America’s cultural trea- ton, D.C. and Puerto Rico, and include fine participating in the 2019 Blue Star Museums St. Michaels: Chesapeake Bay Maritime sures. Blue Star Museums also provides a art, science, history, and children’s muse- program. They include: Museum way for military families to have fun together ums, as well as zoos, aquariums, gardens, Annapolis: Hammond-Harwood House Upper Marlboro: Maryland-National Capital while traveling or when exploring their home and more. Museums are welcome to sign on Museum: United States Naval Academy Park and Planning Commission community—an especially valuable opportu- as Blue Star Museums throughout the sum- Museum; Westminster: Carroll County Farm Museum See Something INSTALLATI ON WATCH C ARD INSTALLATI ON WATCH C ARD DO OBSERVE DON’T Cut along dotted lines and • Discuss any aspect of military operations or planning. & REPORT • Discuss military capabilities or limitations. fold in middle for use as • Suspicious activity or suspected surveillance.