Entire Ridgely Police Department is suspended
RIDGELY – This Caroline County town will not have its own police force on duty for some time. The town government released the following statement on Tuesday:
“The …
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Entire Ridgely Police Department is suspended
RIDGELY – This Caroline County town will not have its own police force on duty for some time.
The town government released the following statement on Tuesday:
“The Commissioners of Ridgely suspended with pay the entirety of the Ridgely Police Department, effectively immediately, pending investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor. The Commissioners are currently developing a temporary agreement with the Caroline County Sheriff’s Department to guarantee uninterrupted public safety services for the citizens of Town of Ridgely.
"Please continue to dial 410-479-2515 for non-emergencies and 9-1-1 for emergencies. Updates will be made on the Town website ridgelymd.org as they become available."
The Caroline County Sheriff Donald L. Baker Jr. released the following statement:
“Given the recent events involving the Ridgely Police Department, the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Caroline County Commissioners and the Commissioners of the Town of Ridgely, are committed to providing continuous police services to the town’s citizens, ensuring their safety remains a top priority. Together with the Maryland State Police, the Sheriff’s Office will guarantee seamless and uninterrupted police coverage within the town limits of Ridgely.”
