State Police, Nearby Counties Respond to Baltimore Riots

Several county police departments, as well as the Maryland State Police, have officers and paramedics in Baltimore as police in the city clash with rioters.

Unrest in the streets of Baltimore turned violent Saturday and flared up again Monday, the same day the family of Freddie Gray asked for calm as they buried him. Gray’s death over a week ago while in Baltimore Police custody has sparked nightly protest walks and investigations.

Maryland State Police sent 42 troopers to Baltimore early Monday afternoon, and another 40 troopers were ordered to the city at 4 p.m. Anne Arundel, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County officials confirmed they have also sent personnel to the city.

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Since Thursday, more than 280 state troopers have provided assistance in Baltimore as requested by the Mayor of Baltimore and the Commissioner of the Baltimore Police Department.

The Prince George’s County Police Department has officers in the midst of the confrontation, its spokesman said Monday afternoon.

About 5 p.m. the department said on Twitter :”We’re now along perimeter backing up @BaltimorePolice near mall. Several of our officers hit by rocks; minor injuries. And just before 6 p.m. the department tweeted: “Our officers in Baltimore have been pulled back into a reserve status and will assist @BaltimorePolice as needed.”

Prince George’s County Fire Department spokesman Mark Brady tweeted at 6 p.m.: “PGFD tactical trained paramedics embedded w/law enforcement unit in Baltimore. A great use of personnel able to provide immediate EMS care.”

In Montgomery County, the police department says “Approximately 40 of our officers (includes medics, supervisors, Special Events Response Team officers) are assisting @BaltimorePolice.”

Anne Arundel County Police said on Twitter: “We have resources on the ground in #Baltimore assisting @BaltimorePolice. We’ve sent dozens of officers.”

Other police officers from state law enforcement agencies are also assisting. Those officers are from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and the Maryland Capitol Police.

»Screenshot from WUSA TV of violence on the street of Baltimore