MARTINSBURG, WV – Maryland State Police Aviation Command played a key role in assisting West Virginia authorities in tracking down two suspects who allegedly fled the scene after a West Virginia State Trooper was struck during a crash this week.
According to the Maryland State Police Aviation Command and a social media statement released Thursday, Trooper 3, based out of Frederick, Maryland, was dispatched just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the request of West Virginia State Police. The request came after reports that two suspects allegedly struck a West Virginia State Police patrol vehicle, resulting in injuries to a trooper.
Authorities reported that upon arrival, one suspect had already been taken into custody, while a second male suspect remained at large. Aviation crew members used an MX-15 Wescam camera system to conduct an aerial search, according to Maryland State Police. The search led troopers through nearby woods and along Edsel Avenue, where the second suspect was ultimately apprehended without further incident.
The Maryland State Police Aviation Command, operational since 1970, operates a fleet of 10 helicopters from seven bases across the state. The agency’s ongoing missions include law enforcement, medical evacuation, search and rescue, and disaster response on a 24/7 basis. According to state officials, the success of recent operations—including this week’s rescue—depends on coordination with local fire, rescue, emergency medical services, and law enforcement agencies.
The names of the suspects and the condition of the trooper have not yet been released by authorities.
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