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“New Windsor Bank Robber Arrested”
Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, September 1, 2010 ---- Ryan Robert Roberts aged 31 from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania was arrested last night by the Baltimore City Police Department for his involvement in several area bank robberies. Baltimore Police contacted Sheriff’s Detectives to confirm the details after they received a tip from a viewer who recognized Roberts in a local television news broadcast reporting on the New Windsor Bank Robbery.
On Monday August 30th at 10:16 am, Roberts entered the New Windsor State Bank at 213 Main Street wearing a white baseball cap, white t-shirt, light colored shorts with a white stripe, and presented the cashier with a note demanding money. Roberts fled the bank on foot after receiving an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency. No one was injured during the robbery. Afterwards, Sheriff’s Detectives began working with Baltimore County Police in their investigation of a similar robbery that had occurred at the First Mariner Bank in the 9800 block of York Road, Cockeysville on August 28th.
After speaking with Sheriff’s investigators, Baltimore Police located and arrested Roberts after a brief foot pursuit in the Franklin Avenue area of Baltimore. Roberts was then taken by investigators to the Baltimore County Detention Center where he is being held on $500,000 bond for charges related to the August 28th robbery in Cockeysville. Charges by Carroll County Sheriff’s Detectives related to the August 30th robbery of the New Windsor State Bank are pending.
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“Sheriff's Office promotes Motorist & Rider Safety, receives honors for commitment to traffic safety”
Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, May 27, 2010 ---- Speeding, reckless, aggressive and impaired driving remain the primary causes behind motor vehicle collisions according to information released by the Maryland Highway Safety Office. Further, motorcyclist fatalities continue to steadily increase nationwide, with nearly 5300 investigated during the previous year. In response, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office joined local motorcycle advocacy groups, law enforcement officials from more than eighty police agencies, and highway safety officials earlier this month to promote “Motorcycle Safety Awareness,” and recognize traffic safety excellence as part of the Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge.
As a result of efforts like these, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has been named as the winner in its category in the prestigious Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge, a program sponsored by the Maryland Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA), the Maryland Sheriff’s Association (MSA) and the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Highway Safety Office (MHSO). Winning a Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge signifies excellence in traffic safety enforcement, and the agency’s impact on overall public safety.
“Traffic safety is one of our top priorities,” stated Sheriff Ken Tregoning. “This award is truly special, and it is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of the men and women of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.” The Maryland Law Enforcement Challenge promotes competition among Maryland police agencies, while recognizing and honoring those that excel in traffic safety enforcement. Awards are given out for each of the 12 categories, with the winner being determined by a panel of law enforcement officials from throughout the State.
Yet as the Awards Ceremony and May draws to a close, so begins the start of vacation travel season during this weekend’s popular Memorial Day Holiday. Local law enforcement and highway safety officials appeal to drivers to obey all traffic laws. “We remind motorists to drive safely during the summer vacation season, be extra cautious and always buckle-up. A few extra seconds of attention can make a lifetime of difference.” Sheriff Kenneth L. Tregoning also urges citizens to avoid consuming alcoholic beverages or designate a sober driver before consuming any alcohol, use seat belts, obey the speed limit, and celebrate safely.
Also of concern is the danger these risky behaviors pose to motorcycle riders. Motorcyclists are reminded to make themselves visible to other motorists, and all road users are reminded to safely “share the road” with motorcycles and to be attentive to the following conditions:
- Remember, the motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle on the roadway. Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane;
- Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections;
- Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic;
- Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Never anticipate the actions of another driver;
- Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, when behind a motorcycle to allow the operator enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. Don’t tailgate, in dry conditions motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.
Together, we can make this the first year in recent years when motorcycle fatalities do not increase. Help to share in the responsibility and do your part by safely “sharing the road.” With celebrations a historical part of the Memorial Day Holiday, Sheriff’s Deputies are alerting motorists that they will be on patrol this weekend and throughout the summer to identify and remove aggressive, unsafe and impaired drivers and riders from the road.
Major Tom Long, Deputy Mike FitzGerald, Deputy Brandon Holland, & Lieutenant Mark Gonder accept award from Chief George Johnson - MD Chief of Police Assn. President, Sheriff Mike Evans - MD Sheriff’s Assn. President, Sheriff Mike Lewis Event Speaker, & Vernon Betkey MD SHA Law Enforcement Programs Director
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