Investigators Seek Additional Information After Wicomico County Man Charged With Impersonating A Police Officer

Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s assistance while continuing the investigation into a case of a police impersonator who was served a criminal summons in February. A 19-year old from Salisbury–identified as Jayden Ballard –was served the summons on February 12th. He was charged with impersonating a police officer and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. In February the Maryland State Police received a report that Ballard had gained access to a marked Maryland State Police vehicle. Investigators believe he was operating the patrol vehicle while wearing a Maryland State Police uniform throughout Wicomico County and conducting unlawful traffic stops. Police are asking anyone who may have interacted with Ballard while he was impersonating a Maryland State Trooper, to contact the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division. Email Garrett.Dick@Maryland.gov or call 410-749-3101. The investigation continues.

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