As state officials and proud family members looked on, 39 trooper candidates took an oath to serve and protect the people of Maryland as they officially joined the ranks during the graduation ceremony for the Maryland State Police 153rd Trooper Candidate Class.
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ByMichael Duears
We regret to inform you of the recent passing of Michael Lukoski, age 48, son of Retired Sgt. Chuck Lukoski. Mr. Michael Lukoski died April 12, 2025. Our deepest condolences for the family at this difficult time. Michael Joseph Lukoski OBITUARY On April 12, 2025 Michael Joseph Lukoski passed away; devoted fiance’ of Kayla Adams;…
ByMichael Duears
We regret to inform you of the recent passing of former MSP Trooper Harold Anthony Koudelka, Jr., 81, Westminster, Md. on February 4, 2025. He was a veteran with the United States Air Force. Koudelka served the Maryland State Police for over a decade before exiting to the private sector. OBITUARY Harold Anthony Koudelka, Jr.,…
ByMichael Duears
The picture was striking. A casket was covered in a United States flag. It was being carried by a team of fit and polished Maryland state troopers, whose Stetsons were worn in a way that showed they were proud to have earned the right to wear them. The picture was one of several accompanying media…
ByMichael Duears
The MSPAA sadly announces the recent passing of one of “Maryland’s Finest,” Sergeant Vernon Webster Phillips. OBITUARYVernon Webster Phillips, age 89 THE VILLAGES – Vernon Webster Phillips passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023, in The Villages, Fl. Vernon, Vern, V to some, was born in Cambridge, MD, on July 16, 1934. He was the son…
ByMichael Duears
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of one of our finest. Retired Captain Charles “Chuck” Shue, age 82, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 after a lengthy illness. OBITUARY Charles “Charlie or Chuck” Shue succumbed to the effects of Parkinson disease on March 23, 2025 at the age of 82….
ByMichael Duears
The MSPAA regret to inform you of the recent passing of retired Cpl. Ralph Douglas Brown. OBITUARY Ralph “Doug” Brown, 83, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Doey’s House, Hagerstown, MD. Born August 23, 1940, in Martinsburg, WV. Doug married Pearl Tederick, they had two sons, Michael and Bradley Brown. After…