Entire Ridgely Police Department suspended pending investigation

RIDGELY, Md. – The entire Ridgely Police Department has been suspended with pay, effective immediately.

Town Commissioners say this suspension is pending investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Prosecutor.

A temporary agreement is in development with the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office to ensure uninterrupted public safety services.

Anyone in need of help should continue to dial 410-479-2515 for non-emergencies and 9-1-1 for emergencies.

The Caroline County Sheriff’s released the following statement Wednesday afternoon:

“Given the recent events involving the Ridgely Police Department, the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Caroline County Commissioners and the Commissioners of the Town of Ridgely, are committed to providing continuous police services to the town’s citizens, ensuring their safety remains a top priority. Together with the Maryland State Police, the Sheriff’s Office will guarantee seamless and uninterrupted police coverage within the town limits of Ridgely”.