MSP Trooper found not guilty on all charges

SALISBURY, Md. – Maryland State Police Senior Trooper Jordan Monk was recently found not guilty of all charges against him.

This comes after a three-day jury trial that took place earlier this week in Wicomico County Circuit Court.

In 2024, Trooper Monk was indicted in Wicomico County on the charges of interception of communication and misconduct in office.

The charges stem from an incident on February 15, 2024 where the indictment alleges Monk “did willfully intercept an oral communication.”

He allegedly used his body-worn camera to record oral communication unlawfully between a group of Maryland State Troopers.

Monk had been with MSP since 2010 and was assigned to the Salisbury barrack.

The first charge against him was classified a felony, and the second – a misdemeanor.

If convicted of the felony, Trooper Monk could have faced five years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.

Jury deliberations reportedly took around 15 minutes to hand back a not guilty verdict, which has raised some questions on whether the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office should have pursued the case in the first place.

Now, Trooper Monk will be free to move on with his life, although whether that includes a return to the Maryland State Police is yet to be seen.

Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes provided us with this statement saying in part, “Regarding the conduct of the trial, we believe the trial was fairly conducted by the Court under the law. While we had hoped for a different outcome, of course, we respect the jury’s verdict and the trial process.”

She went on to say, “I have also become aware of reports and commentary on social media concerning what happened at trial. I must tell you this information is inaccurate at best.”

Maryland State Police said they were not able to comment on the matter.

We also reached out to Trooper Monk’s attorney, but did not hear back.