Police Seeking Anyone Stopped by Fake Officer
SALISBURY, Md. – Maryland State Police seek public assistance while continuing the investigation into an alleged police impersonator.
The accused is identified as Jayden Ballard, 19, of Salisbury. Ballard was served a criminal summons on February 12, 2025. He was charged with impersonating a police officer and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.
In February, the Maryland State Police received information alleging 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 as
king anyone who may have interacted with Ballard while he was impersonating a Maryland State Trooper, to contact the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division. Contact Senior Trooper Dick by email at Garrett.Dick@Maryland.gov or by phone at 410-749-3101.
The investigation continues.
