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Sykesville police report: 743 events, two investigations and multiple auxiliary promotions
Summary
The Sykesville police chief reported 743 events for a recent period, described two unrelated investigations (including broken-window damage at Warfield and a porch package theft leading to multi-county charges), highlighted community policing programs and promoted auxiliary unit members.
At the Oct. 15 meeting, the Sykesville police chief summarized recent public safety activity and recognized auxiliary personnel promotions.
The chief told the council the department recorded 743 events between mid‑September and early October and provided brief case updates: two unrelated investigations (incident numbers noted in the packet), a broken-window incident at a downtown business (Warfield) where three suspects were found on the property after hours and charges are pending the proprietor’s decision, and a porch-package theft that led to identification of two suspects connected to similar incidents in multiple Maryland counties.
The department highlighted community activities including a junior CSI Academy attended by about 25 children with state police and sheriff’s office instructors, a drone and canine demonstration, and a newly certified child passenger safety technician in the department. Chief also said two newly marked patrol vehicles are arriving and that recruitment and background checks for a certified officer are underway with a potential hire in January.
The chief recognized auxiliary members for distinguished service: APO Ian Ward received a citation for leadership in the patrol program, APO Nydia Diaz was promoted to corporal, and APO Jamie Raichlen was promoted to sergeant and named second‑in‑command of the auxiliary unit. The chief said changes to the auxiliary command structure are intended to maintain operations while a lieutenant is out and to provide continued community coverage.
The chief encouraged council members to contact the police department with any questions and noted that specific case details remain subject to ongoing investigations.
