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Sykesville police report recovers stolen instrument, credits detective in $200,000 fraud probe; several officers recognized
Summary
The police chief reported investigative recoveries and a multi‑jurisdiction fraud case with losses in excess of $200,000; the department also honored several officers at an awards banquet, including an officer of the year recognition.
Sykesville’s police chief told the council March 9 that patrols and community policing are increasing as weather improves and highlighted recent investigative successes, including recovery of a stolen musical instrument and a multi‑jurisdictional fraud investigation with a reported loss exceeding $200,000.
The chief credited Sergeant Lacy with tracking down a suspect in Florida who had pawned a high‑value instrument from a local band shop and said the item was returned. On a separate, larger matter, the chief described a case that "has turned into a multi‑jurisdictional case with a loss value in excess of 200 grand," and said two suspects were identified with arrest warrants pending.
The department also announced personnel recognitions: Corporal Morgan Hoa was named officer of the year; Sergeant Sarah was selected supervisor of the year; Jamie Reichlin was named auxiliary officer of the year; and PSC Andrew Jacobs received a community policing award for DUI enforcement and related work. The chief said the department is exploring an e‑waste drive and asked residents to contact staff if they see issues such as expired tags or illegal dumping.
