A Maryland State Trooper Makes a Criminal Arrest on I-95

(Laurel, MD) Two Baltimore City men were arrested and charged yesterday evening after a Maryland state trooper stopped to assist what appeared to be a disabled vehicle.

The suspects were identified as Jose Reyes Benegas, 18 and Christhyan Ramirez David, 20, both of Baltimore City, MD. Both suspects were arrested for malicious destruction of property and theft. Both were taken to be seen by a Prince George’s County District Court Commissioner and awaiting disposition.

On April 10, 2017 just before 11:00 p.m. yesterday evening, a Maryland state trooper from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack was patrolling in the area of northbound I-95 at MD 200(Intercounty Connector), Prince George’s County, MD. Trooper First Class Aaron Williams observed what appeared to be a disabled vehicle and stopped to assist. As Tfc. Williams exited his vehicle he further observed there were two vehicles, a black Toyota Matrix and a Honda Civic passenger vehicle with broken glass damage. Upon approaching the vehicles, he initiated conversation with two identified suspects. Through investigative, Tfc. Williams learned that Reyes Benegas and Ramirez David had caused the damage to the Honda Civic and removed property from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed several car parts and other items inside the suspect’s vehicle.

The Maryland State Police would like to remind motorist to please remove their vehicle from the highways as soon as possible should they become disabled. Removing disabled vehicle from the highways reduces traffic collisions, criminal activity and permits emergency vehicle to respond to emergencies promptly.

State Police investigators are asking anyone with additional information come forward. Callers may remain anonymous. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack at (301) 345-3101.