(CECILTON, MD) – A Maryland state trooper has been charged and is suspended following his involvement yesterday in a DUI-related traffic crash in Cecil County.
The trooper is identified as Trooper First Class Tanner Nickerson, who is assigned to the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. He is charged with driving under the influence, driving while impaired, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, reckless driving and negligent driving.
Shortly after 9:00 p.m. yesterday, Maryland State Police from the North East Barrack responded to a call for a traffic crash in the 200-block of North Bohemia Ave. (Rt. 213) in Cecilton, Md. Troopers found a Mercedes passenger car and a marked Maryland State Police Chevrolet Tahoe involved.
The preliminary investigation indicates TFC Nickerson, who was off-duty, was northbound on Rt. 213, when he failed to reduce speed and ran into the back of the Mercedes, which was also northbound. The 49-year-old female driver of the Mercedes, from Cherry Hill, NJ, and her 10-year-old passenger were taken to Union Hospital by ambulance. They were treated for what were reported to be minor injuries. The trooper reported no injuries.
Upon contacting TFC Nickerson at the scene of the crash, the investigating trooper detected indications of possible impairment. Further investigation led to the arrest of TFC Nickerson on the scene. He was taken to the North East Barrack for processing and, after receiving traffic citations, was later released to a sober driver.
Witnesses told troopers the emergency lights on the police vehicle were activated. The investigation determined the trooper was off-duty and was not responding to a call.
In addition to the charges being placed against him, TFC Nickerson was suspended with pay, as is Maryland State Police procedure. He has been a member of the Maryland State Police for six years.
The investigation is continuing.
Was he talking on his cellphone or texting at the time?
ReplyDeletewhat difference would that make? Just another charge.
ReplyDeleteOff duty dui caused an accident in a company vehicle and he's suspended with pay. Bullshit!
ReplyDeleteNothing will happen to him, back to work with a slap on the wrist and not a penny of pay lost. No court, no tickets, no record, no fines, no AA, no nothing.
ReplyDeleteTwo sets of rules.
Transfer to far western Maryland or resign will be his choice!
DeleteThey are trained to do that unlike the rest of the population.
ReplyDeleteSuspended with Pay?! Hell No. Fire him now, with No Pay. Why do the Taxpayers have to pay this dtunk his salary while he sitting homie on his a$$ ?
ReplyDeleteI think it is pretty standard. If found guilty he will most likely have to pay back the salary from the time of suspension.
DeleteStrong work on arresting troopers part to do the right thing in a tough spot that he was put into by a very stupid decision. Should be fired and forced to pay for damages!
ReplyDeleteJust like the one that flipped his truck over on Superbowl weekend in Marion. He was drunk and drugged up but like the other commenters said there was no court, no trial, and he was back to work like nothing happened. These internal investigations are a joke and yes there are two justice systems. One for us and one for them.
ReplyDeleteIt is policy. If they do it to one they have to do it for all, until they find grounds to suspend without pay. He is not the first one to do this. But he did activate his emerg. lights to warn people to get out of his way. lol
ReplyDeleteSo all the tickets he wrote should be voided from day one!!
ReplyDeleteNot on MD Casesearch. Typical!
ReplyDeleteUmmmm. 1058.... you clearly don't know how to use case search. See below:
ReplyDelete2100B4B Nickerson, Tanner Leroy 10/1990 Defendant Cecil County District Court TR Open 08/14/2017
2110B4B Nickerson, Tanner Leroy 10/1990 Defendant Cecil County District Court TR Open 08/14/2017
2120B4B Nickerson, Tanner Leroy 10/1990 Defendant Cecil County District Court TR Open 08/14/2017
2130B4B Nickerson, Tanner Leroy 10/1990 Defendant Cecil County District Court TR Open 08/14/2017
2140B4B Nickerson, Tanner Leroy 10/1990 Defendant Cecil County District Court TR Open 08/14/2017
2150B4B Nickerson, Tanner Leroy
And, 1058....
ReplyDeleteDefendant
Name: NICKERSON, TANNER LEROY
Address: 24067 SMITHVILLE RD
City: WORTONState:MDZip Code:21678
Race:WhiteSex:MaleHeight:5'9"Weight:150
DOB:10/11/1990
Involved Parties Information
Plaintiff
Name: State of Maryland
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff
Name: State's Attorney - Cecil County District Court
Address Line 1: District Court/Multi-Service Center
Address Line 2: 170 E. Main Street
City: ElktonState:MDZip Code:21921
Officer - Arresting/Complainant
Name: PARKER
AgencyName: MSP-BARRACK F (NORTH EAST)
Address: 2433 PULASKI HWY
City: NORTH EASTState:MDZip Code:21901
Charge and Disposition Information
Charge No: 1Statute Code:TA.21.902.A1
Charge Description: DRIVING VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
Speed Limit: 0 Recorded Speed: 0 Location Stopped: NB @ 291 N. BOHEMIA AVE
Probable Cause Indicator: No Contributed to Accident: No Personal Injury: 2
Property Damage: No Seat Belts Used: No
Mandatory Court Appearance: YesFine Amount Owed:$0.00
Vehicle Tag: XX State: Vehicle Description: 13CHEV02 BLACK TAHOE
Disposition
Convicted Speed: 0Contributed to Accident:NoPersonal Injury:0
Plea: Plea Date:
only reason we know about this is because the other vehicle was involved. no way they could hush it up! and this pos is out arresting others for less offenses!
ReplyDeleteAll those charges and he was released without having to post bail? That is certainly special treatment for one of their own.
ReplyDeleteBook em, fire em and jail em Dano.
ReplyDelete7:49 bingo
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