Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Dimeka Thornton
Gender : Female
Age : 37
Race : Black
Date : 04/08/2024
Location : I-695
City : Baltimore
County : Baltimore
State : Maryland
Agency : Baltimore County Police Department Woodlawn Precinct
Officer(s) :Sgt. Ferguson, Officer Daley, Officer Marrero, Officer Hadel, Officer Creter
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 04/08/2024, 37-year-old Dimeka Thornton was killed in a crash on I-695 in Baltimore, Maryland, following a police pursuit initiated by officers from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Woodlawn Precinct.
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Thornton reportedly drove at high speed. Officers escalated to a chase along I-695 during which she lost control and crashed. She was pronounced dead at the crash site.
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The internal investigation by the Baltimore County Police Department aims to determine whether pursuit protocols were followed and whether the actions of Sgt. Ferguson, Officer Daley, Officer Marrero, Officer Hadel, and Officer Creter were in accordance with department policy. Findings will be reviewed by the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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LAST UPDATE: 12/09/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/police-fatal-crash-i-695-stolen-car-dimeka-thornton-killed/60455343
