No Charges in Carroll County Police-Involved Fatal Collision

BALTIMORE, MD—Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced that no charges will be filed against Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Kyle Hessler in connection with a fatal vehicle collision that occurred on April 20, 2024.

The decision comes after a thorough investigation by the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID).

The incident unfolded around 11:30 p.m. on Liberty Road when Deputy Hessler attempted to stop a speeding vehicle driven by Jamal Steele. Steele did not comply, leading to a brief pursuit.

Shortly after losing sight of Steele’s car, Deputy Hessler found that Stee...