A 19-year-old Maryland man, Jayden Ballard, is accused of impersonating a police officer, gaining access to a police vehicle, and conducting illegal traffic stops. He remains on the run.

According to a release issued by Maryland State Police (MSP), authorities were made aware of Ballard’s alleged actions back in February 2025. He was served a criminal summons on February 12, 2025, and was charged with impersonating a police officer and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.

Allegedly, Ballard gained access to an MSP officer and, while operating the patrol vehicle with a police uniform, he conducted “unlawful traffic stops” throughout Wicomico County.

Photos provided by the MSP show the patrol vehicle that Ballard allegedly gained access to. Two photos also show Ballard wearing a beige unif

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