Overview
- Anne Arundel County Circuit Judge Stacy McCormack threw out the misconduct cases Tuesday against Cpls. Eddie Vasquez and Kieran Schnell after a two-day hearing.
- McCormack said there were no written policies or training to isolate compelled testimony from prosecutors, leaving the court no option but dismissal.
- The Attorney General’s Office says its case does not rely on compelled statements and is reviewing the decision for potential appeal.
- The police department restored both officers to full-duty status Tuesday, while an internal Office of Professional Standards investigation remains active.
- The indictments stemmed from a 2023 unauthorized pursuit in Pasadena that ended in a fatal crash; the state alleged speeds up to 123 mph and failures to use lights, sirens, body camera, or notify dispatch, and the driver later pleaded guilty to automobile manslaughter.