Man Impersonating MD State Trooper Sentenced For Illegal Gun Possession

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — A Baltimore man has been convicted after prosecutors say he impersonated a Maryland State Trooper and pulled over a vehicle pretending to be an active duty officer.

On June 26, 2022, Harford County sheriff's deputies searched a home located in the 1100 block of Iron Bark Court in Bel Air in connection to an investigation into Edward Renard Kyler, Sr., 42. Kyler is prohibited from having regulated firearms and reportedly had weapons in his possession. A search of the home revealed a black backpack belonging to Kyler that contained 3 BB guns, a Glock 9mm 10-round magazine, a Glock BB magazine, a black handgun magazine with blank rounds, a CYTAC handgun holster and a .22 caliber ROHM Model 66 revolver. A second search and seizure warrant of Kyler's vehicle revealed a black polo shirt labeled “SECURITY," a black police-style outer carrier vest with attachments, “Security” patches, a blue line flag patch, a Maryland State Police pin, one set of black handcuffs, an ASP-style baton and four small light bars, the prosecution stated.

Testimony given in trial revealed that Kyler was impersonating a Maryland State Patrol trooper and had been spotted pulling over a vehicle and pretending to be a copy while on a FaceTime call with his then-girlfriend.

Kyler was convicted of possession of a firearm with a felony conviction following a two-day trial. Following the guilty verdict, Kyler was sentenced to 10 years suspend all but five years to serve without the possibility of parole. Following his release, Kyler will submit to a period of three years of supervised probation.

“This defendant was clearly a threat to our community, impersonating police officers, violating our laws and possessing firearms illegally with prior felony convictions. Removing these illegal firearms from a convicted felon’s possession ensures a safer community for all our citizens," said State’s Attorney Alison M. Healey.