Corporal Edward M. Toatley, Maryland State Police, Maryland

Corporal Edward M. Toatley

Maryland State Police, Maryland

End of Watch Monday, October 30, 2000

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Edward M. Toatley

Corporal Edward Toatley was shot and killed while conducting an undercover narcotics investigation in Washington, DC. He had been deputized as a federal agent as part of a regional narcotics task force conducted in Maryland and Washington, DC.

As Corporal Toatley attempted to purchase narcotics from the suspect, he was shot in the head at close range while sitting in a car in the 2000 block of Douglas Street, NE. After the shooting, the suspect fled on foot. Corporal Toatley was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries approximately two hours later.

The suspect, 23, was later arrested in New York and extradited to Washington, DC, where he entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to life without possibility of parole.

Corporal Toatley was president of the Coalition of Black Maryland State Troopers and had served with the Maryland State Police for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, ages 5 and 18 years, and an 18-month-old daughter. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of Corporal.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location District of Columbia
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life without parole

undercover

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Rarely does a day go by that I don't think about you, my brother! I remember what you told me when we were driving around the base. I'm sorry to report that I lack the political clout to make your wish come true. Thank you for all you did for me. I ordered the green light for your murderer. I know you, as I did that no other TROOPER , Police Officer or Agent was going to die while I was CIC! The U. S. Attorney did not like my order but she had no control over me. No one knows the hell I went through those two weeks until we aught the piece of shit but we got him despite the U.S. Justice Department and the FBI. I did it ALL for you!! Hopefully that will make you smile down from the Heavens at those who gave their ALL for you!! I will always remain ready to serve in the position of your wishes. God Bless you Brother.

Lt. (RET.) Douglas R. Wehland
Maryland State Police

October 11, 2025