Rising Sun Police Department

05/31/2026

* * * Traffic Advisory * * *

The Town of Rising Sun will be performing maintenance and upgrades to the crosswalk in the area of N. Queen St and Pearl St. Traffic controls will be in place. Expect detours and delays.

Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
TIme: approximately 9:00 am - until complete

Please drive cautiously while traveling in the area.

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05/25/2026

Take a look at what someone created with ChatGPT.

05/19/2026

Reminder… the Town of Rising Sun’s America 250 Parade is coming to town on June 27th at 10AM!
Get those tractors polished up, flags flying, and parade floats ready — we’re celebrating 250 years of America !!
We can’t wait to see our community line Main Street for one of the biggest celebrations of the summer!
Interested in participating? There’s still time to sign up!
Here : 250th Birthday Parade

(Ai photo just for an example )

-Travis

05/08/2026

* * * Traffic Alert * * *

Date: Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Time: approximately 3 pm

On Sunday, May 10th, 2026, Chapter IX of the Police Unity Tour will travel eastbound along MD Rt 273 through the town of Rising Sun. The Police Unity Tour consists of cyclists riding from Philadelphia, Pa., in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. Rolling traffic controls will be in place. The cyclist group will move at a brisk pace, so traffic delays and detours will be limited.

Please feel free to greet the group, but do not impede their movement.

Thank you for your patience and respect.

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The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty.

04/27/2026

Appreciation is extended to MSP North East Barrack for the invitation to participate in their car show. It was a highly enjoyable event that allowed us to spend time with the citizens we serve.

04/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest officer to the Rising Sun Police Department!

Officer Joe Lombardi recently graduated from Class 9 of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Academy, where he successfully completed rigorous training in law enforcement operations, community policing, and public safety.

We are proud to have Officer Lombardi join our team and serve the residents of Rising Sun. His dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public service will be a valuable asset to our community.

Welcome to the department, Officer Lombardi. We wish you a safe and successful career!

04/20/2026

🚧 STREET PAVING NOTICE – WEEK OF APRIL 21–24 🚧

The Town of Rising Sun will be completing street paving work next week. Please plan accordingly for temporary parking and traffic disruptions.

⚠️ NO SIDE STREET PARKING DURING PAVING

🗓 Tentative Schedule:
Tuesday (April 21):
• Mount Street – from Pogue Avenue to Keppels Mill

Wednesday & Thursday (April 22–23):
• Spring House Court
• Meadow Valley Drive
• Meadow Court

Friday (April 24):
• Walnut Street – from 15 N. Walnut Street to N. Queen Street

Please move vehicles off affected streets during paving operations to avoid delays and ensure crews can complete the work efficiently.

We appreciate your patience as we continue improving our roadways.

See below map for more details.

04/06/2026

*** Event ***

* TRAFFIC ADVISORY *

Rising Sun Little League Parade

Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:00am until complete

Travel route:
Starts at Rising Sun Middle School, goes to Pearl St., trot Haines Ave. eastbound. Turns south to N. Walnut St. to westbound E. Main St. to W. Main St, to southbound Wilson Ave. and left onto Kirk’s Court. End at the little league complex.

Expect detours and delays

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