TOWSON, Md. — Detective P. Hoke of the Baltimore County Police Department has been hospitalized after he collapsed on New Year's Eve around 7:30pm.
Hoke, a 30-year veteran of the department, who is assigned to the Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau, was working voluntary overtime when he collapsed at Precinct 6, according to police.
Authorities say opportunities to volunteer for overtime are routinely offered to members throughout the Department.
Members are given the opportunity to volunteer for overtime up to 30 days in advance and/or on the day of the event, if needed.
The Department is asking the public to keep him and his family in prayer.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Det. Hoke was 30 years old; he is a 30-year veteran of the department.
