Maryland Natural Resources Police Names New Superintendent

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Natural Resources Police veteran G. Adrian Baker has been named as superintendent of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, replacing Colonel Robert K. “Ken” Ziegler Jr. who resigned Aug. 22. Baker's appointment takes effect Sept. 11.

Baker has nearly two decades of command experience, including the past seven as chief of police in Chestertown. Baker’s experience also includes six years serving as the commander of the Natural Resources Police central region.

“Chief Baker has a proven track record – not just in Chestertown and Kent County, but also in his years leading our Natural Resources Police central region, in protecting both our environment and our citizens,” Department of Natural Resources Secretary Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio said in a statement. “I know that he will be a tremendous asset to our team.”

Baker expressed excitement about returning to the Maryland Natural Resources Police and focus on preserving and protecting the state's natural resources.

"With the professional and leadership skills that I have developed over the last seven years as the chief of a municipal police department, combined with career experience through the ranks of NRP, I look forward to applying and providing clear direction to our management and field officers as we move the Natural Resources Police forward," he said.