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Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Striking Officer Patrick Kepp, Who Returned to Duty After Losing Legs

What happened?

Convicted

Raphael Mayorga was sentenced to 22 years and 60 days in prison for intentionally striking Montgomery County Police Sergeant Patrick Kepp, who lost both legs but returned to active duty. The incident also inspired the passage of the 'Sgt.

5 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jul 10, 2026
Sources: WJLA; WUSA9; The MoCo Show

Timeline

  1. Raphael Mayorga intentionally struck Montgomery County Police Sergeant Patrick Kepp with his vehicle on Interstate 270

  2. Raphael Mayorga was initially charged with first-degree attempted murder.

  3. Sergeant Patrick Kepp returned to work at the police force, with his recovery and rehabilitation ongoing.

  4. Raphael Mayorga was found not guilty of attempted first or second-degree murder but guilty of 13

  5. The 'Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act' (Senate Bill 590) was enacted, with its enhanced penalties set to

  6. Judge Harry Storm sentenced Raphael Mayorga, then 21 years old, to 22 years and 60 days

  7. The enhanced penalties of the 'Sgt.

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How we researched this & corrections

Information was gathered from multiple news reports covering the incident, trial, sentencing, and legislative aftermath, with official statements from involved parties.

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