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Man Arrested For Stabbing Pregnant Woman
KENSINGTON, Md. (AP) — Police say an 18-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of a pregnant 19-year-old woman in Kensington. Montgomery County police say Dakota Brothers was in a relationship with the victim, although it’s not clear whether he’s the father of her baby. The stabbing occurred Wednesday afternoon behind…
Cumberland man gets life for fatally beating girlfriend
CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) – A Cumberland man with a long history of domestic violence has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his live-in girlfriend. The Cumberland Times-News reports that 44-year-old Kevin Bowers was convicted and sentenced Wednesday after entering an Alford plea to a first-degree murder charge. An Alford plea is not an…
Infant Killed; Mother Injuried In Crash
LANSDOWNE, Va. (AP) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office says an infant in a stroller was killed and his mother was seriously injured when they were hit by a car in Lansdowne. It happened about 8 a.m. Wednesday. The office said in a news release that the woman was pushing her 5-month-old son in a…
Schools to start after Labor Day
Annapolis, Md. (AP) – The latest on Gov. Larry Hogan signing an executive order to require Maryland public schools to start after Labor Day (all times local): Gov. Larry Hogan signed an executive order to require Maryland public schools to start after Labor Day. The Republican governor signed the order on the Ocean City Boardwalk on…
New Butterfly Ridge Elementary School Redistricting Meetings
FREDERICK, Md. (RAD) Frederick County Public Schools are inviting parents and community members to learn about the redistricting process to determine who will attend the new Butterfly Ridge Elementary School in Frederick. Construction for Butterfly Ridge will start in the spring of 2017 with a scheduled opening in August 2018. The public is invited to…
Police Investigate Shots Fired In Frederick
FREDERICK, MD (DG)-Frederick Police are looking for whoever is responsible for firing a gun on Sunday night in the city. Police responded to the 1700 block of Jacob Bruner Drive at around 8:30 PM and were told by witnesses that they heard several gunshots. Officers searched the area and found a home had been struck…
Light the Night Walk Benefiting Blood Cancer Research is Gearing Up for Event in October
FREDERICK, Md. (KR) A fundraising campaign benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is inviting anyone who would like to participate in a walk for a cure. The event takes place on Saturday, October 22nd at 5:30 PM at Baker Park in Downtown Frederick. Taylor Salley, Campaign Assistant with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society says this…
Hilltop Cafe Robbed
MARTINSBURG, WV (DG)-The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects involved in a robbery early Saturday morning. Police said a man and a woman stole money, multiple TV sets, and computer monitors around 3 AM from the Hilltop Café located at 3695 Williamsport Pike. Deputies say both suspects are white and the pair…
Man Assaults Woman-Steals Shoes
FREDERICK, Md. (DG)-Frederick Police arrested a man late Thursday night for assault after they received a destruction of property complaint. Officers responded to the 600 block of North Market Street after a witness said a group of people threw stones at her car window. Arriving officers were told 19-year-old Tabius Bowie struck the witness and…
Crisis Intervention Team Training To Begin This Week
25 Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputies will be trained in dealing with persons who are mentally ill.
Work To Begin This Week On Rt. 340 in Washington County
It will involve sealing the roadway & extending the acceleration lanes.
Three Branch Libraries To Remain Open Until 9PM Starting Sept. 6th.
Officials say it will allow the public access to meeting & information available at their local libraries.