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Officer charged in prisoner death decides against jury trial
By: Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) – There will be no trial by jury for the highest-ranking Baltimore police officer charged in the death of a young black man whose neck was broken inside a police van. Lt. Brian Rice has chosen to be tried instead by a judge, the same one who acquitted two fellow…
Final Suspect Arrested In Heroine Ring
FREDERICK, Md. (DG)-The last suspect wanted in connection with a months long investigation into a countywide heroine distribution ring was arrested last week. Frederick Police report 28-year-old Alexandra Kastner was taken into custody on Friday at arouind 10 PM after a car she was ri+dng in was pulled over. Kastner was charged with distributing heroin,…
Tradition, Respect and a Blurry Line In Frederick County
With Independence Day Celebrations taking place throughout the week, WFMD hit the streets of Frederick asking citizens if they found it disrespectful to avoid holding their hand across their heart when the Star Spangled Banner is played. Local Frederick County residents like Kaitlin Holsinger shared their opinions “I don’t think so as long as they…
Frederick Police Arrest Strong Armed Robbery Suspect
FREDERICK, Md. (KR) The Frederick Police Department arrested a man after he robbed an elderly woman in the Prospect Plaza Shopping Center. Authorities say on Monday, 24 year-old Timothy Blickenstaff pushed the woman to the ground before taking her purse and fleeing in his vehicle and hitting another car as he was driving away. After…
Frederick Center Works With LGBTQ Citizens
It offers assistance to young people feeling confused about their sexual orientation & identity.
More Than 300 In Md. Died From Overdoses Jan.-Mar. Of This Year
DHMH says most were for heroin and other opioids taken with fentenyl. There are grim statistics from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The agency says 383 people have died from overdoses in the state between January and March, 2016. “Unfortunately, we’re seeing the same trend of fatal overdoses that we’ve been seeing…
Baltimore Man Arrested In Frederick On Cocaine Charges
He had the drugs in a sock in his car.
Applications Being Accepted For Community Grant Program
Non-profits are invited to apply.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10 PM
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va. has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the region until 10:00 PM. The areas under the watch include Frederick, Carroll, Howard and Montgomery Counties in Maryland, and Loudon County, Virginia. The primary threats from a severe thunderstorm could be damaging wind gusts and large hail. The Weather Service…
Thousands Expected To Come To Baker Park For July 4th Celebration
There will be a police presence at the event.
Contract Ratified By Frederick Co. Paid Fire Fighters & Paramedics
It’s expected to go into effect July 1st.
Charges Pending In Fatal, I-81 Crash On Wed.
Five people were injured.