These cases now move to the Circuit Court.
Frederick, Md (KM) Eight indictments were returned by the Frederick County Grand Jury on Friday.
In one, Raymond Sterling, 45, of Brunswick, is charged with sex abuse of a minor; two counts of 4th-degree sex offense; and three counts of 3rd -degree assault for incidents which occurred between July 8th and the 23rd of 2023.
The panel also charged Devin Charles Curtis, 23, of Frederick with 2nd-degree assault; 2nd-degree rape; false imprisonment; malicious destruction of property over $1,000; malicious destruction of property of less than $1,000; 2nd-degree malicious burning and three counts of violating pre-trial conditions in a crime of violence for incidents which occurred between March 29th and April 9th, 2024..
Another indictment was handed down to Douglas Brian Chaffman, 44, of Frederick, who is charged with 1st-degree assault, 2nd-degree assault and reckless endangerment for an incident which occurred on April 2nd of this year.
The Grand Jury also indicted William Cody Corcelius, 34, of Walkersville on charges of 2nd-degree child abuse by a custodian; and 2nd-degree assault for an incident which occurred on March 15th, 2024.
In addition, Anthony David Collins, 30, of Frederick was indicted for 1st-degree assault; 2nd-degree assault; and seven counts of violating pre-trial conditions in a crime of violence for incidents which occurred between March 30th and April 1st, 2024
There was also an indictment against Darrin Dwayne Thompson, 35, of Emmitsburg, who is charged with one count of 1st-degree assault and two counts of 2nd-degree assault for incidents which occurred between March 27th and March 29th, 2024.
The panel also indicted Darnell Anthony Jackson, 52, of Frederick. He is charged with possession of a rifle with a felony conviction; possession of a firearm with a felony conviction; possession of drugs with a firearm; illegal possession of a regulated firearm; possession of a rifle with a disqualification and illegal possession of ammunition for an incident which occurred on March 37th, 2024.
And finally, an indictment was returned by the Grand Jury against Augusto Alejandro Hernandez-Apont, 29, of Frederick. He is charged with armed robbery; conspiracy to commit armed robbery; 1st-degree assault; conspiracy to commit 1st-degree assault; and 2nd-degree assault for an incident which occurred on April 2nd, 2024.
These indictments move these cases to the Circuit Court where trial dates will be scheduled.
The Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office says indictments are charging document alleging criminal conduct, and all defendants are innocent until proven guilty.
By Kevin McManus