Frederick Man Charged With 30-Year-Old Crime

Police say he had  sexual contact with a boy in 1994.Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick Police have arrested a suspect in a 30-year-old case. Donald Bernard Brooks, 66, was taken into custody on Thursday, charged with one count each of 2nd-degree sex offense and child abuse.Early in July, Frederick Police Detective Wharton was assigned a case regarding a sexual offense that occurred in 1994. The detective worked closely with the State’s Attorney’s Office in gathering evidence in the case. Authorities say Brooks is alleged to have had sexual contact with a boy about 30 years ago.The case was presented to the Grand Jury on Friday, July 26th which indicted Brooks. The indictment was kept under seal until Brooks was taken into custody.Frederick Police say there may be additional victims, and they’re asked to contact Detractive Wharton at 240-549-4708, or sent an e-mail to pwharton@frederickmdpolice.org.By Kevin McManus