Category Archives: Local News

Man Convicted of Sniper Shootings in 2002 Loses Bid for New Sentence

Man Convicted of Sniper Shootings in 2002 Loses Bid for New Sentence

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A man convicted of taking part as a teenager in deadly sniper attacks that terrorized the Washington area has lost a bid for a new sentence in Maryland. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Robert Greenberg said in a ruling dated Tuesday that Lee Boyd Malvo’s “physical, mental and emotional state” was…read more »

Frederick Police Investigating Motorcycle Accident in the City

Frederick Police Investigating Motorcycle Accident in the City

Frederick, MD (DG) – Frederick Police are investigating a crash Wednesday night involving a motorcycle. Officers responded to the intersection of North Market Street and 4th Street around 8:45 PM, and found an accident involving a motorcycle. Police say the victim and motorcycle were laying in the street. The motorcyclist sustained upper body injuries and…read more »

Local Medical Marijuana Companies Approved to Start Growing Plants

Local Medical Marijuana Companies Approved to Start Growing Plants

FREDERICK, Md. (DG) Eight medical marijuana cultivation companies got the go ahead Monday from the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. Two of those are in Frederick County. Green Leaf Medical LLC has been building it’s state of the art facility for the past year in preparation, says CEO Phil Goldberg. “We are serving dispensaries all the…read more »

Two Sisters Sentenced for Murder in Frederick

Two Sisters Sentenced for Murder in Frederick

FREDERICK, Md. (DG) It was an emotional day in Frederick County Circuit Court Tuesday as two sisters were sentenced for the murder of Brian Graves in April of 2016. “Nothing will ever bring back Mr.Graves, it was a very emotional time for the family up at court, as they talked about their loved one, Mr.…read more »

Maryland Vote Fraud Panel

Maryland Vote Fraud Panel

(AP)  BALTIMORE (AP) — Two top aides to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan have signed off on a state official’s participation in President Donald Trump’s panel investigating alleged voter fraud in the 2016 election against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. The Baltimore Sun reports emails provided by government watchdog group Common Cause Maryland show both Maryland Secretary…read more »

Frederick Police Announce Updated Mobile App

Frederick Police Announce Updated Mobile App

FREDERICK, Md. (KR) The Frederick Police are inviting local residents to download their new updated mobile app. The app allows users to report anonymous tips, use the staff directory, find safety tips, see ‘Frederick’s Most Wanted’ list, and more. Michelle Bowman, with Frederick Police, says the app is uses a new platform that features the…read more »