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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, 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 »
Frederick Man Arrested for Solicitation of Prostitution
He asked a female officer for a sexual act in exchange for money.… read more »
WV Man Arrested For Attempted Rape
The assault happened in Montgomery County park.… read more »
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
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
(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 »
Gov. Larry Hogan Asking for Removal of Confederate Statue Outside of State House
(AP) ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is asking for the removal of a statue of the Supreme Court justice who wrote a decision upholding slavery that sits on the front law of the state house. Hogan said in a statement on Tuesday that he believes removing the Roger B. Taney (TAW-nee) statue…… read more »
CDC and FDA Are Warning About Salmonella Recall on Paypasa Imported from Mexico
MARYLAND (DG) The CDC and FDA are reporting as of August 11th – 141 people have become infected with salmonella food poisoning linked to paypasa imported from Mexico. Food Safety advocate and attorney Bill Marker said this outbreak of salmonella killed one person from New York. “The FDA and local and state health authorities have…… read more »