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Two Arrested For Robbing Union Bridge Liquor Store
Non one was hurt in the holdup.… read more »
Large Number Of People March In Frederick To Protest Police Shootings
There was no violence.… read more »
Court: Adults who host underage drinking party can be liable
By: Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – Maryland’s top court has ruled that adults who host underage drinking parties can be held civilly liable for injuries caused by a drunk guest. The Court of Appeals ruled unanimously Tuesday in two lawsuits brought by victims of drunken driving incidents brought against adults who hosted parties that…… read more »
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…… read more »
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,…… read more »
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…… read more »
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…… read more »
Frederick Center Works With LGBTQ Citizens
It offers assistance to young people feeling confused about their sexual orientation & identity.… read more »
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…… read more »