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 »
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 »
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, 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 »
It offers assistance to young people feeling confused about their sexual orientation & identity.… read more »
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 »
He had the drugs in a sock in his car.… read more »
Non-profits are invited to apply.… read more »
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va. has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the region until 10:00 PM. The areas under the watch include Frederick, Carroll, Howard and Montgomery Counties in Maryland, and Loudon County, Virginia. The primary threats from a severe thunderstorm could be damaging wind gusts and large hail. The Weather Service…… read more »
There will be a police presence at the event.… read more »