Category Archives: Local News
Opposition Grows as Maryland Senate Advances Juvenile Charging Reform Bill
Annapolis, Md. (DG) - In Annapolis on Friday, a Senate committee advanced legislation to reduce the number of crimes for which youths are automatically charged as adults, but the measure faced ...
Feb 01, 2026
Rockville Woman Dies Following Pedestrian Crash; Police Seek Information
87-year-old victim was struck at busy intersection in November; investigation remains ongoing. Gaithersburg, MD (JK) - The Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fat...
Jan 30, 2026
Leesburg Teen Arrested in Connection With IED Explosion Last Fall
Investigators say an improvised explosive device caused a pre-dawn blast in a residential neighborhood; suspect faces felony charges. Loudoun County, VA (JK) - The Loudoun County Fire and Rescu...
Jan 30, 2026
Community Foundation Awards Over $758,000 to Frederick County Organizations
More than 55 groups receive funding to support local programs and services. FREDERICK, MD (JK) - The Community Foundation of Frederick County has awarded more than $758,000 in Impact Gra...
Jan 30, 2026
Traffic Stop in Frederick County Leads to Meth Seizure, Arrest
A Frederick County traffic stop on Route 144 led to the seizure of suspected methamphetamine and the arrest of a Keedysville man on drug-related charges. Frederick, Md. (DG) - Frederick County Sheriff...
Jan 28, 2026
Frederick Police Investigate Deadly Stabbing on Danielle Drive
Frederick Police are investigating a deadly early-morning stabbing on Danielle Drive that left one person dead and two others hospitalized. Frederick, Md. (DG) - Frederick Police are investigating a d...
Jan 27, 2026
Two Arrested in Multi-Agency Drug Investigation in Morgan County West Virginia
Traffic stop and search warrant lead to seizure of narcotics and cash; more charges possible. Morgan County, WV (JK) - A joint narcotics investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies has r...
Jan 27, 2026
Frederick Man Arrested Following Child Exploitation Investigation
Frederick, MD (JK) - The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has arrested 44-year-old Wallys Martinez of Frederick following an investigation into child sexual abuse material discovered on social media....
Jan 27, 2026
New Funding Could Bring Relief to Western Maryland Communities
The governor is proposing 12 million dollars in his fiscal year 2027 budget to help Allegany County recover from the May 2025 disaster, after Maryland was denied federal disaster aid. Frederick...
Jan 26, 2026
Late-Night Tire Theft Hits Two Frederick County Businesses, Suspect Arrested
Frederick, Md. (DG) - Frederick County deputies are continuing to investigate a late-night theft that targeted two tire businesses on Industry Lane. It happened around 11:30 Thursday night, when deput...
Jan 26, 2026
