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Larnell Lyles Trial Began On Monday
He’s charged with the murder of Brandon Brown.
Three Charged With Assault, Robbery
Police say a handgun & pepper spray were used.
Woman Charged With Arson
Fire investigators say she tried to burn down her Hagerstown home.
Suspicious Package Closes Hagerstown Streets
Fire officials say its contents were harmless.
Rt. 85 At Railroad Crossing In Buckeystown To Close This Weekend
CSX says it needs to repair the crossing.
Germantown Man Drowns In Lake Linganore Friday Afternoon
Authorities say he became fatigued while swimming in the Lake.
Two Arrested For Robbing Union Bridge Liquor Store
Non one was hurt in the holdup.
Large Number Of People March In Frederick To Protest Police Shootings
There was no violence.
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…
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…
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,…
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…