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Threat Of Mass Shooting Lands Man At Maryland Mental Health Facility After Reddit Post: Police Threat Of Mass Shooting Lands Man At Maryland Mental Health Facility After Reddit Post: Police
Threat Of Mass Shooting Lands Man At Maryland Mental Health Facility After Reddit Post: Police A perceived threat that circulated on social media involving an event in Frederick County caused temporary chaos for police and landed a man inside a mental health treatment facility. On Friday, officials say that the Frederick Police Department was advised of a post circulating on Reddit involving a man who stopped a resident downtown and "made a vague threat of a shooting to occur at an event in May."  In the Reddit post - which can be found here - a user said that he was walking out of the Church Street garage when a man walked by him and said "be safe."  "I asked him why I ne…
DC Purse Snatcher Trailed Victim Before Assault, Robbery In Maryland, Police Say DC Purse Snatcher Trailed Victim Before Assault, Robbery In Maryland, Police Say
DC Purse Snatcher Trailed Victim Before Assault, Robbery In Maryland, Police Say A purse snatcher from DC who targeted her victim and stalked her prey before a Frederick robbery is back in Maryland to face criminal charges, police say. District resident Nola Ann Michelle Bens, 59, is behind bars in Frederick County after she was arrested in Alexandria in connection to a February assault and robbery that left a woman with "significant injuries."  According to police, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, officers were called to the area of South Carroll Street and Carroll Creek in Frederick to investigate a reported robbery involving two women. The victim told investigators …
Intoxicated 20-Year-Old 'Violently Assaulted' Two Women, Arresting Officer In Maryland: Police Intoxicated 20-Year-Old 'Violently Assaulted' Two Women, Arresting Officer In Maryland: Police
Intoxicated 20-Year-Old 'Violently Assaulted' Two Women, Arresting Officer In Maryland: Police A 20-year-old man who couldn't handle his alcohol and assaulted two women during a domestic disturbance in Frederick is facing a host of charges after being apprehended over the weekend, police say. Officers from the Frederick Police Department were called early on Sunday morning to a residence in the 900 block of West Patrick Street to investigate a reported incident involving Abner Perez-Sandoval, his girlfriend, and a second woman. Upon arrival, police say that the officers were met by two women "with significant injuries suggestive of serious assaults," and Perez-Sandoval was …
Not-So-Fleet-Footed Shooting Suspects Quickly Scooped Up By Officers During Pursuit In MD: PD Not-So-Fleet-Footed Shooting Suspects Quickly Scooped Up By Officers During Pursuit In MD: PD
Not-So-Fleet-Footed Shooting Suspects Quickly Scooped Up By Officers During Pursuit In MD: PD Two men were quick - but not quick enough - and will be facing a host of weapons charges after attempting to avoid their arrests in Frederick.  Hedbby Abddy Ramirez Maldonado, 22, and Abel Antonio Castillo, 21, both of Frederick, were arrested over the weekend following a shooting incident reported in an otherwise quiet Frederick City street, police say. Shortly before 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, officers from the Frederick Police Department were called to the area of South Pendleton Court, where they were met by witnesses who advised that two Hispanic Men came from the area of…
Two People Stabbed, Suspect Found Dead In Maryland Home (DEVELOPING) Two People Stabbed, Suspect Found Dead In Maryland Home (DEVELOPING)
Two People Stabbed, Suspect Found Dead In Maryland Home (Developing) A stabbing suspect who allegedly attacked two people during an incident in Frederick City on Monday night was found dead inside an area home, police say. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on April 15, officers from the Frederick Police Department were called to a home in the 1300 block of Hampshire Drive to investigate a reported stabbing involving three people who knew each other. The incident was reported in the 1300 block of Hampshire Drive in Frederick City Google Maps street view During the initial investigation, it was determined that two people known to the suspect were stabbed, leavi…
Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught With Drugs, Weapons In Maryland Uber: Sheriff Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught With Drugs, Weapons In Maryland Uber: Sheriff
Fugitive Wanted For Attempted Murder Caught With Drugs, Weapons In Maryland Uber: Sheriff A man wanted for attempted murder in Baltimore County is behind bars and facing fresh charges in Frederick County following what started as a routine traffic stop of an Uber driver, officials say. Ja Qwan Taylor-El, 22, is facing a host of criminal charges after being identified by members of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office as a fugitive who was wanted in both Baltimore and Frederick counties. Shortly after 7 p.m. on April 15, deputies conducted a traffic stop on New Design Road near Guilford Drive, and during that stop, it was determined that Taylor-El, a passenger in the back o…
Four Minors Apprehended For Assault Turned Armed Robbery In Maryland, Police Say Four Minors Apprehended For Assault Turned Armed Robbery In Maryland, Police Say
Four Minors Apprehended For Assault Turned Armed Robbery In Maryland, Police Say Four minors were apprehended and charged for their roles in an assault and subsequent armed robbery in Frederick, police say. On Sunday night, officers from the Frederick Police Department were called to the area of Horizon Drive, where there were reports of an assault in progress involving multiple minors who attacked their victim before robbing him. Upon arrival, officers found several suspects in the area who attempted to flee on foot, leading to a brief pursuit that ended poorly for the minors. Police say that officers were able to take two into custody in the 1300 block of West Patric…
Women Charged For Shoplifting Spree In Downtown Frederick, Police Say Women Charged For Shoplifting Spree In Downtown Frederick, Police Say
Women Charged For Shoplifting Spree In Downtown Frederick, Police Say Two women visiting Maryland are facing charges in Frederick for an alleged shoplifting spree earlier this week, police say. California resident Mirela Sardaru, and Melinsa Stefan, who was identified by her Italian passport, were both taken into custody during a traffic stop after being connected to several thefts in the area.  On Wednesday, March 27, officers from the Frederick Police Department were called to investigate a reported theft in the unit block of East Patrick Street, where two shoplifters were allegedly moving between stores downtown and taking items before heading north d…
Snow Possible In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Say Snow Possible In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Say
Snow Possible In Parts Of Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Say Say it ain't snow. Some parts of the DMV region may see another round of winter weather, as a fresh storm is set to head toward the area, according to forecasters. 5 PM Radar Update: Some quick moving cells are producing heavy rain, pea-sized hail, and frequent lightning. In particular, the areas within the orange polygons are most likely to see such storms. These are generally moving toward the NE at 60-65 mph. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/Ozhu7VOBct — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 9, 2024 The National Weather Service issued an alert on Saturday, March 9, a…
Three Arrested After Police Dismantle Prostitution Ring In Maryland, Officials Say Three Arrested After Police Dismantle Prostitution Ring In Maryland, Officials Say
Three Arrested After Police Dismantle Prostitution Ring In Maryland, Officials Say Several massage parlors were shut down in Maryland following an investigation into alleged prostitution operations, according to the Frederick Police Department. Tipsters alerted the agency in January about alleged illegal activity in the county, resulting in the arrest of three women who are accused of running the trafficking and prostitution network. Those taken into custody this week:  Jinchan Yang, 37; Xiaohing Wan, 47 Yuxia Chang, 44. According to officials, on Monday, members of the Frederick Police Department, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Inves…
Man Arrested After Police Pursuits, Standoff With Officers In Maryland Man Arrested After Police Pursuits, Standoff With Officers In Maryland
Man Arrested After Police Pursuits, Standoff With Officers In Maryland The man who took police in Maryland on a tricky pursuit before barricading himself inside his vehicle is facing more than a dozen charges after ultimately being apprehended, police say. Frederick resident Jason Idell Chenevert, 41, put police officers through their paces on Thursday night following a domestic disturbance and robbery that was reported shortly before 6:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Ballenger Drive. Officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to the call, where they found a family member who had allegedly been assaulted by Chenevert, who fled the area befor…
Teen Brothers Sentenced For Murder Of Rival Gang Member In Maryland: State's Attorney Teen Brothers Sentenced For Murder Of Rival Gang Member In Maryland: State's Attorney
Teen Brothers Sentenced For Murder Of Rival Gang Member In Maryland: State's Attorney Two teen brothers are heading to prison for life for the murder of a rival gang member in Maryland, authorities announced. Malik Hney, 17, and Malachi Hney, 18, both of Kensington, were sentenced to life in prison suspend all but 30 years and five years of supervised probation upon release, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office said Tuesday, Feb. 27. The sentencing stems from the murder of Taon Cline, of Frederick on April 22, 2022. Cline, 20, was associated with a rival gang of the Hney brothers, as well as two others, who were involved in a dispute between their own gang in the …
Non-Profit Employee Accused Of Stealing From Carroll County Organization: State's Attorney Non-Profit Employee Accused Of Stealing From Carroll County Organization: State's Attorney
Non-Profit Employee Accused Of Stealing From Carroll County Organization: State's Attorney A Frederick woman who schemed to defraud a non-profit in Westminster where she worked has been charged, the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office announced. Randi Lynn Ryan, 48, has been arrested and charged for an alleged scam targeting the Carroll County Arts Council, Inc. over the course of nearly two years.  It is alleged that Ryan, while working as a financial coordinator for the non-profit, was issued a Bank of America credit card to use for the organization's business; however, an audit conducted in June 2023 found that Ryan was not compliant in turning over requested do…
Cat Found On Streets Near Elementary School Positive For Rabies In Maryland: Health Officials Cat Found On Streets Near Elementary School Positive For Rabies In Maryland: Health Officials
Cat Found On Streets Near Elementary School Positive For Rabies In Maryland: Health Officials The Frederick County Health Department is cautioning that a cat found roaming the streets near an elementary school has tested positive for rabies. An alert was issued on Thursday, Feb. 22, advising the community that a cat that was tracked down in the 1400 block of Angelwing Place in Frederick has tested positive for the virus after being picked up area located near Monarch Ridge Park and Emerald Farm Park and close to Butterfly Ridge Elementary School. The feline was picked up on Tuesday, Feb. 20 after Frederick County Animal Control received reports about it acting unusual and aggre…
Pedestrian In Wheelchair Struck By Driver Crossing Road In Maryland Dies, Police Say Pedestrian In Wheelchair Struck By Driver Crossing Road In Maryland Dies, Police Say
Pedestrian In Wheelchair Struck By Driver Crossing Road In Maryland Dies, Police Say The woman who was struck by a driver earlier this month while crossing the street in her motorized wheelchair has died, the Frederick Police Department announced on Wednesday. Frederick resident Peggy Nazelrod, 63, has died after she was rushed to the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown on Tuesday, Feb. 6 when she was struck by a 2010 Honda Accord, according to the agency. The now-fatal crash was reported at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 6 in the area of Key Parkway and Willowdale Road, when the driver struck Nazelrod crossing the roadway in her motorized wheelchair. Nazelrod…
Shooter Sentenced For Murdering GF Of DC-Area Drug Dealer During Ambush In Puerto Rico: Feds Shooter Sentenced For Murdering GF Of DC-Area Drug Dealer During Ambush In Puerto Rico: Feds
Shooter Sentenced For Murdering GF Of Dc-area Drug Dealer During Ambush In Puerto Rico: Feds A convicted drug trafficker who ambushed and murdered a woman from Maryland who was dating the leader of a DC-area drug operation has been sentenced to decades in prison, federal authorities announced. Pureto Rico-native Jann Jousten Aponte-Rivera, 27, was sentenced on Wednesday to 50 years in prison for the drug-related murder of 42-year-old Frederick resident Shantay Myisha Butler, who was killed in retaliation for drug debts, officials say.  According to prosecutors, Aponte-Rivera was part of a large-scale drug trafficking organization based in San Juan that was sending kilogra…
Details About Maryland Kayaker Found Dead In Susquehanna River Revealed Details About Maryland Kayaker Found Dead In Susquehanna River Revealed
Details About Maryland Kayaker Found Dead In Susquehanna River Revealed The details about the death and life of a kayaker found in the Susquehanna River nearly two days after he went missing have been released. Brenton King's kayak was recovered by firefighters in the Susquehanna River, south of City Island, around 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, Harrisburg police said, as Daily Voice initially reported.   His wife's best friend, Tracy Burkey, detailed the situation in a GoFundMe she launched to help Brent's family: "On the morning of Friday February 16th Brent went out to do what he loves, fish. He had all the proper gear and equipment. He texted his w…
Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Area Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Area
Water Main Break Leads To Lengthy Road Closures In Area A water main break led to discolored water for some Frederick residents, and a headache on the roads for others, officials are cautioning. Division of Water and Sewer Utilities crews are currently repairing a water main break that occurred on Wednesday morning at the intersection of Baltimore Road (Md. Rt. 144) and Bell’s Lane. The following closures are in place: Bells Lane to Baltimore Road; Winding Ridge Way at Baltimore Road; Mains Lane at Baltimore Road. The road closure remains in effect until further notice, they said. While water service has been restored to customers, residents …
Man Who Raped Young Girl In MD Gets Prison Time, Must Register As Lifetime Sex Offender: Judge Man Who Raped Young Girl In MD Gets Prison Time, Must Register As Lifetime Sex Offender: Judge
Man Who Raped Young Girl In MD Gets Prison Time, Must Register As Lifetime Sex Offender: Judge A Frederick man will spend years in prison for raping a 12-year-old child who ran away from home, the State's Attorney's Office announced. Jonatan Daniel Corado-Moscoso was sentenced this week to 20 years in prison, with all but seven suspended, and will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life following the investigation into a sexual assault in 2022. In January 2022, officials say that the child ran away from home, and when located by Frederick Police investigators, it was disclosed that she was being sexually abused by Corado-Moscoso. A forensic investigation con…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Carroll County Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Carroll County
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Carroll County The National Weather Service has released snowfall totals for the DMV in this week's storm. In Maryland, Sabillasville which appears to have gotten the most amount of snow: 8.5 inches on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the NWS said. In Virginia, Gavel Springs in Frederick County got about 4.5 inches. Here's the breakdown by county: BALTIMORE Lineboro: 3.5 inches Bentley Springs: 3 Owings Mills: 1 Pikesville: 0.4  CARROLL Millers: 4.7 Manchester: 4.3 Taneytown: 4 Westminster: 2 Uniontown: 1.1 CECIL Elkton: 3.0  Rising Sun: 1  Port Deposit 1 FREDERICK Sabilla…
Wanted Man In Maryland Accused Of Brandishing Handgun Near Group In Montgomery County: Police Wanted Man In Maryland Accused Of Brandishing Handgun Near Group In Montgomery County: Police
Wanted Man In Maryland Accused Of Brandishing Handgun Near Group In Montgomery County: Police A man wanted for drug and traffic violations was arrested after brandishing a handgun in a Montgomery County neighborhood, authorities said. Officers responded to investigate a shooting report in the parking lot of the 9900 block of Ridgeline Drive in Gaithersburg shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. Police say Zyree Keishon Niseir Wilson, 23, of Frederick, was seen brandishing the firearm near a group of men in the parking lot and fled with the others as the officers arrived. Wilson was found near Ridgeline Drive and Watkins Mill Road and continued to run from officers until he …
2 Powerball Tickets Each Worth $50K Sold In Maryland 2 Powerball Tickets Each Worth $50K Sold In Maryland
2 Powerball Tickets Each Worth $50K Sold In Maryland Winners! Two Powerball tickets each worth $50,000 were sold in Maryland for the Monday, Feb. 12. drawing, officials confirmed. The third-tier winning tickets were sold at Jack’s Fine Food on Kenwood Avenue in Baltimore and the GetGo at Giant Eagle on West Patrick Street in Frederick. The winning numbers were 17, 36, 43, 53 and 67; the Powerball was 14 and the Power Play multiplier was X2. The Powerball jackpot now totals $285 million for the Wednesday Feb. 14 drawing with an estimated cash option of $137.7 million. Think you might be one of the lucky winners?…
Snow Emergency Plan Goes Into Effect In Carroll County Snow Emergency Plan Goes Into Effect In Carroll County
Snow Emergency Plan Goes Into Effect In Carroll County Winter weather has replaced the unseasonably warm weather over the weekend, and now parts of Maryland are facing a fresh batch of wet, heavy snow, officials are warning. The Maryland State Police announced on Tuesday morning that Snow Emergency Plans were put into effect on Tuesday morning in Allegany, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties as the conditions on the road continue to deteriorate.  "Once a Snow Emergency Plan has gone into effect, (Maryland) law requires motorists to operate vehicles that are equipped with chains," the agency noted on social media. "D…
Rain May Turn To Snow In Parts Of DMV Region During Shifty Incoming Storm: Forecasters Rain May Turn To Snow In Parts Of DMV Region During Shifty Incoming Storm: Forecasters
Rain May Turn To Snow In Parts Of DMV Region During Shifty Incoming Storm: Forecasters Some parts of the DMV region could be hit with snow as another round of storms is expected to roll through the area.  Forecasters are advising that some parts of the area could see winter weather, specifically in the mountains, though many other neighborhoods will only see rain falling beginning late on Monday and into Tuesday morning. We have some winter weather on the way for Maryland including potential snow fall tonight into tomorrow. Keep an eye on @NWS_BaltWash, your local forecasts, and here for continued updates. #MdWx https://t.co/3jWmTmz5Uo — Maryland Department of Emergen…
Wanted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In Months After Summertime Shooting In Maryland: Police Wanted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In Months After Summertime Shooting In Maryland: Police
Wanted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In Months After Summertime Shooting In Maryland: Police A man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting of a father of three last summer has been taken into custody months later in Frederick, police say. Jeffrey Whitney Bryan, Jr., 31, was arrested this week by members of the Frederick Police Department following a lengthy investigation into the fatal shooting of Governor Thomas Johnson High School grad Tayquan Palmer in July 2023. On July 1 last year, officers were called to the 100 block of West All Saints Street to investigate a shooting, where they found Palmer, 28, suffering from a single gunshot wound.  He was treated at the scene by …
Alert Issued For Missing 9-Year-Old Boy In Maryland Alert Issued For Missing 9-Year-Old Boy In Maryland
Alert Issued For Missing 9-Year-Old Boy In Maryland Seen him?  Alarm bells are sounding in the heads of friends and family of 9-year-old Divine Andre Mbu, who was reported missing in Frederick. An alert was issued by the Frederick Police Department on Monday, Jan. 29 for Mbu, who was described as being approximately 3-foot-11 weighing between 65 and 70 pounds with brown hair and black eyes. Frederick Police Department The agency did not disclose where and when Mbu went missing. Anyone with information regarding Mbu or his whereabouts has been asked to contact Det. Skelly at the Frederick Police Department by calling or texting …
Winning $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Royal Farms Location In Maryland Winning $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Royal Farms Location In Maryland
Winning $100K Powerball Ticket Sold At Royal Farms Location In Maryland Who’s the lucky winner?  A Powerball ticket good for $100,000 was sold at a Royal Farms location in Maryland, lottery officials said. The ticket — the first third-tier winning ticket sold in 2024 — was purchased at Royal Farms on English Muffin Way in Frederick for the Monday, Jan. 22 drawing. It was purchased with Power Play, doubling its third-tier prize to $100,000. The winning numbers were: 24, 25, 43, 52 and 63. The Powerball was 21 with a 2x Power Play multiplier. The Powerball jackpot rolled to an estimated annuity of $145 million for the Wednesday, Jan. 2…
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA
More Snow: New Projections Released For Storm Headed To MD, VA The National Weather Service has released a brand-new map showing projected snow totals coming to the mid-Atlantic later this week. Wednesday, Jan. 17 is expected to be "very cold" with temps struggling to reach the freezing mark southeast of Washington DC in the afternoon, the NWS said.  Sunny skies are expected today, but it will remain very cold. Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Thursday, Jan. 18 will be another dry day but with increasing clouds, and not quite as cold. A cold front will come in on Thursday night into…
Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled In Maryland, Sheriff Says Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled In Maryland, Sheriff Says A multi-agency investigation in Frederick County led to the downfall of a drug trafficking organization, authorities announced on Friday. Last month, three people were arrested as part of a wide-ranging inquiry into a large-scale trafficking organization operating in Northern Maryland in the areas of Frederick and Washington counties. Those charged:  William Ray Huskey, 49, of Middletown; Deandre Eugene Pryor, Sr., 45, of Frederick; Kevin Alexander Vaughan, 52, of Frederick. In December 2023, investigators executed search and seizures that led to the recovery of: 6.8 pounds of coca…
Maryland Woman Eyes Beach House After $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Win Maryland Woman Eyes Beach House After $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Win
Maryland Woman Eyes Beach House After $2M Lottery Scratch-Off Win Sunny days are ahead for a Frederick woman who took home a $2 million prize playing a new Maryland Lottery instant ticket while waiting for lunch. A Frederick County woman who enjoys her scratchers has big plans for herself after claiming the top prize on a "200X The Cash" ticket that only went on sale last month, Lottery officials say. The first-ever top-prize winning ticket was sold at Sheetz on Rosemont Avenue in Frederick, where the winner says she frequents to get gas and a hot dog-soda combo.  While waiting for her order to come out, the Frederick resident decided to buy Lottery…
These DMV Towns Are 'Most Christmassy' In America These DMV Towns Are 'Most Christmassy' In America
These DMV Towns Are 'Most Christmassy' In America You won't have to go far to get in the Christmas spirit, as several towns in the DMV were named among America's favorites "Christmassy" towns. Mixbook's list was made by surveying 3,000 families to discover which of the popular festive destinations they'd most like to visit this season, the website says. Coming in at No. 5 is Alexandria, VA which Mixbook says "embodies the spirit of the holiday season with its unique blend of history and festive charm." The site notes "picturesque" streets lined with historic, brick buildings. Add the Christmas lights and snow, that's an idyllic holiday str…