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Maryland Woman Loses Everything In Fire—Local Business Now Leading Rebuilding Efforts Maryland Woman Loses Everything In Fire—Local Business Now Leading Rebuilding Efforts
Maryland Woman Loses Everything In Fire—Local Business Now Leading Rebuilding Efforts A Walkersville woman who lost everything in a devastating house fire is getting a helping hand from her community, thanks to a local business stepping up to "help one of their own." Geraldine Hills’ life was turned upside down on Thursday, Feb. 20, when flames tore through her home on Adventure Court, gutting it and leaving her with nothing but the clothes on her back. UPDATE 9:22pm | 2 patients evaluated, 1 transported to local hospital 9:08pm | EMS crews evaluating 2 occupants who had... Posted by Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue on Thursday, February 20, 2025 Now, Walker…

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Internet Tips Lead To Disturbing Child Porn Discovery In Maryland, Sheriff Says Internet Tips Lead To Disturbing Child Porn Discovery In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Internet Tips Lead To Disturbing Child Porn Discovery In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Maryland man is behind bars after investigators uncovered dozens of illicit files of child sexual abuse material in an ongoing internet crimes probe, authorities announced. Kodi James Harrison, 30, of Walkersville, was arrested and charged with 45 counts of possession of child pornography following a months-long, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began in January when detectives received four tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the presence of child sexual abuse material linked to multiple accounts. Detect…

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Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Learns Prison Fate: Feds Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Learns Prison Fate: Feds
Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Learns Prison Fate: Feds The Maryland man who used multiple phones and online apps to target teens - even while he was out on bail and charges were pending - will spend years in prison for coercing and enticing minors, federal authorities announced. Michael Vance Culpepper, 56, of Walkersville, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being busted by an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl online, and then doubling down after being released by a judge. He had faced life in prison. According to his guilty plea, in April and May 2023, Culpepper used cellphones and online applications to "persuade…

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Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Facing Life In Prison: Feds Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Facing Life In Prison: Feds
Predator Preying On Maryland Teens While Out On Bail Facing Life In Prison: Feds A Maryland man who used multiple phones and online apps to target teens - including while he was out on bail and charges were pending - admitted to coercing and enticing minors, federal authorities announced. Michael Vance Culpepper, 56, of Walkersville, is facing life in prison after being busted by an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl online, then doubling down. According to his guilty plea, in April and May 2023, Culpepper used mobile phones and online applications to persuade, induce, entice and coerce two victims whom he believed to be 13- and 14-year-old to engage in sex…

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