Three Killed After Car Crashes Into MD Quarry, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING) Three Killed After Car Crashes Into MD Quarry, Sheriff Says (DEVELOPING)
Three Killed After Car Crashes Into MD Quarry, Sheriff Says (Developing) The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two women and a man were involved in a triple-fatal single-car crash at the Union Bridge Quarry on Sunday morning. At approximately 8:35 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, members of the sheriff’s office were called to investigate a reported crash with a vehicle in the bottom of the dry quarry near Lehigh Road and Peter Shriner Road. One woman was ejected from the vehicle, according to police. All three people inside the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. “We are still on the scene at the Heidelberg Material-owned U…
Illegal Immigrants Face Deportation By ICE For Role In Teen's Murder In MD (UPDATED) Illegal Immigrants Face Deportation By ICE For Role In Teen's Murder In MD (UPDATED)
Illegal Immigrants Face Deportation By ICE For Role In Teen's Murder In MD (Updated) New information has been released after five immigrants - some of whom are known members of the MS-13 street gang - living in Maryland illegally were apprehended in connection to the murder of 15-year-old Limber Lopez Funez in Frederick County earlier this year after he went missing. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office released additional details on Wednesday, May 31, after five men were arrested and charged for their roles in the death of the teen, whose body was found in late April following an extensive search. Those facing charges: Alexis Alfredo Ayala Lopez, 21; Jose Roberto Ramos-…
Five Adults Charged With Murder In Death Of 15-Year-Old Boy In MD: Police Five Adults Charged With Murder In Death Of 15-Year-Old Boy In MD: Police
Five Adults Charged With Murder In Death Of 15-Year-Old Boy In MD: Police The family of a 15-year-old whose body was found months ago after he was reported missing in Frederick County are nearing some closure in the case. In February, family members of Limber Lopez Funez alerted the Frederick County Police Department that the teen had gone missing, prompting a massive, multi-agency search that came to a head on Sunday, Feb. 26 wen detectives found a crime scene in a wooded area near Orchard Way. At that scene, police say that investigators found evidence “that indicated a serious assault had occurred there. The scene was processed, and detectives continued their …
Thousands Of Gallons Of Milk Spilled On Frederick County Roadway When Tanker Overturns: Sheriff Thousands Of Gallons Of Milk Spilled On Frederick County Roadway When Tanker Overturns: Sheriff
Thousands Of Gallons Of Milk Spilled On Frederick County Roadway When Tanker Overturns: Sheriff There was no crying over spilled milk after gallons poured out when an overturned tanker truck overturned in Frederick County. At approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, April 14, members of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office responded to a stretch of the eastbound lanes of Maryland 80 near Sugarland Parkway in Urbana to investigate the crash, which left the driver with serious injuries. Officials say that the tanker was loaded with milk, and an undetermined amount spilled out into the roadway and down into the storm drains on MD 80. The driver was airlifted by a Maryland State Police helicop…
MD Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty To Machine Gun Scheme, Replacement Named MD Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty To Machine Gun Scheme, Replacement Named
MD Sheriff Pleads Not Guilty To Machine Gun Scheme, Replacement Named Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins has pleaded not guilty to all counts after being embroiled in a machine gun purchasing scheme, though he ha agreed to step down and a replacement has been named. Jenkins, 66, a Thurmont resident, was arraigned this week and pleaded not guilty after being accused last week by a federal grand jury indictment for an alleged years-long scheme to import machine guns into the county with Machine Gun Nest owner Justin Krop. Initially, Jenkins had planned to remain active in office as the legal proceedings played out, but on Wednesday, April 12, after his arr…
Check Your Tickets: Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At MD Convenience Store Check Your Tickets: Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At MD Convenience Store
Check Your Tickets: Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At MD Convenience Store One lucky lotto player in Maryland could be in a new tax bracket and doesn’t even know it. A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at a Frederick County gas station over the weekend and is burning a hole in one player's pocket as the seven-figure prize remains unclaimed days after the drawing on Saturday, April 8. The winning numbers were 11-22-24-51-60 with a Power Ball of 18. Officials say that the winning million dollar ticket was sold on the day of the drawing at Sheetz on Burkittsville Road in Knoxville and remains unclaimed as of Tuesday, April 11.  Powerball drawings are held …
MD Sheriff Surprised After Being Hit With DOJ Indictment; Will Stay In Office MD Sheriff Surprised After Being Hit With DOJ Indictment; Will Stay In Office
MD Sheriff Surprised After Being Hit With DOJ Indictment; Will Stay In Office Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins was reportedly blindsided by his unexpected indictment on Wednesday afternoon, though he plans to remain active and in office as the legal proceedings play out. Jenkins, 66, a Thurmont resident who has been in office since his election in 2006, was accused on Wednesday, April 5, alongside Machine Gun Nest owner Justin Krop, 36, in a grand jury indictment for an alleged years-long scheme to import machine guns into Frederick County. According to Frederick County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer and spokesperson Todd Wivell on Wednesday after…
Frederick County Sheriff Indicted For Shady Machine Gun Scheme With Firearm Dealer, Feds Say Frederick County Sheriff Indicted For Shady Machine Gun Scheme With Firearm Dealer, Feds Say
Frederick County Sheriff Indicted For Shady Machine Gun Scheme With Firearm Dealer, Feds Say A top cop in Maryland found himself on the wrong side of the law is facing federal charges for wielding his power while allegedly scheming with a Frederick County firearm dealer to illegally obtain machine guns, federal authorities announced on Wednesday. Longtime Frederick County Sheriff Charles "Chuck" Austin Jenkins, 66, of Thurmont, and 36-year-old Frederick resident Justin Krop are both facing charges for their roles in the years-long conspiracy. Jenkins has been the Sheriff of Frederick County since his election in 2006. He was most recently re-elected in 2022. Krop is the principal…
Man Who Battered 78-Year-Old Man During Drunken Assault In Frederick Gets Prison Time Man Who Battered 78-Year-Old Man During Drunken Assault In Frederick Gets Prison Time
Man Who Battered 78-Year-Old Man During Drunken Assault In Frederick Gets Prison Time The man who got drunk in his truck and savagely beat a 78-year-old man nearly to death in Frederick County will be spending years behind bars, according to the state’s attorney’s office. Frederick resident Edy Daniel Marroquin-Soma, 23, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and has been sentenced to life in prison with all but 25 years to serve in the Division of Corrections followed by 5 years of supervised probation upon release, officials announced on Tuesday, March 28. The State had asked the court for an above the guidelines sentence of life suspend all but at least 40 years in prison, wh…
Sheriff's Deputy Hit With Child Abuse, Assault Allegations In Frederick County Sheriff's Deputy Hit With Child Abuse, Assault Allegations In Frederick County
Sheriff's Deputy Hit With Child Abuse, Assault Allegations In Frederick County A member of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office found himself on the wrong side of the law after allegedly abusing a 5-year-old child, authorities announced. Maryland State Police investigators arrested Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Deputy 1st Class Allan Mandujano, 29, of Jefferson, and charged him with second-degree child abuse and second-degree assault for an incident reported earlier this week. Officials said that at the request of the sheriff’s office and Child Protective Services, state police launched an investigation into an allegation of assault involving the deputy. The inv…
Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation
Multi-State Investigation Leads To Bust Of Thieving Romanian Nationals In MD Facing Deportation Sometimes, it takes a village. A widespread, multi-agency investigation that coursed through multiple states has led to the apprehension of three Romanian nationals involved in a rash of recent regional burglaries and thefts throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Officials in Frederick County announced the arrests on Friday, March 17 following the apprehension of the three suspects, who were wanted on multiple charges and could face deportation. Those charged on out-of-state warrants: Stefan Chicui, 43; Anisoara Nistor, 41; Ana Maria Velcu, 33. Following their arrests, US Immigrations…
Community Rallying Around Family Of 8 Whose Home Got Torched By Tanker Truck Fire In Frederick Community Rallying Around Family Of 8 Whose Home Got Torched By Tanker Truck Fire In Frederick
Community Rallying Around Family Of 8 Whose Home Got Torched By Tanker Truck Fire In Frederick Support is pouring in for a popular Frederick County family of eight who were the unexpected victims of the tanker truck that went up in flames after crashing, destroying their home. Three Frederick County neighbors have set up a GoFundMe campaign for the Hernandez family, whose home was hit the hardest by the Route 15 crash/explosion that killed Smithsburgh resident Ronald Leroy Heiston, Jr., the driver of the truck. 🚨UNUSUAL CALL: Engine 123 has been alerted to transfer to @FCDFRS Station 2 in Frederick as they fight massive fire involving a fuel tanker and multiple exposures. pic.twi…