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 Deputies made a major drug-related arrest following a routine traffic stop. The stop happened along Route 144 at Terra Firma Road, where deputies…
Sheriff’s Office says investigation began after multiple cyber tips from national watchdog group. 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. Authorities say the investigation began after the Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task…
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 resulted in the arrest of two Berkeley Springs women and the seizure of illegal drugs in Morgan County. According to authorities, investigators with the Berkeley…
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 deadly stabbing that happened early Monday morning in the city. Officers were called to the 1200 block of Danielle Drive around 6 a.m. after reports of…
Signature collection begins on challenge to large-scale rezoning plan. Frederick, MD (JK) – The Frederick County Board of Elections has approved the format of a petition seeking a public referendum on recent zoning changes tied to data center development in the county. The decision allows the Frederick County Data Center Referendum Committee to immediately begin…
Signature collection begins on challenge to large-scale rezoning plan. Frederick, MD (JK) – The Frederick County Board of Elections has approved the format of a petition seeking a public referendum on recent zoning changes tied to data center development in the county. The decision allows the Frederick County Data Center Referendum Committee to immediately begin…
Rockville, Md. (DG) – A Silver Spring man is behind bars after police say he carried out a series of disturbing incidents across Montgomery County. Detectives have charged 32-year-old Steven Adams with indecent exposure, peeping tom offenses, assault, and trespassing, following multiple reports between mid-December and early January. Investigators say Adams exposed himself on four…
Rockville, Md. (DG) – Montgomery County Police have arrested 18-year-old Yoel Christ Tie in connection with the January 8, 2026, shooting death of 43-year-old Gavin Boothe in Silver Spring. Officers responded to the 3000 block of Briggs Chaney Road around 7:45 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. Boothe was found in the street with…
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 deputies were called to Tire World for a reported break-in. As they arrived, a cargo van was seen leaving the area, and a traffic stop was…
A Gaithersburg man has pleaded guilty in federal court to using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain SNAP benefits and government documents, and now faces significant prison time. Greenbelt, Md. (DG) – Federal prosecutors say a Gaithersburg man has admitted to running a multi-year scheme involving stolen identities and government food benefits. 34-year-old Brendyn Andrew pleaded…