He pleaded guilty to that charge in October. Matthew Sidney Watley. (Photo from Frederick County State’s Attoreny’s; Office) Frederick, Md. (KM) A Sicklerville, New Jersey man was sentenced Thursday in Frederick County Circuit Court for 2nd-degree murder. Matthew Sidney Watley, 48, was given the maximum of 40 years for the murder of Candice Thompson, 46,…
Loudoun County Sheriff says investigation began after chief reported suspicious charges. Loudoun County, VA (JK) – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has charged the chief of the Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department with embezzling station funds following an investigation into questioned purchases made on a department credit card. Detectives arrested 66-year-old William Graham II…
One change would provide discounts to senior citizens who own pets. Frederick, Md (KM) Legislation to update regulations covering pet ownership is expected to come before the Frederick County Council. The bill being proposed by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater would establish a new fee schedule for pet licenses. It would also allow lifetime licenses for…
The fire generated a lot of smoke. Photos from the building fire, 6000 block of Baltimore National Pike (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Frederick, Md (KM) A building fire on the Golden Mile in Frederick Wednesday afternoon generated a lot of smoke. Just after 2:15,PM, fire fighters were dispatched to the 6900…
The money will be in the form of grants for non-profits, and to alleviate food insecurity. Frederick, Md (KM) In a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, the Frederick County Council agreed to appropriate $.2.5 million to assist those in the community who are still being impacted by the federal government shutdown which ended last week. Even…
Aftermath of a house fire at 13800 block of Old National Pike, east of Clear Spring, (Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office) Clear Spring, Md (KM) The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fatal house fire in Washington County Tuesday morning. Fire officials say personnel were dispatched at around 4:30 AM to…
Discussion will be about the city’s; budget. Frederick, Md (KM) The City of Frederick is holding five town halls over the next few weeks on the municipal budget. Officials say they will discuss updates on the city’s budget. Citizens can come to these town halls to engage in conservations about the city’s financial plans. The…
It would require businesses that expand and provide new jobs to pay ‘family sustaining’ wages. Frederick, Md (KM) Some changes are being proposed to Frederick County’s tax credit for businesses that expand and create new jobs. County Executive Jessica Fitzwater says companies which benefit from the tax credit would have to create new jobs that…
Suspect faces multiple charges after retrieving a handgun outside a downtown establishment and driving away. LEESBURG, Va. (JK) — A Florida man was arrested early Saturday morning in Leesburg after authorities say he displayed a firearm while intoxicated outside a local business. According to Leesburg Police, officers responded at approximately 12:53 a.m. on November 15…
He says a lot of the opposition is based on ‘politics.’ Frederick, Md (KM). Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins continues to strongly support his agency’s affiliation with the 287g program. That’s where the staff at the County Detention Center determine the immigration status of individuals brought into the jail facing charges. During a recent appearance…