Motorcycle Crash Turns Deadly In Montgomery County

Motorcycle Crash Turns Deadly In Montgomery County

30-year-old man from Bowie killed in accident Rockville, Md. (DG) – Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that took place Saturday evening in Brookeville. At around 6:20 p.m. on August 9, officers and rescue personnel responded to the 22000 block of New Hampshire Avenue following reports of a two-vehicle collision. Authorities say…

Shop Maryland Tax Free Week Underway

Shop Maryland Tax Free Week Underway

Some purchases made by consumers will not be subject to Maryland’s 6% Sales and Use Tax. Md. Comptroller Brooke Lierman (Photo from Md. Comptroller’s Office) Annapolis, Md (KM) From now until Saturday, August 16th, consumers in Maryland can shop for clothing and shoes priced under $100 each, and not pay the 6% sales tax.. It’s…

Elderly Resident Assisted Out Of Burning House In Germantown

Elderly Resident Assisted Out Of Burning House In Germantown

Fire officials say the fire was in the basement where  lithium batteries were present. 14843 Poplar Hill Rd, Germantown, Md (Photo from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services) Germantown, Md (KM) A quick response helped save lives in Germantown on Sunday afternoon. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue says fire fighters were dispatched to 14843 Poplar…

Frederick Police Remind Citizens Of A Scam

Frederick Police Remind Citizens Of A Scam

It involves text messages sent from a state agency which does not exist. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick Police Department says it’s received reports about text messages sent to consumers by the Maryland State Department of Vehicles. These messages threaten citizens with license suspension and other legal actions unless it receives payment; and that payment…

Frederick County Public Schools Getting Ready For the First Day Of Classes

Frederick County Public Schools Getting Ready For the First Day Of Classes

Students are scheduled to return to school on Wed., Aug. 20th. Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick County Public Schools  are expected to open for the new academic year on Wednesday, August 20th. Dr. Eric Louers-Phillip. Associate Superintendent for Public Affairs, says FCPS staff has been spending the summer getting ready. That include maintenance work, deep cleaning…

Missing Girl Found During Fugitive Apprehension Operation In Frederick

Missing Girl Found During Fugitive Apprehension Operation In Frederick

It was conducted by the US Marshals Service, and other agencies. Baltimore, Md (KM) A fugitive operation in Frederick on Thursday resulted in the recovery of a missing juvenile. The US Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Task Force says it located Denis Misael Dominguez Reyes, 27, at 501 West 7th Street. He is a citizen…

Frederick County Grand Jury Indicts Six On Friday

Frederick County Grand Jury Indicts Six On Friday

These cases move to Circuit Court where trial dates will be scheduled.             Frederick, Md (KM) Six individuals were indicted on Friday by the Frederick County Grand Jury. One was Eugene Facon, 61, of Frederick. who is charged with two counts each of robbery, 2nd-degree assault and theft between $100…

Thurmont Man Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of A Minor

Thurmont Man Charged With Sexual Solicitation Of A Minor

He was arrested following an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. Travis Peters (Photo from Frederick County Sheriff’s Office) Frederick, Md (KM) A Thurmont man is charged with three counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, three counts distribution of obscene material to a minor and two counts of solicitation of child pornography.…