More Than 330 Pounds Of Medications Dropped Off During Recent Drug Take Back Day

More Than 330 Pounds Of Medications Dropped Off During Recent Drug Take Back Day

The Health Department over 9,000 needles were dropped off. Frederick, Md (KM) During the drug take back day on Saturday, October 25th, the Frederick County Health Department says 184 residents dropped off the more than 330 pounds of unwanted or expired medications. and over 9,000 needles. That’s the total from two locations in the county.…

Leesburg Woman Arrested Following Discharge of Firearm Incident

Leesburg Woman Arrested Following Discharge of Firearm Incident

Suspect charged with charged with Reckless Handling of a Firearm. Leesburg, VA  – On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Leesburg Police Officers responded to the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE for a report of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers determined that a group of individuals had been involved in a physical…

Confusion Over Slow Down, Move Over Laws

Confusion Over Slow Down, Move Over Laws

That’s the findings of a report from the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety. Washington DC (KM) Every state and the District of Columbia have Slow Down, Mover Over laws which require drivers to reduce their speed, and, if possible, move into the next lane if they come up a disabled a motorist along the highway…

New Manufacturing Center Coming To Frederick

New Manufacturing Center Coming To Frederick

It will create 125 new, full time, permanent jobs by 2028. Frederick, Md (KM) A new manufacturing center is expected to open in Frederick.   Bakery de France already has a facility in the 8400 block of Bakery Way off of Monocacy Boulevard in the Riverside Corporate Park, and is planning to open a 175,000-square-foot- center…

Two Teenagers Arrested In Frederick County On Firearms, Drug Charges.

The Sheriff’s Office says it was an ongoing investigation into illegal possession of firearms. Julius Carter Benjamin                               Benjamin Daniel Orellana Waltemath Drugs., cash & guns confiscated by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo’s from Frederick County Sheriff’s Office) Frederick, Md (KM)…

Hagerstown Man Killed In One-Vehicle Crash Saturday

Hagerstown Man Killed In One-Vehicle Crash Saturday

His vehicle struck a bolder. Hagerstown, Md (KM) A crash on Saturday killed a Hagerstown man. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says Christopher Abbott, 75, was driving  his Mitsubishi westbound in the area of  the 13300 block of Little Antietam Road east of Hagerstown when his vehicle crossed the center line, and  continued across the…

Montgomery County Police Report 3 Teens Responsible For Shootings In Germantown And Damascus

Montgomery County Police Report 3 Teens Responsible For Shootings In Germantown And Damascus

Frederick, Md. (DG) – Montgomery County Police say three teens are now facing charges in connection with a series of shootings that stretched across Germantown and Damascus over the past year and a half. Eighteen-year-old Samuel Wisdom of Germantown, and 17-year-olds Ai’Jai Tyrell Smith-Nelson and Jaden Ochieng are accused of being involved in multiple incidents, including…

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting In Ballenger Creek

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting In Ballenger Creek

Frederick, Md. (DG) – The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting Sunday night in Frederick. Deputies responded to the shooting on Sea Gull Court in Frederick around 9:20 PM. According to the Frederick Scanner Facebook Page, there was a large fight taking place and police could hear gunshots through the phone. Upon arrival…

Frederick County Joins Effort To Get PSC To Dismiss PSEG Application

Frederick County Joins Effort To Get PSC To Dismiss PSEG Application

PSEG wants to build the MPRP. Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick County has joined with Carroll County in asking the Public Service Commission to dismiss a request from PSEG to build the Maryland Piedmont Reality Project. That’s according to Councilman Steve McKay who made that announcement in a Facebook posting on Friday, October 31st. On Tuesday,…

Brunswick Police Investigating Carjacking

Brunswick Police Investigating Carjacking

It happened Friday night in 1100 block of Potomac View Parkway Frederick, Md. (DG) – Police in Brunswick are searching for two suspects after a carjacking Friday night. Officers were called around 8:30 p.m. to the 1100 block of Potomac View Parkway, where they found a victim whose gray 2024 Ford Maverick had been stolen. Investigators…