Officials point to collaboration, prevention, and treatment as key factors in the decline. Westminster, MD (JK) – Carroll County, Maryland continues to see a notable reduction in drug overdoses and overdose deaths, according to recent data from 2024 and 2025. Local officials say a coordinated, multi-agency strategy has played a major role in the improvement.…
Prosecutors say Michael Perry misused business funds and committed identity fraud. Towson, MD (JK) – A former co-owner of a Frederick-based martial arts academy has pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from the misuse of business funds and identity fraud. Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III announced that Michael Perry, a former co-owner of…
Multiple law enforcement agencies seize nearly 100 grams of fentanyl and over 60 grams of cocaine during Thursday operation. HAGERSTOWN, MD (JK) – A drug raid in Hagerstown on Thursday led to the seizure of nearly 100 grams of fentanyl, more than 60 grams of cocaine, and $1,802 in cash. The Washington County Narcotics Task…
Late-night stop of Crystal Ann Burch on Hedgesville Road turns up suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, and other narcotics. Martinsburg, WV (JK) – A Berkeley Springs woman is facing serious drug charges following a traffic stop in Berkeley County late last week. According to sheriff’s deputies, the incident occurred on January 9, 2026, at around 9:21 p.m.,…
He has led the sheriff’s office since first winning the position in 2006. Frederick, Md. (DG) – Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins is running for another term, officially filing for re-election Wednesday. The Republican sheriff is seeking a sixth term in office after first being elected in 2006. Jenkins says he considered campaigns for Congress…
They will be used to help ease food insecurity. Frederick, Md (KM) 19 organizations in Frederick County, including food banks, pantries and religious organizations, are receiving Food Equity and Emergency Distribution Grants to help residents who experiencing food insecurity. Betsy Day, the President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Frederick County, says the FEED…
Lawmakers will also look at increasing the Sheriff’s salary. Maryland State House, Annapolis, Md Frederick, Md (KM) With the 2026 Maryland General Assembly underway, the Frederick County Legislative Delegation is considering several bills to bring forward. One would increase the Sheriff’s salary from $125,000 to $175,000 annually. If it passes, the higher pay would take…
SHA says replacements need to be made to the overhead steel. Frederick, Md (KM) The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration says the it will temporarily close the Maryland 28 (Dickerson Road) Bridge over the Monocacy River south of Park Mills Road in Frederick County this weekend. Crews will replace the section of overhead…
Frederick County Delegate Jesse Pippy says it’s ‘obsolete.’ VEIP Testing Station Delegate Jesse Pippy Frederick, Md (KM( Several Legislators in the 2026 Maryland General Assembly have launched an effort to repeal the Vehicle Emission Inspection Program; and one of them is Frederick County Delegate Jesse Pippy. “I think that test at…
The public will have an opportunity to testify. Baltimore, Md (KM) A virtual hearing has been scheduled by the Maryland Public Service Commission for Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00 PM. . The PSC is considering an application by Blacks Mill Road Solar LLC to construct a five mega-watt solar generating facility in Frederick County. It…