Frederick Health Hospital Says It Was Impacted By A Ransomware Attack Last Month

Frederick Health Hospital Says It Was Impacted By A Ransomware Attack Last Month

FHH says it took immediate steps to contain the threat. Frederick Health Hospital, W 7th St. Frederick, Md (KM) The suspicious activity on Frederick Health Hospital’s IT system on January 27th has been determined by third-party experts to ransomware.  That’s according to President and CEO Tom Kleinhanzl. . In a statement, he says the hospital…

Major Drug Bust in Hagerstown: Two Arrested for Fentanyl Distribution

Major Drug Bust in Hagerstown: Two Arrested for Fentanyl Distribution

A pursuing officer was exposed to the drug but was decontaminated on site and medically cleared. (photos courtesy Hagerstown Police Department) HAGERSTOWN, MD (JK) – On February 4, 2025, the Washington County Narcotics Task Force conducted surveillance that led to the arrest of two men for suspected fentanyl distribution. The operation, which involved multiple law…

Impaired Driver Crashes into Takoma Park Police Cruiser

Impaired Driver Crashes into Takoma Park Police Cruiser

Suspect crashed into the cruiser driven by the Captain of the Takoma Park Police Department. Gaithersburg, MD – Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District have arrested an impaired driver after colliding with a Takoma Park police cruiser in the area of Piney Branch Road and Park Valley Road. On Monday, February 3,…

Frederick Physician Facing Rape and Assault Charges After Indictment

Frederick Physician Facing Rape and Assault Charges After Indictment

A longtime Frederick primary care physician is facing rape and assault charges after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly sexually assaulting a patient during two separate appointments Frederick, Md. (DG) – A Frederick doctor is facing serious charges after being indicted in a sexual assault investigation. Police arrested Dr. Syed Haque, 64, after a…

Hearing On Data Centers Bill Scheduled For Next Week

Hearing On Data Centers Bill Scheduled For Next Week

It’s sponsored by Frederick County Senator Karen Lewis Young.. Maryland State House Annapolis, Md (KM) Two bills  before the Maryland House and Senate deal with data centers. The legislation in the Senate is sponsored by Frederick County Senator Karen Lewis Young, and it calls for a study to be conducted on data centers, and how…