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Officials say families do not need health insurance to get the shots.

Frederick, Md (KM) With school set to start on Wednesday, August 20rh, it’s time for parents to make sure their children attending classes are up to date on their vaccinations. Between August 6th and October 29th, the Frederick County Health Department is holding free vaccination clinics.

Elaine Klein, a communicable disease nurse at the Health Department, says no health insurance is required for kids to get the vaccines. She also say there’s an emphasis on children between the ages of 11 and 12 getting their age appropriate vaccines. “At that time, they’re eligible for the meningitis, the TDAP and HPV vaccines of which the meningitis and TDAP are required for school,” she says.

TDAP is the vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. HPV is the Human Papillomavirus which protects against certain types of cancer and genital warts.

Klein says whether or not a family has health insurance to cover these and other vaccines should not be a deterrent to their children getting vaccinated. “If children don’t have insurance, they qualify  for our program year round and we can give them all of the vaccines that are required for their ages,” she says. “For kids who do have insurance during this back to school time period, we’re limited to just certain vaccines that we are able to give them. But we’re happy to speak with parents to make sure they get all the vaccines that are recommended for their age.”

State law requires children attending pre-kindergarten through 12th grade to get their age-appropriate vaccines before coming to class. But there are exemptions. “There is a religious exemption in the state of Maryland. There is a specific form that a parent can get through the school nurse to self-report they have a religious objection,” says Klein.

And there are other exemptions besides those based on religious belief. “And if the child has any kind of a medical condition that prevents them from getting vaccinated, their provider can also sign off on that form if they have a medical exemption from any specific vaccination,” Klein says.

Any family which wants to get their children vaccinated for the fall can contact the Frederick County Health Department and set up an appointment. The number to call is 301-600-1733.

By Kevin McManus

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says he assaulted two deputies when he was bring arrested.

Benjamin Dewees (Photo from Frederick County Sheriff’s Office)

Emmitsburg, Md (KM) An Emmitsburg man was arrested on Tuesday tor making a threat of mass violence at a children’s camp. Benjamin Dewees, 28, is charged making a threat of mass violence, two counts of 2nd-degree assault, disturbing the peace/disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace/loud noise, attempting to disturb school operations and disorderly conduct..

Dewees is being held at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center without bond.

The Sheriff’s Office says at around 10:11 AM, deputies responded to Emmitsburg for a threat of mass violence at the local elementary school where a children’s camp was taking place. The kids were brought inside the school building  which was placed on lockdown.

Deputies encountered Dewees on West Main Street. While trying to take him into custody, authorities say Dewees assaulted two deputies.  One went to an area hospital to be treated for injuries, and was released. The other deputy was not hurt.

Dewees was eventually taken into custody.

Anyone who has additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 301-600-1046.

By Kevin McManus

He was in US District Court in Baltimore on Tuesday.

Baltimore, Md (KM) A Frederick man on Tuesday pleaded guilty in federal court to one count each of firearms trafficking and unlawful possession of a machine gun.  Jonathan Drew Bartgis, 26, was in US District Count in Baltimore.

The US Attorney’s Office for Maryland says the investigation into Bartgis began when the US Postal Inspection Service and ATF monitored a channel on Telegram which advertised the sale of firearms and machine-gun conversion devices called “Glock switches.” They can covert semi-automatic Glock-style pistols into fully automatic firearms.

Through their investigation, federal  authorities learned  a package was coming to Bartgis’ home in Frederick. Postal Inspectors obtained a search warrant on the parcel. They opened it and found a Glock 23, 40-cliaber semi-automatic  handgun with an extended magazine, and 30 rounds of ammunition.

A search warrant was also served on Bartgis’ home where postal inspectors, and Frederick Police Officers found a Glock 29. 10mm semi-automatic firearm;  three  “Glock switches;” 400 rounds of ammunition; numerous loaded and unloaded firearms;  parts and accessories and manufacturing tools; empty boxes for privately  made firearms called “ghost gun;” and $21,660 in cash. Federal authorities located Bartgis’ cell phone which contained conversations between the defendant and others about the illegal purchase of recovered firearms, and trafficking of firearms and Glock switches.

No date was set for Bartgis’ sentencing.

This US Attorney’s Office says this case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, which is program  that brings together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent  crime and gun violence. The goal is to make neighborhoods safe  for everyone.

By Kevin McManus

It will be located on Spring Run Drive.

Groundbreaking at new Yellow Springs Elementary School (July 29th, 2025)

(Photo from Frederick County Executive’s Office)

Frederick, Md (KM) Ground was broken on Tuesday for a new Yellow Springs Elementary School.

The Frederick County School System says the new facility at 1000 Spring Run Drive will have the capacity for 745 students when it opens next year.

It replaces the current Yellow Springs Elementary School at 8717 Yellow Springs Road which first opened in 1957. This new school building will add 300 seats. .

“I feel energized and excited as I look behind me and seen the progress unfolding on this new school campus”‘ says Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cheryl Dyson, in a statement. “This isn’t just about construction. It’s about opening pathways to immediate possibilities and shaping bright futures.”

School System officials say this new Yellow Springs Elementary will serve as a prototype for future elementary school construction projects in Frederick County.  That includes the future Frederick County Public School  Number 41 in  the New Market area set to open in the  2026-2027 school year.

Other projects which will support students during the upcoming 2025-2026 school year  include a replacement Valley Elementary School; a replacement Green Valley Elementary School; renovations at Spring Ridge Elementary School; and renovations at Ballenger Creek Elementary School.

By Kevin McManus

Suspects scheduled a meeting to take place at the sellers home.

Gaithersburg, MD – Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted carjacking that took place during an online sale arranged through Facebook Marketplace.

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, a Gaithersburg resident arranged to meet a buyer interested in purchasing a BMW that had been listed for sale online. The meeting was scheduled to take place at the seller’s home.

During the meeting, the suspects, 18-year-old Julian Chase Rose of Beltsville and 19-year-old Prince Chukang of Silver Spring, displayed a handgun and demanded the keys to the BMW. The victim dropped the keys and ran.

A third suspect, 20-year-old Kendric Rock of Silver Spring, had arrived with the others in a 2019 Infiniti Q50, which was later determined to have been reported stolen on Tuesday, July 1. All three got away in the Infiniti.

At approximately 8:01 p.m., officers from multiple district stations responded and assisted in the apprehension of the suspects. The group was taken into custody shortly after the Infiniti crashed and the suspects attempted to run from the crash scene. Firearms and ammunition were recovered during the arrests.

All three suspects have been charged with multiple offenses, including attempted armed carjacking and firearm-related charges. They are currently being held without bond at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.

The Montgomery County Department of Police reminds residents to use caution when meeting people for in-person transactions arranged online. Designated safe exchange zones are available at each of the County’s six police district stations.

Harrison James Miller, of Hagerstown will spend 37 years in federal prison.

Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Court Judge Brendan A. Hurson sentenced Harrison James Miller, 32, of Hagerstown, Maryland, to 37 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release. Miller previously pled guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child as well as commission of a felony crime involving a minor by a registered sex offender.

Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, announced the guilty plea with Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Baltimore Field Office; Gina M. Cirincion, State’s Attorney for Washington County; and Chief Paul Kifer, Hagerstown Police Department (HPD).

According to the guilty plea, Miller was ordered to register as a sex offender after a conviction in Pennsylvania involving an 8-year-old child.  In August 2022, upon release from prison, Miller moved to Hagerstown, Maryland, but did not register as a sex offender as required by law.

Miller then gained access to two children, ages 4 and 5, and sexually abused them over a period of several months. Additionally, Miller took images of the minors which he stored in a password protected folder on his cell phone. Authorities arrested and charged Miller after one of the minors disclosed the abuse to his mother. Through a search of Miller’s phone, law enforcement uncovered the hidden images and other evidence.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please justice.gov/psc.  For more information about Internet safety education, please visit www.justice.gov/psc and click on the “Resources” tab on the left of the page.

U.S. Attorney Hayes commended the FBI, Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office, and HPD for their work in the investigation.  Ms. Hayes also thanked Assistant U.S. Attorney Colleen Elizabeth McGuinn who is prosecuting the federal case.

For more information about the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, its priorities, and resources available to help the community, visit justice.gov/usao-md and justice.gov/usao-md/community-outreach.

It was held Governor Thomas Johnson High School During The Summer.

Students attending the News Horizons Academy undergo mock interviews from volunteers

(Photo from SHIPz)

Frederick, Md (KM) 72 students experiencing homelessness were recognized last week for the completion of the New Horizons Academy. The five-week program was held at Governor Thomas Johnson High School and worked with students from all over the county.

It’s run by the Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership (SHIP) and the Frederick County Public School System. “It offers an opportunity to students experiencing homelessness who are in high school to make up credits that they missed throughout the year, or to get ahead on a credit,” says Melissa Muntz, the Executive Director of SHIP.

But Muntz says it’s more than academics. “While they’re in the program, they’re getting life skills instruction. They’re learning things like financial literacy. They’re learning health and wellness skills. They’re leaning things that will help them in their everyday life,” she says. “They’re learning to build capacity so when they launch and they leave high school, they’re hopefully no longer in need of services like ours because they’re advancing on their own.”

Those 72 students completed the New Horizons Academy on Thursday, July 24th.

Muntz says these students come from all over the county, not just Frederick city. “So it’s pulling students from Brunswick; from Catoctin; from places where they would have fewer access to resources in the summer, and bringing them into one central place where they’re surrounded by peers,” she says.

The academic classes are taught by teachers in the Frederick County Public School System. There are also councilors and case management personnel on hand. “This summer, we brought in staff from the Mental Health Association to work through areas specific to their training,” says Muntz.

“We bring in staff from the library to work with students on skill specific to their training,” Muntz continues. “So we really want to make sure that we’re utilizing those community resources,–not re-inviting the wheel–but making sure students have access to everything they need from the source.”

SHIP says students attending the New Horizons Academy receive credit for the courses they need to graduate, and are provided a $600 stipend for completing the program.. That eliminates the choice some students have to either work or finish high school. All students graduating from the program receive a $4,000 scholarship to Hood College. This program is open to all students experiencing homelessness in Frederick County.

Those who do not graduate from high school are 3.5 times more likely to experience homelessness as adults, says SHIP..

Muntz says the New Horizons Academy will return next year for students experiencing homelessness.

The US Department of Education says there are over 1.5 million public school students nationwide who experience homelessness every year. SHIP says as of July, 2025, over 1,000 youths who are experiencing homelessness attend Frederick County Public Schools.

By Kevin McManus

One suspect arrested.

Westminster, Md (KM ) A Red Lion, Pennsylvania man is being held without bond at the Carroll County Detention Center following a traffic stop and collision in Westminster. Braydon Roberts, 19, is charged with 1st-degree assault, three counts of 2nd-degree assault, two counts of reckless endangerment and numerous traffic offenses.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office say just after 12-midnight on Tuesday, deputies saw a gray Nissan sedan traveling at a high rate of speed along Routes 27 and 482. Deputies tried to stop the vehicle, but it sped away.

The vehicle was located in Westminster at Gentry Court. Officers attempted to enter a cul-de-sac where the Nissan was located, but driver rammed two Westminster Police vehicles and a Sheriff’s vehicle. The Nissan was disabled.

The driver and three passengers fled the scene on foot but were apprehended. Roberts was taken to Carroll Hospital Center for an evaluation, and then transported to Carroll County Central Booking.

One the occupants was a juvenile who was taken to the Sheriff’s Office, but later released following a consultation with the Department of Juvenile Services..

Two Westminster Police Officers were taken to Carroll Hospital Center with non-life threatening injuries.

The case remains under investigation, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

By Kevin McManus

Charges include embezzlement, identity fraud, and other theft and tax charges.

Annapolis, MD – Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III announced today that Michael Perry, a former co-owner of Groundswell MMA LLC, in Frederick, Maryland, has been charged with embezzlement (misappropriation by a fiduciary), felony theft scheme, felony theft, several counts of identity fraud, and failure to file a Maryland tax return.

During the course of a business relationship, the indictment alleges that Perry embezzled over $66,000 in company funds by converting them for his personal benefit in breach of his fiduciary duty. The indictment further alleges Perry used the personal identifying information of his former business partner to obtain a credit card and obtain financing and additional funds in his former partner’s name.

Perry is also alleged to have failed to file a Maryland Income Tax Return for 2022.

All individuals who are charged with a criminal offense are presumed to be innocent.

A copy of the charging document can be found HERE.

It would give Congress more oversight into the facility in Emmitsburg.

Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-Md)

Washington DC (KM) The US House of Representatives is expected to take up a bill calling for greater oversight of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg. It was introduced by 6th District Representative April McClain Delaney (D-Md) and Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson. (R-Pa). Thompson has an interest  in this issue because of his background as a volunteer fire fighter.

Congresswoman McClain Delaney says the legislation would require the NFA to submit an annual report with such information as the number of students enrolled in National Fire Academy courses and programs; the number departments that participated in NFA programming; the total amount of grant funds  awarded to local departments to participate in on-campus NFA programs; and the total amount of grant  funds awarded to local and state agencies to conduct off-campus NFA programs.

“And what we’re really trying to do is supplement our comprehensive training program for the fire fighters,” says McClain Delaney. “The Fire Academy is incredible preparing our fire fighters  for the challenges they face.”

She says this legislation follows the Trump Administration’s decision earlier this year to cancel all courses at the National Fire Academy. There were a lot of people who were en route to Emmitsburg, or were already there, and had to go home. “I let a letter with several of my colleagues to push back against that, and I was able to reinstate the classes for the Fire Academy,” says McClain Delaney.

The National Fire Academy, which is located in Representative McClain Delaney’s District, is an invaluable resource for the fire service around the nation. “Many fire fighters across the country said this is an essential training and resource program, and that they really strongly support it,” McClain Delaney says.

She notes that it’s extremely beneficial to fire fighters in rural areas. “A lot of these rural communities don’t have the ability to share best practices and develop emergency response methods,”  says McClain Delaney, noting that she grew up in Buhl, Idaho, and there are a lot fires in the mountains in Idaho,

“At the National Fire  Academy, many first responders throughout the nation can share a common approach to emergency management, and it really saves lives and improves outcomes nationwide,” she says.

In addition to Congresswoman McClain Delaney, other Maryland Legislators who have signed on in support of this bill are Representatives Sarah Elfreth, Steny Hoyer, Glen Ivey and Jaime Raskin.

By Kevin McManus

The County says it wants to stabilize the stream bank along the road.

Frederick, Md (KM ) A portion of Hessong Bridge Road will be closed for about three weeks starting on August 4th.. The Frederick County Department of Highway Operations says the closure will be from Powell Road to Fish Hatchery Road, and will occur between 6:30 AM and 4:00 PM, weather permitting. A signed detour will be put in place.

This closure will allow the Department of Highway Operations to stabilize the stream bank along the road, say county officials.

By Kevin McManus

It was dispatched last Wednesday evening.

Maryland State Police Helicopter (Photo from Maryland State Police) 

Frederick, Md (KM) The Aviation Command of the Maryland State Police helped with the search for a suspect involved in a vehicle crash in West Virginia.

At around 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 23rd, the helicopter based in Frederick known as Trooper Three was dispatched to West Virginia to the search for two suspects who fled from a vehicle crash where a West Virginia State Trooper was injured. When the chopper arrived at the scene, the flight crew was told the first suspect had already been apprehended. So they concentrated on searching for the second suspect.

Using a MX-15 Wescam camera and with assistance from state troopers on the ground, the crew of Trooper Three tracked the second suspect through a wooded area and on to Edsel Street. The second suspect was taken into custody without incident.

The Maryland Aviation Command says it has served Maryland’s citizens since 1970.   It operates a fleet of ten helicopters from seven bases  in Maryland on a 24/7/365 basis. Trooper Three has a hangar at Frederick Municipals Airport.

The missions include medivac, law enforcement, search and rescue, homeland security and disaster assessments. The helicopters’ crews depend on local fire and rescue, EMS and law enforcement agencies on the ground  for their missions to be successful.

By Kevin McManus 

Motorists who use that stretch  of roadway urged to find alternate routes.

Overweight, oversize, hauling route along Ballenger Creek Pike.

Frederick, Md (KM) Attention motorists who regularly use a portion of Ballenger Creek Pike: on Tuesday, May 29th, beginning at 9:00 AM, the Frederick County Division of Public Works Traffic and Permit Section says an oversize and overweight load is expected to be hauled along Ballenger Creek Pike It will begin at the Doubs Substation, about one mile north of Md 464. It’s expected to end at a construction site about three-tenths of a mile north of Mountville Road.

The hauling operation is expected to continue until 12-noon.

Motorists traveling in that area should expect delays, county officials say. . Drivers are encouraged to find other routes to get to their destinations

By Kevin McManus

Police say no one was injured.

Charles  Anthony Rodgers  (Photo from the  Hagerstown Police Department)

Hagerstown, Md (KM) A suspect has been charged in connection with a shots-fired incident early Sunday morning in Hagerstown.  Charles Anthony Rodgers, 38, of Hagerstown,  was arrested shortly after the incident, and charged with attempted 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree assault,  2nd-degree assault, reckless endangerment, having a handgun on his person, use of a firearm in a felony violent crime  and knowingly  altering a firearm ID number. .

He’s currently jailed at the Washington County Detention Center on a no-bond status.

At around 2:30 AM on Sunday, Hagerstown Police say officers responded to the 200 block of West Franklin Street for a shots-fired incident., Through the use of surveillance cameras, they were able to identify and locate Rodgers and take him into custody.

Detectives and officers obtained a search and seizure warrant on Rodger’s apartment, where they found a Smith and Wesson handgun with ammunition.

Investigators say Rodgers and the victim got into an argument. They say Rodgers aimed his gun at the victim, and fired several timers. But, fortunately, the victim was not struck.

By Kevin McManus

15‑year‑old Kathy Beatty’s body in a wooded area near Aspen Hill

Frederick, MD (DG) – Montgomery County Police are seeking new leads in a decades old cold case murder in Gaithersburg.

July 25, 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of the discovery of 15‑year‑old Kathy Beatty’s body in a wooded area near Aspen Hill. Beatty had been reported missing on July 24, 1975, and was later found unconscious from blunt force trauma.

Despite ongoing investigations, no suspect has ever been identified. The Montgomery County Police Department’s Cold Case Section is now appealing to the public for new information.

Detectives have released a dedicated podcast about the case and are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for tips leading to an arrest. Anyone with details is urged to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County or call 1‑866‑411‑TIPS.

The fatal accident happened on Route 97 and Humbert Schoolhouse Road

Frederick, MD (DG) – Maryland State Police are investigating an accident that claimed the life of a man early Saturday morning in Carroll County.

According to police, troopers responded shortly after 2 AM to Route 97 in the area of Humbert Schoolhouse Road for an accident. Investigators report a GMC Canyon was traveling north on Route 97 when for unknown reasons, the vehicle crossed the centerline and struck a Ford van.

The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.

The driver of the GMC Canyon, 36 year-old Christopher Wolfe, was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

The cause of the crash continues to be investigated. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

She says areas hit hard by flooding still need assistance.

Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-6th)

Washington DC (KM) It’s “terrible.” That’s how 6th District Representative April McClain Delaney describes the decision by the Trump Administration to deny a federal disaster declaration for Western Maryland following flooding in that region in May.   It resulted when George’s Creek overflowed  following three days of extreme  rainfall. It affected Allegany and Garrett Counties.

“I was in Allegany County with Governor Wes Moore the week that it was happening, and it was devastating,” McClain Delaney says.

She said there were schools and libraries flooded out; roads and bridges washed away; and homes and businesses were extensively damaged. “All the kids in that school were rescued from that school. I think that nine feet of water rose in 45 minutes,”  McClain Delaney.

She’s referring to Westernport Elementary School where students  and staff were rescued from the school by emergency workers in boats.

Governor Wes Moore’s office says this flooding met the  criteria for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to declare a disaster.  McClain Delaney says the disaster declaration would bring federal funding and other resources to the area to help it recover. “It’s just too much for the state to step in when there’s been such incredible damage, “she says.

The Congresswoman noted that a disaster declaration was issued for Texas which also suffered flooding with loss of life. With Texas being mostly Republican,  and Maryland mostly Democratic, McClain Delaney was asked if politics played a role in the Trump Administration’s decision. “Well, I think Governor {Greg} Abbott in Texas definitely has a close relationship with the President. It is interesting that every Republican governor that has asked for assistance  have gotten that aid,” she says.

“Governor Wes Moore is obviously the one who would have to ask for that. He is the only Governor, a Democratic Governor, who was denied,” McClain Delaney continues. “Coincidence? I don’t; know.”

Representative McClain Delaney says she and Maryland’s two US Senators, Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks,  are urging the President to reconsider his decisions, and deliver the necessary resources to Allegany and Garrett Counties so they do not have to shoulder the burden of recovery on their own.

By Kevin McManus
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It provides necessary school supplies for the upcoming academic year.

Frederick, Md (KM) The annual Stuff the Bus campaign is underway in Frederick County. The School System says the goal is to collect donations of school supplies for students for the upcoming academic year.

The items needed most are sturdy backpacks, composition books, loose leaf paper, pocket folders, glue sticks, rulers, safety scissors, pens and pencils. Other necessary supplies include highlighters, dry erase markers, earbuds, pencil sharpeners,. crayons and boxes of tissues.

The list of the most needed items can be found at https://www.unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus.

Citizens can drop off these items at the School System headquarters at 191 South East Street, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. They can also take them to the the United Way of Frederick County at the Bernard Brown Community Center at 629 North Market Street in Frederick; and other locations such as Frederick Health, Literacy Council of Frederick County, Texas Roadhouse and numerous banks and credit unions.

The list of locations can be found at https://www.unitedwayfrederick.org/stuffthebus.

Stuff the Bus began in June and will run through August 4th.. . After that, school buses will deliver these supplies to various schools around the county for distribution to students who need them.

The School System says last year, hundreds of bins of supplies were collected and distributed to over 3,500 students.

By Kevin McManus

Suspects arrested and firearms recovered after stop on I-70 Monday night.

FREDERICK, Md. – On July 21, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m., deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) conducted a traffic stop on I-70 eastbound that led to the recovery of a stolen handgun and the arrest of two individuals.

Deputies responded to a report of a dark-colored sedan driving erratically without lights on I-70 eastbound and stopped a black Chevrolet Malibu matching the description near Green Valley Road. The driver was identified as Willie James Robinson, 30, of Baltimore, and the passenger as Deshawn Bishop Manning, 21, of Baltimore.

While approaching the passenger side of the vehicle, a deputy observed a black handgun on the passenger floorboard. The firearm, identified as a Beretta 9mm with seven live rounds in the magazine, was later confirmed to have been reported stolen. Neither individual possessed a valid permit to carry a firearm, and Manning is prohibited from possessing firearms.

Both Robinson and Manning were transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center for processing. Manning and Robinson have been charged as follows:

Deshawn Bishop Manning, 21, of Baltimore

• Possession of a handgun on person
• Possession of a loaded handgun on person
• Possession of a handgun in a vehicle
• Possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle
• Possession of a firearm after a felony conviction
• Illegal possession of ammunition
• Possession of a stolen regulated firearm (to wit: a handgun)

Willie James Robinson, 30, of Baltimore

• Possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle
• Possession of a handgun in a vehicle
• Possession of a stolen regulated firearm (to wit: a handgun)

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office at 301-600-1046.

The robberies occurred on West 7th Street and the second, about one hour later, on Wormans Mill Road.

Frederick, MD – The Frederick Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division has arrested a man in connection to two armed robberies that occurred on July 22, 2025.