Money was used for unauthorized purchases for her personal benefit. Frederick, MD (JK) – Montgomery County Police say a Washington, DC woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing more than a quarter of a million dollars from her elderly grandfather who is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Detectives arrested 45-year-old Erica Hopper in connection with the…
K-9 units from the Maryland State Police, Frederick City Police, and the Maryland Department of Corrections were brought in to conduct a full search of the building Frederick, Md. (DG) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office are conducting a joint investigation following a bomb threat at the Circuit Court…
She has served as Deputy Director since April, 2024 Lesha Chandler, Director of Frederick County Division of Family Services (Photo from Frederick County Executive’s Office) Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Lesha Chandler as Director of the County’s the Division of Family Services. She has served as Deputy…
Members of the Council also heard testimony about the proposed legislation for the 2026 General Assembly. Frederick, Md (KM) A data center overlay bill was approved Tuesday night by the Frederick County Council This legislation would restrict where data centers can be located outside of the former Eastalco site in Adamstown. Voting in favor was…
The dog was loose and unaccompanied. Frederick, Md (KM) The search is on for a dog who bit a man on Monday afternoon. The Frederick County Health Department says at around 5:00 PM, a man was walking in the area of Waterside Drive and Blue Heron Drive when the…
Frederick, Md. (DG) – A manhunt for a Gaithersburg murder suspect has come to an end in Texas. Montgomery County Police say 39-year-old Luis Antonio Quintanilla is accused of killing his partner, 35-year-old Maritza Ferman Sorto. Officers were called to the couple’s home on Centerway Road early Sunday morning after a 911 caller reported gunfire.…
A Germantown neighborhood was the scene of chaos early Sunday as Montgomery County Police responded to reports of a shooting that turned out to involve BB guns and a double stabbing. Frederick, MD (DG) – Montgomery County Police are searching for answers after a violent incident in Germantown left two men injured early Sunday. Officers…
It’s asking residents for ideas. Photos from the Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts Website) Frederick, Md (KM) A well known entertainment venue in Frederick is marking a major milestone next year. The Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts will be celebrating its centennial. Manager of Development, Rebecca O’Leary, says the Weinberg opened on December…
Both were apprehended during a traffic stop last week. Money & weapons confiscated following a traffic stop. (Photo from Carroll County Sheriff’s Office) Westminster, Md (KM) Two Gettysburg, Pennsylvania residents were arrested in Carroll County, Maryland last week following a traffic stop. The Sheriff’s Office says on Thursday just before 2:00 PM, deputies doing traffic…
He’s being held without bond. Rahmier Hassan Chase (Photo from Washington County Sheriff’s Office) Hagerstown, Md (KM) A Hagerstown man has been arrested in connection with crimes against a minor. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says Rahmier Hassan Chase, 25, is charged with sexual solicitation of a minor, and two counts each of 2nd-degree assault…