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One was a man police describe as actively engaged in drug trafficking and distribution.

Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Grand Jury returned seven indictments on Friday; one was against a person Frederick Police describe as a man who was actively engaged in illegal trafficking and distribution of drugs. The panel charged Axel Angulo-Llactas, 28, with distribution of a large amount of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of paraphernalia (a digital scale) and altering physical evidence as part of a criminal process..

Llactas was arrested on November 25th at his home on Partner’s Court by Frederick Police and the Sheriff’s Officer which were serving a search warrant. Authorities say they found, 1225.9 grams of cocaine, $2,599 in cash, and several pieces of high end jewelry. The estimated street value of the cocaine exceeds $100,000, according to police.

Other indictments returned by the Grand Jury:

*Jose Cruz-Pantoia-Rubio, 42, of Keymar, Md, who is charged with sex abuse of a minor; and two counts of 3rd-degree sex offense for a child under 14 for an offense which occurred on September 28th, 2025.

*Lance Allen Greer, 42, of Frederick who is charged with 1st-degree assault; three counts 3rd-degree assault; and one count of reckless endangerment for an offense which occurred on November 8th, 2025.

*Tylee Andrew Lipscomb, 20, of Frederick who is charged with 1st-degree assault; 2nd-degree assault,; and reckless endangerment for an offense which occurred on November 8th, 2025.

*Demond Montez Tyler, 50, of Frederick, who is charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine; firearm use in drug trafficking; possession of firearm with a felony conviction; illegal possession of regulated firearms;; possession of cocaine, and illegal possession of ammunition for an offense which occurred on November 18th, 2025.

*Evelio Moises Diaz, 32, of Frederick, who is charged with 1st-degree assault; 2nd-degree assault and false imprisonment for an offense which occurred on November 12th, 2025.

*Daniel Scott Scruggs, 35, of Frederick, who is charged with two counts of 1st-degree assault; two counts of 2nd degree assault; two counts of reckless endangerment; and one count of false imprisonment for offenses which occurred between October 31st, 2025, and November 10th, 2025.

These indictments move these cases to the Circuit Court where trial dates will be scheduled.

The Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office reminds residents that indictments are charging documents alleging criminal conduct, and all defendants are innocent until proven guilty.

By Kevin McManus

47-year-old Gary Lee Huff admits to multiple felony charges involving two young victims; formal sentencing set for March 2026.

Adams County, PA (JK) – An Adams County man will serve up to three decades in state prison after pleading guilty to a series of child sex crimes that occurred more than ten years ago. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced that 47-year-old Gary Lee Huff entered the pleas as his trial was about to begin.

Prosecutors say the abuse took place between 2011 and 2013, during a time when Huff had close relationships that allowed him access to both victims, who were in their early school years. Adams County Senior Judge Michael A. George approved a negotiated sentence of 12 to 30 years in state prison.

Huff admitted to multiple felony charges, including rape of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, corruption of minors, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, and several counts of indecent assault. He also pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure.

The Attorney General’s Office says the case reflects its continued efforts to hold child predators accountable, regardless of how many years have passed. Huff is scheduled for formal sentencing on March 19, 2026.

By Jimmy Key

More than three months after a shooting in Silver Spring, the victim has died and prosecutors are now considering upgraded charges.

Rockville, Md. (DG) – What began as an attempted murder case in Silver Spring is now being reviewed as a possible first-degree murder.

Montgomery County Police say 40-year-old Derrick Jones was shot around 1 p.m. on June 19, 2025 in the 30 block of Hunters Gate Court. When officers arrived, Jones was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to a nearby trauma center.

Investigators say Jones identified the shooter as his girlfriend’s 20-year-old son, Julian Rogers. A lookout was issued, and Rogers was quickly found and arrested nearby without resistance. Police recovered a privately manufactured 9-millimeter handgun with an extended magazine and a live round in the chamber.

On September 28,2025, detectives were notified that Jones had died while receiving care at a rehabilitation facility. The Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide, and prosecutors are now reviewing whether to upgrade the charges.

That could affect the spending and budget decision of local governments like Frederick County.

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater

Frederick, Md (KM) The State of Maryland is facing some funding shortfalls in fiscal year 2027, according to Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater.

Speaking on Monday, December 1st during the first  hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget, Fitzwater noted that the state has lost more than 15,000 federal jobs which will result in lower personal income tax collections and withholdings; and that will affect not only the state’s budget, but spending plans of local jurisdictions like Frederick County.

“The recent Department of Legislative Services Spending Affordability Report that they do each fall reported that the state is facing a nearly $1.5 billion shortfall in fiscal 2027. That’s a ‘b,” she says. “This is five times larger that what is projected in the spring.”

Fitzwater also says right now, the state has not developed a plan on how to deal with this funding shortfall. “But we do know that often the counties are being looked at for filling in the gaps, and that is something we take very seriously, but also really affects our budgeting and spending decisions, “: she says.

And then there’s the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the massive educational reform plan. “The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future spending will exceed $3.7 billion by 2031.  But it’s dedicated funding will run out by fiscal year 2028,:” says Fitzwater.

Fitzwater says the county will not always have access to federal funding in the future. “We also know that there have been significant changes in federal funding. The County has already lost several grants that we have received in several areas. And we’re especially keeping our eye on things in emergency management and others where regionally there is funding, and the county has received funding in the past,” she says.

There will be a number of town halls and budget hearings over the next few months before the County Executive  releases a proposed budget document for fiscal year 2027. That’s expected to take place in April, 2026.

By Kevin McManus

The closure will take place during the daylight hours.

Frederick, Md (KM) A portion of Woodville Road in Mount Airy will be closed for three days beginning on Tuesday, December 9th.   It will cover Woodville Road between the addresses 5363 and 5349, and closure will take place between 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM each day.  A signed detour will be put in place.

The Frederick County Department of Highway Operations says this will allow crews to replace a failing culvert pipe.

By Kevin McManus 

One person was medivaced to a trauma center.

Frederick, Md (KM) One person was medivaced Thursday to an area trauma center following a stabbing in Frederick.

Frederick Police say officers were dispatched just after midnight to the 100 block of Burck Street to investigate reports of a stabbing. They found three men who had been involved in an altercation. The one who was flown out had serious injuries, and is listed in critical but stable condition, police say.. The other two men found at that location were taken to an area hospital where they were treated and released.

The investigation into this incident continues, but police say there is no danger to the public.

By Kevin McManus

It was mostly to get an idea of what citizens want when it comes spending by county government.

Frederick, Md (KM) The first of several hearings on Frederick County’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget was held Monday evening, December 1st. It was held by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater. She said she did not have a proposed budget document for the next fiscal year that night,  but this hearing would give her an idea of how citizens want their tax money to be spent.

Board of Education Vice President Dean Rose said the School System has made “significant progress” in building new schools, renovating and expanding current facilities and replacing aging classroom buildings. But he said 15 facilities in the county are over 60 years old. “Two schools in particular, Parkway and Liberty Elementary Schools, are more than 95 years old with their last renovation having been 43 years ago,” he said. “Your continued investment is essential to ensuring FCPS can continue modernizing our infrastructure and preparing for the future growth.”

Casey Day, who has been an educator for 30 years, talked about the importance of public education, and continuing to fund above maintenance of effort. “It isn’t about wish lists, or excesses. It’s not about adding something new. It’s about ensuring that every school in every feeder pattern can provide an appropriate education,” she says. “And while investing  in public schools, we strengthen our workforce pipeline. We support public safety. We attract families and businesses. And most importantly, we prepare the next generation for a rapidly changing world.”

The topic of farming came up during the hearing. David Burrier, who was speaking on behalf of the local Farm Bureau, called for additional staff at the County’s Office of Agriculture. He said local farming is at a crossroads. “But what  we see coming is a huge of number of first generation people that want to get started. And they need guidance and they need help with zoning issues and buildings. and they go to the Office of Ag. To compound this problem, we have not have a full time extension agent in Frederick County for over a year,” he said.

Belinda Burrier is farmer in the Libertytown area who  also spoke in support of expanding staff at the Office of Agriculture. “They’re stretched beyond measure as far as I’m concerned. I work with them hand in hand on advocacy and working on different projects around the county. Personally, I think you have great team there. I surely hope you can continue to fund their needs,” she said.

There will be other town halls and meetings on the fiscal year 2027 budget which is expected to be released in April, 2026.

By Kevin McManus

Four other teens were injured.

Westminster, Md (KM) The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night that claimed the life of a teenager.

Deputies, and fire and rescue personnel responded at around 9:47 PM to the area of Jasontown Road near the intersection with John Hyde Road in Westminster. . That’s where a Ford F-250 went off the roadway, traveled down an embankment, overturned and came to rest on its roof partially in Little Pipe Creek. Authorities say the driver failed to negotiate a left hand turn.

The driver, a 16-year-old boy, and three other teenagers were taken to University of Maryland Shock Trauma. Another 16-year-old boy, who was a front seat passenger,  was taken to Carroll Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Sheriff’s Office’s Crash Reconstruction Team was sent to the scene. Authorities say charges, if appropriate, will be determined following the Crash Reconstruction Team’s investigation, and consultation with the Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office.

By Kevin McManus

Sentencing is expected to take place at a later date.

Frederick, Md (KM) In Frederick County Circuit Court on Wednesday, a Middletown man pleaded guilty to three counts of promotion and distribution of child pornography. The State’s Attorney’s Office say sentencing for Andrew Brock, 28, is expected to take place following a pre-sentence investigation.

Brock was arrested on May 21st, 2025 by the Sheriff’s Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force following an investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography. Investigators say they obtained a search warrant on Brock’s home, and found dozens of files containing child sexual abuse material within his social media accounts.

At the time of his arrest, Brock was a registered sex offender living in Frederick County.

By Kevin McManus

Investigation began after national cyber tip; authorities continue to seek information from the public.

Gaithersburg, MD (JK) – Montgomery County Police have arrested an 18-year-old Kensington man on ten counts of possession of child pornography following a months-long investigation. The case began in February 2025 when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported a social media account suspected of hosting illegal material.

The Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force referred the tip to Montgomery County detectives, who traced the account to a Kensington residence and identified the user as Evan Morrison. In early October, officers executed a search warrant at Morrison’s Nicholson Lane home, recovering multiple items of evidentiary value. A second warrant later authorized examination of electronic devices seized from the residence.

An arrest warrant was issued on November 25, and Morrison was taken into custody on November 30. He had been volunteering as a firefighter and EMT with the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad and Bethesda Fire Department but has been removed from all activities.

Montgomery County Police say the investigation remains active and are asking anyone with information to contact the Special Victims Investigations Division at 240-773-5400.

By Jimmy Key

18-year-old accused of causing crash that killed 88-year-old Rockville woman.

Gaithersburg, MD (JK) – Montgomery County police have charged an 18-year-old Germantown man in connection with a May collision that claimed the life of an 88-year-old Rockville woman. Investigators say Liam Donnelly Coskun surrendered to authorities on November 21 and was taken into custody on an active warrant following the death of Myrtle Gottlieb, who passed away on June 4.

The charges stem from a two-vehicle crash that occurred on May 31 near westbound I-370 and Fields Road in Gaithersburg. Responding officers found that a blue Toyota Corolla stopped at a red light had been struck from behind by a blue Jeep Compass driven by Coskun. Gottlieb, a front-seat passenger in the Corolla, suffered critical injuries and was taken to a hospital, where she later died.

According to the Collision Reconstruction Unit, Coskun was intoxicated and driving at a high speed when he collided with the stopped vehicle. He was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence. Roughly two hours after the crash, a breath test registered his blood alcohol content at 0.09. Investigators also confirmed that he did not hold a valid driver’s license in any state.

Following a completed investigation, police charged Coskun with negligent manslaughter by vehicle and negligent homicide by vehicle while under the influence. He is currently being held without bond at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.

By Jimmy Key

The bill would take part of the county’s recordation tax revenue to pay for free fares on TransIT.

(L-R)  County  Councilwoman Renee Knapp; County Executive Jessica Fitzwater;  City Councilmember Kelly Russell; and County Council Vice President Kavonte Duckett.

Frederick, Md (KM) A plan to keep TransIT Services of Frederick County fare free was unveiled on Tuesday afternoon during a news conference held by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater. She says the county has been  using money from the federal CARES Act passed by Congress in March, 2020, as part of a COVID relief package.

She says offering bus service fare free has led to a boost in ridership as more people are using the bus to get to work, go to medical appointments, and to go shopping. “For the second year in a row, fiscal year 2025 saw record-breaking ridership at 928,650 riders. That’s a 20 percent increase in ridership in just one year,” says Fitzwater.

But the CARES Act is set to expired in June, 2026.

Council Vice President Kavonte Duckett has proposed legislation to use some of the county’s revenue from the recordation tax on property sales to help fund free rides  on TransIT. “Reallocating a portion of Frederick County’s recordation tax to create a dedicated TransIT service fund is a smart, forward-looking investment in our county’s mobility, economy and equity,” he says.

Another sponsor of this bill is Councilwoman Renee Knapp. “Fare free TransIt supports transportation equity in the largest county in the state. It takes cars off local roads which reduces our carbon emissions; and it also provides a life line to growing senior population and residents with disabilities,” she said.

Both say this legislation, if it passes, will not increase taxes or require additional expenses.

The County Council is expected to hold a workshop on this legislation on January 13th.  It’s  scheduled to be formally introduced with a first reading on February 3rd. A public hearing is expected to take place on February 24th. A final vote on the bill is scheduled by the Council on March 17th.

Also on hand Tuesday’s news conference was Frederick City Council member Kelly Russell, who said the recordation tax has been paid in the city over  the years on property transactions with very little coming back. “Yet, those city transactions generate a substantial share of this revenue, the direct benefits returned to the city residents have not really matched their contribution,” she said. “So for several years I’ve advocated for fairer ways to reinvest these dollars into the communities that generate them. But no consensus had formed until now.”

By Kevin McManus

Non-profits which provide food to the needy are eligible to apply.

Frederick, Md (KM) The application process for Frederick’s FEED Grant Program is now open. Under FEED, which stands for Food Equity and Emergency Distribution, the county will be working with the Community Foundation of Frederick County to strengthen food distribution efforts in the community.

The $1 million provided for this program came from the County Council.

Non-profits such as existing food banks, pantries, religious organizations and groups that provide food, groceries, backpack food programs or hot meals within Frederick County are eligible to apply. Organizations which apply must demonstrate a need for funding, and submit a project description,  budget and organizational documentation.

The county says grants can be used to expand food distribution efforts, general operating support for food related initiatives administrative overhead directly   tied to food service delivery, and capital purchases such as refrigerators, freezers and food storage.

Grants will be awarded on a competitive process managed by the Community Foundation of Frederick County.

The application deadline for this first round of grants is December 21st.

A second round of funding is expected to open in  early 2026.

For more information, go on line to www.FrederickCountyMD.govFEED

By Kevin McManus

Authorities investigating possible alcohol involvement in fatal crash.

DAMASCUS, MD (JK) – A 27-year-old Germantown man died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash.

At approximately 4:05 a.m. on November 30, Montgomery County Police and Fire and Rescue personnel responded to reports of a crash at the intersection of Ridge Road and Kings Valley Road. First responders found a gray 2013 Honda Civic coupe that had left the roadway, struck a fire hydrant, and overturned after hitting an embankment.

The driver, Bilcher Ronaldino Huinil Lopez, was the only occupant of the vehicle. He had been ejected from the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Preliminary investigation suggests the Honda was traveling southbound when the driver lost control. Authorities noted evidence indicating alcohol may have played a role.

The Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation, which could take several weeks or longer to complete. Anyone with information is asked to contact the unit at 240-773-6620.

By Jimmy Key

It’s the first time this has happened in over four years.

Washington DC (KM) As the nation gets ready for another travel period later this month, . AAA says nationally, the average price of self-serve, unleaded regular gasoline stands at $3.00 per gallon. Spokeswoman Ragina Ali says the last time that happened was on May 12th, 2021.

The current average of  $3.00 per gallon is down by seven cents compared to last year; a three-cent decline from a month ago; and a five-cent  drop from the same time last year.

Ali says currently in Maryland, the average price $2.99 per gallon. In Frederick, it’s $2.93 cents per gallon. “So those are so about six or seven cents less then what we were paying in Frederick this time last year,” she says.

And she says the average price of gasoline at $3.00 per gallons isn’t typical throughout the country. “More than 31 states, including, Maryland and Virginia, are under that $.3.00 a gallon mark,” she says.

In Maryland AAA numbers show the average prices hovering at about $3.00 per gallon, and a few cents under.

Ali says a number of factors play into the price of gallon of gas such as the cost of crude oil,  and the impact of bad weather on refinery operations.

While AAA doesn’t predict the coast of a gasoline, Ali says barring a any unforeseen weather or geopolitical events, gasoline prices should remain stable through later this month.

For those who want to save on the cost of filling up, you can go to Fuel Price Finder at http://www.AAA.com/fuelfinder, and locate the lowest fuel prices in your area. You can also use the AAA Gas Cost Calculator at http:gasprices.aaa.com/aaa-gas-cost-calculator, and budget your travel expenses. And you can  use Trip Tik Mobile at http://aaa.com/mobile to plot fuel prices during your travel route..

By Kevin McManus

He was also sentenced to 18 months incarceration.

Frederick, Md (KM) A Thurmont man who was charged with three counts of sexual solicitation of a minor entered a guilty plea on Monday to one of those counts. The State’s Attorney’s Office says Travis Peters. 28, was sentenced to ten years in prison with all but 18 months suspended.  He also has 116 days of credit.

After he’s released, Peters will be placed on five years of supervised probation under COMET, which stand for Collaborative Offender Management/Enforced Treatment. He must undergo psycho-sexual-evaluation and sex offender treatment. He also must comply with offender specific treatment, medication, polygraph testing, computer monitoring, electronic tracking and curfew restrictions, the State’s Attorney’s Office says.

Along with that, Peters must register as a Tier 3 sex offender and cannot have any unsupervised contact with minor children.

Peters was arrested in August. 2025. by the Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force following an investigation into an online sexual solicitation of minors. The tip which led to the investigation came from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Monday’s proceedings took place at the Frederick County Court House, and were presided over by Circuit Court Judge Joannie  Raymond Brubaker.

By Kevin McManus

Some winter precipitation in the forecast.

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM ESTTUESDAY...* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet  accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts  upwards of 4 inches possible near the Mason-Dixon Line and higher  elevations such as Parr`s Ridge. Ice accumulations up to one tenth  of an inch.* WHERE...Portions of north central and northern Maryland and  panhandle West Virginia.* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to overspread the  area after midnight tonight. Precipitation is expected to start as  snow before mixing with sleet and freezing rain. Should  precipitation stay all snow or snow for a longer period of time,  locally higher snowfall amounts would be possible.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest roadconditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained bycalling 5 1 1.By The National Weather Service, Sterling, Va.

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The two-vehicle collision happened just after 1:30 in the 3000 block of Littlestown Pike, involving a dump truck and a Dodge Ram pickup.

Westminster, Md. (DG) – A Sunday afternoon crash on Littlestown Pike turned deadly in Carroll County, claiming the life of a 73-year-old woman.

Maryland State Police say the two-vehicle collision happened just after 1:30 in the 3000 block of Littlestown Pike, involving a dump truck and a Dodge Ram pickup. Investigators believe the dump truck crossed the double yellow center line and struck the pickup head-on.

The pickup driver, Sandra Stigler of Littlestown, was pronounced dead at the scene. The dump truck driver, 52-year-old Matthew Dell of Manchester, was not hurt. The roadway remained closed for several hours as crews and investigators worked.

The crash remains under investigation.

State Police say more arrests are expected.

House at 13,000 block of National Pike in Clear Spring where a fatal fire occurred on Nov. 18th, 2025

(Photo from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office)

Clear Spring, Md (KM) Four people have been arrested in connection with a fatal house fire in Washington County in November. . They’re identified as Darnell (aka Donnell) Hawkins, 47 of Baltimore;  Tony Smith, 43, of Hagerstown,; Maurice Mouzon, 46, of Baltimore;  and Kierra White, 35, of Glen Burnie.

State Police say Hawkins and Smith are charged with three counts of 1st-degree murder and one count of 1st-degree arson. Mouzon is charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery, distribution of narcotics and a handgun violation. White is charged with being an accessory after the fact for murder. All four are incarcerated without bond,

The fire occurred on Tuesday, November 18th at a home in the 13000 block of National Pike in Clear Spring. . Deputies with the State Marshal’s Office say the deaths of the three victims, identified as Brittany Ray, 31, Harold Fliechman,, 36, and Brianna Mae Weishaar , 25, of Clear Spring, . were not consistent with fire injuries in that their bodies showed signs of trauma and there were accelerants in the home.

The State Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene. A preliminary investigation determined it was a not a random act of violence.

The investigation into this incident is continuing, and State Police say more arrests are expected. Anyone who has pertinent information about this case is asked to contact the State Police Barrack in Hagerstown at 301-768-3800. Callers can remain anonymous.

By Kevin McManus