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Body found in wooded area in Frederick, death investigation underway: police

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Published  November 22, 2025 9:39am EST
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Man calls radio show to say he found a dead body

Man calls radio show to say he found a dead body

Frederick County police are investigating after a man called a popular radio show claiming he found a dead body in the woods.

The Brief

    • Frederick Police say a person was found dead in a wooded area near Highland Street and Carroll Creek Crossing.
    • Detectives are investigating but say there is no threat to the public.
    • The individual’s identity and cause of death have not been released.

FREDERICK, Md. - Frederick Police are investigating after a person was found dead in a wooded area near Carroll Creek Crossing in Maryland, police say.

What we know:

Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division responded to the area off Highland Street after learning about the discovery. Police confirmed they located a dead individual and have opened an active death investigation.

Officials have not said when the person was found or released additional details about the victim or the circumstances surrounding the death. 

Investigators said that there is currently no ongoing threat to the public.

What's next:

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective K. Yackovich at KYackovich@FrederickMDPolice.org or 301-600-2102.

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