Frederick County eases COVID-19 restrictions on dining

Frederick County eased restrictions on indoor dining this week after improved COVID-19 metrics paved the way.

Frederick County sheriff’s deputy involved in multiple vehicle crash in New Market

The Frederick County sheriff’s office says a deputy’s condition is “unknown” after a crash involving multiple vehicles in New Market Monday morning.

Local breweries highlight FeBREWary offers
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You can take a tour of local breweries and try some new flavors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the C&O canal. A new trail takes you to places in Montgomery County, Frederick County and more. Smoketown Brewery's Jake Blackmon joined Fox 5 DC

Frederick Co student athletes return to play
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Kevin Kendro, Supervisor of Athletics & Extracurricular Activities System Accountability & School Administration for Frederick County Public Schools, joined Fox 5 DC to discuss the return of winter sports.

Frederick County sheriff settles ACLU lawsuit over detained Latina woman

The American Civil Liberties Union announced this week that a settlement had been reached in a lawsuit accusing Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and his office of racial profiling.

Frederick County in Maryland declares snow emergency

Frederick County could see more than half a foot of snow and as a precaution, the city of Frederick declared a snow emergency Tuesday evening closing all city offices and non-essential operations. County schools are all virtual.

Child sexual exploitation cases have been surging online

In March, reports of suspected child sexual exploitation online were up 106 percent nationwide. That is pre-COVID. With children practically living virtually these days, it’s only getting worse. 

Police in Maryland conducting business compliance checks as coronavirus cases surge

The night before Thanksgiving typically brings out the nightlife crowds, and state and local police were out making sure that didn’t happen this year.

Frederick County martial arts studio owner facing child abuse charges

A Frederick man who owned and operated a martial arts studio has been indicted by a grand jury on nine counts of child abuse to a minor. 

‘We are the ones with those scary guns:’ Frederick man charged after threatening Biden, Harris in letter

A Frederick man is facing Federal charges after he allegedly left an alarming letter threatening presidential candidate Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris at the door of a supporter.

Attempted homicide suspect dead, another apprehended after police pursuit, shooting in Frederick County

An attempted homicide suspect is dead and another has been apprehended after a Monday afternoon police pursuit that initially started in Pennsylvania ended in Frederick County, Maryland.