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.
Frederick County executive holds back on increasing capacity in restaurants after surge in COVID-19 cases
The struggle to stay afloat for many businesses around the DMV continues as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.
Frederick suspect in 81-year-old’s beating death illegally in the US from Peru, ICE says
A Frederick woman accused of beating an 81-year-old woman to death with a rolling pin is in the United States illegally, immigration authorities told FOX 5.
Frederick woman killed 81-year-old by bludgeoning her with rolling pin, police say
A Frederick woman is facing first and second-degree murder charges after police say she beat an 81-year-old woman with a rolling pin.
Layoffs looming for hundreds of Frederick County Schools bus drivers, cafeteria workers
Hundreds of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers with the Fredrick County Public Schools system are expected to lose their jobs in the coming weeks.
Frederick police investigating death of woman found near Rock Creek as a homicide
Frederick police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found near Rock Creek at Waverley Drive last week as a homicide.
Frederick County 7-year-old struck with bullet while playing basketball
Authorities say a 7-year-old boy has been hospitalized after being shot in the leg while playing at a Maryland park.
Great Frederick Fair canceled amid virus
An annual fair in Maryland has been canceled due to virus safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
2nd teen pleads guilty in deadly Frederick fair attack
A second teenagers has pleaded guilty for his role in an attack at the Great Frederick Fair that took the life of a 59-year-old man.
Local Minor League Baseball teams looking forward to next year after 2020 season canceled
While some professional sports leagues are on the verge of return, others are moving in the opposite direction. This week Minor League Baseball announced that its 2020 season is officially canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Confederate statue beheaded, toppled in Frederick cemetery
Police say a statue of a Confederate soldier in a Frederick cemetery was toppled and two other monuments on its grounds were defaced.
17-year-old girl’s body found near Frederick trail
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 17-year-old girl’s body was found in a wooded area off of a trail behind Briargrove Court on Saturday.
‘Happy hour’ resumes with limitations in Frederick during Maryland’s phase one reopening
Many people in Frederick, Maryland, were ready to start their weekend with some drinking and eating at bars and restaurants that can offer outdoor service.
Frederick business owners welcome phase 1 of Maryland reopening
Although COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to loosen in Maryland, some counties – like Montgomery and Prince George’s – want to take it a little slower.
15-year-old pleads guilty in deadly Maryland fair assault
A 15-year-old accused of fatally punching a man at a Maryland agricultural fair has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.