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Fentanyl Stash Found Near Children Leads To Decades-Long Sentence In Frederick: Prosecutors Fentanyl Stash Found Near Children Leads To Decades-Long Sentence In Frederick: Prosecutors
Fentanyl Stash Found Near Children Leads To Decades-Long Sentence In Frederick: Prosecutors A drug kingpin in Maryland is heading to prison after admitting to his role in a massive drug ring that spanned across the region.  William Joseph Jones, Jr., 38, was sentenced to 60 years in prison, with all but 35 years suspended following a months-long investigation into drug trafficking in Frederick County, authorities announced on Monday. In March 2024, the Frederick Police Department's Tactical Unit launched an investigation into reported drug dealings involving Jones, who was involved in trafficking and distributing cocaine and fentanyl across Maryland. With an assist from a wi…
$10K Worth Of Coke Off Frederick Streets: Dealer Anthony Scott Arrested, Indicted, Police Say $10K Worth Of Coke Off Frederick Streets: Dealer Anthony Scott Arrested, Indicted, Police Say
$10K Worth Of Coke Off Frederick Streets: Dealer Anthony Scott Arrested, Indicted, Police Say A Frederick drug sting turned into a jackpot of coke, cash, and pills — and now one Maryland dealer is staring down a laundry list of charges, police said. Anthony Norman Scott was first nailed by undercover officers with the Frederick Police Departments in August following an investigation into drug activity in the community. Initially, detectives caught him with just 10 grams of cocaine and $1,094 in cash. But that was just the warmup. Detectives later pieced together more intel, which led to a raid at a home in the 500 block of Ellrose Court.  Inside, detectives found approximate…
Man Who Raped Unconscious Woman In Frederick Arrested Years Later, Police Say Man Who Raped Unconscious Woman In Frederick Arrested Years Later, Police Say
Man Who Raped Unconscious Woman In Frederick Arrested Years Later, Police Say A Maryland man wanted for a violent sexual assault in Frederick more than seven years ago is finally behind bars. Roberto Carlos Campos Roque, 43, was arrested on Monday, June 30, in the Baltimore area after being on the run since September 2019, police announced. Campos Roque was wanted in connection with a kidnapping and rape investigation stemming from an incident in downtown Frederick in March 2018.  Surveillance video showed him dancing with an intoxicated woman at the Cellar Door restaurant on East Church Street, where he and another man were seen dragging her out toward his car…
2 Men Charged With Murder In Deadly I-70 Shooting After Frederick Fairgrounds Event: MSP 2 Men Charged With Murder In Deadly I-70 Shooting After Frederick Fairgrounds Event: MSP
2 Men Charged With Murder In Deadly I-70 Shooting After Frederick Fairgrounds Event: MSP Weeks after a young Silver Spring man was shot and killed on I-70 in Maryland, police say they’ve arrested two suspects in the highway ambush that left two others hurt. Francisco Javier Sanchez-Juarez, 28, and Jeffrey Josue Diaz, 24, both of Howard County, were taken into custody without incident on Saturday, June 29, 2025, according to Maryland State Police. They are charged with first-degree murder and multiple firearm-related offenses and are being held without bond at the Frederick County Detention Center, officials said. The arrests stem from a deadly June 14 shooting that occurred ar…
Frederick Cop Accused Of Child Sex Crimes In PA: Badge 'Will Be Stripped Away' Frederick Cop Accused Of Child Sex Crimes In PA: Badge 'Will Be Stripped Away'
Frederick Cop Accused Of Child Sex Crimes In PA: Badge 'Will Be Stripped Away' A Maryland police officer has been charged with multiple child sex crimes in Pennsylvania, and his chief says if the charges hold, his badge will be stripped forever — “as it should be.” Cpl. James Dodson, a sworn member of the Frederick Police Department, is facing four felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police completed a months-long investigation into allegations involving the exploitation of a minor. On Monday, June 30, Chief Jason Lando addressed the public in a video statement, calling the charges “a betrayal… tripled—against the victim, against every resident who entrusts us to …
Driver Tries To Run Down Officer, Gets Shot At In Frederick County: Police Driver Tries To Run Down Officer, Gets Shot At In Frederick County: Police
Driver Tries To Run Down Officer, Gets Shot At In Frederick County: Police A suspicious vehicle call turned violent when a driver allegedly tried to run down a police officer in Maryland, triggering a shooting early Sunday, June 29, according to officials. An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of Mulberry Court around 2:50 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, for a report of a suspicious vehicle, the Frederick Police Department said.  The call came after earlier reports of someone breaking into vehicles near Hillcrest Drive and Orchard Drive, investigators noted. An officer located the car believed to be linked to that report and attempted a traffic stop. The driv…
Mother-In-Law Killed In Walkersville Home, Son-In-Law Charged: Sheriff Mother-In-Law Killed In Walkersville Home, Son-In-Law Charged: Sheriff
Mother-In-Law Killed In Walkersville Home, Son-In-Law Charged: Sheriff A Maryland man is behind bars after his mother-in-law was found dead inside a Walkersville home over the weekend, authorities said. Pavel Obambe, 35, was arrested on Tuesday, June 24, and charged in the killing of Christine Liboula, 68, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded just after 10 a.m. Sunday, June 22, to a home in the 8400 block of Foresight Lane for a report of an unconscious person. When they arrived, deputies found Liboula dead inside the residence and immediately launched a death investigation. On Monday, June 23, the Office of the Chief Medical E…
Stolen SUV Crashes, Flips In Maryland; Driver Airlifted With Critical Injuries, Police Say Stolen SUV Crashes, Flips In Maryland; Driver Airlifted With Critical Injuries, Police Say
Stolen SUV Crashes, Flips In Maryland; Driver Airlifted With Critical Injuries, Police Say A driver in a stolen SUV flipped the vehicle in a high-speed crash after a hit-and-run in downtown Frederick, police said. Officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to the wreck just before 2 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at North Market Street and Routzahn Way, where multiple vehicles were involved in a rollover collision. According to police, the crash happened when the driver of a Honda Pilot — a 22-year-old man from Woodbridge — was speeding northbound on Market Street and attempted to make a left turn onto Routzahn Way.  While turning, the Honda struck two southbound vehi…
Judge Grants Bond To Frederick Doctor Accused In Multiple Sexual Assault Cases: Police Judge Grants Bond To Frederick Doctor Accused In Multiple Sexual Assault Cases: Police
Judge Grants Bond To Frederick Doctor Accused In Multiple Sexual Assault Cases: Police A Maryland doctor accused of sexually assaulting multiple patients during bogus breast exams is being released on bond — despite prosecutors urging the judge to keep him behind bars. Dr. Syed Haque, 64, of Frederick, appeared before a judge this week for a bond hearing on two pending sexual assault cases, the Frederick Police Department announced on Thursday, May 22. During the hearing, the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office asked that Haque remain held without bond at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. Instead, the judge granted him a $10,000 secured bond for each case. …
Deputy Who Shot Knife-Wielding Man Outside Frederick Bar Identified: Sheriff (UPDATED) Deputy Who Shot Knife-Wielding Man Outside Frederick Bar Identified: Sheriff (UPDATED)
Deputy Who Shot Knife-Wielding Man Outside Frederick Bar Identified: Sheriff (Updated) A man is recovering after being shot by a Frederick County Sheriff’s deputy outside a downtown bar when he refused to drop a knife during a mental health crisis, authorities said. The officer-involved shooting happened around 6:44 p.m. on Monday, May 12, in the 300 block of North Market Street in Frederick, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). Deputies said the situation began when a deputy was flagged down near Old Towne Tavern about a man having a mental health crisis in the parking lot. Police said the man approached the deputy with a knife. The deputy gave multipl…
Gunman Caught After Frederick Shooting — But Victims Won’t Talk, Police Say Gunman Caught After Frederick Shooting — But Victims Won’t Talk, Police Say
Gunman Caught After Frederick Shooting — But Victims Won’t Talk, Police Say A man accused of opening fire on two others on a busy Maryland street was tracked down by police after a days-long search, according to the Frederick Police Department. Nyzeir Sampson, 28, was located and taken into custody in Hagerstown on Monday, May 5, with help from the US Marshals Task Force, officials said.  He faces multiple charges in connection to the double shooting, including attempted first-degree murder. The incident happened around 6:40 p.m. on Monday, April 28, in the 1100 block of Key Parkway. Officers responded to reports of shots fired and found two men suffering fro…
Man Broke Woman’s Back During Ongoing Abuse In Frederick, Police Say Man Broke Woman’s Back During Ongoing Abuse In Frederick, Police Say
Man Broke Woman’s Back During Ongoing Abuse In Frederick, Police Say A Maryland man is behind bars after allegedly breaking a woman’s back during a brutal assault — then getting caught with a stash of suspected cocaine, police said. Officers with the Frederick Police Department were called to investigate a disturbance in the 900 block of West Patrick Street just after 9 p.m. on Monday, March 31.  Inside the room, they found a man and woman — and clear signs of violence, they said. The victim was bruised from head to toe, according to the Frederick Police Department. She had a swollen contusion on her forehead and other injuries “consistent with blunt f…
Gordon Ramsay Cooks Up A Surprise During Frederick Pit Stop—But For What? Gordon Ramsay Cooks Up A Surprise During Frederick Pit Stop—But For What?
Gordon Ramsay Cooks Up A Surprise During Frederick Pit Stop—But For What? It’s not every day you run into a world-famous chef while on patrol, but that’s exactly what happened to some Frederick police officers when they bumped into Gordon Ramsay during a surprise visit to the area. The Frederick Police Department shared a photo of the celebrity chef posing with officers, joking in a Facebook post, "Crime rates are down, but the steaks? Medium-rare. You never know who you’ll run into while on patrol in Frederick!" While Ramsay’s exact reason for being in Frederick remains a mystery, the British chef and TV personality is no stranger to the region.  He owns G…
Teen Shoplifter With Loaded Glock Tracked Down In Frederick Parking Lot: Police Teen Shoplifter With Loaded Glock Tracked Down In Frederick Parking Lot: Police
Teen Shoplifter With Loaded Glock Tracked Down In Frederick Parking Lot: Police A routine shoplifting call in Frederick took a dangerous turn when officers found a loaded gun hidden in the suspect’s jacket, authorities announced. Officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to a business in the 1500 block of Opossumtown Pike around noon on Saturday, Feb. 8, for a reported theft in progress. When officers arrived, they found the suspect in a nearby parking lot, where a witness identified the juvenile as the shoplifter, police said. During the arrest, officers discovered a loaded 9mm Glock 19 handgun concealed in the suspect’s jacket, along with ammunition. …
Police Spot Fugitive Through Window Of Frederick Restaurant Police Spot Fugitive Through Window Of Frederick Restaurant
Police Spot Fugitive Through Window Of Frederick Restaurant A Maryland man looking for a quick getaway after a robbery didn’t get far—because police spotted him sitting inside a restaurant through the window. Frederick Police say Andre Deon Frazier Muse, 32, was taken into custody on the spot after an officer happened to glance inside and see him just hanging out following an alleged robbery. The incident unfolded on Jan. 21, when officers were called to the unit block of S. Jefferson Street for a reported robbery in progress.  The suspect had already fled the store, but he didn’t exactly vanish into thin air. Enter officers from the Frederic…
VIDEO: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Frederick Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage VIDEO: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Frederick Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage
Video: Arrest Of Pregnant Shoplifters In Frederick Captured On Newly-Released Bodycam Footage A pair of pregnant women who were caught red-handed stealing from stores in Frederick County tried to pull a fast one on police investigators but were not swift enough to avoid time behind bars in an instance that was caught on recently released footage by Transparency Bodycam on YouTube.  On March 27, California resident Mirela Sardaru, 36, and Melinsa Stefan, 21, who was identified by her Italian passport, were both taken into custody during a traffic stop after being connected to several thefts in the area when they targeted local shops (click here for the original story on this…
Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police
Drug Bust In MD Leads To Seizure Of Stash Capable Of Causing 'Hundreds Of Lethal Doses:' Police A multi-agency investigation in Northern Maryland led to the recovery of tens of thousands of dollars worth of dangerous drugs that could have killed hundreds and landed three behind bars, authorities announced on Tuesday. The Frederick High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) group executed search and seizure warrants in the 1000 block of Monroe Avenue in Frederick and on a vehicle in Hagerstown on Monday night, leading to a massive bust and multiple arrests. Those charged:  Jayden Isaiah Stephon, 20, of Hagerstown; Christion Sayyid Gill, 26, of Hagerstown; Jamil Nicholas Gardne…
Man Packing Pellet Gun 'Made Concerning Statements' About Frederick County Church, Police Say Man Packing Pellet Gun 'Made Concerning Statements' About Frederick County Church, Police Say
Man Packing Pellet Gun 'Made Concerning Statements' About Frederick County Church, Police Say A man who is no stranger to police in Frederick County is back under the spotlight after being busted with faux weapons at an function hosted by an area church. Halloween was filled with more tricks than treats for 49-year-old David Michael Beers, who found himself in hot water after being busted with a pellet gun during a local event. On Thursday, Oct. 31, the Frederick Police Department was tipped off by a security company contracted by a local church regarding Beers, who was "a known individual who previously exhibited aggressive behavior, (and) had made concerning statements about the c…
Maryland Man On Probation Busted For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Frederick County Maryland Man On Probation Busted For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Frederick County
Maryland Man On Probation Busted For Drug, Weapon Offenses In Frederick County A convicted drug dealer already on probation is facing multiple charges in Frederick County after being busted with narcotics and illegal weapons, police say. Leonard Anthony Morris, Jr., 22, is back behind bars following the execution of a search and seizure warrant at a Frederick apartment on Tuesday, Oct. 29. According to the Frederick Police Department, warrants were obtained for his arrest following a probe into Morris' alleged involvement in the distribution of controlled dangerous substances in the area. During the search, investigators recovered:  Glock 20 handgun with a loa…
Patrol Officers Praised For Saving Lives, Apprehending Shooter In Frederick: Police Chief Patrol Officers Praised For Saving Lives, Apprehending Shooter In Frederick: Police Chief
Patrol Officers Praised For Saving Lives, Apprehending Shooter In Frederick: Police Chief Some police officers in Frederick County are being praised for their quick thinking and actions after gunshots rang out and two people were found suffering from serious injuries over the weekend. Lives may have been saved early in the morning on Saturday, when officers on patrol in the area of E Church Street and Market Street reported hearing gunfire, leading to the arrest of 29-year-old Darryl Lee Cooke, Jr., who allegedly fired the shots. The incident began at around 1:50 a.m. on Oct. 5, when the officers found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were treated, hospit…
Motorcyclist Suffers Critical Injuries After Striking Several Vehicles In Frederick: Police Motorcyclist Suffers Critical Injuries After Striking Several Vehicles In Frederick: Police
Motorcyclist Suffers Critical Injuries After Striking Several Vehicles In Frederick: Police Alcohol may have been a factor in a crash that left a motorcyclist with critical injuries following a crash on Friday night in Frederick involving several vehicles, police say. Officers were called to the area of Orchard Way and Apple Way shortly before 7 p.m. on Oct. 4, where there was a reported crash involving a 2024 Suzuki motorcycle that lost control and struck multiple vehicles. Google Maps street view The driver of the motorcycle suffered life-threatening injuries, according to the Frederick Police Department, and was rushed to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma in Baltimore, where he was…
Pennsylvania Car Thief Caught Stealing Hyundai In Frederick With Sleeping Infant Inside: Police Pennsylvania Car Thief Caught Stealing Hyundai In Frederick With Sleeping Infant Inside: Police
Pennsylvania Car Thief Caught Stealing Hyundai In Frederick With Sleeping Infant Inside: Police A Pennsylvania man got more than he bargained for when he stole a woman's car in Maryland and took off with an infant peacefully sleeping in the backseat, police say. It was a sleepless night in Frederick County for some, after Mechanicsburg resident Jeremy Francis Rineman, 45, picked the wrong car to steal and now faces a kidnapping charge on top of the motor vehicle theft offense. According to a spokesperson from the Frederick Police Department, at around 9:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, a woman in the 1700 block of Harvest Drive in Frederick left her silver Hyundai Elantra outside of her…
Convicted Murderer Who Threatened To Torch Frederick Townhouse Sentenced For Arson Convicted Murderer Who Threatened To Torch Frederick Townhouse Sentenced For Arson
Convicted Murderer Who Threatened To Torch Frederick Townhouse Sentenced For Arson A firebug who violated the terms of his probation on a murder conviction is going to spend the rest of his life in prison after setting fire to a Maryland townhouse during a dispute last year. Byron Alton Bowie, Jr., who was convicted of murder in 1992, was sentenced to 30 years in prison following an arson incident in Frederick last year when he threatened to "burn everything down and kill everyone inside," authorities announced. Neighbors said that there was an altercation involving Bowie in November 2023, who was locked out of a townhouse, and he was then spotted on the back deck shoutin…
Man Who Shot Victim In Head After Argument During Frederick Event Admits To Murder: Police Man Who Shot Victim In Head After Argument During Frederick Event Admits To Murder: Police
Man Who Shot Victim In Head After Argument During Frederick Event Admits To Murder: Police A man who admitted to the fatal shooting of a father of three last summer in Frederick will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty to murder, authorities announced on Tuesday afternoon. Jeffrey Whitney Bryan, Jr., 31, was arrested in February by members of the Frederick Police Department following a lengthy investigation into the fatal shooting of Governor Thomas Johnson High School grad Tayquan Palmer in July 2023. On Thursday, July 11, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office announced that Bryan pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, which was accepted by a judge, officials …
Officers Suffering 'Serious Injuries' Arresting Domestic Violence Suspect In Frederick: Police Officers Suffering 'Serious Injuries' Arresting Domestic Violence Suspect In Frederick: Police
Officers Suffering 'Serious Injuries' Arresting Domestic Violence Suspect In Frederick: Police Two officers from the Frederick Police Department will be on the shelf for an undisclosed amount of time after being assaulted by a suspect. Marcus Deandre Taylor, 36, first attempted flight, then decided to fight a pair of officers chasing him during an investigation into a reported domestic disturbance. At around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, officers were called to the 1000 block of Heather Ridge Drive, where there was a reported domestic violence incident. Upon arrival, the officers were provided a description of Taylor, fled fled before they arrived, but was quickly apprehended. Accor…
Pair Charged With Weapons Offenses Following Multiple Hit-Run Crashes In Frederick, Police Say Pair Charged With Weapons Offenses Following Multiple Hit-Run Crashes In Frederick, Police Say
Pair Charged With Weapons Offenses Following Multiple Hit-Run Crashes In Frederick, Police Say Two men are facing weapons charges following a series of hit-and-run crashes that were reported in Frederick County, police say. Frederick resident Chung Thang, 25, and his passenger, Anthony Chin, 27, of Elkridge, were both arrested this week following a report of multiple incidents that rapidly escalated when they tried to escape. According to the Frederick Police Department, at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, officers were called to the 5700 block of Butterfly Lane to investigate a reported hit-and-run after Thang allegedly struck two parked cars and attempted to flee. A wi…
Bad Driving Dooms Suspected Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Frederick: Police Bad Driving Dooms Suspected Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Frederick: Police
Bad Driving Dooms Suspected Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder In Frederick: Police A 22-year-old man is facing multiple murder charges following an investigation into an overnight shooting in Frederick County, police say. Speeding may have doomed Frederick resident Elijah Stephen Mboss, who was arrested in the area of a reported shooting when an officer spotted him driving too fast and failing to slow down at a stop sign. According to the Frederick Police Department, officers were called shortly before midnight on Friday night to the 1000 block of Heather Ridge Drive, where they were met by a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided aid until paramed…
COLD CASE: Suspect Arrested For Sexually Abusing Boy 30 Years Ago, In Maryland, Police Say COLD CASE: Suspect Arrested For Sexually Abusing Boy 30 Years Ago, In Maryland, Police Say
Cold CASE: Suspect Arrested For Sexually Abusing Boy 30 Years Ago, In Maryland, Police Say A suspect implicated in a 1994 sexual offense involving a young boy has been apprehended 30 years later in Frederick County, police say. The Frederick Police Department announced on Thursday that Donald Bernard Brooks, 66, has been identified and arrested in connection to sex offenses and child abuse charges decades later. Last month, a detective at the agency was assigned an investigation to probe the 1994 crime. Working with the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office, officials say that the detective was able to track down evidence linking Brooks to an incident involving an underage …
Alert Issued For Teen Sisters Missing Since July 11 In Frederick County Alert Issued For Teen Sisters Missing Since July 11 In Frederick County
Alert Issued For Teen Sisters Missing Since July 11 In Frederick County Concerns are mounting for some as the search for a pair of teen sisters who have been missing out of Frederick County approaches its second week. An alert was issued by the Frederick Police Department as they seek the public's assistance in locating Jhade Paredes Sialer, 17, and Franchesca Paredes Sialer, 17, who were last seen at around 12;30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11 leaving the area of Ardmore Court. Jhade Paredes Sialer was described as being 4-foot-9 weighing approximately 100 pounds with blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a pink sweatshirt and jean shorts. Franchesca Paredes Sial…
Frederick Police Department Appears In Documentary Series 'On Patrol: Live' Frederick Police Department Appears In Documentary Series 'On Patrol: Live'
Frederick Police Department Appears In Documentary Series 'On Patrol: Live' Lights, camera, action. The Frederick Police Department is taking center stage this weekend as they are being featured on Friday and Saturday in the documentary series "On Patrol: Live."  The series is hosted and executive produced by Dan Abrams, with retired Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean “Sticks” Larkin and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson, who "provide minute-by-minute live analysis as the show documents for viewers in real time the everyday work of police officers on patrol from diverse departments across America."  From 9 p.m. to midnight on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July…
Man Who Shot Victim In Head After Argument During Maryland Event Admits To Murder: Police Man Who Shot Victim In Head After Argument During Maryland Event Admits To Murder: Police
Man Who Shot Victim In Head After Argument During Maryland Event Admits To Murder: Police A man tied to the fatal shooting of a father of three last summer in Frederick pleaded guilty to murder, authorities announced on Thursday afternoon. Jeffrey Whitney Bryan, Jr., 31, was arrested in February by members of the Frederick Police Department following a lengthy investigation into the fatal shooting of Governor Thomas Johnson High School grad Tayquan Palmer in July 2023. On Thursday, July 11, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office announced that Bryan pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, which was accepted by a judge, officials said. In July last year, officers were cal…