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Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has rejected a proposed 110-million-dollar community benefits agreement with data center developer Catellus Real Estate Development. A Hagerstown-area motorcycle crash has claimed the life of a 30-year-old man. A deadly shooting early Sunday in Rockville is being investigated as a homicide by Montgomery County police. Hagerstown officials are raising concerns about a state plan to add bike lanes downtown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A legal battle over ICE's authority to make warrantless arrests is now before a federal appeals court, with Maryland joining a coalition supporting restrictions imposed by a lower court. The trial of a Maryland man charged in connection with last November’s triple murder and arson in the Clear Spring area has been postponed until August of 2027. Three seats on the Walkersville Town Commission are up for election today. Motorists traveling northbound on Route 15 in Frederick should be aware of two overnight ramp closures as the State Highway Administration conducts pipe inspections tied to the highway’s capacity improvement project.  Three Arrested After Hagerstown Narcotics SearchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal prosecutors have indicted a West Friendship man on child sex abuse material charges. A West Virginia man who volunteered as a Loudoun County firefighter has been arrested in connection with the burning of his own vehicle.  Plans are taking shape for a new Brunswick 50-plus Community Center as Frederick County prepares for a growing older population. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A confrontation between federal immigration agents and protesters in Frederick escalated Friday night after protesters physically blocked agents from entering a Stoneybrook Court residence.  As several changes to Maryland's gun laws take effect October first, a major new firearms restriction is already facing a federal court challenge. Montgomery County police have arrested a District Heights man in connection with a carjacking in Silver Spring more than four years ago. 23-year-old Daymonte Antonyio Jones is charged in the July 5, 2022, carjacking in the 8700 block of Georgia Avenue.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A review by Maryland's Office of the Attorney General has found insufficient evidence to reopen the case surrounding the death of James Adell more than a decade ago.  Some contract workers at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport are getting a raise. MARC Train commuters will soon have a new direct connection between Montgomery County and Baltimore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hit-and-run involving a Howard County Police vehicle early Sunday morning ended in a fatal crash in Jessup. Maryland’s toll agency is facing new scrutiny after an audit found more than 818 million dollars in unpaid tolls and penalties owed by out-of-state drivers. A Frederick commercial driver training school is among 270 nationwide shut down by the federal government in a crackdown on alleged fraud and inadequate training. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland’s highest court will not hear an appeal from Lee Boyd Malvo, one-half of the D.C. sniper duo, as he seeks to challenge several life sentences in the state.  Three men from Maryland and West Virginia have been sentenced to a combined 11 years in federal prison for violating firearms laws. Following recent public forums and debate over license plate reader cameras in Franklin County, Chambersburg Police are explaining how their own system is used. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An 18-year-old has been sentenced to up to 160 years in prison for his role in a violent attack on a Jefferson County woman in May 2024. Maryland Judge Blocks Congressional Redistricting Amendment From November Ballot The Frederick County Council is preparing for another vote on a controversial immigration enforcement bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Frederick man accused of attacking a woman and threatening her with a hammer has been indicted on multiple assault charges. A Hagerstown man will spend 17 years in federal prison for his role in an online drug operation that sold counterfeit pills containing fentanyl.  American Idol is searching for its next star, and Pennsylvania singers will have a chance to audition from home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Mount Airy man already wanted in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, now faces 87 additional charges. A Hagerstown man is facing numerous drug charges following a months-long investigation by the Washington County Narcotics Task Force. Leesburg Police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Friday night.  After two people were bitten by beavers at Hunting Creek Lake, water access and surrounding areas of Cunningham Falls State Park have reopened.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 17-year-old Hyattsville resident is charged as an adult following a stabbing Thursday afternoon in Frederick County.  An alleged cocaine operation involving Penn State students has resulted in 14 arrests, including two Maryland men. A Hanover man is facing multiple charges after police say he interfered with a medical emergency and then assaulted an officer.  A change of leadership is coming to Fort Detrick on TuesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick police have arrested a suspect in the investigation into an August 9th shooting in the 100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue. With students heading back to school, Maryland transportation officials are reminding drivers to slow down and watch for school buses.  Frederick County schools are receiving about 3-point-1 million dollars, and Howard County schools will receive approximately 1-point-5 million in the latest Grow Your Own Educators grants.  Drivers using the I-70 and I-81 interchange in Washington County should expect a weekend detour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick has a new police chief. Mayor Michael O’Connor has selected Kevin Meyer to lead the Frederick Police Department.  A grand jury in Winchester has indicted two Hagerstown men in connection with a shooting that injured a driver at a Sheetz last month.  Federal prosecutors say six current and former Metropolitan Police Department members are accused of fraudulently collecting overtime pay for hours they did not work. Frederick County Public Schools is expanding its classroom camera pilot to four more schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash that claimed the life of a mother Monday night in Rockville.  The U.S. Department of Justice is urging a federal court to reject Maryland’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state’s Community Trust Act. FCC to Open New Healthcare Training Center Thursday Hanover could soon become the setting for a Hallmark Christmas movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fatal Saturday afternoon crash on Route 15 in Frederick remains under investigation, with Maryland State Police saying no charges have been filed.  An 18-year-old Silver Spring man will spend time in prison after a shooting outside James Hubert Blake High School in April. A proposed Family Life Advisory Committee roster has been rejected by the Carroll County Board of Education following concerns about two nominees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Park officials are searching for a beaver after it attacked a ten-year-old girl at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County Thursday afternoon. A 60-year-old Martinsburg man will spend at least 40 years in prison for the fatal assault of his mother in November 2024. A Hedgesville, West Virginia man is facing felony arson charges following an investigation into a July fire in Oakland, Maryland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police are searching for a 35-year-old Franklin County man accused of holding a woman against her will and forcing her to operate a prostitution house.  A Montgomery County jury has found 28-year-old Abraham Perez of Silver Spring guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of his 19-year-old brother-in-law, Diego Borja-Cardona. The debate over data centers is showing no signs of slowing down in Frederick County or across Maryland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The victim in a fatal two-vehicle crash Saturday morning in Montgomery County has been identified as a Frederick resident. A firearm was discharged in a Frederick neighborhood Tuesday, and police are asking residents and businesses for help identifying two suspects.  Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is suing TikTok, accusing the social media company of violating the state's consumer protection law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 19-year-old Frederick man is facing multiple charges after police say he went to a residence to collect a 40-dollar debt and demanded a French bulldog while armed with a handgun.  The Frederick County Health Department is urging caution after rabies testing on a bat found at Riverwalk Park came back inconclusive.  Maryland State Senator Paul Corderman is asking for a state review of a recovery residence near Paramount Elementary School in Hagerstown. Free health screenings and community resources will be available next Monday in New Market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deadly crash on Ridge Road in Montgomery County has left one man dead and five others hospitalized.  Frederick Police say a barn fire in the city is being investigated as arson.  A legal challenge is now targeting Maryland’s plan to put congressional redistricting before voters this November. A Beltsville caregiver is facing charges after police say she left a nonverbal man with autism alone inside a hot minivan in Columbia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Baltimore County Police are investigating a deadly crash that followed an attempted traffic stop in neighboring Carroll County.  Student suspensions and behavior violations have increased significantly in Loudoun County Public Schools over the past four years, according to preliminary data presented to the School Board’s Performance Monitoring Committee. Extreme summer heat has claimed more lives in Maryland than ever before. State health officials say 50 people have died from heat-related illnesses this season, surpassing the previous record of 46. A 16-year-old Adams County girl is suing Ripleigh's Creamery in federal court, alleging she lost her job after reporting sexual harassment by a fellow teenage employee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A second rabid beaver has been confirmed at Cunningham Falls State Park in less than two weeks.  Virginia regulators have approved a major policy change that shifts the cost of electric transmission upgrades to the companies building new data centers.  A Jefferson County judge has refused to postpone a civil trial involving former Ranson Police Chief Robbie Roberts and the City of Ranson. The National Park Service has named Stephanie Stephens as the next superintendent of Gettysburg National Military ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More areas of Cunningham Falls State Park are now closed after a second beaver attack in less than two weeks.  Martinsburg Police are investigating after a person was reportedly stabbed Monday night in the 600 block of West King Street. West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey is leading a coalition of 12 states urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case involving a former Montgomery County Public Schools substitute teacher. Virginia Confirms First Locally Acquired Dengue CaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly crash involving a stolen vehicle that left one man dead and seven children injured.  A Silver Spring woman has been sentenced to federal prison for her role in a large unemployment insurance fraud scheme. Maryland is joining two more lawsuits challenging actions taken by the Trump administration.  Frederick County Public Schools is reminding families about a new cell phone policy that takes effect when students return to class on Wednesday, August 19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three people lost their lives in two separate crashes Saturday in Franklin County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. A pair of Virginia state senators is urging Governor Abigail Spanberger to call a special session focused on data center development.  The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A legal challenge to Virginia's assault weapons ban has been put on hold, leaving the law blocked from enforcement statewide. A Hancock man is behind bars after Maryland Deputy State Fire Marshals determined a Washington County house fire was intentionally set. The debate over Flock license plate reader cameras is expected to continue in Franklin County after a lengthy public discussion on Thursday before county commissioners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican lawmakers are voicing strong opposition to the way Maryland's upcoming redistricting special session is being handled. A man convicted in a deadly Hagerstown shooting has been sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years.  Frederick County seniors will have the opportunity to refresh their driving skills through a new partnership between the Division of Aging and Independence and AARP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officials are searching for the possibility of additional rabid beavers at Cunningham Falls State Park following an attack on a 13-year-old boy.  A new opinion from Maryland's highest court explains why Frederick County voters will not be voting on a data center zoning referendum this fall.  An 18-month pause on new data center development is now in effect in Montgomery County.  Maryland students continue making slow gains on state standardized tests, but math remains a major challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Leesburg man accused of killing his infant sister is now facing an additional charge after allegedly possessing a weapon in the Loudoun County Jail.  Silver Spring Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on New Hampshire Avenue A scam email is targeting Xfinity users with a warning that their email accounts will be discontinued unless they upgrade.  An upcoming candidate forum is expected to give Frederick County voters their first look at a face-to-face matchup between the two candidates running for county executive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beaver bite at Cunningham Falls State Park sent a 13-year-old boy to the hospital Sunday morning. A 53-year-old Frederick County woman will spend up to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing a minor and producing child pornography.  Federal prosecutors say a drug trafficking investigation involving shipments from California to Maryland has resulted in a 40-month prison sentence for a Montgomery County man.  A majority of Maryland’s 24 public school systems have met the state’s new requirement to pay starting teachers at least $60,000, though some districts had to restructure their budgets to get there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A traffic stop in Frederick has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old who is being charged as an adult on several firearm offenses. The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in a Central Maryland resident, with a possible exposure at Carroll Hospital.  A Rhode Island man is facing a felony charge in Berkeley County after investigators say his five-year-old daughter was not properly restrained when she died in a crash on Interstate 81 in January.  Overnight I-70 Lane Closures Scheduled Near Saint Paul Road for Bridge ProjectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Objections are being raised over Maryland’s decision to spend 109 million dollars on a new voting machine system. Maryland Man Pleads Guilty in Treasury Check Fraud Scheme Tied to IRS Martinsburg Processing Center Three people from Winston-Salem, North Carolina are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop in Chambersburg early Sunday morning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 20-year-old Dale City, Virginia man following a multi-state sexual assault investigation. A 29-year-old Adams County woman is facing arson charges in connection with a fire in Hanover back in April.  Police in Montgomery County believe there may be more victims after the arrest of a Bowie man accused of stalking women at a Silver Spring shopping center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fatal crash in Ijamsville has claimed the life of an actress recognized for her appearances in two "Godzilla" films. A special legislative session is set for August in Maryland, and lawmakers are expected to focus exclusively on redrawing the state's congressional districts. New technology at Frederick Health Hospital could help doctors better protect critically ill patients at risk of seizures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a three-wheeled motorcycle in Washington County. A violent Fourth of July weekend at Roxbury Correctional Institution is fueling renewed concerns about staffing in Maryland prisons. Maryland is facing a new legal challenge from the Federal Government over college tuition benefits for certain undocumented students Five people are displaced after lightning sparked a destructive house fire in Gaithersburg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cleanup continues across Frederick County after powerful weekend storms left a trail of damage.  An attempted armed robbery investigation in Frederick ended with a suspect behind bars just hours after the incident.  A suspect has been arrested in connection with the May homicide on Security Road in Hagerstown.  Authorities in Loudoun County are searching for a suspect after an attempted abduction and assault on a walking trail Wednesday evening. Frederick County residents will have two chances this September to learn more about how the county regulates data center development.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that happened Monday afternoon at the Frederick Shopping Center. A Walkersville man is behind bars after a machete attack at Loy's Station Park in Rocky Ridge. Maryland is losing 379 video game jobs as Microsoft continues sweeping cuts across its Xbox business. The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood after declaring an emergency blood shortageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of a proposed cricket stadium in Frederick could take another step forward this week.  Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to make already dangerous heat even tougher across Maryland. Americans may be one step closer to ending the tradition of changing their clocks every spring and fall. More than five months after a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River, the fallout is still growing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Frederick County man has been identified following a fatal motorcycle crash in Washington County Federal prosecutors say a major SNAP benefits fraud operation has resulted in another prison sentence. Parents getting ready for the school year will soon have a chance to stretch their budgets with tax-free shopping in both Maryland and Virginia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of Frederick is looking at a broad new ordinance aimed at tackling what one council member has called a growing rodent problem. Cash App's parent company is making major changes after reaching a nationwide settlement with Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and dozens of other states. A divided Frederick County Council has adopted a Housing Element plan that will guide residential growth for decades to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people are now facing murder charges in connection with a deadly shooting in Hagerstown earlier this month. Montgomery County leaders have launched a new online portal for residents to report Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the community.  The Carroll County Health Department is urging anyone who may have come in contact with a bat during the July 3 fireworks at the Mount Airy Fairgrounds to seek a rabies risk assessment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A homicide investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in Hagerstown early Sunday. The Frederick County Board of Elections has certified the results of the primary election, with no changes made after the final canvass of mail-in and provisional ballots. Two women are dead and a firefighter was injured following an early morning house fire in Silver Spring.  Record-breaking heat is being blamed for a massive fish kill in parts of the Potomac River near Seneca in Montgomery County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people have been charged in connection with the homicide of a 63-year-old woman found dead inside a Frederick apartment. Hagerstown Police Arrest Suspect Within Minutes After Murph Avenue Shooting Federal officials say a Frederick cancer treatment practice will pay $1.45 million to settle allegations involving improper billing of government health care programs. Virginia State police are continuing an internal affairs investigation that now includes matters connected to Loudoun County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The debate over a proposed immigration detention facility in Washington County is continuing.  A Hagerstown woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say she stole a vehicle, a debit card and a cell phone, then went on a two-day spending spree in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Sheriff's Office Investigating Nearly 40 Vehicle Vandalisms Across Frederick CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme heat is putting extra pressure on the electric grid that powers Maryland A public open house at the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Hall gave local residents a chance to learn more about a proposed transmission line that would stretch from West Virginia into Frederick County. A report of suspicious activity at a Silver Spring apartment building led Montgomery County Police to arrest a 17-year-old from Washington, D.C., and recover what investigators describe as a loaded ghost gunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extreme heat is putting extra pressure on the electric grid that powers Maryland. PJM Interconnection expects electricity demand to approach record levels this week as temperatures soar and air conditioning use climbs.  A public open house at the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Hall gave local residents a chance to learn more about a proposed transmission line that would stretch from West Virginia into Frederick County. A report of suspicious activity at a Silver Spring apartment building led Montgomery County Police to arrest a 17-year-old from Washington, D.C., and recover what investigators describe as a loaded ghost gun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A legal challenge over Frederick County's data center zoning referendum has come to an end, at least for now.  A woman who returned to the United States after being previously deported has now been sentenced in federal court for illegal re-entry.  Dangerous heat is settling into the Mid-Maryland region for the next several days.  Before stocking up on fireworks for Independence Day festivities, officials say Maryland residents should be aware that state law tightly restricts what is allowed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Montgomery County man is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a woman found inside a Gaithersburg apartment. A Germantown man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a string of burglaries targeting two Frederick homes and a downtown restaurant.  Bouchat Plans Citizen-Led Redistricting Amendment if Special Session Is Called Marylanders who buy their own health insurance could see another significant increase in premiums next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two adults are dead after an apparent carbon monoxide incident at a home in Clarksburg. A Jefferson County jury has convicted 18-year-old Isai Guerra on 14 felony charges for a violent attack on a woman in May 2024, rejecting a defense claim that he was not guilty by reason of mental illness. Vote in the Frederick County Board of Education race are seeing little change in the latest election results. Consumers are being urged to check their freezers after MorningStar Farms recalled two frozen plant-based products because they may contain pieces of plastic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Public Schools is among three Maryland school districts now under federal investigation over policies affecting transgender students. A Franklin County rape investigation dating back to 2017 has resulted in an arrest thanks to DNA evidence, according to Pennsylvania State Police A special session of the Maryland General Assembly appears to be drawing closer as Democrats consider changes to the state's congressional district boundaries.  Concerns over possible air pollution from a planned data center have prompted Frederick County to expand air quality monitoring near Carroll Manor Elementary School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.