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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…
'Super Mom' Claims $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Prize On Ticket Sold At Urbana Pike Wawa 'Super Mom' Claims $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Prize On Ticket Sold At Urbana Pike Wawa
'Super Mom' Claims $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Prize On Ticket Sold At Urbana Pike Wawa Wednesday was a lucky day for Lottery players in Maryland - one "Super Mom" in particular - who cashed in big on a $500,000 Powerball Double Play ticket sold at an area Wawa. The sixth second- or third-tier Double Play winning ticket sold in 2024 has been claimed just days after the fateful drawing on a ticket that was sold at Wawa in the 5400 block of Urbana Pike in Frederick. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Sept. 25 drawing were 06-32-51-62-69 with a Power Ball of 26. This week, the Frederick County winner, going only by the moniker "Super Mom," was in Lottery Headquarters to coll…
Winning $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Ticket Sold At Urbana Wawa Winning $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Ticket Sold At Urbana Wawa
Winning $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Ticket Sold At Urbana Wawa Wednesday was a lucky day for Lottery players in Maryland - one in particular - who cashed in big on a $500,000 Powerball Double Play ticket sold at an area Wawa. The sixth second- or third-tier Double Play winning ticket sold in 2024 remains unclaimed a day after the fateful drawing on a ticket that was sold at Wawa in the 5400 block of Urbana Pike in Frederick. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, Sept. 25 drawing were 06-32-51-62-69 with a Power Ball of 26. On Wednesday, Maryland had 1,359 Double Play winners of prizes ranging from $7 to the big $500,000 jackpot. Double Play is …
Jackpot-Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Frederick Walmart Jackpot-Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Frederick Walmart
Jackpot-Winning $50K 'Bonus Match 5' Ticket Sold At Frederick Walmart A winning Maryland Lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at an area Walmart, and the winner has not yet come forward to claim their five-figure jackpot. One top-prize winning Bonus Match 5 ticket worth was sold at the Frederick Walmart located at 7400 Guilford Drive for the drawing on Monday, Sept. 23, though it has not been cashed in a day later. The winning numbers for the Thursday drawing were 03-09-10-15-23 with a Bonus Ball of 21. This represents the 26th jackpot-winner Bonus Match 5 drawing sold in 2024. "Lottery officials urge the winner to sign the back of the ticke…
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…
'Significant Drug Arrest' Made During Stop Outside Frederick Health Hospital 'Significant Drug Arrest' Made During Stop Outside Frederick Health Hospital
'Significant Drug Arrest' Made During Stop Outside Frederick Health Hospital A tip from a law enforcement agency about "a substantial amount of illegal narcotics" being brought into Frederick County led to the arrest of a 45-year-old man, authorities announced. Frederick resident Jerome Mario Britton is facing multiple charges after being busted during a stop earlier this week outside of an area hospital. According to officials, at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, officers conducted a traffic stop that led to what was described by investigators as "a significant drug arrest."  Patrol officers spotted Britton's wife's gray Dodge Challenger in the…
'Agitated Individual' Brandished Rifle During Incident In Frederick Parking Lot, Police Say 'Agitated Individual' Brandished Rifle During Incident In Frederick Parking Lot, Police Say
'Agitated Individual' Brandished Rifle During Incident In Frederick Parking Lot, Police Say A 41-year-old man who broke out a rifle during an incident in a Frederick County parking lot is facing multiple assault and other charges following an incident over Labor Day Weekend. Frederick resident Joshua Wayne Rippeon is behind bars following an incident reported shortly before 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1 in the 100 block of West Patrick Street. According to police, a witness reported being confronted by Rippeon, who was described as "agitated" while sitting in an area parking lot. Rippeon then allegedly approached the victim's vehicle, opened the driver's side door, and began …
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…
2 Maryland Men ID'd In Double Fatal Crash On I-81: PA State Police 2 Maryland Men ID'd In Double Fatal Crash On I-81: PA State Police
2 Maryland Men ID'd In Double Fatal Crash On I-81: PA State Police The two people who were killed in a crash on Interstate 81 on Wednesday, Aug. 21 have been identified as men from Maryland, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Diamonte Drequan Disney, 25, and Tiheen "Tizzy" Justice Nathaniel Matthews, 20, both of Hagerstown, MD, were pronounced dead at the scene by the Franklin County Coroner, as detailed in the PA State Police release.  The double fatal crash happened on I-81 South at mile marker 5.5 in Antrim Township, Franklin County at 1:54 a.m., as Daily Voice initially reported.  Southbound lanes were closed for over five hours Wedne…
Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win
Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win Who says nothing good happens after midnight?  Certainly not a Frederick woman, who gave her husband a scare after screaming over a $540,000 Multi-Match jackpot she realized she had won in the middle of the night. Tawny Barnwell told Lottery officials that she shouted with joy after checking her golden ticket while claiming her six-figure prize in Baltimore this week.  The timing caused her husband to be stirred after midnight, but he was happy to start his day learning about the jackpot win after matching all six numbers. “I looked at it. I looked at it and I kept looking at it…
Maryland Man Critically Injured In Pool Accident Was Days From 22nd Birthday Maryland Man Critically Injured In Pool Accident Was Days From 22nd Birthday
Maryland Man Critically Injured In Pool Accident Was Days From 22nd Birthday Hunter Palak planned to celebrate his 22nd birthday on Friday surrounded by friends and family. Instead, there will still be loved ones with him, but it will be around a hospital bed in a Baltimore ICU as he recovers from traumatic injuries suffered in a tragic pool accident.  On Sunday, July 28, Palak was injured in an incident and flown to a Baltimore shock trauma center, where he remained as of Wednesday, according to his aunt, who says that the outlook for the 21-year-old is still in question as he continues his difficult battle and faces an uncertain future. "His injuries are ver…
West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize
West Virginia Woman Returns Home To Claim $50,000 Maryland Lottery Prize Happy early birthday. A Maryland native living in West Virginia is feeling lucky after crossing the state line to claim a five-figure Lottery prize after years of playing. Annette Smith, who is known to make her way back to Maryland to play her favorite games, finally got her big win on a winning $50,000 Pick 5 ticket sold at Wawa on Patrick Street in Frederick. Google Maps street view Last week, Smith says she was heading to work and decided to make a quick stop at the Wawa to grab a coffee, at which point she thought to try her luck picking up a few Lottery tickets "using variations of…
Gang Member Who Pointed Police To Body Of Teen In Shallow Grave Admits To Maryland Murder Gang Member Who Pointed Police To Body Of Teen In Shallow Grave Admits To Maryland Murder
Gang Member Who Pointed Police To Body Of Teen In Shallow Grave Admits To Maryland Murder A man with no known address admitted to his role in the murder of an 18-year-old girl who was found buried in a shallow grave in Montgomery County, the state's attorney's office announced on Friday. Roberto Rivera-Delgado, 23, pleaded guilty to murder and other offenses in connection to the murder of Rosa Sanchez Merino in May 2023 with three others. Iris Yudella Alonzo-Salgado, 23, Aracely Abarca-Melgar, 21, and Edwin Alexander Rivas-Salvador, 16 have also been implicated in the incident. According to police, Rivera-Delgado was arrested for a parole violation in Nevada and broug…
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf
Newly Minted Maryland Millionaires Celebrate Scratch-Off Win With Game Of Golf A pair of Maryland Lottery players traveled from Frederick into Virginia for a job, only to turn right around for a day on the links after winning $1 million on a scratcher. "Mr. Papagiorgio" is Maryland's newest millionaire after winning big on a 100X The Cash scratch-off ticket, which they celebrated with a game of golf after given the go ahead to take off from their boss. What started as a routine day for the construction workers began with a Frederick man picking up iced coffee and doughnuts, while his Hagerstown coworker picked up some scratchers for them to play once they made th…
Teen Heading To Prison For Role In Maryland Murder Of Rival Gang Member Teen Heading To Prison For Role In Maryland Murder Of Rival Gang Member
Teen Heading To Prison For Role In Maryland Murder Of Rival Gang Member A 19-year-old is heading to prison in Montgomery County for his role in the death of a Frederick man who was in a rival gang two years ago, the state's attorney announced. Germantown resident Dayton Miller was sentenced to 25 years in prison with all but 15 suspended in connection to the death of 20-year-old Taon Cline in April 2022. According to court documents, shortly before 11 p.m. on April 22, 2022, first responders were called to the 19000 block of Gunners Branch Road in Germantown to investigate a reported shooting, where they found Cline suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He w…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued In Parts Of DMV Region With temperatures approaching and topping 100 degrees in some parts of the DMV, forecasters are cautioning that excessive heat could be making way for severe storms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service as storms bringing possible hail and 70 mph wind gusts could make their way through the region on Tuesday night. Another dangerously hot and humid day ahead. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon through this evening. Some storms could be severe with damaging winds and large hail as the two main threats. pic.twitter.co…
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…
Dad Of 3 ID'd As Power Line Worker Electrocuted In Maryland: 'Source Of Wisdom, Kindness' Dad Of 3 ID'd As Power Line Worker Electrocuted In Maryland: 'Source Of Wisdom, Kindness'
Dad Of 3 ID'd As Power Line Worker Electrocuted In Maryland: 'Source Of Wisdom, Kindness' A young Maryland family is reeling after a 39-year-old utility worker from Frederick was killed on Tuesday after coming into contact with power lines while working in a bucket truck. Osmar Daniel Chavarria, a doting husband to his wife Carmen, and father of three, has been identified by the Montgomery County Department of Police as the Verizon worker killed on the job in the 200 block of Ashton Road in Ashton on Tuesday, July 9. Aerial of the scene where MCFRS is operating in the 200blk of Ashton Rd(Ashton) for a contractor bucket in the air making contact with power lines. @mcfrsPIO #mc…
Suspect Admits To Holiday Parade Shootout In Frederick: Montgomery County State's Attorney Suspect Admits To Holiday Parade Shootout In Frederick: Montgomery County State's Attorney
Suspect Admits To Holiday Parade Shootout In Frederick: Montgomery County State's Attorney A Frederick man has admitted to attempted murder and a weapons charge for his role in thea shootout with another man during a holiday parade in 2022, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced. David Gray, 33, is facing up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in August after pleading guilty to participating in a shootout in downtown Frederick in December 2022 with Atu Adeyemi, 51, during the city's Kris Kringle parade. According to court documents, on Dec. 9, 2022, officers heard shots fired in the area of South Market Street and All Saints Street, which led to a short …
'Shattered' Family Facing Uphill Battle Recovering From Serious Frederick County Crash 'Shattered' Family Facing Uphill Battle Recovering From Serious Frederick County Crash
'Shattered' Family Facing Uphill Battle Recovering From Serious Frederick County Crash A woman is fighting for her life at an area hospital following a crash on Route 15 in Frederick that left "a family shattered." On Friday, Jun 7, the Roos family was out for a drive in Frederick County when a driver pulled in front of them, setting off a chain-reaction crash that left a 7-year-old boy hurt and his mother with critical injuries. 🚧 Traffic Advisory 🚧 UPDATE 1:00pm | all lanes reopen 10:41am | patient extricated | 2nd trooper requested and... Posted by Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue on Friday, June 7, 2024 Organizers of a fundraiser for the family from Thur…
Paintball Pistol-Packing Man Arrested For Road Rage Incident On I-70: Maryland State Police Paintball Pistol-Packing Man Arrested For Road Rage Incident On I-70: Maryland State Police
Paintball Pistol-Packing Man Arrested For Road Rage Incident On I-70: Maryland State Police An Ohio man who got into it with another driver in Maryland is facing charges after brandishing a weapon, state police say. James Wells, 39, was charged with assault following an investigation into a road rage incident on I-70 in Howard County when he pointed a paintball pistol at another person. Troopers were called at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday morning to a stretch of the westbound lanes of the interstate near the West Friendship Scale House, when a person called 911 and reported the driver of a blue Chevy pointed a weapon at his during a bout of road rage. The victim was also able to …
Cyclists Ride For Popular LGBTQ+ Advocate Killed In Maryland Bicycle Crash Cyclists Ride For Popular LGBTQ+ Advocate Killed In Maryland Bicycle Crash
Cyclists Ride For Popular LGBTQ+ Advocate Killed In Maryland Bicycle Crash If it weren't for Scott Binde, the Resplendent Rappahannock Ride, Bike Berryville, and Prince William County Ride may not have happened. Now, those who knew and loved him are organizing two special rides just for him. Binde, 63, of Alexandria, VA, was struck by a Toyota 4Runner while trying to cross US Route 15 and Catoctin Furnace Road in Frederick, MD on Saturday, June 1, officials said. He was pronounced dead by first responders. Google Maps street view Binde's untimely death prompted an outpouring of support from the cycling and LGBTQ+ communities. Click here for details on the rid…
Man Who Abused 14-Year-Old Victim In Maryland Ordered To Register As Lifetime Sex Offender Man Who Abused 14-Year-Old Victim In Maryland Ordered To Register As Lifetime Sex Offender
Man Who Abused 14-Year-Old Victim In Maryland Ordered To Register As Lifetime Sex Offender A grown man who sexually abused a teenager will spend nearly a decade in prison, according to the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office. Jose Nelson Guerra-Sanchez was sentenced to 25 years with all but nine years suspended for the sexual abuse of a minor, authorities announced on Monday afternoon. On Valentine's Day last year, a Frederick Police Department detective responded to a call for a delayed report of sexual abuse, and after a forensic interview at the Child Advocacy Center, it was determined that Guerra-Sanchez sexually abused his victim when they were 14 and he was…
Dump Truck Driver Killed In I-270 Crash Was Motorcycle Enthusiast, Dad Dump Truck Driver Killed In I-270 Crash Was Motorcycle Enthusiast, Dad
Dump Truck Driver Killed In I-270 Crash Was Motorcycle Enthusiast, Dad Maryland State Police continue to investigate a crash that resulted in the death of a dump truck driver and motorcycle enthusiast on I-270 in Montgomery County. Rodney Lee Gibson, 54, of Frederick, has been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash when he was driving his dump truck along the interstate in Clarksburg on Monday, May 13. At approximately 10:10 a.m. on the day of the crash, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of I-270 near Route 109 to investigate a crash involving a van and Gibson's truck. A…
SEXTORTION: Out-Of-State Fugitive Freed After NJ Senior Looking For Love Loses $20,000 SEXTORTION: Out-Of-State Fugitive Freed After NJ Senior Looking For Love Loses $20,000
Sextortion: Out-Of-State Fugitive Freed After NJ Senior Looking For Love Loses $20,000 A fugitive from Maryland charged with sextorting a New Jersey senior out of $20,000 online after getting him to take compromising selfies was immediately freed by a judge after surrendering to police. Posing as a woman, Ali H. Maman, 59, of Frederick, MD, communicated with an elderly Glen Rock resident through Instagram and WhatsApp, Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. The victim was convinced to share the risqué photos, then was contacted by someone else who demanded a $20,000 bank wire transfer in exchange for not posting them online, Ackermann said. The victim wired the money last July to…
One Killed When Dump Truck Overturns Into Ravine Near I-270 In Maryland: State Police (UPDATED) One Killed When Dump Truck Overturns Into Ravine Near I-270 In Maryland: State Police (UPDATED)
One Killed When Dump Truck Overturns Into Ravine Near I-270 In Maryland: State Police (Updated) One person was killed following a Monday morning crash that tied up traffic on I-270 in Montgomery County. Rodney Lee Gibson, 54, of Frederick, has been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash when he was driving his dump truck along the interstate in Clarksburg on May 13. At approximately 10:10 a.m. on Monday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of I-270 near Route 109 to investigate a crash involving a van and Gibson's truck. According to the preliminary investigation, the truck and a 2019 Ford Transit…
Drug Kingpin Busted, Massive Distribution Ring Broken Up In Maryland: Police Drug Kingpin Busted, Massive Distribution Ring Broken Up In Maryland: Police
Drug Kingpin Busted, Massive Distribution Ring Broken Up In Maryland: Police A months-long investigation in Maryland led to the dissolution of a major drug ring, leading to "significant" charges for at least six people involved, police in Frederick announced on Friday afternoon. In March, the Frederick Police Department's Tactical Unit launched an investigation into reported drug dealings involving William Joseph Jones, Jr., who was involved in trafficking and distributing cocaine and fentanyl across Maryland. With an assist from a wiretap, investigators from the department was able to obtain evidence that implicated Jones in a drug trafficking operation, leadi…
This Maryland Restaurant Was Named Among 100 Best For Brunch In America By Popular Website This Maryland Restaurant Was Named Among 100 Best For Brunch In America By Popular Website
This Maryland Restaurant Was Named Among 100 Best For Brunch In America By Popular Website A Maryland restaurant that boasts an acclaimed chef has been named among the 100 best for brunch in the United States. Monocacy Crossing opened on Urbana Pike in Frederick in 2000 and is widely known for its burgers, fish fillets, and pastas. But Open Table says it's one of the best when it comes to brunch. Monocacy Crossing offers an extensive brunch menu, with Chef Rich Regan, a graduate of both Towson University and Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, in the kitchen. The menu is eclectic, comprised of steamed mussels with chardonnay, garlic and red pepper, crab dip, du…
Threat Of Mass Shooting Lands Man At Maryland Mental Health Facility After Reddit Post: Police Threat Of Mass Shooting Lands Man At Maryland Mental Health Facility After Reddit Post: Police
Threat Of Mass Shooting Lands Man At Maryland Mental Health Facility After Reddit Post: Police A perceived threat that circulated on social media involving an event in Frederick County caused temporary chaos for police and landed a man inside a mental health treatment facility. On Friday, officials say that the Frederick Police Department was advised of a post circulating on Reddit involving a man who stopped a resident downtown and "made a vague threat of a shooting to occur at an event in May."  In the Reddit post - which can be found here - a user said that he was walking out of the Church Street garage when a man walked by him and said "be safe."  "I asked him why I ne…