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Federal prosecutors say a Montgomery County drug deal arranged on social media led to the death of a teenage girl, and the man involved has now pleaded guilty. Drivers traveling along Interstate 70 in Frederick County should expect a temporary closure at a key rest area starting this week. Charges are filed against a 22-year-old Waynesboro man accused of opening fire during a domestic dispute.

A Woodsboro man will spend decades behind bars after admitting to multiple drug-related offenses and child neglect in Frederick County. Federal prosecutors say a multi-state fraud scheme targeting food assistance recipients has resulted in a prison sentence for a 22-year-old Romanian national.  Police in Rockville responded to a reported stabbing Saturday night that left one man injured and a woman under arrest. 

  Authorities in Berkeley County, West Virginia -  are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened early Friday morning outside a local bar. A Clarksville man is facing federal charges in what investigators describe as a long-running cyber intrusion scheme tied to a Maryland medical system.  Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly driveway collision that claimed the life of a 75-year-old man. 

Authorities in Frederick County have identified a suspect in connection with an assault that took place inside a local Walmart last last. Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad-Alan Carr appeared in court Wednesday as three accusers testified about allegations involving incidents they say happened more than a decade ago. New job postings and permit filings suggest SpaceX is preparing to expand into Westminster. The company, led by Elon Musk, has taken initial steps toward setting up operations at a property on Independence Way.

  Nine people are displaced after an early morning house fire in Washington County. The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. Saturday at a home along Weller Road in Hancock. A Jefferson County grand jury has formally indicted a Harpers Ferry woman in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in late 2025, according to the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. For the fourth time in five years, the wastewater treatment plant in Frederick has exceeded its permitted phosphorus pollution limits, raising concerns about environmental impacts downstream.

Authorities in Frederick County are investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday night along Route 85.  Authorities are investigating a shooting outside a restaurant on Liberty Road in Carroll County that left two men injured and resulted in the arrest of a Sykesville resident. A quick response by officers led to the arrest of a suspect in an armed robbery at a parking garage in Bethesda.

   A repeat offender with a prior murder conviction is now facing a lifetime behind bars following another deadly case in Washington County.  A Gaithersburg man has admitted to bank fraud tied to COVID-19 relief funds after changing his plea on the first day of trial.  A sudden federal shift in how cannabis is classified is creating confusion across Maryland’s marijuana industry. Maryland wineries are facing a tough season after an unusually harsh spring frost wiped out large portions of this year’s grape crop.

Court proceedings for a former Carroll County substitute teacher are on hold as a judge orders a mental competency evaluation.  A Montgomery County man known for documenting archaeological expeditions online is facing multiple felony sexual offense and misdemeanor charges. Montgomery County Police moving forward with Changing Room Recording Investigation at Walter Johnson High School A search is underway in Taneytown after a driver fled the scene of a crash Thursday afternoon. 

Frederick County Public Schools is facing a growing budget concern just days after presenting what it called a balanced plan Maryland is among the states now facing new federal scrutiny as part of a nationwide Medicaid fraud crackdown that is drawing strong support from Republican officials. Germantown Teen Charged as Adult in November Shooting That Struck Multiple Homes

Frederick County is celebrating its long-standing commitment to agriculture with the launch of a new initiative designed to recognize farmers who have permanently preserved their land. A landmark deal could reshape the future of thoroughbred racing. Churchill Downs has agreed to purchase the intellectual property rights to the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for 85 million dollars. A newly passed law in Montgomery County is drawing pushback as leaders move to block immigration detention facilities from operating locally. Residents in Poolesville are being alerted to a suspicious email that appears to come from an official town account. Local officials say several people reported receiving a OneDrive document sent from a Town Hall email address, but the message has been confirmed as fraudulent. 

  A weekend motorcycle crash in Berkeley County has claimed the life of a Morgan County man. A routine traffic stop in Carroll County has led to serious drug charges after deputies say they uncovered a significant amount of suspected narcotics. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated nine Maryland counties as natural disaster areas as farmers struggle through ongoing drought conditions.  Maryland is escalating its response to a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River by filing a lawsuit against D.C. 

A Sunday morning shooting in Westminster is now being investigated as a domestic violence-related murder-suicide.  Police in Howard County are investigating a shooting that left a gas station employee seriously injured.   Maryland health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a Baltimore metro area resident who recently returned from international travel, marking the state’s first case of 2026.

A woman is in critical condition after a house fire in Walkersville. A tragic death investigation is underway in Montgomery County after a young child was found unresponsive Saturday evening.  A fatal motorcycle crash in Columbia is under investigation after a rider was killed and a passenger seriously hurt.  As warmer weather returns, so does tick season-and this year, it’s off to an aggressive start in Maryland. Emergency room visits for tick bites are now at their highest point in nearly ten years, according to new CDC data.

  Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has unveiled a proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget that focuses on education, affordability, and support for vulnerable residents-without raising taxes. A Baltimore man will spend decades behind bars after a violent domestic incident in Carroll County. An 8% jump in electric rates is set to hit Mont Alto Borough customers starting this summer, according to a recent notice sent to residents.

Legal challenges are mounting against a proposed referendum on a large data center zone in Frederick County. Multiple law enforcement agencies teamed up for a narcotics operation in Hagerstown that resulted in an arrest. Maryland is finally moving to overhaul its foster care system after lawmakers approved a series of reforms aimed at protecting children in state care. An early childhood educator in Frederick County is being honored for his impact both inside and outside the classroom.

In the final hours of the legislative session, Maryland lawmakers pushed through a set of controversial immigration and policing bills that sparked immediate debate over public safety and privacy. What began as a youth basketball tournament in Berkeley County ended with multiple arrests after disturbances broke out Sunday afternoon. A Carroll County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he bit a police officer during a traffic stop in Littlestown, Pennsylvania

The case against former Gettysburg mayor Chad-Alan Carr is growing, with prosecutors filing new charges tied to additional alleged victims. A dispute over an ICE facility in Howard County is now drawing support from the Trump administration.  A deadly overnight crash in Montgomery County is under investigation after a vehicle overturned along a major roadway. A student at McDaniel College is proving it’s never too late to chase a dream-taking the field in college football at nearly 61 years old.

Following 13 hours of debate on Saturday, Maryland delegates passed a revised Community Trust Act aimed at setting boundaries between local police and federal immigration enforcement. In Frederick County, Virginia, a joint effort between local deputies and federal agents led to six arrests on Wednesday tied to immigration enforcement. A water and sewer rate increase hike in Carroll County will mean higher bills for residents starting this summer Heads up, Maryland! Black bears are leaving their dens and exploring neighborhoods this spring.

Two people are dead following a high-speed crash early Thursday in Frederick A former Gettysburg mayor is now in custody hundreds of miles from home.  Charges have been filed in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, after a 4-year-old boy was found dead in a home on Pratt Court. 

A Baltimore woman will spend years behind bars after a deadly crash in Carroll County that happened while she was driving drunk. A Martinsburg man has been convicted on multiple sexual offense charges involving children, concluding a three-day trial in Berkeley County Circuit Court.  Police in Montgomery County are warning residents about an increase in so-called distraction thefts, a scheme that often targets older adults in busy public places.

Plans for approval of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project are hitting delays as regulators question whether the review process is moving too fast. A major shift in Maryland’s juvenile justice system is one step away from becoming law after a youth charging reform bill cleared the General Assembly.  Investigators say a trench collapse at a Franklin County construction site turned deadly for a Washington County man.

Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating a deadly house fire in Chevy Chase. A jury in Carroll County has reached a verdict in a fatal ambush shooting case tied to a Hanover business owner. Washington County leaders are continuing to show support for a proposed federal immigration facility, even as the project faces ongoing court challenges and a revised federal plan.

  Two people are facing serious drug and firearm charges after a traffic stop in Washington County led to a major seizure of narcotics. Changes could soon be coming to how Maryland handles young offenders accused of serious crimes. A suspected World War II-era grenade turned out to be harmless after drawing a bomb squad response to a Hanover antiques shop

  \Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor is proposing a $290 million city budget for fiscal year 2027, marking about a 7% increase from the current spending plan. Debate is intensifying in Annapolis as a House committee faces pressure to advance a Senate bill that would change how young offenders are prosecuted. A group of Frederick County Sheriff's Office SWAT members are back home after undergoing intensive tactical training out of state. 

Tensions are rising in Annapolis as controversy continues to surround Delegate Eric Bouchat and his conduct in the State House. Maryland State Police are now working to determine what led to a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer that occurred over the weekend in Frederick County. A shooting outside a Berkeley County bar has led to the arrest of two Eastern Panhandle men now accused of attempted murder. 

  Frederick Business Owner Sentenced After Misusing Funds and Partner’s Identity A Hagerstown man, who was located with the help of the TV program "Americas Most Wanted," has been found guilty of first-degree murder in a fatal shooting four years ago. In Washington County, farmland preservation is moving ahead one property at a time as efforts continue to grow. 

A high-speed police chase in Frederick County, Virginia ended in tragedy when a Pennsylvania man was killed after crashing his vehicle. Frederick Man Arrested After Firearms Investigation, Deputies Seize Weapons A Germantown man is in custody after police say he opened fire on officers in Montgomery Village.   

A deadly crash shut down part of Route 15 in Frederick Sunday morning after a tractor-trailer overturned, killing the driver.  Deported Violent Offender Found in Frederick Pleads Guilty to Illegal Re-Entry Charges An ongoing judicial investigation in Berkeley County has sidelined a local magistrate following serious misconduct allegations.  

A Frederick County dentist is back behind bars after being arrested again in an ongoing assault case involving the same victim. A Carroll County woman has been sentenced in connection with a deadly overdose in Sykesville. A push to limit classroom distractions could soon change the school day for students across Maryland.   

There could soon be a new federal presence in Frederick, as ICE looks into leasing office space for its personnel. Police Shoot Suspect After Gunfire Erupts in Montgomery Village Delegate Eric Bouchat, R-Carroll and Frederick counties, is facing increasing pressure to resign after reports highlighted his absence from most legislative duties

A Baltimore man will spend decades behind bars for his role in a murder plot tied to a bitter divorce in Frederick County. A Hagerstown man will face a second trial on several charges after a jury returned a split verdict in connection to a deadly mass shooting in East Baltimore. A new mayor has been chosen for Gettysburg.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney held a closed-door meeting Monday in Washington County to discuss growing opposition to a proposed ICE detention facility near Williamsport.  Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating a deadly weekend crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV. A man wanted in Harris County, Texas, on charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 is now in custody after being tracked down in Pennsylvania.

  Thurmont Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Online Impersonation and Sexual Solicitation Scheme A class action lawsuit against Frederick Health is moving forward, but with fewer claims.  A road improvement effort throughout the city of Hagerstown is about to begin as crews prepare to launch the spring 2026 pavement preservation program.

Construction on a Western Maryland warehouse meant to house immigrants is on hold for at least another three weeks. Maryland’s Senate has given final approval to a nearly $71 billion budget plan, now moving to the House, as lawmakers work to close a roughly $1.5 billion shortfall without raising new taxes. The contributions of thousands of religious sisters will take center stage in a new exhibit coming to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg.

Hagerstown Woman Dies After House Fire, Teen Remains in Critical Condition A Loudoun County courtroom is the next stop for a West Virginia man who admitted to a serious assault at a local recreation center. Montgomery County Council members have turned down a push to speed up a bill that would bar law enforcement officers from wearing masks on the job. 

Two Boys Stabbed Near Gaithersburg High School; Police Investigating The West Virginia Legislature concluded its 2026 regular session late Saturday after nearly nine weeks of work, passing hundreds of bills as lawmakers wrapped up key priorities.  An 18-year-old at Fairfax High School in Virginia has been arrested for allegedly groping a dozen female classmates in crowded hallways.  Frederick County Breaks Ground on New Middletown Elementary and Middle Schools

  Federal Judge Sends Maryland Navy Officer to Prison for Harassing Ex-Wife Online New details are emerging in the fatal police shooting of a 25-year-old man with autism in Howard County. Overnight Lane Closures Planned on I-70 Near Hagerstown for Bridge Work

  A firefighter was injured while battling a fast-moving fire at the Crystal Park Apartments in Frederick Friday afternoon that forced dozens of residents from their homes. Travelers faced unexpected delays at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Friday evening after an equipment malfunction triggered a temporary ground stop.  Former Gettysburg Mayor Chad‑Alan Carr was arrested Friday and charged with multiple child sex offense counts, including felony and misdemeanor charges tied to alleged sexual misconduct with a minor, according to Pennsylvania State Police and local prosecutors.

Carroll County officials have started work on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and are inviting residents to participate in the process. Affordable faith-based education is once again available to the Frederick community this spring.   A Maryland Lottery player in the Silver Spring area is celebrating after winning $4 million in Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing.   

A federal judge has temporarily paused work on a proposed immigration detention facility in Washington County, but supporters say the project could bring significant economic benefits to the region. A man accused of killing his estranged wife in Ellicott City has pleaded not criminally responsible in Howard County Circuit Court. New Veterans Services Office Opens in Frederick County to Help Connect Veterans with Benefits

The state’s highest court is weighing a case involving Frederick County and a local advocacy group over legal fees tied to a public records dispute.  Gun-rights advocates are voicing strong opposition to a new assault weapons bill passed by the Virginia General Assembly. West Virginia’s jails are stretched beyond their limits, with multiple facilities housing far more inmates than they were built for.

Hagerstown Man Pleads Guilty to Exploiting Minors in South America, Faces Up to Life in Prison A controversial immigration detention project in Washington County is moving forward after federal officials awarded a major operations contract. Montgomery County authorities have been actively cracking down on illegal firearms in Silver Spring this week, seizing multiple guns during several stops.

A teenager in Frederick is facing multiple charges after a major firearms investigation.  A debate over juvenile justice reform is intensifying in Maryland after the Maryland Senate approved a bill that would reduce the number of crimes for which teenagers can automatically be charged as adults. An amount of 500-thousand dollars is going out to 19 non-profit and religious organizations in Frederick County to help meet  increased demand for food services. 

Four people are facing charges after two early-morning traffic stops in Frederick led to the seizure of guns, drugs and cash. Amazon is expanding its footprint in Frederick with a major new facility on Gas House Pike.  Maryland Man On Probation For 2018 Child Porn Conviction Found Guilty in Virginia Child Solicitation Case

 A former Harford County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to decades in federal prison for abusing two teenage girls. Ryan Christopher Hall of Woodstock, a 27-year veteran and former domestic violence investigator, admitted to sexually exploiting the girls over several years.  A Sunday afternoon fall near railroad tracks in Chambersburg left one person seriously injured. Petition organizers working to force a public vote on Frederick County’s new data center overlay say they’re closing in on their goal.

A Montgomery County Police sergeant has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. Montgomery County authorities are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Monday night in Damascus. More than a year after a deadly shooting inside a Hagerstown apartment, a Washington County jury has convicted the man responsible.

In Frederick County Circuit Court, 29‑year‑old Nyzeir Sampson was sentenced to a 30‑year prison term for a 2025 drive‑by shooting that seriously wounded two men.  A man was killed early Sunday in Columbia during a police-involved shooting, sparking an investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division.  A routine traffic stop in Finksburg Thursday afternoon turned into a major drug and weapons arrest.

Senate Advances Juvenile Justice Reform as Frederick County State Senator Folden, Prosecutors Warn of Public Safety Risks Public Hearing Set on Thurmont Electric Rate Increase Request $4 Billion Data Center Planned for Berkeley County, West Virginia, Sparks Debate

Frederick County’s Board of Education has approved a $1 billion budget request Wednesday for the upcoming school year, about a 3 percent increase over last year. An overnight fire in Taneytown caused major damage, but smoke alarms helped save lives.  A Washington County jury has convicted 40‑year‑old Daniel Matthew Anderson on all charges tied to the June 2025 shooting of a Hagerstown Police Department officer, according to law enforcement and court reports.

On Wednesday, sheriffs from across Maryland gathered in Annapolis to oppose proposed legislation that would further limit local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  Lawmakers in Annapolis debated a controversial bill that would bar police and immigration agents from wearing masks while on duty as the House Judiciary Committee took it up Tuesday. A Hagerstown native playing Division I basketball is now facing serious drug charges in North Carolina.