A Frederick County woman won a $50,000 top prize from the Maryland Lottery’s Pick 5 game after using her late mother’s birthday to select the winning numbers, officials announced Tuesday.…
FREDERICK, MD — A person was hospitalized Thursday night after a reported stabbing on Greystone Drive that Frederick Police now believe was self-inflicted, according to an official update. Officers were…
FREDERICK, MD — A 27-year-old man from Silver Spring is in custody after Frederick police responded to a violent domestic disturbance and uncovered a suspected drug distribution operation. On March…
Fire at Frederick Street Under Investigation by Stamford Fire Marshal
**Stamford, CT** – On Wednesday at 7:47 pm, the Stamford Fire Department responded to a grill fire that had spread to the rear of a house at 28 Frederick Street.
Engine 4 from the Shippan firehouse reached the location in three minutes and observed heavy smoke from the back of the multifamily home. The crew extinguished the exterior blaze and detected that the fire had spread into the rear exterior wall, prompting the use of additional hoses inside the house.
The house’s occupants had evacuated on their own. Firefighters rescued a dog from the second floor, unharmed. The fire was declared under control at 8:34 pm with no reported injuries.
Due to the significant damage caused, the American Red Cross assisted in relocating two families. The incident brought 35 firefighters, command, and support personnel, with scene support from Stamford EMS and Stamford PD. The fire’s cause is under investigation by the Stamford Fire Marshal’s office.
Frederick Police Arrest Armed Suspect in Road Rage Incident
**Frederick, MD** – On Monday, a road rage incident involving a firearm on West Patrick Street and Old Camp Drive led to the arrest of a suspect by Frederick Police Department. At approximately 8:44 a.m., Master Police Officer Gerand responded to a weapons complaint after a victim reported that another driver had pointed a gun at them before driving away.
Frederick Police Department’s A-Squad, with support from the Brunswick Police Department, located the suspect’s vehicle in Brunswick, MD. Officers found the suspect inside the vehicle and detained him without further incident.
Officials recovered a loaded Sig Sauer P365 handgun from the suspect’s vehicle. It was confirmed that the suspect did not have a valid permit to carry a handgun.
The suspect, identified as David Wayne Styles Jr., was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. He faces charges including first and second-degree assault, assault weapon/magazine use, firearm use in a felony/violent crime, and carrying a loaded handgun in a vehicle. Styles Jr. is currently held without bond.
FREDERICK, Md. — Detectives with the Frederick Police Department are investigating an armed robbery that took place on the evening of February 22, 2025, in the area of Waverly Drive…
Frederick Resident Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize
**Frederick, MD** – A Frederick County man has won a $50,000 top prize from the Maryland Lottery’s “Cash to Go” scratch-off ticket. The player purchased the winning ticket at Giant Eagle, located at 1275 West Patrick Street in Frederick.
The Frederick resident chose to buy the $5 scratch-off because it caught his eye at the vending machine. After purchasing the ticket, he scratched it off in the store and discovered a piggybank symbol indicating the significant $50,000 prize.
After confirming the win with a scan, the winner shared the news with his mother. He plans to use the prize money to enhance his savings and possibly buy a house. He is self-employed and spends free time indulging in sports activities.
Giant Eagle will receive a $500 bonus for selling the top-prize winning scratch-off. The “Cash to Go” game, introduced in November, now has four of its seven $50,000 prizes remaining, along with smaller prizes ranging from $5 to $5,000.
Frederick Bus Driver Wins $50,000 Powerball Prize
**FREDERICK, MD** – A bus driver from Frederick has won $50,000 with a Powerball ticket. The lottery ticket was purchased at the A-1 Mart on Himes Avenue in Frederick.
The winner, who has played the same random numbers for five years, bought the ticket for the drawing on February 22. Spending $10, she used her own numbers on all five lines. Upon checking the Maryland Lottery website the next morning while enjoying tea, she confirmed she was a third-tier winner.
In her excitement, she informed her son, who initially thought she had fallen and injured herself. His concern quickly turned to relief and happiness upon learning about the lottery win.
The winner plans to allocate some funds toward her son’s future college expenses, with the remainder designated for savings and investments. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports and going for walks.
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, March 1, with a jackpot annuity estimated at $272 million and a cash option of $124.4 million.
FREDERICK, Md. — A juvenile suspect was arrested Saturday after Frederick police responded to a reported theft and discovered the individual in possession of a loaded handgun, authorities said. Officers…
FREDERICK, Md. — A Frederick doctor has been arrested on multiple rape and sexual offense charges following a grand jury indictment, the Frederick Police Department announced. Dr. Syed Haque, 64,…
FREDERICK, MD — Amid growing concerns about immigration enforcement, the Frederick Police Department has issued a statement to reassure residents that its priority remains the safety and well-being of all…
FREDERICK, Md. – Ruben Terod Williams, 40, was sentenced to life in prison Friday in Frederick County Circuit Court for the 2022 fatal stabbing of Mary Alice Seward. Williams was…
FREDERICK, Md. — Twenty officers from the Frederick Police Department traveled to Washington, D.C., on Monday to assist with security efforts for the Presidential Inauguration. They joined approximately 3,500 law…
FREDERICK, MD — A Prince George’s County man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office…
FREDERICK, MD — A Frederick Police Department officer has been cleared of wrongdoing following a shooting that occurred during a standoff with an armed suspect at a Super 8 Motel…
FREDERICK, Md. – Maryland State Police arrested a Montgomery Village man early Friday in connection with a highway shooting in Frederick County. Gerome Alexander Quigley Jr., 41, is facing two…
FREDERICK, MD — A Frederick County couple is celebrating a $30,000 top-prize win on the Maryland Lottery’s Peppermint Payout scratch-off game, their first major victory after years of playing. The…
THURMONT, Md. — A Frederick County couple is celebrating a $30,000 windfall after winning the top prize on a Maryland Lottery Peppermint Payout scratch-off ticket purchased during a routine grocery…
FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Christina Hoelscher, a 30-year-old woman who was last seen Tuesday, December 17, in the area of…
FREDERICK, MD — Frederick Police are investigating a physical altercation involving several individuals outside Governor Thomas Johnson High School on Tuesday night. Officers responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m.…
FREDERICK, MD — The Frederick Police Department has recognized 20 officers for their decisive actions in responding to a shooting on Heather Ridge Drive on August 16, highlighting their teamwork,…
FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick Police Department announced the arrest of Kenneth Wims, the primary suspect in a series of vehicle tampering and theft incidents that have occurred in the…
FREDERICK COUNTY, MD — Deputies on routine patrol in Frederick County uncovered four stolen Honda CR-Vs parked at the Monrovia Park N’ Ride, valued at more than $117,000. The discovery…
FREDERICK, MD — A person experiencing a mental health crisis died Saturday after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the 300 block of West Seventh Street, according to local authorities.…
Shots Fired in Frederick Involve Vehicle Collision
**Frederick, MD** – The Frederick Police Department responded late Saturday night to a shots fired report near Hayward Rd and Amber Dr. The incident was reported at approximately 11:29 PM.
According to the victims, they were driving when another vehicle approached and began shooting at them. As a result, their vehicle was hit by gunfire and crashed during their attempt to flee. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the incident.
Authorities are actively investigating the situation. They are seeking assistance from the public, urging anyone with information or relevant camera footage to contact Detective Yackovich at kyackovich@frederickmdpolice.org or by calling 301-600-2102.