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Somebody Is Stealing Air Bags Across Frederick

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Frederick, MD – The Frederick Police Department has noted a rise in airbag thefts within the city, primarily affecting Honda vehicles. Thieves are reportedly breaking car windows to access these vehicles and are removing airbags from the steering wheel columns. The stolen airbags are suspected to be sold to retailers or suppliers. Authorities are appealing to residents, especially in the Wyngate and Carrollton neighborhoods, to assist in this matter. Individuals with information or surveillance footage are urged to contact the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2102. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 301-600-TIPS (8477), emailing fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org, or sending a

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Frederick Man Receives 10-Year Sentence for DUI and Probation Violations

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  Frederick, MD – John Michael Hartman Jr., aged 43, was sentenced to 10 years in the Division of Corrections for his fifth DUI offense, resulting in a fatality. Judge Minner of Frederick County Circuit Court issued the sentence yesterday, adding that Hartman violated his probation from a 2020 second-degree assault charge and illegal firearm offenses. The incident leading to Hartman’s conviction occurred on October 14, 2022, when Maryland State Police responded to a crash on Baltimore National Pike. Hartman’s vehicle collided with a car driven by Donald Reineke, age 89, who died from his injuries. Hartman admitted to consuming

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Frederick Police Department Welcomes New Auxiliary Officers

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Frederick, MD –  On Sunday evening, Chief Lando officiated the swearing-in ceremony for two new members of the Frederick Police Department’s Auxiliary Unit. Officers Haroon Khan and Paul Lamendola were formally inducted into the unit. The Frederick Police Auxiliary Unit consists of volunteers who support various major events, including races, parades, and community gatherings. This unit plays a vital role in maintaining event safety and allows police officers to focus on emergency calls. The department expressed gratitude for the commitment shown by these volunteers. Acknowledgment was also given to Sgt. Carrado for organizing the ceremony.

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Frederick Police Respond to Early Morning Incident on East Church Street

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FREDERICK, MD – Officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to a reported stabbing incident on East Church Street early Wednesday morning. The report was received at around 5:40 a.m., leading police to the 500 block of the street. Upon their arrival, they found the victim with minor injuries to their hand. The injured individual was promptly transported to Frederick Health Hospital for medical attention. Following a preliminary investigation, authorities indicated that the incident involved two people who were acquainted with each other. Despite the initial report suggesting a stabbing, further information and CCTV footage suggested the injuries might have

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Motorcyclist in serious condition after crash in Frederick

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FREDERICK, Md. — A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Friday evening, according to the Frederick Police Department. The accident occurred around 6:50 p.m. on October 4, 2024, near the intersection of Orchard Way and Apple Way. Police say the driver of a 2024 Suzuki motorcycle lost control and struck several vehicles. The motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where they remain in serious condition. No other injuries were reported in the crash. Authorities believe alcohol may have been a factor in the incident. The

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Police respond to motorcycle accident in Frederick

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FREDERICK, Md. – The Frederick Police Department is urging residents to avoid the area near Apple Way and Orchard Way following a motorcycle accident Friday afternoon. Authorities reported an active police presence at the scene but have not provided details on the condition of those involved. Motorists are advised to find alternate routes while the investigation is ongoing. The department has stated it will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Frederick police seek help locating missing 18-year-old woman

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FREDERICK, Md. — The Frederick Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Anastasia Giles, an 18-year-old woman who has been missing since September 26. Giles is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in Frederick, police said. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2102. Authorities are asking for help in ensuring her safe return.

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$500K Powerball Ticket Purchased at Frederick Wawa

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Frederick, MD — A Frederick County resident, known as “Super Mom,” won a $500,000 prize after adding the Double Play option to her Powerball ticket. The anonymous winner hit the second-tier prize in the Double Play drawing held on Monday, September 25. The Western Maryland resident, a loyal Powerball player since 2021, typically plays using personal numbers but opted for a quick-pick set of numbers for this drawing. The lucky numbers earned her the $500,000 prize, the largest Double Play prize won in Maryland this year. The winner expressed her shock after realizing her good fortune. “I couldn’t breathe, I

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Frederick County mom wins $500,000 in Powerball Double Play

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FREDERICK, Md. — A Frederick County resident, who chose to remain anonymous and goes by “Super Mom,” is celebrating a life-changing $500,000 Powerball Double Play win. The lucky winner hit the second-tier prize during the Sept. 25 Double Play drawing after adding the option to her Powerball ticket for just $1. “I couldn’t breathe, I was hyperventilating and I was in shock. It doesn’t feel real,” said “Super Mom,” recalling her reaction when she realized she had won. A loyal Powerball player since 2021, “Super Mom” routinely adds the Double Play option, which offers a second drawing using the same

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$500K Powerball Double Play Ticket Sold at Frederick Wawa

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FREDERICK, MD — A $500,000-winning Powerball Double Play ticket was sold at a Wawa store located at 5440 Urbana Pike in Frederick County for the Wednesday, September 25 drawing. The ticket matched all five white balls—06, 32, 51, 62, and 69—along with the Double Play Powerball number 26, securing the second-tier prize. This is the sixth second- or third-tier Double Play winning ticket sold in Maryland this year. In Wednesday’s drawing, Maryland saw 1,359 other Double Play winners, with prizes ranging from $7 to $500,000. Players who added the Double Play feature to their Powerball tickets had a second opportunity

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Surprise Gift Turns into $50K Lottery Win for Frederick Woman

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FREDERICK, MD — A fortunate woman from Western Maryland has struck gold in the Lottery, thanks to a generous gift from her mother. The Frederick resident won $50,000 in the Sept. 23 Bonus Match 5 drawing, despite not regularly playing the games herself. Her mother purchased the winning $6 ticket at Walmart, located at 7400 Guilford Drive. The daughter had jokingly told her mom, “I’m tired of working and I need you to get me my winning Lottery ticket!” Although the prize isn’t quite enough for retirement, it will provide a significant boost toward paying off her student loans. The

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$50K Lottery Ticket Sold in Frederick County

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FREDERICK COUNTY, MD — A $50,000 top-prize winning Bonus Match 5 ticket was sold for the drawing on September 23. This marks the 26th top-prize winning ticket of 2024. The winning numbers for the drawing are 3, 9, 10, 15, and 23, with a Bonus Ball of 21. The ticket was purchased at the Walmart located at 7400 Guilford Drive, which will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Lottery officials advise the winner to sign the back of the ticket and keep it in a secure place. The winner has 182 days to claim the prize, with

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Frederick Police Department Announces Passing of K9 Gino

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Frederick, MD – The Frederick Police Department has announced the passing of K9 Gino, a dedicated service dog who had been with the department since 2016. Gino started working with his handler, MPO Wade Milyard, in March 2019. During his tenure, Gino was integral to numerous operations, playing a significant role in saving lives, apprehending dangerous suspects, and maintaining safety in the community. The department emphasized his selfless commitment to public safety and noted that his presence will be greatly missed by his colleagues. The department expressed their condolences to MPO Milyard and his family during this difficult time. They

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Infant Safely Recovered After Vehicle Stolen in Frederick

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FREDERICK, MD – A vehicle was stolen on Thursday from the 1700 block of Harvest Drive in Frederick with an infant in the back seat. The Frederick Police Department, Maryland State Police, and Frederick County Sheriff’s Office collaborated swiftly to locate the vehicle. The stolen car was found shortly afterward at 502 E. Ridgeville Boulevard in Mount Airy, MD. Authorities discovered the infant unharmed, ensuring the child’s safety. The suspect was apprehended without incident. The Frederick Police Department expressed gratitude to all officers and allied agencies involved in securing the safe outcome. Further details are available on the city of

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Frederick man wins $50K on single Pick 5 ticket

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FREDERICK, MD — A regular Maryland Lottery player from Frederick won $50,000 on a single $1 quick-pick straight bet in the September 12 Pick 5 evening drawing. The winning numbers, 89402, were randomly selected by the terminal. The man, who purchased his ticket at Royal Farms on English Muffin Way, expressed his excitement when claiming his prize, saying, “Yes! I’m happy!” While still deciding how to use his winnings, the Frederick County player continues to enjoy his unexpected windfall. The store that sold the ticket will receive a $500 bonus for the winning sale.

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Frederick Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Arson, Life Imprisonment for Murder

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Frederick, MD – Byron Alton Bowie, Jr., 49, has been sentenced to 30 years in the Department of Corrections for first-degree arson. The sentencing, administered by Judge Julia Martz-Fisher in Frederick County Circuit Court, comes as a result of an arson committed in 2023, which violated Bowie’s probation for a 1992 first-degree murder conviction. Additionally, the court has imposed a concurrent life sentence for the probation violation. On November 24, 2023, around 9:00 PM, Frederick Police responded to a possible domestic incident at 2203 Waller House Court. Police were informed by a neighbor that a man had threatened to burn

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Power Outage and Court Street Garage Closure Scheduled in Frederick

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Frederick, MD – Potomac Edison will upgrade the underground electrical system near the Court Street Parking Garage on Thursday. The power outage is planned from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., impacting the Court Street Parking Garage, The Patrick Center, and Creekside Plaza. The Court Street Parking Garage will be closed for the duration of the outage, with power expected to be restored by 5:00 p.m. One exit gate will be functional, but no entrance gates will be open. Vehicles inside may remain parked but cannot reenter if removed. The Department of Public Works (DPW) will monitor any traffic signal issues

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Frederick Resident Wins $50,000 Pick 5 Lottery Prize

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FREDERICK, MD– A regular Maryland Lottery player from Frederick has won a $50,000 prize from a $1 quick-pick straight bet ticket in the Pick 5 game. The winning numbers, 89402, were selected for Tuesday’s evening drawing. The player, who has not disclosed his name, remained visibly joyful when he claimed his prize at the Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. He expressed his happiness clearly, despite language barriers, and is currently contemplating on how to use his windfall. The ticket was purchased at the Royal Farms store located at 6730 English Muffin Way in Frederick. As a result of selling the

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Frederick man sentenced to 40 years in prison for first-degree murder

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FREDERICK, Md. — Jeffrey Whitney Bryan, Jr. was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the first-degree murder of Tayquan Palmer, following a ruling by Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Scott Rolle on Monday. Bryan, 31, was convicted of fatally shooting Palmer during an altercation on July 1, 2023. According to court documents, Frederick City Police Department officers responded to a report of a man shot in the face at 170 All Saints Street at around 12:20 a.m. When officers arrived, they found Palmer unconscious and bleeding heavily. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators determined that a gathering

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Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Prince Frederick

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PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A pedestrian was struck and killed Thursday evening in Prince Frederick after being hit by a vehicle on Solomons Island Road, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 8:04 p.m. on September 12, 2024. A 2017 Hyundai Accent, driven by 23-year-old Asaun Jaziah Hudson of St. Leonard, was traveling northbound on Solomons Island Road near Church Street when it struck an unidentified man walking eastbound across Route 4. The pedestrian, described as a black male approximately 30 to 35 years old, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Calvert Health Medical Center,

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Frederick police arrest man after weapons incident on West Patrick Street

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FREDERICK, Md. — Frederick Police officers arrested a man on the evening of September 1 after responding to a weapons complaint on West Patrick Street. The suspect, identified as Joshua Wayne Rippeon, allegedly brandished an AR-15 style rifle during an altercation. Rippeon is now facing several serious charges, according to the Frederick Police Department. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 301-600-2102, or submit anonymous tips at 301-600-TIPS.

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Frederick County Man Wins $50K with Scratch-Off

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WOODBINE, MD — A Frederick County man turned a $465 Keno win into a $50,000 prize after playing a Maryland Lottery scratch-off. The lucky player purchased a $30 200X The Cash instant ticket at Paddock Wine & Spirits in Woodbine, leading to the significant windfall. After a series of smaller wins on other scratch-offs, the avid Keno fan struck gold with the $50,000 second-tier prize, one of six available in the 200X The Cash game. The game still has three top prizes of $2 million and four remaining $50,000 prizes. The winner and his wife, who occasionally plays the Lottery,

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Frederick County Woman Wins Trip to 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

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ADAMSTOWN, MD — Lisa Keeney, a dedicated Mega Millions player from Adamstown, is headed to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics after winning a trip through the Maryland Lottery’s Mega Millions Team USA™ second-chance promotion. Lisa, 38, and her fiancé, Josh, will embark on their first overseas trip, which includes visits to the Roman Coliseum, Venice, and the Olympic Games in Milan. Lisa had the option to choose between the 2026 Winter Games and the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles but opted for the adventure in Italy. Lisa was one of three winners of the VIP trip, with the

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Frederick County Man Turns Keno Win into $50,000 Scratch-Off Prize

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FREDERICK, Md. — A Frederick County man’s routine lottery play took a fortunate turn when he turned a modest Keno win into a $50,000 prize from a Maryland Lottery scratch-off ticket. The player, whose identity has not been disclosed, initially won $465 playing Keno. With his winnings in hand, he decided to try his luck further by purchasing a $30 scratch-off ticket from the 200X The Cash game at Paddock Wine & Spirits in Woodbine. After winning $30 on his first scratch-off ticket, the man reinvested his prize into another ticket, which brought him $40. It was his third ticket,

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