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A powerful storm that came through the region Wednesday toppled a dozen utility poles along Buckeystown Pike in Frederick County, shutting down part of Route 85 and trapping drivers between downed wires and debris. A Leesburg man is facing a driving under the influence charge following a deadly crash over the weekend that claimed the life of a passenger. A large and potentially hazardous fire in Carroll County prompted a massive emergency response Monday night after smoke was reported at the Battery Warehouse facility just before 7:30 PM. A reported shark bite at Assateague State Park is drawing attention just as Memorial Day weekend travel begins along Maryland’s coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County landowners are pushing back against survey work tied to the controversial Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. New charges have been filed in the death of an infant injured during an assault in Leesburg last year. Maryland State Police have announced the arrest of a seventh suspect connected to a triple murder and arson investigation in Washington County dating back to November 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Gaithersburg, and Montgomery County Police are now investigating what led up to it. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office has concluded that no criminal charges will be filed in a fatal police-involved crash that happened in Howard County earlier this year. Virginia’s new ban on certain semi-automatic firearms is already facing legal challenges just days after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the measure into law. A bankruptcy reorganization plan aimed at resolving hundreds of sexual abuse claims has been filed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvert County Man Charged in Jefferson Burglary and Suspected Arson Case A Frederick City ethics report has found City Council member Katie Nash violated disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules connected to data center and energy policy matters. Washington County residents are being urged to cut back on water use as drought conditions continue to impact large parts of Maryland. A volunteer firefighter from Frederick County, Virginia is facing criminal charges after an alleged armed incident Sunday in Winchester, Virginia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bethesda Teen Charged After Loaded Handgun Found at Walt Whitman High School Governor Wes Moore has signed Maryland’s controversial “No Kings Act” into law, one of more than 200 bills approved during this year’s legislative session. Drivers in Frederick County will soon see traffic moving again on the southbound Route 27 ramp to eastbound I-70. Sheriff’s deputies in Washington County say a potentially dangerous situation was quickly contained during the Bonanza Extravaganza fundraiser at Hagerstown Speedway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another sentence has been handed down in a deadly MS-13 gang case tied to Frederick County. A gun buyback event in Shepherdstown turned into a competing effort to preserve firearms instead of destroy them. A first-of-its-kind legislation in Maryland is aiming to boost local news outlets by changing how the state spends its advertising money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Chambersburg man is behind bars after Pennsylvania State Police charged him in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a preschooler. Several people were hurt and a suspect is in custody after an alleged armed robbery and police pursuit in Winchester Saturday morning. Police in Montgomery County are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed and robbed Monday night near a shopping area in Glenmont. A popular Pennsylvania haunted attraction is no longer using volunteers under the age of 18 because of new state safety regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deadly rollover crash shut down several lanes of northbound Interstate 270 Saturday morning in Montgomery County. Frederick County Public Schools is facing a major reduction in federal Title I funding, with officials saying the district will lose about 4-point-5 million dollars next school year. A Frederick County, Virginia grand jury has returned a series of indictments connected to violent crimes, drug offenses, and child cruelty allegations. It’s Election Day across West Virginia Tuesday as voters head to the polls for the state’s 2026 primary election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Seek Driver in Fatal Beltway Hit-and-Run in Montgomery County A harassment case against a Frederick County man was dropped Wednesday after prosecutors said the emails at the center of the case were protected by the First Amendment. A new round of suspected opioid overdoses at Park View High School has the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office once again investigating student drug activity on campus. An investigation is underway after antisemitic graffiti was found at Greenwood Elementary School in Montgomery County.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Mount Airy man was arrested Tuesday after Maryland State Police say he attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Interstate 695 while using flashing emergency-style lights on his vehicle. Sentencing has been delayed again for a man who admitted his role in the death of a Frederick teenager linked to an MS-13 investigation. Pennsylvania State Police say an online drug operation led to the arrest of a man in Waynesboro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sentencing has been handed down in a case connected to a tragic Beltway crash that claimed the lives of six construction workers. Berkeley County leaders are preparing for what could become a major regional sports and tourism hub following action by Governor Patrick Morrisey. Leesburg Police are investigating a residential burglary reported over the weekend in a Northeast neighborhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 HomesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, PennsylvaniaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 shopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dutiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SchoolsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 WorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 BenefitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.