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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1997
Page
2
Police say 17 year old Anthony Wright of Bisney Drive was driving a 1989 Ford pickup west on Ednor Road when he lost control at 3:30 p.m. The vehicle struck a tree, severing the bed from the frame. Wright died at the scene. A passenger was treated and released. Investigation continues.
During the 24 hours ending 8 p.m. Friday, 6093 Spring Ridge Parkway saw an automatic fire alarm at 10:12 a.m. United Citizens Fort Detrick Post reported an automatic fire alarm at 3:53 p.m. on Reno Monument Road near the Washington County Line at 4:44 p.m. a woods fire affected Braddock Heights Jefferson Middletown Myersville and Boonsboro. Ambulance calls totaled 27 emergencies and 0 routine.
Maryland lottery draws Friday night yield Pick 3 939 and Pick 4 4406 with Bonus Match 5 9 11 21 30 36. Friday afternoon results show Pick 3 281 and Pick 4 944 9 plus the Bonus line.
In Forestville Maryland police moved an annual memorial service after Mount Calvary Church prayed for Terrence Johnson, the convicted killer of two officers nearly 20 years ago. Maj Richard J Welsh said prayers for Johnson offend grieving families and requested the memory of fallen officers remain separate. The church response and police chief’s apology followed as officials seek dialogue.
The National Weather Service predicts a sunny warm weekend with highs around 70 and light northwest winds. Showers may arrive Friday night and again Monday with clearing by Tuesday and sun Wednesday.
Frederick City Police arrested Corey James Conway 26 of East Church Street on two counts of possession after smelling marijuana during a bicycle patrol near the Carroll Creek parking deck at 9 30 p m Friday. Harold L Arnett 24 of Beverly Court and James W Horton 24 of Rolling Hills Drive were charged with possession of marijuana after officers found them at Hillcrest Plaza Shopping Center about 10 30 p m Friday. Steven Douglas Sonn 34 of Taney Avenue was stopped at 1 47 a m Saturday and charged with traffic offenses, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Frederick County tonight clouds increase with lows in the 40s light winds Sunday cloudy with rain likely by afternoon highs in the 60s southeast winds 10 to 15 mph rain chance seventy percent State forecast tonight clouds rising lows 30s Garrett County to mid 40s along eastern shores Sunday rain likely west central east highs 50s to 60s Extended forecast Monday showers possible with mid 60s highs Tuesday clearing breezy cool highs 60 to 65 Wednesday sunny highs 65 to 70 Eastern Shore tonight mostly clear lows near 40 Sunday clouds increasing 30 percent rain late day highs low 60s Maryland Mountains tonight clouds increasing lows mid to upper 30s light winds
A pilot landed in a field five miles west of Washington County Regional Airport on Friday at about 10 a.m. With two aboard, there was no damage or injuries. Fire crews arrived. the plane was held until it could take off later that day.
Deputy John Reyers patrolling on Frederick Road near Moser Road at 1:37 a m Saturday encountered Fred W. Wolf 38 homeless and intoxicated. As the deputy attempted to help him home Wolf attacked the officer and was charged with possession of marijuana and assault.
Jeffrey Grant George, 24, of Essex, was stopped by the county Sheriff's Office Narcotics and Special Assignment Unit on westbound I-70 just west of Quinn Road at 7:50 pm. About 1% pounds of marijuana were recovered. He was charged with possession of marijuana and possession with intent to distribute.
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