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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1997
Page
3
Rockville Maryland address listed for News Matters with a phone line and subscription rates. The text notes Single Copy and motor route or carrier delivery options with tax details unspecified.
A Kent Frederick area fire log lists numerous incidents including vehicle fires at 12026 Fingerboard Road and 1000E Heather Ridge Drive, a house fire at 20418 Bent Willow Road Brunswick, wires down across multiple roads, brush fires near New Midway, and automatic fire alarms at Fort Detrick and Montevue Nursing Home. Maryland lottery results also noted with Pick 4 and Bonus Match 5 draws.
Baltimore resident Clarence W. Sterling, 45, was charged with drinking in a public park after an officer saw him with an open bottle of vodka in his backpack at Baker Park. He was released on recognizance by a District Court commissioner.
Maryland's highest court disbarred real estate attorney Michael Silver, 52, a former aide to Gov. Marvin Mandel, for stealing nearly $200,000 from two clients during 1984 real estate closings. Judge Alfred L. Brennan Jr. said Silver stole funds he held in trust and used them personally, and the Court of Appeals acted after Silver failed to respond to the charges. Silver had been a top Mandel administrator in charge of patronage and was a prominent lobbyist during the 1970s.
Dwayne Earl Moody, 37, was stabbed by Antonio Prender, 40, after a Sunday morning fight at the Baltimore Central Booking and Intake Center. Moody died at University Hospital around 10 a.m. Barbara Cooper of the state Division of Pretrial Detention and Services confirmed the incident.
A house at 17017 Norbrook Drive in Olney was gutted Sunday night in a fire that displaced a lone occupant who escaped with neighbors' notice. Fire officials estimate total damages at $560,000 including $350,000 for the structure, and say the cause is undetermined though a lightning strike and a running power generator were noted as possibilities.
Investigators remained at the scene of a four-vehicle crash on Md 85 at Marcie's Choice Lane. The 8:37 a.m. collision involved a two axle box truck and three other vehicles. Paramedics transported most injured to Frederick Memorial Hospital as heavy rain halted a state police helicopter. Deputies directed traffic while reconstruction commenced.
Maryland State Police report a Martinsburg West Virginia man, Michael Huff, 25, left Sears with a Craftsman tool set and several pairs of blue jeans concealed in a Bon Ton bag. He was charged with theft less than $300 and released on his own recognizance.
Frederick City police say Marcus Christopher May, 26, of Conyers Georgia, sold to an informant at the 1 70 Truck Stop and was later found in possession of marijuana and rolling papers. He was charged with attempted distribution of cocaine and marijuana, theft over 300 dollars, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was jailed in the Frederick County Adult Detention Center in lieu of 250000 dollars bail.
A Keedysville woman, Katherine Sakadales 63, was in serious condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a Sunday 3:55 a.m. crash on U.S. 340 at Lander Road. The accident, under investigation by Deputy First Class Shoemaker, involved Mary Miller 17 and passenger Charles Wilson 17. Miller fell asleep and lost control, striking the guardrail. both Miller and Wilson were treated and released.
Keedysville resident Craig William Store Was charged with first and second degree assault after a domestic dispute with Stacy L. Taylor. Police said the altercation began around 12:40 a.m. with Taylor claiming Hayre was intoxicated. He choked the victim until she lost consciousness before she sought help at a neighbor’s.
WALKERSVILLE Frederick County Sheriff's Office investigates an attempted break in at the Glade Valley Golf Course storeroom reported Saturday or Sunday. Two plastic plant ties and plants were destroyed as Deputy First Class Michael Clagett and Sgt. Kirby Lee Maybush pursue leads.
Frederick County foresees variable clouds with a 30 percent shower chance today, highs in the low to mid 80s, tonight clear with lows around 60, and Tuesday mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 10s. Maryland Mountains region shows similar patterns with highs in the low 80s, tonight clear, and Tuesday mostly sunny with highs low to mid 80s. Extended outlook calls for Wednesday partly sunny with 75 to 85 highs, and Thursday and Friday partly cloudy with shower and thunderstorm chances, highs upper 70s to mid 80s, lows in the 60s.
A cold front ends a record heat weekend bringing strong storms across Maryland and parts of Pennsylvania. Winds toppled trees and utility poles while thousands lost power. Temperatures dropped about 20 degrees as the storm moved in, with gusts up to 69 mph in Eldersburg. Power crews worked to restore service to tens of thousands as beachgoers noted relief from the heat.
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