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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1996

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2

Sykesville shooting victim in critical condition

A Sykesville resident, James W. Manis, 30, was shot at KC's Kafe in the Liberty Road parking lot shortly after midnight. Police say a disorderly suspect was escorted from the restaurant earlier, then returned in a gray Lincoln Continental and fired multiple shots. Manis remained in critical condition at Maryland Shock Trauma in Baltimore.

Eldersburg Sykesville Maryland James W. Manis Manor Road Kafe Liberty Road Manis Baltimore

Fire and ambulance reports across multiple Maryland locations

Emergency activity over the past 24 hours includes a building fire at 8:36 a.m. near Brunswick Lovettsville and Fort Detrick, brush and vehicle fires, and transformer work at Holiday Inn. Ambulance calls list emergencies and routine responses in lines citing Mount St Marys and College Park areas, with several automatic alarms and a house fire on 8627 Indian Springs Road. Maryland lottery results were also reported for Pick 3 and Pick 4.

Maple Terrace Apts Brunswick Lovettsville Brunswick N. Bentz St Fort Detrick Citizens United Independent Danberry Drive College Park Plaza Mount St Mary’s Emmitsburg Indian Springs Road Holiday Inn

Jury weighs attempted kidnap case in Frederick Shopping Center incident

Deliberations began in a case against Union Bridge resident Wilbur Wetzel 54 accused of attempting to abduct a woman at gunpoint last winter near the Frederick Shopping Center on West Seventh Street. The defense paints him as a jokester. witnesses recall a terrifying scene as shoppers intervened and a toy pistol was shown.

Frederick Union Bridge Wilbur Martin Wetzel West Seventh Street Brian Hutchison Frederick County Nancy Wolfe Wetzel Dr. Cressia Mr. Wetzel Frederick City Michael Pue Ms. Wolfe Stephen Bourexis Carroll County

Montgomery official's son arrested after car stop in Gaithersburg

Police stopped a car owned by Montgomery County Schools in Gaithersburg early Friday. Paul L Vance Jr, Germantown, driver, and four other youths faced drug and alcohol possession charges after officers found marijuana, a tobacco leaf cigar, beer and a baggie under the seat. All were released on personal recognizance.

Rockville Montgomery County Paul L. Vance Paul L. Vance Jr Germantown Lamont Drayton Travis Wiggins Alexandria Scott Feldman Duvall Gaithersburg

Residents Debate Closing Eylers Valley Road

Frederick County Roads Board discussed Eylers Valley Road with residents Judy Ling and Judy Ridenour urging closure citing danger and potential private maintenance funding. Opponents Doris and John Roman warned of hardship for Chapel attendees and winter commute to U S 15. The meeting reviewed the Hoke Rope traffic calming and maintenance cost issues, plus plans to rewire dump trucks to resist salt damage and possibly use cellular phones for crews.

Eylers Valley Chapel U.S. 15

Frederick Maryland Weather Outlook For The Week

Frederick County and Maryland Mountains forecast shows partly cloudy today with a 30 percent chance of showers or storms and highs in the lower to mid 80s. Tonight brings mostly cloudy skies and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with lows in the 60s. Wednesday brings partly cloudy skies with high temperatures in the lower 80s.

Frederick County Maryland

FBI: Citadel cadet shooting ruled accidental in 1992

An unidentified Annapolis man confessed to shooting Citadel freshman Berra Byrd on March 12, 1992, in what FBI officials call an accidental discharge. No arrest or charges yet. prosecutors will decide. The NAACP prompted the probe amid racial tensions after Citadel banned the Dixie song and Confederate flag.

Columbia, D.C Annapolis Citadel Military College FBI Berra Lee Byrd James Rumchek Rumchek Rumehek Byrd

MTA chief retires early after 30 years of service

Hanover Md AP John Agro head of the Mass Transit Administration will retire early under a bill. He has served as MTA administrator for 30 years and will stay in the post through December as a replacement search starts immediately. Transportation Secretary David L. Winstead announced the move.

General Assembly Agro MTA Winstead

Chance of Showers Thunderstorms Today and Tonight

A 40 percent chance of afternoon showers accompanies a hot day after a 68 degree overnight low. The high reached 90 at the downtown Frederick Sound Source station, with conditions turning to cloudy skies and mid temperatures on Wednesday.

Sound Source News-Post Frederick

Vandals slash tires near Braddock Heights skating rink

Eight vehicles parked near the skating rink in Braddock Heights were found with slashed tires Monday. Deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said residents saw a group of juveniles in the area before the incident. Call Deputy Derek Kreitenstein at 631-3675 with information.

Braddock Heights Frederick County Derek Kreitenstein

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