Frederick man dies from head injuries after ladder fall
Frederick City Police say Wayne E. Speak Sr., 56, of James Street, died from a fractured skull and spinal collapse after falling from a ladder while repairing a sign in front of Masser’s Motel on US 40. He was pronounced dead at Frederick Memorial Hospital around 12:57 p.m. after the incident. Preliminary autopsy suggested an electrical shock occurred but did not cause the death. A final autopsy will follow pending further tests.
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Defense to make case in drug trial in Frederick man
The defense will present its case today in the Frederick County drug case of John Michael Cook 27 arrested July 2 during a raid at his Jacob Bruner Drive home. Detectives found 23 grams of cocaine and 23 wrapped packages along with marijuana cash and a loaded gun. The defense plans to show the master bedroom was not exclusively Cook's and call his mother Patricia Cook to testify. The case is expected to be in the jury's hands by early afternoon.
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Frederick man in inactive docket on stalking and phone misuse
Frank Salvatore DiGennaro 37 faced two stalking counts one obscene phone call ten telephone misuse counts and one misusing the telephone with repeated calls in Frederick County Circuit Court. He did not appear. agreement to stet docket requires no contact with victims and continued counseling. The Lueckes seek closure and moving on.
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Judge reverses contested order over domestic violence case
In Annapolis a judge reversed a ruling that cleared a man convicted of beating his wife. Women legislators learned of the reversal at a closed meeting with Robert Bell during which Bollinger reportedly suggested avoiding cases on domestic violence and rape. The women's caucus plans to contact the Judicial Disabilities Commission over the matter.
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Woman Accused Of Forging Employer Check At Frederick Bank
A 34 year old woman was accused of trying to cash a dividend check made out to Marguerite Sharpe at Fredericktown Bank and Trust. Frances Browning confessed she obtained the check and worked as Sharpe's daycare provider. She posted 10000 bond and was released.
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English Patient Leads with 12 Oscar Nominations
Beverly Hills AP The English Patient tops announced Academy Award nominations with 12 nods. Madonna misses in Best Actress for Evita while independent films dominate, including Fargo Secrets Lies Shine and Jerry Maguire.
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Frederick County Forecast From Today Through Saturday
Partly sunny today with highs in the upper 30s and west winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight partly cloudy with lows in the low 20s and calm winds. Wednesday mostly cloudy with highs around 40. Extended forecast shows mixed sun and clouds with temperatures in the 20s to 40s, including a chance of light snow southeast Friday morning and cooler nights Saturday.
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Walkersville Wins Academic Match Led by Team Trio
Walkersville High School defeated Boonsboro High and Oldfields in the T's Academic match coached by Becky Reichel. Team members Walter Dodson Eric Lawrence and Sarah Dolan credited hard work concentration and teamwork. Other area highs Walkersville Frederick and Gov. Thomas Johnson won first night of a seven week county tournament in three way contests.
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Winter Weather Ahead For Frederick This Week
The National Weather Service foresees a typical wintry pattern for Frederick with a cold front from the Great Lakes likely to bring more snow Thursday. Partly sunny today with highs in the upper 30s. clouds increase midweek as the front approaches.
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