Fire damages floor of old covered footbridge near Carroll Creek
Firefighters doused a blaze that burned the floor of an old covered footbridge across Carroll Creek near downtown Frederick on Wednesday afternoon. The fire started when a warming barrel used by workers inside the adjoining McCutcheon building ignited the flooring. Firefighters removed burning material to protect nearby structures.
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Carroll Creek
Frederick
Steam Fire Company
McCutcheon
Maryland Struggles to Implement Brady Act Rules
Maryland officials weighed costs of a new gun retailing system under the Brady Act as dealers warn of privacy concerns. Police say the database may require more licensing staff, while retailers complain the law targets law abiding citizens. Gun applications surged in 1993 with 35,951 handgun purchases and a record 4,510 licenses in a single month.
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Bill Kelley
Buckeystown Pike
Maryland
Lt. Shipley
Gun purchasing rules and mental health checks detailed
The article describes how applicants must complete a second form at pickup detailing the weapon and confirm first form sworn statements. It notes checks on drug use citizenship status and dishonorable discharges, with records kept by dealers. Mental health data are not fully accessible to police, though doctors or families may inform authorities. Delays can extend two months due to licensing bureau workload or interstate checks. In a separate San Antonio AP brief, prosecutors discuss an ambush by 11 cult members of four federal agents, with defense fears of self defense. Jurors weigh credibility as Branch Davidians trial deliberations proceed. max penalties include life in prison if convicted.
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Maryland
Greg Shipley
Mike Sponseller
Aarons Arms
Sjamsville
Feds
U.S
Mike McKelvin
Bill Kelley
Buckeystown Pike
California
San Antonio
Davidians
Walter Smith
Turkish immigrant Abdulakbar gets 38 years in chase shooting case
A high speed chase from Baltimore County into Frederick County ended with Ali Silih Abdulakbar, a Turkish immigrant, receiving a 38 year prison term after being convicted on assault charges for fleeing police and taking a hostage. He was acquitted of attempted murder.
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Frederick County
Turkey
Ali -Silih Abdulakbar
Baltimore County
Abdulakbar
Julie Stevenson
MD. 26
Waterside
Ceresville
Frederick
Herbert L. Rollins
Abduwlakbar
David Anderson
Leon Martin
Michael Patrick Messer
John J. Smith
David Littrell
Mercy
Littrell
Abdul
Monocacy River
Michael Messer
Frederick City
Lake Merle Dam Drawdown Sparks Safety Dispute
A safety inspection prompted by an insurance carrier found problems at Lake Merle. The state ordered a 14 foot water drawdown after unauthorized consulting work and lacking a state permit. Biologists warn of ecological harm while residents call for an immediate dam study before further action. The board meets Saturday at the New Market Grange Hall to discuss the issue amid conflicting state findings.
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New Insurance Carrier
Association
Lake Merle
Mulligan
State Department of Natural Resources
Rob Wolotka
Meadows
Chris Goodwin
New Market Grange Hall
Board approves school budget additions with dyslexic program funding
The board approved increases beyond salaries including 155805 for dyslexic students 165000 for teaching materials and 120000 to hire two more school psychologists. Harry deMoll and Samuel Koski opposed many additions while Susan Rovin defended the dyslexia funding noting it prevents students from falling through cracks. Koski proposed trimming 2670000 from the superintendent's budget, a motion rejected as the district projects a 10 million budget rise, with state county and federal guidance indicating a 6 million increase.
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Harry deMoll
Samuel Koski
Susan Rovin
deMoll
Koski
Feds
Two Arrested on Prostitution Charges in Frederick
Frederick City Police arrested two people for solicitation of prostitution Wednesday night in the Third and North Market area. An undercover operation identified a 45 year old man soliciting Pamela Sue Hornbaker, a white female, and they were taken into custody in Chapel Alley near 8 30 p.m. Sgt. Rude said the case involved an undercover prostitution operation.
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Frederick City
Third
North Market
Seth Todd Rude
Pamela Sue Hornbaker
Chapel Alley
Sgt. Rude
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