Spencer avoids death penalty in 9 year old case
Frederick County States Attorney Scott Rolle says Elmer Spencer Jr will not face the death penalty if convicted for the assault and murder of 9 year old Christopher Ausherman. Mentally retarded status and inadaptive behavior are cited as reasons, with life without parole likely sought. The case centers on Spencer luring the boy, weaponless assault, and the victim’s body found at McCurdy field dugout. Local officials note support for protecting children and consider Christopher’s Law proposals.
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Frederick Box
Spencer
Christopher Ausherman
Frederick County
Scott Rolle
Rolle
David Schretelin
Johns Hoplans Hospital
Schretelin
Elmer Spencer
McCurdy Field
Doupa Kuwaey
Hagerstown
Frederick
Christopher
General Assembly
Senate Committee
Smith described as prankster after Walkersville High grad threatens students
Walkersville business and school community react with shock after Patrick Andrew Smith, 18, a Walkersville High School graduate, is arrested for online threats to two California students. Friends say he was a prankster with church ties and theater talent, remorseful yet puzzled by the charges. colleagues describe him as a computer whiz and a caring friend while detailing his drama and music past.
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Walkersville
California
Patrick Andrew Smith
Inner Ski and Sport
Prospect Boulevard
Laura Meilleur
Ms. Meilleur
David Epstein
Mr. Smith
Mr. Epstein
Sama Huffer
Walkersville High School
Huffer
Lil Abner
Oliver
WHS
Smith
New York
Patrick
County Republicans seek permanent Frederick HQ
Frederick County Republicans urge raising funds to buy a headquarters for campaign work. At a $35 dinner they announced a new bank account with about 1,127 raised so far and plans to end lease dependence. Leaders said a fixed building would support GOP success as they note current offices are donated and the party holds several local and state offices. Attendees included Curt Weldon and Roscoe Bartlett allies such as Scott Rolle, Jim Hagg, Grimes, and Sandy Dalton.
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Frederick County
IIP
Republican Central Committee
Doris McDonnell
Ms. McDonnell
Dave Lenhart
East Second Street
Senate
Congress
Rep. Weldon
Mr. Weldon
America
Bill Clinton
Roscoe Bartlett
Frederick
Dr. Bartlett
State GOP to hold annual convention in Frederick
The Maryland Republican convention will occur June 14 to 16 at the FSK Holiday Inn in Frederick. Doris McDonnell, head of the Frederick County Republican Central Committee, said the event should draw 300 to 400 officials and supporters and will be largely a business meeting with costs covered by the state GOP and the county committee. Delegates from Maryland’s 23 counties plus Baltimore City are expected to attend.
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Frederick
GOP
FSK
Holiday Inn
Doris McDonnell
Frederick County
Republican Central Committee
Walkersville
Maryland
Baltimore City
Smith facing extradition after threats to California schools
Patrick Andrew Smith 18 of Walkersville could waive extradition as soon as today after a bail review at 1 p.m. in Frederick County District Court. The hearing, via video, would inform him of rights to an attorney and extradition procedures as authorities note two California felony counts of making terrorist threats. Maryland charges also noted.
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California
Colorado
Patrick Andrew Smith
Walkersville
Smith
Maryland
Mom's Club mobilizes help after Mason's brain tumor
Renee Mason, a stay at home mom with three children, suddenly faces a serious brain tumor after a November seizure. Doctors schedule a Jan 10 surgery at Johns Hopkins, as the West Frederick Mom's Club rallies to support the family with activity groups, meals, and childcare.
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Iine
Bill
Mom's Club
West Frederick
Mason
Mrs. Mason
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