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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1996

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2

Drug Arrests After Crack Found In Pringles Can

Maryland State Police arrested three Martinsburg West Virginia residents after more than 6 ounces of crack cocaine were found in a Pringles can in a car stopped on westbound I-70 east of Md 66. The trio, Jason James Smith 30, Salem Banks 35, and Ricco Ballard 31, face multiple cocaine charges and drug paraphernalia possession. Smith also faced a gun charge and theft warrant from Hagerstown City Police. They awaited a district court hearing Wednesday morning.

Hagerstown Maryland Virginia Jason James Smith Salem Banks Ricco Ballard Martinsburg W.va Smith

Fire incidents reported across Frederick area locations

Across Frederick Frederick County and nearby towns, multiple automatic fire alarms and fires were reported. Notable calls include a 3:03 pm apartment building fire at 114 Alessandra Court, a 2:19 pm vehicle fire at 5604 Buckeystown Pike, and a 4:09 pm fire at 12306 Hanford Court. Continuous dispatches cite locations such as Fort Detrick and Crystal Park Apartments in a busy day for local fire services.

Fahroey-Keedy Mapleville Road Myersville Wolfsville Fort Detrick Frederick High Carroll Parkway Crystal Park Alessandra Court Independent United Sames Buckeystown Pike United Hanford Court Damascus Gaithersburg Germantown Green Valley Hyatistran Penn Shop Road

Lottery Draw Notice From Baltimore Tuesday Night

Lottery results listed for Baltimore area including numbers 27 772 22 45 947 with entries BAL 2147 Pingas Watch and 8 es WCTe area Tuy Pick 45 947, uncertain sequence noted but numbers present from Tuesday night draw.

Baltimore

House OKs bill requiring sex offender notification

The House passed a federal Megan’s Law style bill requiring public notification when dangerous sex offenders are released and move into a neighborhood. The 414 to 4 vote was part of a group of four anti crime measures, with support from the Clinton administration and lawmakers urging tougher penalties for violent sexual crimes.

Washington House New Jersey Louise Slaughter D-N.y Clinton Megan Kanka Hamilton Township N.J

Robbers spare life of victim at Gaithersburg Blockbuster

In Gaithersburg early Sunday, two armed men robbed the Blockbuster Video at 2004 Goshen Road of the store deposit. The 39-year-old manager was forced into a van, handcuffed, and told to lie face down. After threatening to kill him, the robbers left, saying his cooperation saved his life. He was marked by the handcuff binds but uninjured. Police are investigating.

Gaithersburg Montgomery County Goshen Road Welbeck Way Snouffer School Road

Bond Reduced for Union Bridge Man in Carjacking Case

Wilbur Marlin Wetzel, 54, of Union Bridge, saw bond cut to 100000 after indictment by the Frederick County grand jury on charges including attempted kidnapping and assault. Police report he carried a toy gun during a Feb 1 incident at Frederick Shopping Center involving Libertytown resident Nancy Wolfe. Wetzel’s attorney called it a practical joke. judge ordered no contact with the victim.

Union Bridge Libertytown Wilbur Marlin Wetzel Frederick County Grand Jury Wetzel Frederick Nancy Wolfe Carroll County G. Edward Dwyer Jr

Medical examiner to release Colby autopsy later this week

Former CIA director William Colby, 76, was found dead on a marshy river bank near his Maryland vacation home. Officials believe a boating accident caused his drowning on April 27 with no foul play suspected. Autopsy results may be delayed due to decomposition.

Colby Baltimore CIA William EB. Colby Health Department Wicomico River Maryland Tori Leonard State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Nixon Ford

Woman’s car collides with two school buses in Md 66 crash

In Mapleville Maryland State Police reported two Boonsboro High School buses collided after a northbound car crossed the center line on Md 66. Blythe N. Gatewood 21 of Hamilton Virginia drove the car into the Ford bus then struck the second bus. No injuries were reported though both buses were damaged. Gatewood was charged with failure to drive right of center.

Mapleville Boonsboro Maryland Blythe N. Gatewood Hamilton Russ Plante Ms. Gatewood

Pointed-tooth man proves legitimate fire marshal contractor

NEW MARKET a man with pointed teeth who knocked on a home’s door claiming to be from the Maryland Fire Marshal’s Office was later identified by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office as a contracted inspector for day care homes. The resident refused entry. her dog rushed the man, who left after the encounter. The fire marshal’s office confirmed his employment status on Tuesday.

New Market Maryland Fire Marshal's Office Wicomico Court State Fire Marshal’s Office Frederick County

Weather forecast for Frederick County and state

Tonight and Thursday show showers and rain with brief thunder threats. Lows near 60 and highs in the 60s. Extended outlook calls for warm humid conditions Friday with scattered storms, then cooler weekend with variable clouds and showers.

Frederick County

Forecast of widespread rain through the week in Frederick

The National Weather Service in Sterling Va outlines a damp week with frequent rain showers and possible thunderstorms through the weekend. Meteorologist Christopher Strong notes a stalled front keeping conditions wet, temps rising from the 60s to the mid 80s by Friday, and a Tuesday low of 46 warming to 61 by mid morning.

National Weather Service Christopher Strong The Weather Service Sterling, Va Mr. Strong Sound Source News-Post Frederick

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