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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2001
Page
2
South Fredenck Elementary School principal Stephanie Brown sent a letter home with students urging heightened awareness of strangers. A female student reported two encounters with a man near 250 Madison St, with guidance to guardians to monitor interactions and surroundings.
Police hunted a six fingered man accused of killing a woman and three grandchildren in Stockton. The suspect, Roger Leroy Johnson, 48, is missing four fingers on his right hand. The victims include Pearl Burks and four young relatives. The ex-boyfriend of the children’s mother faced a restraining order, and a frantic 10 year old reported murders and a chase before the suspect fled.
The record lists a residential structure fire on Walkersyile Lane and a vehicle fire at 28 Oak, with ambulance responses and multiple locations including Westminster and Dove Farm. Details are garbled but indicate several incidents and a Wednesday draw.
Police recovered nearly $200,000 worth of lumber and building supplies during a raid at Smoot's Auto Sales in Harpers Ferry Jefferson County. They seek suspect Robert Painter Jr 38 formerly of Frederick Maryland who eluded capture after a tip. A warrant is outstanding and additional burglaries tied to Wickes Lumber Maryland were cited.
Gene Howard Huff Sr testified in a sex abuse trial denying felony misconduct with the girls. One of the accusers is a young girl described as a minor witness.
Bones discovered on an island opposite a camp ground are believed to be animal remains. One item is identified as a raccoon leg bone, with authorities saying further examination could be conducted to determine the exact origin.
The forecast calls for a light south wind 5 to 10 mph this Friday afternoon in Frederick County. Skies are expected to be clear with mild temperatures and little chance of precipitation.
Baltimore federal judge sentenced Marian Turner, 39, a bank teller, to five years in prison and five years of supervised release for one count of bank fraud after embezzling more than $1 million to fuel gambling and personal expenses. Turner must repay First Union National Bank and faces probation restrictions.
A mulch pile fire spread to a 15 by 20 foot shed burning to the ground. Deputy chief Courtney Nash Jr said the owner was away when the fire started. Responding units included Libertytown Winfield New Windsor Mount Airy and Westminster.
Forecasts show dry conditions from the Rockies to the Atlantic with highs in the 50s and 60s in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, while the Southwest and Texas expect 100s. Temperatures across the Lower 48 vary from Del Rio Texas to Mullan Pass Idaho with notable weather contrasts.
Mary Jane McWilliams on behalf of the bereaved sues Dr. Stephen Lee, Frederick physician, alleging fault in the death of her husband. The seven page suit cites actions at Dr. Lee's Solarex Court office on October 7, 1998.
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