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Frederick News

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Posted on: May 14, 2012

The City of Frederick Named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists

CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 2012


The City of Frederick Named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists

Frederick,... Read on...

Posted on: May 14, 2012

City and County HPC to Co-Host Workshop on Preservation Law and Procedures

CONTACT: Susan S. Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 14, 2012

City and County HPC to Co-Host Workshop on Preservation Law and... Read on...

Posted on: May 14, 2012

Community Flea Market - Rain or Shine

May 14, 2012 Contact: April Kane,
Parks & Recreation Department 301.600.1492


Parks & Recreation Advisory

Community Flea Market - Rain or... Read on...

Posted on: May 14, 2012

Bike to Work Day 2012 - Join in the Fun!

CONTACT: Susan S. Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 14, 2012

Bike to Work Day 2012 - Join in the Fun... Read on...

Posted on: May 11, 2012

Frederick Community Action Agency Announces Events for National Community Action Month


CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 11, 2012


Frederick Community Action Agency Announces Events for National Community Action Month

Frederick, MD... Read on...

Posted on: May 11, 2012

Beyond The Gardens Gates Garden Tour to be held Sunday, May 20th Only

FROM: Jen Martin, Marketing Manager, 301-600-2844

RE: 2012 Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour to be held Sunday, May 20th ONLY

BEYOND THE GARDEN GATES GARDEN TOUR TO BE HELD SUNDAY, MAY 20TH ONLY

In response to... Read on...

Posted on: May 11, 2012

Budget Discussion Continues at May 16th Afternoon Workshop

CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 11, 2012


Budget Discussion Continues at May 16th Afternoon Workshop
FY13 Budget Feedback Link Available... Read on...

Posted on: May 11, 2012

Traffic Advisory - Repaving of East Patrick Street

May 10, 2012
Traffic Advisory


The SHA will be repaving MD 144/ E. Patrick Street... Read on...

Posted on: May 10, 2012

Statement from Mayor Randy McClement Regarding G-8 Summit, May 18th and 19th

CONTACT: Susan S. Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 10, 2012
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Statement... Read on...

Posted on: May 10, 2012

Frederick Police Activities League (Pal) Named As Finalist In Toyota’s 2012 100 Cars For Good Progra

CONTACT: Susan S. Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 10, 2012


Frederick Police Activities League (Pal) Named As Finalist In Toyota’s 2012 100 Cars For Good... Read on...

Additional Info...Watch the PAL Youtube video!
Posted on: May 8, 2012

Bike to Work Day 2012

CONTACT: Susan S. Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Bike to Work Day 2012
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Frederick, MD -- Bike to Work... Read on...

Posted on: May 4, 2012

Beyond The Garden Gates Garden Tour

FROM: Jen Martin, Marketing Manager, 301-600-2844

RE: 2012 Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour

2012 BEYOND THE GARDEN GATES GARDEN TOUR ANNOUNCED

Celebrate Frederick presents the 2012 Beyond the Garden Gates... Read on...

Posted on: May 4, 2012

City Alters Schedule of Comprehensive Rezonings


CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 4, 2012


City Alters Schedule of Comprehensive Rezonings

Frederick, MD –The City of Frederick Planning... Read on...

Posted on: May 4, 2012

City Fire Hydrant Flushing Procedures May 2012

CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 4, 2012

City Fire Hydrant Flushing Procedures May 2012


Once a year, the City of Frederick’s Department of... Read on...

Posted on: May 4, 2012

Outstanding Preservation Efforts Awarded

CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 4, 2012

Outstanding Preservation Efforts Awarded
National Preservation Month... Read on...

Posted on: April 27, 2012

Frederick County Community Partners Prepare for G-8 Summit


FREDERICK COUNTY G-8 SUMMIT
INFORMATION CENTER
110 Airport Drive East, Frederick, MD 21701
www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/G8Frederick
jic@FrederickCountyMD.gov
301-600-3000

News Release MEDIA CONTACT:... Read on...

Posted on: April 18, 2012

State Highway Administration Temporarily Closes East South Street in Frederick County This Weekend

CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 18, 2012

***TRAFFIC ALERT***
State Highway Administration Temporarily Closes East South Street in Frederick... Read on...

Posted on: April 17, 2012

TransIT Offers $5 Summer FREEDOM Pass

CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 17, 2012


TransIT Offers $5 Summer FREEDOM... Read on...

Posted on: April 12, 2012

2012 Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour Tickets Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TO: Media

FROM: Jen Martin, Marketing Manager, 301-600-2844

RE: 2012 Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour Tickets... Read on...

Additional Info...
Posted on: March 23, 2012

City Fy2013 Budget Workshop Schedule Announced

CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 23, 2012
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
City... Read on...

Posted on: March 14, 2012

City Schedules Next Steps In Comprehensive Rezoning Process


CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 14, 2012


City Schedules Next Steps In Comprehensive Rezoning Process


Frederick, MD –The City of... Read on...

Posted on: November 15, 2011

Traffic Advisory

November 15, 2011 Contact: Donnie Lawson
City Traffic Engineering Tech – 301.600... Read on...

Posted on: November 15, 2011

FY 2013 Pre-Budget Hearing Scheduled

CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 15, 2011


FY 2013 Pre-Budget Hearing... Read on...


Police News

28 Stories
Posted on: May 16, 2012

Suspicious Incident

The Frederick Police Department, working in cooperation with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, is notifying citizens about a suspicious incident that was reported earlier today. A Frederick High School student... Read on...

Posted on: May 15, 2012

Stalking Arrest

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On May 4, 2012, at approximately 1014 am, the Frederick Police Department responded to the Woodsboro Bank at 900 N East Street Frederick, Maryland for a suspicious situation. Responding officers were notified by bank... Read on...

Posted on: May 15, 2012

Subject arrested for trespassing at local store

On 05/14/2012 at approximately 2056 hours officer R. Brown responded to the CVS on W. 7th street. When he arrived he met with the complainant who was aggravated that CVS would not give him a refund on items he wanted to... Read on...

Posted on: May 13, 2012

Attempted Armed Robbery

Frederick Police responded to a subject who reported she was accosted at a gas station on Opossumtown Pike by a subject who pressed a hard object against her side and demanded money. The victim having no money, the suspect... Read on...

Posted on: May 12, 2012

Shooting on All Saints St

At about 2:05 AM this morning, several police were monitoring bar closing in the area of Citizen's Way when they heard several gunshots from the direction of West All Saints St. Officers located multiple shell casings... Read on...

Posted on: May 13, 2012

Possession of marijuana arrest in park pavillion


On 05/12/12 at approximately 2106 hours Officer Wharton was conducting a patrol check of Carrollton Park due to numerous neighbor complaints about CDS activity in the pavilion area. Officer Wharton encountered a male... Read on...

Posted on: May 13, 2012

Intoxicated man threatens to stab victim

On 05/12/12 at approximately 1731 hours Officer Gunder responded to a disturbance in the area of W. Patrick Street and N. Bentz. Street. After interviewing numerous witnesses an arrest was made for 1st degree assault and... Read on...

Posted on: May 12, 2012

Subject arrested for prescription fraud

On 05/11/12 at approximately 1844 hours Officer Bobby Brown responded to a prescription fraud complaint at the Safeway Pharmacy on W. 7th street. A male was in the store attempting to pick up a narcotic with a fraudulent... Read on...

Posted on: May 9, 2012

Assault arrest, 12-28514

On 5-09-12, Ofc Putman was patrolling the Carroll Creek Linear Park on foot when he happened accross an latercation in the area of the Carroll Street Mural bridge. He observed what appeared to be a verbal altercation... Read on...

Posted on: May 8, 2012

Residential Burglary- CR #12-28207

On 05/08/2012 at approximately 0400 hours, officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to the area of the 100 block of Willowdale Drive for a reported residential burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers... Read on...

Posted on: May 7, 2012

Men caught stealing metal items

On 05/07/2012 at approximately 1140 hours Officer Joe Palkovic responded to a theft complaint. The victim observed 2 males on his fenced property stealing metal items and placing them in the bed of a truck. The suspects... Read on...

Posted on: May 7, 2012

Frederick Running Festival Feedback

The Frederick Police Department is seeking input from the community with providing feedback and suggestions regarding the Frederick Running Festival held on Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Based on... Read on...

Posted on: May 5, 2012

12-27560 Armed Robbery @ S. Jefferson St. 7-11/ Photo Attached

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The Frederick City Police Department is requesting help from the community in identifying a suspect involved in the armed robbery of the 7-11 located on South Jefferson Street in Frederick Maryland. The robbery occurred on... Read on...

Posted on: May 3, 2012

Frederick Running Festival: May 5th and 6th

INCIDENT/ INFORMATION: Frederick Running Festival - May 5 & 6, 2012

The Frederick Police Department reminds citizens, visitors and businesses to prepare for the upcoming Frederick Running Festival scheduled for... Read on...

Posted on: May 1, 2012

Frederick Police Investigate Strong Arm Robbery: 2012-26237

On Sunday morning, 04/29/201, at approximately 0204 hours, Frederick Police officers responded to the area of Dill and Dulaney Avenues for a robbery that had just occurred. A male reported he was walking in the area when... Read on...

Posted on: May 1, 2012

Updated: Washingtonian Express Robbery Photos-12-26552

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Attached are updated photos of the suspects involved in the Washingtonian Express armed robbery in Frederick City last night. The Frederick Police Department is seeking the public’s help to identify the suspects that were... Read on...

Posted on: May 1, 2012

Medication Turn In Event Results

The Frederick Police Department is happy to announce the results of another successful Medication Turn-In event. Frederick residents came out Saturday April 28th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and turned in 1,470 lbs. of... Read on...

Posted on: May 1, 2012

Armed Robbery

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On Monday April 30, 2012 at approximately 2202 hours officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to the Washingtonian Express in the 1300 block of West Patrick Street for the report of an armed robbery that had... Read on...

Posted on: April 29, 2012

Shooting investigation

On 04/29/2012 at about 2:12 AM, members of the Frederick Police Department were handling a call for service in the area of Dill Ave and Elm St when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed coming from... Read on...

Posted on: April 27, 2012

Drug Arrest(DEU)

On this date members of the Frederick Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit were conducting surveillance in the 1000blk. W. Patrick St. Officers observed the driver of a vehicle commit a traffic offense in this area. ... Read on...

Posted on: April 27, 2012

Destruction of Property 12-25600

On 04/26/2012, Frederick Police responded to Motor World, which is at 536 W South St, for a reported destruction of property. Staff had found 5 vehicles had been damaged overnight. The investigation revealed that 5 vehicles... Read on...

Posted on: April 27, 2012

Felony Burglary Arrest: 12-20079

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On 04/02/12, at approximately 0357 hours, officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to 305 E. Fourth Street, Bopat Electric, for a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers discovered the suspects were... Read on...

Posted on: April 26, 2012

"Quick change" scam alert, Frederick MD

On 04/25/12 a business in Frederick, MD was the victim of a "quick change" scam. A quick change scam typically involves a con artist who confuses a cashier by paying with a large denomination bill, and then changing... Read on...

Posted on: April 21, 2012

Vehicle crashes into house, driver arrested for DUI Case#12-024584

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On 04/21/2012 at approximately 2:33AM officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to the area of the 400 block of Carrolton Drive for an apparent vehicle which crashed into a residence. Upon arrival, officers... Read on...

Posted on: April 23, 2012

Frederick Police armed robbery arrest

The Frederick Police Department is announcing the arrest of three subjects involved in an armed robbery that occurred in the 500 block of Beebe Court Frederick, Maryland on 10/12/2011. Detective Lapp was assigned as the... Read on...

Posted on: April 20, 2012

Traffic Stop leads to Search and Seizure Warrant 12-024396

On this date members of the Frederick Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit were conducting surveillance in the 2500blk. Shelley Circle. Officers observed a drug suspect exit the building and enter into his vehicle. ... Read on...

Posted on: April 19, 2012

Emerging Theft from Motor Vehicle Pattern Near Waterford Drive

FPD has received some reports of thefts from motor vehicles in the area of Waterford Drive off Baughman's Lane. There may be additional unreported incidents in which a vehicle was entered but nothing was stolen. FPD is... Read on...

Posted on: April 17, 2012

Drug Disposal Event Saturday April 28, 2012

DRUG DISPOSAL EVENT


SPONSORED BY
WHITESELL PHARMACY
in conjunction with the
Maryland Nurses’ Association District 8
and
FREDERICK POLICE
DEPARTMENT

SATURDAY, April 28th
10:00 AM—2:00 PM
Harry Grove... Read on...