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Rabies Alert: Rabid Foxes Detected in Multiple States
health2 years ago

Rabies Alert: Rabid Foxes Detected in Multiple States

A fox captured in Frederick County, Maryland, has tested positive for rabies. The Frederick County Health Department is urging anyone who had contact with the fox between June 24 and its capture date to seek medical advice. They also advise not to touch or play with wild or stray animals and ensure that pets are vaccinated. Symptoms of rabies in pets and humans include fear of water, excessive salivation, loss of appetite, unusual behavior, and limping.

Fatal Car Accident in Frederick County Quarry.
local-news2 years ago

Fatal Car Accident in Frederick County Quarry.

Three people, two women and a man, died after a 2022 Dodge Charger they were in crashed into the bottom of a quarry in Frederick County, Maryland. The car was reportedly speeding and veered off the road before plummeting into the dry quarry. One woman was ejected from the car while the other two were inside the heavily damaged car. The quarry is owned and operated by Heidelberg Materials.

Triple-Fatal Crash in Frederick County Quarry.
accidents2 years ago

Triple-Fatal Crash in Frederick County Quarry.

Three people, including two women and a man, were killed in a car crash at the Union Bridge Quarry in Frederick County. The initial investigation suggests that the car was speeding and left the road, plunging into the bottom of the dry quarry. The deceased have been identified as Kortney Angleberger, Robert Grossnickle, and Rachel Willis. The authorities have placed barriers and rocks to prevent another car from going up the hill. An investigation is ongoing.

Frederick County Sheriff Takes Leave of Absence During Federal Trial.
crime2 years ago

Frederick County Sheriff Takes Leave of Absence During Federal Trial.

Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins pleaded not guilty to five federal charges related to an alleged machine gun scheme and will take a leave of absence effective Friday. Jenkins is accused of falsifying documents on the sheriff's letterhead to acquire machine guns for profit and political support. Chief Deputy Col. David Benjamin will assume authority from Jenkins. If convicted on all charges, Jenkins faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison.

Maryland Sheriff Indicted in Alleged Machine Gun Scheme
crime2 years ago

Maryland Sheriff Indicted in Alleged Machine Gun Scheme

Frederick County Sheriff Charles Jenkins has been indicted on charges of conspiracy and making false statements for allegedly conspiring with a gun dealer to illegally acquire machine guns from August 2015 to May 2022. Jenkins is accused of falsifying multiple documents on Frederick County Sheriff's Office letterhead requesting machine guns for evaluation and demonstration to the sheriff's office, knowing that the guns were intended for the dealer's customers to rent. The indictment also accuses the gun dealer of illegally possessing seven machine guns and offering political support to Jenkins in recognition of his support for the business.

Frederick County Sheriff and Gun Dealer Indicted for Illegal Machine Gun Scheme
crime2 years ago

Frederick County Sheriff and Gun Dealer Indicted for Illegal Machine Gun Scheme

Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and Robert Justin Krop, owner of The Machine Gun Nest shooting range, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy and making false statements to acquire machine guns. Krop allegedly used the business's federal firearms licenses to unlawfully purchase machine guns, and he and Jenkins falsified documents requesting machine guns for evaluation and demonstration to the sheriff's office. The machine guns were intended for rental to Krop's customers. If convicted, Jenkins and Krop face a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for the conspiracy and false statements. Krop also faces up to 10 years for illegal possession of machine guns.