Md. Attorney General’s Office says it needs more time to review and gather evidence. Baltimore, Md (KM) The names of the man who died in Hagerstown Police custody last weekend and the officers involved in the incident are being withheld for the time being. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office Independent Investigations Division says it needs additional time to review and gather evidence. But it says the names of the deceased man and the officers involved will be released at the same time. The names would normally be made public within two business days after the incident.

HEDGESVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department (BCSO) has arrested a Hedgesville man in connection with a fatal shooting on Tuesday, October 29. According to the BCSO, Deputies responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 2:18 p.m. on Tub Run Hollow Road. Upon arrival, investigators began their inquiry, which led to the arrest […]

A multi-vehicle crash has closed part of Interstate 81 in Franklin County near the Maryland line, traffic maps show. Northbound lanes are closed as of 6:30 a.m. from exit 1 toward Mason Dixon Road, to exit 3 toward Route 11/Molly Pitcher Highway, according to 511PA. It’s unknown if anyone was...

28 October 2024- A Spring Run man who has already been arrested on domestic violence charges earlier this year is now facing more charges after PSP are dispatched to his home twice on Friday night. Nicky Lee Strait has been charged with a single count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct but failed to post bail of $50,000. He remains behind bars in Franklin County Jail.

Leonard Anthony Morris, Jr., 22, is back behind bars following the execution of a search and seizure warrant at a Frederick apartment on Tuesday, Oct. 29. According to the Frederick Police Department, warrants were obtained for his arrest following a probe into Morris' alleged involvement in the distribution of controlled dangerous substances in the area.

30 October 2024- On 8/23/2024 at approximately 10pm, CPD was dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue for a burglary after the fact. The victim said someone stole a PS5 from his garage. If you believe you have information that can assist the police with this case, please contact the Borough of Chambersburg Police Department at 264-4131, or submit a tip through Crime Watch.

A 93-year-old passenger died at the hospital days after being involved in a now-fatal hit-and-run crash with a tractor-trailer in Loudoun County.Lovettsville resident Monica Lee has been identified as the passenger in a Chrysler who suffered critical injuries following a crash last week.According t…

All occupants got out safely. Scenes from a house fire on Palace Court in the Ballenger Creek area. (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Rescue) Frederick, Md (KM) No injuries were reported from a house fire in the Ballenger Creek area Wednesday afternoon. The Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services...

A Gaithersburg man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to shoot two victims in Welsh Park in Rockville on Saturday, October 26. According to the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD), “On October 27, 2024, RCPD detectives located and recovered the black, Honda Civic in Frederick County. Through the investigation, detectives determined that Kenneth Oates, 38, of Gaithersburg was responsible for attempting to shoot two victims in Welsh Park. There were no injuries sustained in the shooting.

Due to staffing shortages, the City of Hagerstown's waste management collection crews are delayed in collecting yard waste. Yard waste collection for Wednesday, Oct. 30, will be delayed one day. The collection routes for both Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 31, will be collected on Thursday. ...

A woman was airlifted to a hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County, according to emergency dispatch reports. Emergency crews responded to the crash, which occurred at 5:40 a.m. in the 5100 block of Horst Road in Guilford Township. One of the vehicles involved had rolled onto its driver’s side.

Four Washington County volleyball teams were in action Wednesday as the MPSSAA volleyball playoffs began with region quarterfinals. Here's what happened: Clear Spring, playing at home as the No. 4 seed in Class 1A West Region I, began its quest for a third straight 1A state championship with a 25-11, 25-20, 25-17 sweep of No. 5 Mountain Ridge. ...

MARYLAND (DC News Now) — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday that hunters harvested 125 black bears during the state’s 21st annual black bear hunt, which is conducted to help manage the black bear population. The hunt took place from Oct. 21 to Oct. 26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties. […]

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — With sustained colder weather approaching and financial pressures confronting many families in Hagerstown, a shelter for the unhoused is a critical need. Funding has been lacking for a Salvation Army shelter, especially after it closed a couple of months ago. But community financial support seems imminent and a shelter […]

OAKLAND, Md. (October 22, 2024)—Bear hunting season is underway in Maryland's westernmost counties this week, with almost a thousand hunters licensed to participate in six days of what the state refers to as its "bear population management program." But as the bear population rises and animals wander toward more...

It's Week 9 of the football season for Washington County's seven public-school teams and Week 10 for Saint James. It's the final week of the regular season for all eight teams and rivalry week for six of them, who will compete in a trio of intra-county showdowns. ...

A marathon point ended a marathon first set and sent host Williamsport on its way to a surprising sweep of Smithsburg in the Central Maryland Conference small-school volleyball championship match Monday night. Skylar Norris finally put set point away with a kill into the back right corner, giving the Wildcats (10-5) a 30-28 win in Set 1. Williamsport kept the momentum through the rest of the match, taking the next two sets 25-16 and 25-20. ...

Outdoor fires have been banned through the weekend. This ban may be extended.

They say two women allegedly stole merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods. License Plate (Photos from Frederick County Sheriff’s Office) Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two women who allegedly robbed the Dicks Sporting Goods store at the FSK Mall. Authorities say the...

29 October 2024- This morning, the Washington County Division of Emergency Services (DES) presented the Life Savers Award to clinicians from Community Rescue Service (CRS) in recognition of their outstanding response to an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The award acknowledges the team’s swift actions, clinical expertise, and dedication to the health and safety of Washington County residents.