Child Porn Found By Employees Repairing Cell Phone Lands Hagerstown Man Federal Charges Child Porn Found By Employees Repairing Cell Phone Lands Hagerstown Man Federal Charges
Child Porn Found By Employees Repairing Cell Phone Lands Hagerstown Man Federal Charges A broken phone in Washington County led to federal charges for a 75-year-old Hagerstown man accused of child exploitation, authorities announced. In November 2024, the Hagerstown Police Department were tipped off by employees at Boost Mobile on Maryland Avenue after William Foster Alger came to the store to repair his cellphone. During the repair, police say that employees discovered nude photos of underage girls, and detectives found that Alger had foreign connections, and believed the photos were taken in Ecuador.  Detectives contacted the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) from…
Doctor From Frederick Faked Breast Exam To Sexually Assault Patient In Maryland: Police Doctor From Frederick Faked Breast Exam To Sexually Assault Patient In Maryland: Police
Doctor From Frederick Faked Breast Exam To Sexually Assault Patient In Maryland: Police A longtime Maryland doctor has been arrested and charged with rape and sex offenses, police say. Dr. Syed Haque, 64, of Frederick, has been indicted by a grand jury following an investigation into alleged sexual assault by the internist and primary care doctor who has been treating patients for more than 20 years. The charges stem from two separate medical visits to his office, both involving the same patient. According to the Frederick Police Department, a woman reported to detectives that Haque touched her inappropriately during an October 2024 visit, and again in January 2025.…
Police Spot Fugitive Through Window Of Frederick Restaurant Police Spot Fugitive Through Window Of Frederick Restaurant
Police Spot Fugitive Through Window Of Frederick Restaurant A Maryland man looking for a quick getaway after a robbery didn’t get far—because police spotted him sitting inside a restaurant through the window. Frederick Police say Andre Deon Frazier Muse, 32, was taken into custody on the spot after an officer happened to glance inside and see him just hanging out following an alleged robbery. The incident unfolded on Jan. 21, when officers were called to the unit block of S. Jefferson Street for a reported robbery in progress.  The suspect had already fled the store, but he didn’t exactly vanish into thin air. Enter officers from the Frederic…
Frederick Teen Arrested At School For Hagerstown Shooting, Police Say Frederick Teen Arrested At School For Hagerstown Shooting, Police Say
Frederick Teen Arrested At School For Hagerstown Shooting, Police Say A 17-year-old from Frederick is facing a litany of charges after being arrested at Tuscarora High School just days after gunshots rang out near a Washington County park, sparking a swift police investigation. Kenwon Addison, Jr., 17, was arrested following a reported shooting and four-day search, according to the Hagerstown Police Department. At around 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, p.m., an officer patrolling the Jonathan Street area heard gunshots, at the same time the agency's Emergency Communications Center started receiving calls from local residents about shots fired. The following day,…
Student Charged In Stabbing At Tuscarora High School After Being Sent Home (UPDATED) Student Charged In Stabbing At Tuscarora High School After Being Sent Home (UPDATED)
Student Charged In Stabbing At Tuscarora High School After Being Sent Home (Updated) A 17-year-old student is facing adult charges after allegedly stabbing a classmate during a hallway altercation at Tuscarora High School in Frederick, authorities announced after he was initially sent home by administrators. On Wednesday, Jan. 22, deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office were called to the high school at approximately 1:15 p.m. for reports of a fight between two students in a hallway.   School Resource Officers and staff quickly intervened to break up the altercation. Initially, investigators said that the incident appeared to be a physical fight, and …
Doctors Said Poolesville's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Made It To 25 Doctors Said Poolesville's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Made It To 25
Doctors Said Poolesville's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Made It To 25 Alivia Tetlow defied the odds every single day of her life. Born with a rare condition called gastroschisis, the Maryland native's journey began with a battle most couldn’t imagine.  Doctors warned her family that she might not survive infancy, let alone celebrate her first birthday, but Alivia, as she proved time and time again, was no ordinary soul. "She is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, fiancé, and the best and dear friend of so many," her sister posted on a GoFindMe page that picked up steam following Tetlow's death on Jan. 14.  "She is the most loving, strong, car…
Christmas Tragedy: Ashburn's Jason Hetterly Leaves Behind a Legacy of Love and Inspiration Christmas Tragedy: Ashburn's Jason Hetterly Leaves Behind a Legacy of Love and Inspiration
Christmas Tragedy: Ashburn's Jason Hetterly Leaves Behind a Legacy of Love and Inspiration It'll be the little things that friends and family miss following the unexpected passing of Jason Hetterly on Christmas Day in Virginia. Hetterly, 41, enjoyed Christmas Eve surrounded by family and friends, but was gone the following morning leaving a hole behind his family is still trying to fill. "Jason accepted and understood my idiosyncrasies in a way others didn’t," his mother said. "Living nearby, I got to spend time with him doing mundane things like trips to the grocery store or playing a game of Skip-Bo at Panera.  "I loved talking with him about issues and stories in the news."  …
Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27 Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27
Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27 A Maryland community is in mourning after the sudden loss of 27-year-old Dominic Michael Valenti, a vibrant soul remembered for his compassion, courage, and love of life. Valenti, born in New Mexico on June 5, 1997, passed away on New Year's Day, leaving behind a loving family who remembered the Frederick High School graduate as "a beloved son, brother, and friend."  "(He) will be lovingly remembered for his compassion, bravery, and unfailing courage," they said. "His infectious smile, humor, and genuine nature made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him."  “Dominic w…
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service With the first major winter storm of 2025 coming in hot from the midwest, residents in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are preparing to be peppered with snow and inclement weather over the next few days. Things are expected to remain dry on Saturday, with a Winter Storm put in place beginning on Sunday,  Jan. 5 that will be in place for several days. Aside from upslope snow showers along the Alleghenies, most areas will be dry with gusty winds today. Looking ahead to Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the potential for significant accumulating snow late Sunday into Monday. -&g…
These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure
These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure Dozens of Party City locations in the DMV region are among the hundreds set to be closed as the company announced it is going out of business. Both Maryland and Virginia were hit hard by the reported closure, which will impact approximately 800 stores across the country. Party City was founded in 1986 and is the largest retailer of party goods in North America. In Maryland, there are 19 stores among those set to be shut down in these locations, according to the company's website:  Annapolis; Baltimore; Bel Air; Catonsville; Cockeysville; Columbia; Forestville; Frederick; Gaithersb…
Investigators ID Frederick Driver Killed After Veering Off-Road, Crashing Into Multiple Trees Investigators ID Frederick Driver Killed After Veering Off-Road, Crashing Into Multiple Trees
Investigators ID Frederick Driver Killed After Veering Off-Road, Crashing Into Multiple Trees A 52-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend after losing control and striking multiple trees in Frederick, according to the sheriff's office,  Kyint Cope was driving in the area of Sundays Lane and Bartgis Road at around 5:10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21 when his Toyota Corolla veered of the left side of the road. Cope was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Investigators say that "initial findings suggest that excessive speed and alcohol consumption may have been contributing factors in the collision."  The fatal crash remains under i…
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville
Hundreds Of Jobs On The Table As Wegmans Expands With New Location In Rockville Progress is rolling right along in Montgomery County as Wegmans prepares to open its ninth Maryland location next year.  Applications are now being accepted for the new Rockville store, which is slated to open in late summer 2025 near Rockville Pike and Halpine Road in the Twinbrook Quarter neighborhood. The 80,000-square-foot grocery store is expected to bring upwards of 500 full- and part-time jobs to the community and will be part of the new Twinbrook Quarter development.  For those worried about parking in the area, fear not—Wegmans officials confirmed the location will inclu…