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Updated: Jenkins files for re-election as sheriff, says he considered seeking other offices
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (116+ words) Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins will seek a sixth term in office, after officially filing for re-election Wednesday. Jenkins, a Republican, said he considered runs for Congress and for county ... Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins will seek a sixth term…...
Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins has filed to run for a sixth term. Would you vote for him?
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (52+ words) Get the insider's scoop on the best that Frederick has to offer, as voted in the Best of the Best, with Frederick Hometown Guru. "We will chronicle local history as it happens so future generations can better understand their community's…...
Bills banning 287(g) agreements pass Maryland House and Senate
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (141+ words) Bills banning local participation in a federal immigration enforcement program passed both the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates on Tuesday. The bills would prohibit local governments and police ... Frederick resident Eric Musa holds a sign on Oct. 8 that reads…...
Diaz proposes legislation to limit Frederick's interaction, cooperation with ICE
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (96+ words) Diaz proposes legislation to limit Frederick's interaction, cooperation with ICE'The Frederick News-Post Frederick City Council President C'sar D'az ends the City Council's first meeting on Dec. 11. D'az said during a council work session on Thursday thatthe "City Values Act"is…...
Local provocateur refuses plea deal, will face jury trial in May
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (126+ words) The Frederick County Courthouse A local provocateur on Friday refused a plea deal offer for a charge of electronic harassment and is set to have a jury trial in May. Shaun Porter, a self-proclaimed First Amendment activist, is accused of…...
Frederick police confirm ICE was in Hillcrest area after videos appear to show agents detain person
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (92+ words) Frederick police confirm ICE was in Hillcrest area after videos appear to show agents detain person'The Frederick News-Post Frederick police confirmed that ICE was in the Hillcrest area after videos circulating online Wednesday morning appeared to show people in police…...
Minnesota launches investigation that could bring charges against federal immigration officers
2+ week, 2+ day ago (254+ words) A Minnesota county attorney may pursue charges against federal officers for alleged misconduct during an immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area. The prosecutor says Monday her office is already investigating 17 incidents in the county, including a Jan. 21 case where Border…...
Frederick police officer, a former deputy, joins county sheriff's race
2+ week, 6+ day ago (119+ words) A Jefferson man with 33 years of experience in local law enforcement is the third Democratic candidate in the Frederick County sheriff's race. A Jefferson man with 33 years of experience in local law enforcement is the third Democratic candidate in the…...
Case postponed for former FPD officer indicted on child sex material charges
2+ week, 5+ day ago (245+ words) President Donald Trump is imploring the House to end the par" Federal immigration authorities have deported a man who was " Court proceedings for James Dodson, a former Frederick police officer indicted in Pennsylvania in 2025 on charges of soliciting child sex…...
Police searching for person who robbed PNC Bank in Urbana
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (129+ words) A PNC Bank branch in Urbana was robbed on Wednesday afternoon and police were searching for the person, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. A PNC Bank branch in Urbana was robbed on Wednesday afternoon and police were searching…...