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PRESS RELEASES
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) is a full-service law enforcement agency, an arm of the court, and a keeper of offenders. In this regard, it exists to serve the more than 290,000 citizens of Frederick County with respect, fairness, and compassion. FCSO is committed to the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace and order; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees; and safekeeping of prisoners. The men, women, and officers of this office nurture public trust by holding themselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.
Frederick Man Arrested in Firearms Investigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE James-Moore FREDERICK, Md. (March 5, 2026) – On March 5, 2026, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 100 block of W. South Street in Frederick as part of an ongoing firearms investigation. During the search, detectives located and seized a stolen handgun that had been equipped with a fully automatic conversion device, making it capable of firing as a machine gun. Deputies also recovered a Draco-style handgun
Mar 5
I-70 Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Stolen Handgun Arrest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gross FREDERICK, Md. (March 5, 2026) – On March 4, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver Acura MDX traveling westbound on Interstate 70 near New Market for an equipment violation and failure to maintain its lane. The driver and sole occupant was identified as John Tyrell Gross Jr., 35, of Baltimore . During the stop, the deputy observed what appeared to be a disguised soda ca
Mar 5
Traffic Stops in Ballenger Creek Area Result in Multiple Firearms Seized, Four Arrested
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Disney Evans Scott Monkister FREDERICK, Md. (March 5, 2026) – On March 1, 2026, at approximately 3:25 a.m., deputies with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office conducted two separate traffic stops in the area of Ballenger Creek Pike and Ballenger Center Drive in Frederick. During the first traffic stop, deputies identified a passenger as Keymoni Javon Disney. During the course of the traffic stop, deputies recovered a loaded handgun f
Mar 5
Frederick Man Arrested for Setting Own Townhome on Fire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brown FREDERICK, Md. (February 20, 2026) – Today, at approximately 1:19 a.m., the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office responded to a townhome fire in the 5800 block of Rosebay Court. Fire personnel reported observing a suspicious male playing a guitar outside the burning residence before he fled the scene. Deputies later located a subject matching the description at the Wawa on Ballenger Creek Pike. The individual was initially uncooperative but was detain
Feb 20
Frederick Man Arrested After Traffic Stop Leads to Large Drug Seizure
Perry-Walker FREDERICK, Md. (February 20, 2026) – On February 19, 2026, at approximately 2:54 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Taney Avenue and Homestead Avenue for observed traffic violations. The driver and sole occupant, Jordan Perry-Walker, 31, of Frederick, exited the vehicle, refused commands by the deputy, and fled on foot. After a brief pursuit, he was taken into custody. During the arrest, officers found controlled substances on Perry-Walker’s
Feb 20
Frederick Man Arrested on Charges of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Danko FREDERICK, Md. (February 18, 2026) – Today, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Frederick man following an investigation related to the sexual solicitation of a minor. The investigation began after the ICAC Task Force received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding an adult male who was communicating with and sexually soliciting an identified
Feb 18
Traffic Stop Results in Recovery of Stolen Handgun and Drugs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cahill FREDERICK, Md. (February 17, 2026) – On February 15, 2026, at approximately 4:09 p.m., a deputy with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a gray 2010 Honda Pilot for failure to display a registration plate on Interstate 70 westbound in the area of Harmony Road. Upon making contact with the driver and four passengers, additional deputies responded to assist. During the course of the investigation, consent to search the
Feb 17
Frederick Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Macharia FREDERICK, Md. (February 13, 2026) – The Frederick County Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force has arrested a Frederick man following an investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material. The investigation began after the ICAC Task Force received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding suspected child sexual abuse material on an online platform. Through
Feb 13
Armed Robbery Reported at PNC Bank in Urbana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE photo of suspect FREDERICK, Md. (February 4, 2026) – On February 4, 2026, at approximately 12:37 p.m., deputies with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the PNC Bank located at 8920 Fingerboard Road for a reported panic alarm. Upon arrival, deputies quickly determined that an armed robbery had just occurred inside the bank. The investigation revealed that the suspect entered the bank, implied he was armed with a handgun, and demanded
Feb 4
Firearm Arrests Following Traffic Stop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bowins FREDERICK, Md. (February 3, 2026) – On January 31, 2026, at approximately 1:44 a.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 270 southbound at Route 85 for an equipment violation. The vehicle was occupied by the driver, Cordae Jarell Bowins, 19, of Hagerstown, and a 15-year-old juvenile male. During the course of the traffic stop, the juvenile passenger began to physically struggle with deputies while reaching towards his waistband. With t
Feb 3
Deputies Recover Stolen Firearm and Drugs During Arrest in Frederick
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Harvey FREDERICK, Md. (February 3, 2026) – On February 1, 2026, at approximately 5:37 p.m., a Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop in the area of East Street and East Patrick Street. During the stop, a rear-seat passenger was identified as Jamar Harvey, 21, of Frederick, who had multiple active warrants through the Frederick Police Department, including warrants related to First Degree Assault and several firearms-related cha
Feb 3
Man Arrested in Frederick Child Exploitation Investigation
CONTACT: Katie Robine 301-600-3653 Office 227-223-9990 Cell KRobine@frederickcountymd.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Martinez FREDERICK, Md. (January 27, 2026) —The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) has arrested 44-year-old Wallys Martinez, of Frederick, following an investigation into child sexual abuse material on social media. The investigation began after FCSO ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force detectives received multip
Jan 27
Man Arrested Following Commercial Burglary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE McVicker FREDERICK, Md. (January 23, 2026) —On January 22, 2026, at approximately 11:34 p.m., FCSO deputies responded to a report of a theft at Tire World, located at 5702 Industry Lane. A deputy observed a white cargo van leaving the area and attempted a traffic stop. During the stop, a passenger exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. The suspect was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit and identified as 38-year-old Daniel McVicker.
Jan 23
Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery Investigation in Frederick
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cervantes Cambara FREDERICK, Md. (January 7, 2026) –Detectives with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) have arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in September 2025. On September 27, 2025, deputies responded to the 5500 block of Foxhall Court for a reported armed robbery. During the investigation, deputies learned that a handgun was used in the robbery and that a victim was struck in the f
Jan 7
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