FCSO Investigating Assault at Loy's Station Park
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FREDERICK, Md. (July 16, 2026) – The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Walkersville man following an assault that occurred Wednesday evening at Loy's Station Park in Rocky Ridge.
On July 15, 2026, at approximately 6:22 p.m., deputies responded to Loy's Station Park, located at 13506 Old Frederick Road in Rocky Ridge, for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male suffering from serious injuries consistent with an assault. The victim was transported to Meritus Medical Center for treatment.
The preliminary investigation determined that the victim and suspect were traveling in separate vehicles when both pulled into a parking area near Loy's Station Park. After exiting their vehicles, the two became involved in an altercation. During the incident, the suspect allegedly produced a machete and slashed the victim's head and arm.
Detectives quickly identified the suspect as Michael Anthony Faya, 36, of Walkersville, and obtained an arrest warrant charging him with First-Degree Assault.
On July 16, 2026, deputies executed a search warrant at a residence in the 10700 block of Dublin Road, where Faya was located and taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center, where he was charged with First-Degree Assault.
The victim has since been treated and released from the hospital.
Anyone with additional information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Lawson at 301-600-1046. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit information through the FCSO tip line at 301-600-4131.
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