CRIME & SAFETY
One Man Killed In Crash Near Sabillasville
A stretch of Sabillasville Rd was closed for a period of time. Sabillasville Rd. near the crash site (Photo from Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services) Sabillaville, Md (KM) One person was killed in a vehicle crash on Sabillsvillle Road on Monday afternoon. . State Police say a...
Veteran, Gettysburg Business Owner ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In York Co. Crash: Coroner
A motorcyclist has been identified as a veteran and Gettysburg business owner, after his name was released by the York County Coroner's Office on Monday evening.Tim Rymer, 60 of the first block of White Oak Lane in Newberry Township, died at the scene of the crash at Old York and Blair Hollow …
Hagerstown Man Killed In Crash
His motorcycle collided with a sedan. Hagerstown, Md (KM) A Hagerstown man was killed in a vehicle crash on Monday involving a motorcycle and a four-door sedan. Police say Francis Walter,35, was riding his bike eastbound through the intersection of Virginia Avenue and West Wilson Boulevard. . The operator of the sedan was making a left turn from West Wilson Boulevard to Virginia Avenue when the vehicle collided with the motorcycle.
Suspect In Hagerstown Homicide Arrested In Pennsylvania
Hagerstown, Md. (BW)- A man suspected of murdering a woman in Hagerstown was arrested in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Sunday, Apr 29. The suspect is identified as 50-year-old Cleo Brown. He was arrested in Harrisburg around 5:30 p.m. and extradicted back to Maryland. Hagerstown Police responded to a residence in the 400...
Former Hagerstown hardware store to be condemned after part of facade falls in street
No one was hurt Sunday when part of the former Startzman's Hardware store's facade fell onto South Potomac Street and the sidewalk, according to Hagerstown Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hopkins. Hagerstown Fire was alerted at 1:58 p.m. Sunday for a "reported explosion" in the 700 block of South Potomac Street,...
Gettysburg police arrest suspect in multi-vehicle break-in
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Officers with the Gettysburg Police Department have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection to a series of car break-ins. According to a press release, police were notified of a car break-in after the caller noticed someone going through their car. The suspect fled when discovered.
Washington County community members walk to raise awareness for crime victims' rights
About 60 people walked through the downtown Hagerstown area on Friday to raise awareness for crime victims' rights. The walk was part of a variety of events held to recognize National Crime Victims' Rights Week, which was April 21-27. School bus driver recognized:Washington County Public Schools' Educational Support Personnel of...
Mom shares public safety message after children find loaded gun in Maryland park
After her 8-year-old son and 9-year-old niece recently found a loaded gun at a park in Washington County, Amber Groomes wants to use the experience as an educational opportunity in case another child or adult finds a gun. The children ran up to her about their find, she said. "Thankfully...
Renn Kirby Chevrolet Confirms Break-in and Vehicle Theft
Renn Kirby Chevrolet in Gettysburg reported a break-in and theft on Friday morning. Two vehicles, a new Corvette and a relatively recent Camaro, were stolen from the shop premises. The perpetrators arrived at the location in a black Challenger, which was also used as their getaway vehicle. The exact number...
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