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Editorial artwork depicting Hunting Creek Lake at Cunningham Falls State Park with a beaver in the water following confirmed rabies incidents at the Frederick County park.

Public Safety · Cunningham Falls State Park, Frederick County, Maryland

13-Year-Old Recovering After Three Surgeries Following Rabid Beaver Attack at Cunningham Falls

The teenager was attacked while swimming at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, an incident later followed by a second confirmed rabid beaver attack.

Everything Frederick StaffSep 13, 2026, 3:31 PM

Editorial artwork showing a mosque entrance and an American flag symbolizing the reported vandalism incident in Frederick.

Public Safety · Frederick

CAIR calls for hate-crime investigation after vandalism at Islamic Society of FrederickCAIR Maryland is calling for a possible hate-crime investigation after a man reportedly removed an American flag from the entrance of the Islamic Society of Frederick while worshippers were inside.Everything Frederick StaffSep 12, 2026, 2:59 PM

Editorial artwork showing a multi-vehicle interstate crash involving tractor-trailers, fire and an oxygen tank explosion at night.

Public Safety · Frederick County, Virginia / Regional

Two killed after I-81 crash triggers oxygen tank explosion in Frederick County, VirginiaTwo people were killed in a violent crash on Interstate 81 in Frederick County, Virginia, after a tractor-trailer crossed the median and struck a truck carrying oxygen tanks, triggering a large fire and explosions.Everything Frederick StaffSep 12, 2026, 12:32 PM

Editorial artwork representing a nighttime Frederick County traffic stop that later became the subject of legal scrutiny.

Public Safety · Frederick County

Frederick County traffic stop draws scrutiny after 0.00 BAC arrest and $1 million claim noticeA Frederick County traffic stop that ended with Levi Trumbull being arrested for suspected DUI despite later recording a 0.00 BAC is back in the spotlight as he pursues a potential civil rights claim.Everything Frederick StaffSep 8, 2026, 9:41 AM

Community observers gather near law-enforcement vehicles in a Frederick neighborhood during immigration enforcement activity.

Public Safety · Frederick

ICE ACTIVITY IN FREDERICKICE activity in Frederick led to protests, neighborhood monitoring and criticism from city and county officials after agents searched for a man near Taskers Chance.Everything Frederick StaffSep 5, 2026, 12:59 PM

Image from the original report: Early-Morning House Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Myersville Residence

Public Safety · Myersville, MD

Early-Morning House Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Myersville ResidenceA two-story home in Myersville sustained extensive damage following a fire early Thursday morning, according to local emergency reports.Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 5, 2026, 12:48 PM

Public Safety · Loudoun County, VA

Sterling Man Killed in Route 7 Pedestrian Crash in Loudoun County

A 24-year-old pedestrian died Saturday night after being struck by a sedan at Palisades Parkway.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 3, 2026, 1:35 PM

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Public Safety · Maryland

Maryland State Police Investigate Four Weekend Crashes That Left Seven Dead

State police are investigating four separate fatal traffic incidents across Maryland over the weekend.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 3, 2026, 11:34 AM

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Public Safety · Frederick, Maryland

Frederick Police Request Public's Help to Identify Individuals in Arson Investigation

Authorities ask anyone with information regarding an ongoing arson probe to contact investigators.

Everything Frederick NewsroomSep 2, 2026, 10:42 PM