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Increase in Phone Scams and Spoofed Phone Numbers

April 19, 2019April 19, 2019 GladeValley.net StaffFrederick County Health Department, Frederick County Sheriffs Office, Phone Scams, Scams, Spoofed Phone Numbers

In an effort to remain vigilant in making Frederick County residents aware of ongoing phone scams, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office would like to keep citizens informed on some of the trends that have been reported the most. More recently, individuals have been receiving phone calls from spoofed numbers coming from local County numbers, such as the Sheriff’s Office main number (301-600-1046) and the Frederick County Health Department main number (301-600-1029). A scammer using the Sheriff’s Office number may pose as a law enforcement official such as a Lieutenant or…

Glade Valley Government

Walkersville Planning Commission Holding Public Hearing on Rock Creek School

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 GladeValley.net StaffBoard of Education, Frederick County Public Schools, Planning Commission, Rock Creek School, Town of Walkersville

The Planning Commission will focus its meeting on the Revised Site Plan for Rock Creek School. the Frederick County Board of Education proposes building the new school on the Walkersville Middle School Campus on West Frederick Street.

Crime Glade Valley

Identity Thefts Through U.S. Mail

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 GladeValley.net StaffFrederick County Sheriffs Office, Identity Theft, Mail

Between March 24th, 2019 and April 10th, 2019, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports of identity theft in the areas of Old Receiver Road, Rocky Springs Road, and Shookstown Road in Frederick. Victims have reported that they did not receive any U.S. mail for several days. Victims also started being notified of several credit card accounts being opened with their personal identifying information. Preliminary investigation has revealed that several victims had their U.S. mail fraudulently placed on “hold” via the United States Postal Service (USPS) website. Detectives…

Obituaries

Phillip Merlin Harrison

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 GladeValley.net Staff

Phillip Merlin Harrison, 81, of Frederick, MD, passed away on March 5, 2019, at Waldrop Residences Assisted Living in Cartersville, GA, after a long illness. Phillip was born on November 29, 1937, in Gallipolis, OH to Lowell and Anna (Beddow) Harrison. He attended Gallia Academy High School, graduating in 1955, and began his 30-year career with AT&T. Phillip served in the U. S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, in Ft. Bragg, NC, from 1962-64. Following honorable discharge, he continued his employment at AT&T, retiring in 1991; he loved his job and…

Government

Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Advisory Committee Holds 27th Annual Awards Ceremony

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 GladeValley.net Staffawards, Citizens Advisory Committee, Frederick County Sheriffs Office

On Thursday evening, April 11th, 2019, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Advisory Committee held its 27th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Lewistown Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall to honor and recognize the hard work and dedication of Sheriff’s Office staff from the previous year. Michael Blue, Frederick County Council member and Vice President of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee, was the Master of Ceremonies. Opening remarks were given by Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, who expressed his pride and gratitude to each and every member of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and…