Crime 

Maryland State Police Arrest Known Gang Member In Frederick County

Maryland State Police arrested a known gang member on an open warrant and who was also found to be in possession of a firearm Tuesday morning in Frederick County. The suspect, Richard John Haslup, 32, of Thurmont, Maryland was arrested on an open violation of probation warrant by troopers from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division — Firearms Enforcement Unit. As part of their investigation, troopers served a search and seizure warrant on a residence on Catoctin Furnace Road in Thurmont, Maryland and recovered several firearms. Haslup is a…

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Man Charged With Violating Governor’s Order By Hosting Teen Party At Carroll Co. Hotel

Maryland State Police have charged a man with violating the Governor’s Executive Order and providing alcohol to teens during a party he hosted yesterday at a Carroll County hotel. The suspect is identified as Ryan M. Serra, 26, of Lutherville, Md.  He is charged with violation of the Governor’s Executive Order and ten counts of allowing a minor to possess alcohol.  Serra was charged on a criminal summons, which was served on him by State Police at his home just before 2:00 p.m. today. Shortly after 7:00 p.m. yesterday, the…

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Crime Glade Valley 

Sex Offenders Charged

As a result of ongoing monitoring of registered sex offenders in Frederick County, the Sheriff’s Office in November has charged the following registered sex offenders with violating conditions associated with being placed on the sex offender registry: Darnell Antione Washington, 34, of Frederick, MD Charge: Failure to notify of a change of address. Disposition: Warrant issued on November 25, 2019; served. Michael Douglas Denman-Barnhouse, 28, of Frederick, MD Charge: Failure to notify of a change of address. Disposition: Warrant issued on November 25, 2019; pending service. Marcus Deandre Taylor, 32,…

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Crime Glade Valley 

Maryland State Police Investigating Police Impersonator In Frederick County

Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate after charging a man with impersonating a police officer last week in Frederick County. The suspect, James Coons, 57, of Frederick, Maryland, is charged with impersonating a police officer and driving with a visible red and/or blue lamp on his vehicle. The criminal summons was issued by the Frederick County District Court on Nov. 4. According to a preliminary investigation, an off duty trooper was driving in his assigned, unmarked Maryland State Police vehicle at about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 on…

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Crime 

Sex Offenders Charged in October

As a result of ongoing monitoring of registered sex offenders in Frederick County, the Sheriff’s Office in October has charged the following registered sex offender with violating conditions associated with being placed on the sex offender registry: Illiassou Habou-Mamane, 30, of Frederick Charge: Failure to notify of a change of employment Disposition: Summons issued on October 31, 2019; pending service Wanted Sex Offenders in Frederick County: Tracy Ben Taylor – Failed to register. Absconded. Davonta Ezeckiel Thomas – Failed to register. Absconded. Michael William Cullen – Failed to register. Absconded.…

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