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Arrest Made in Waterside Murder

September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 Staff Writer0 comment

On the evening of Friday, September 11, 2020, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Jordan Hooks, 27, of Frederick and charged him with 1st Degree Murder for the homicide of Mr. Jaemari Anderson that occurred on September 6, 2020. Through a series of interviews, invaluable assistance from the Frederick City Police, and a search warrant obtained and served at Hooks’ residence on Waterview Court, detectives were able to determine that Anderson and Hooks were described as close friends and were both at Hooks’ house smoking marijuana throughout the day and…

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Frederick County COVID-19 Updates

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 Staff Writer0 comment

County Executive Jan Gardner provided an update on the County’s battle against COVID-19. While Frederick County flattened the curve by shutting down early in the pandemic, Frederick County now faces the challenge of keeping the rate of infection down. Gardner urged everyone to wear masks and maintain social distance of six feet from those outside of their own households. Frederick County currently only meets one of the two standards for opening schools. While the positivity rate at 3.1% in Frederick County is less than the 5% required, the rate of…

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Governor Hogan Announces Interstate Compact to Purchase Rapid Antigen Tests

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 Staff Writer0 comment

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that the State of Maryland organized and formed an Interstate Compact of ten bi-partisan states to order rapid tests from Becton, Dickinson and Company of Sparks, Maryland. The tests are analyzed by a small handheld device. Results are provided in minutes.