Crime Glade Valley 

Maryland State Police Warn of Phone Scam

Maryland State Police are warning the public about telephone scams in which the caller claims to be an agent for Publishers Clearing House, stating that the person contacted had “won the grand prize” from Publishers Clearing House, but only after paying a $250 “fee” to cover the cost of taxes. This scam serves as a reminder that Publishers Clearing House and other sweepstakes do not require upfront fees to cover the cost of winning prizes. Visit the PCH website for further information: https://info.pch.com/tips-and-warning-signs or call their toll free number:  800-392-4190. The Federal…

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Elections Glade Valley Government 

Board of Elections Issues Voting Information for June 2 Primary

All registered and eligible voters in Frederick County and across Maryland will receive ballots in the mail for the June 2 Presidential Primary Election. The Maryland State Board of Elections will mail the ballot to the address on file for every voter. Voters should receive their ballots by mid-May. Voters must be registered with the Democratic or Republican parties to vote for President and most other contests in the June 2 Primary Election. Any voter not registered with either of these parties will only be eligible to vote for Board of…

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Crime Glade Valley News 

Troopers Increasing Presence On Capital Beltway – Warning To Commercial Trucks Issued

Maryland State Police are increasing their presence and alerting commercial truck traffic after two tractor trailer crashes within 12 hours on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County, which both had contributing factors that included speed too great for conditions and driver inattention. The first incident was a crash that occurred just after 5:30 p.m. yesterday on the outer loop of I-495 near Bradley Blvd.  It involved a tractor trailer driven by Yankuba Jarju, 39, of Jonesboro, GA, who reported no injury following the crash. The preliminary investigation indicates the tractor…

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