Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Youth Police Academy July 13th – 16th
The Frederick Police Department would like to invite the media to our 7th annual Youth Police Academy. This program provides youth ages 7-14 with a close up look at Law Enforcement and tools of the trade.
The youth will have the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a police officer, by participating in scenarios, learning about stranger danger, internet safety, having a chance to see departmental equipment, watch a K-9 demonstration, dust for fingerprints, process a staged crime scene and receive information on departmental programs. All attendees will also have the chance to attempt a physical agility course.
The academy will offer 4 sessions: July 13th, 14th, 15th, & 16th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. We are expecting 50 youth to attend each day. This year we are pleased to be working with Maryland School for the Deaf and having hearing impaired youth attend this camp on Wednesday July 15th.
The program will be held at the FPD Training Facility located at 6424 Plan Road (which is off of Linganore Road), Frederick MD 21701.
To receive more information on this program please contact:
Michele Bowman at (301) 600-2091 or mbowman@fredco-md.net.
The youth will have the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a police officer, by participating in scenarios, learning about stranger danger, internet safety, having a chance to see departmental equipment, watch a K-9 demonstration, dust for fingerprints, process a staged crime scene and receive information on departmental programs. All attendees will also have the chance to attempt a physical agility course.
The academy will offer 4 sessions: July 13th, 14th, 15th, & 16th from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. We are expecting 50 youth to attend each day. This year we are pleased to be working with Maryland School for the Deaf and having hearing impaired youth attend this camp on Wednesday July 15th.
The program will be held at the FPD Training Facility located at 6424 Plan Road (which is off of Linganore Road), Frederick MD 21701.
To receive more information on this program please contact:
Michele Bowman at (301) 600-2091 or mbowman@fredco-md.net.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Home Invasion Robbery
At approximately 0249 hours a call came in for a home invasion where shots were fired. The location was 207 S. Jefferson Street, and a subject forced his way into the house. The victim had money taken, and the victim fired two shots at the suspect as he fled the scene. The suspect is believed to be a subject named Kevin, who was described as a white male with dark hair. He was wearing shorts and a black shirt. It is unknown where the subject ran after leaving the residence, but he is not believed to have been injured. A thorough search was done of the area without locating the suspect.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact FPD.
UPDATE……….UPDATE……….UPDATE……….
07/10/09:
Members of the Frederick Police Dept. Criminal Investigation Division conducted an investigation and have charged Kevin Wilson Higgins for his involvement in this incident and at least two prior incidents at the same residence. Prior to the incident on 07/07/09 detectives had an open investigation on two prior incidents with a similar suspect at the same address. After receiving information from concerned citizens in the area, detectives were able to develop Mr. Higgins as a suspect.
Mr. Higgins was located on 07/09/09 at approximately 3:15am when he was arrested during another burglary incident in the 400 blk. of W. South St. in Frederick. While still being held at the detention center for these charges detectives served an arrest warrant on Kevin Higgins for the numerous charges related to three burglaries at 207 S. Jefferson St.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
DATE: 07/04/2009 TIME: 1201 Hrs
On the above date and time officers of the Frederick Police Department were dispatched to the 500 Block of W. South St in reference to a weapons complaint. According to the complainant, she was being threatened by an individual with a gun. She provided the tag number of the vehicle, and description of the suspect.
As officers began canvassing the area they noticed a vehicle matching the description heading west on W Patrick St (Black 2003 Chevy Blazer). Once the driver noticed the police vehicles following he exited onto RT 15 South, and began to drive at a high rate of speed. Officers initiated a pursuit. With speeds over 100 miles per hour, and given the fairly dense traffic, the pursuit was cancelled by the Frederick Police. The State Police took over the pursuit as the vehicle traveled on RT 70 West.
The original complainant was unable to be located. This investigation is open pending additional investigation into the identity of the suspect. The suspect may go by the name of “Dante”. No additional information is available at this time. If anyone has information that may lead to the identification of this suspect please call Cpl. Beliveau at 301-600-4102. You may also leave a tip anonymously via telephone or email at the following locations.
As officers began canvassing the area they noticed a vehicle matching the description heading west on W Patrick St (Black 2003 Chevy Blazer). Once the driver noticed the police vehicles following he exited onto RT 15 South, and began to drive at a high rate of speed. Officers initiated a pursuit. With speeds over 100 miles per hour, and given the fairly dense traffic, the pursuit was cancelled by the Frederick Police. The State Police took over the pursuit as the vehicle traveled on RT 70 West.
The original complainant was unable to be located. This investigation is open pending additional investigation into the identity of the suspect. The suspect may go by the name of “Dante”. No additional information is available at this time. If anyone has information that may lead to the identification of this suspect please call Cpl. Beliveau at 301-600-4102. You may also leave a tip anonymously via telephone or email at the following locations.
Phone #301-600-TIPS; Email fpdtips@fredco-md.net.
URBANA FARMERS MARKET TO OPEN AT LANDON HOUSE
The historic Landon House in Urbana today announced plans to open the Urbana Farmers Market every Sunday from 1-4pm beginning on Sunday, July 5, 2009 and continuing through September. The Urbana Farmers Market is part of a growing movement to provide fresh, locally-produced produce directly from farmer to consumer. Market Manager Kevin Dolan has been working closely with the Community Foundation of Frederick County as well as the Frederick County Office of Economic Development to implement a cost-effective and healthy offering of Frederick County farm produce and goods. "We're very excited and there seems to be a pretty good buzz about the Urbana Farmers Market already", says Dolan. "People in Urbana seem to be interested in having a community farmer's market close to home. Colby Ferguson of the Frederick County Office of Economic Development has been instrumental in helping us get smart about what it takes to pull something like this off. We're going to take it slow and build it the right way."
Several local farms, including Mayne's in Buckeystown, have committed to providing their produce on a regular basis. There are plans to feature regular entertainment such as bluegrass bands, tours of the Landon House, living history presentations featuring U.S. Grant, Mary Lincoln and other Civil War figures. The Urbana Farmers Market will be open every Sunday 1-4 PM from July through September. It will also feature local crafters and artisans presenting their wares as well as flea market tables. Click Here for more info. Vendors interested in tables may also call 301-305-6600 for more information.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Frederick’s 4th of July tips
Frederick’s 4th of July celebration in Baker Park is expected to bring tens of thousands of people into the downtown area of Frederick. The Frederick Police Department would like to remind all those who attend to be mindful of the crowds and congested traffic. It is always important to be prepared for the weather, as heat related illnesses are not uncommon, especially for children and the elderly.
The crowd at Baker Park builds steadily over a period of many hours during the day, but all of those people who attend generally wish to leave immediately after the fireworks have concluded. The Frederick Police Department will make every effort to make your exit from the event area as smooth as possible, however please be aware that you may have to wait for an extended period of time to exit the area after the fireworks. The network of streets and highways around Baker Park were not designed for such a high volume of traffic and therefore you should anticipate significant delays and plan your itinerary appropriately.
The Frederick Police Dept. offers the following tips and reminders to ensure a good event for all:
1 - Park away from Baker Park and walk in (many streets will be closed). Parking in the City Parking Decks is highly encouraged and is free on July 4th.
2 - If you are not prepared to wait in your vehicle for extended periods of time in order to leave, consider leaving the event a little early, or 45 minutes to an hour later, to avoid the inconvenience.
3 - Be prepared to be directed to major routes out of the city that may differ from your original plan. Traffic will be very heavy immediately after the fireworks.
4- We highly discourage any motorists attempting to travel into the area of Baker Park at the conclusion of the event; all traffic will be diverted away from the park to major routes.
5- Please plan ahead and familiarize yourself with the area before you attend the event and realize that you may not be able to exit the area in the same manner that you entered. Follow the traffic direction provided by officers.
6 - DO NOT stop in traffic and ask a police officer for directions. This causes additional congestion and unwanted delays. Please remember that the primary concern of the officers is to ensure the safety of both motorists and pedestrians. Motorists who stop and ask for directions distract police officers from their job and jeopardize everyone’s safety.
7- If you absolutely must ask an officer for directions, please find a place to legally pull your vehicle over and wait until the officer finishes his detail or contacts you when he is available.
8 - Be prepared for the weather! Bring drinking water, sunscreen, handheld umbrellas, etc.
9- Report any suspicious activity to any police employee or call 911
10- NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED IN THE PARK ON JULY 4TH.
Remember that PATIENCE is the key to a good event. Sounding horns and yelling will not help you leave any more quickly.
Arrested: Ullman, Jessica Lynn
At about 1205 hours on July 1, 2009, Ofc. Stu Alcorn was dispatched to a fraud complaint at PNC bank at 401 S. Jefferson Street. A bank teller had called about a woman who had just tried to cash a possibly counterfeit check for over $1,800.00. She left the bank with the check when they told her they would have to verify it with the originating bank.
Ofc. Alcorn arrived and located the suspect walking in an adjacent parking lot. He identified her as Jessica Lynn Ullman. Ofc. Alcorn asked Ullman if he could see the check, and she reached into her purse and gave it to him.
The check was made payable to Ullman by the Stafford County General District Court (Virginia). Ofc. Alcorn was able to contact the court by phone and verify that the check was counterfeit. He also spoke with the court employee whose signature was on the check. She confirmed that she never issued a check for Ullman.
Garage Burglaries, stolen bicycles
Over the past two weeks, The Frederick Police Department has seen an increase of thefts of bicycles from unlocked or open detached garages and sheds. These crimes have been committed in neighborhoods west and north of downtown Frederick. Areas include: West 2nd Street near Baker Park, Villa Estates (400-600 blocks of Biggs Avenue, Wilson Place, etc.), 1st block of East 13th Street, and the 200 block of East 6th Street.
The Frederick Police Department reminds residents to keep their garages closed and locked as much as possible. Also, it is important for bike owners to record their bicycle’s serial number, as well as the make, model, and colors. Having this information on hand makes it easier for police to return found bicycles to their owners, as well as charge those in possession of the bikes with theft.
When observed, please report suspicious activity immediately to 301-600-2102.
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