New Year’s Eve DUI Enforcement

The Frederick Police Department is joining with other federal, state and local highway safety and law enforcement officials across the nation to remind those who plan on using alcohol during New Year’s Eve festivities this year to act responsibly by designating sober drivers before parties begin. The Frederick Police Department and their partners will have saturation patrols targeting impaired drivers which will be supported by the Frederick County Highway Safety Task Force under Checkpoint Strike Force. These efforts continue through the New Year’s holiday in an effort to prevent and reduce traffic accidents.

New Year’s Eve is the biggest night out for many Americans, particularly young adults. But it is also a very dangerous night out due to impaired drivers. That’s why we are reminding all those seeking a little luck to use common sense this year and designate their sober driver in advance – before the festivities even begin.

Kim C. Dine, Chief of Police, Frederick Police Department said, “Our officers will be out there saving lives and reducing traffic accidents by enforcing traffic safety laws. Our proactive approach includes efforts at educating the public and apprising our citizens ahead of time to improve voluntary compliance. Enlightened communication with our citizens is one of the best ways to improve safety and the quality of life in our City. We want our citizens to know we will be out there protecting them and saving lives."

Whether you are just meeting a few friends after work at the corner pub or attending a party, if you plan on using alcohol, do not drive – and never let your friends drive if you think they are impaired.

Designating a sober driver before the local celebration begins and making sure friends don’t drive drunk are just two simple steps to help avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for impaired driving.

Designating a sober driver and not letting friends drive while impaired are just two of several simple steps to help avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for impaired driving. Other tips include:

• Avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast.
• Pace yourself—eat enough food, take breaks and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks.
• Designate a sober driver before the party and give that person your car keys.
• If you don’t have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home; call a cab, friend or family member to come and get you; or just stay where you are and sleep it off.
• Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while impaired. Remember, Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk.
• Always buckle up – it’s still your best defense against other impaired drivers.

If you are hosting a New Year’s Eve party:

• Serve lots of food – particularly high-protein dishes;
• Be sure to include lots of non-alcoholic beverages, desserts and coffee;
• Be sure all of your guests designate their drivers in advance;
• Help arrange ride-sharing with sober drivers; and
• Keep the numbers for local cab companies handy, and take keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving while impaired.

Impaired driving is one of America’s deadliest problems. Overall in 2004, nearly 13,000 people died in highway crashes involving a driver or motorcycle operator with a BAC of .08 or higher. In Maryland during 2004, 286 people died due to crashes where impaired driving was a factor, representing more than 44 percent of all crash fatalities.

Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is simply not worth the risk, not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can be really significant.

Don’t risk your freedom, your career, your license, or your life this New Year’s Eve. Designate your sober driver before the party begins.

For more information, please visit www.StopImpairedDriving.org.

Drug Arrest - Crown, James Johnathan

On 12/29/2008 at approximately 2250 hours, Cpl. Pue of the Frederick Police Department observed a vehicle spinning its wheels at the intersection of W. South and S. Jefferson Sts. Cpl. Pue stopped this vehicle in the 300 block of S. Jefferson St. and identified the driver as the below listed arrestee. During a check for warrants, Cpl. Pue learned that the arrestee had an open re-take warrant through the Maryland Department of Corrections. Cpl. Pue arrested this subject for the warrant. During a search of the arrestee and his vehicle incident to the arrest, Cpl. Pue located and seized a quantity of suspected marijuana and paraphernalia as well as assorted paraphernalia used for suspected heroin ingestion and a small quantity of suspected heroin.

The arrestee, Crown, James Johnathan, was transported to Frederick County Central Booking for processing where he remains at the time of this writing awaiting an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

Thomas Johnson High School burglary

On 12/29/2008, at approximately 0618 hours, Frederick Police Officer First Class Vince Brown was dispatched to 1501 N Market Street at Thomas Johnson High School for a burglary. Upon my arrival, he met with the head of maintenance.

At approximately 0530 hours today, the head of maintenance discovered water in the main building of the high school. Further investigation revealed a location with obvious damage where the suspects made entry into a portion of the school. Also found was a broken water line which caused flooding in two large areas of the school. In addition to the substantial water on the floor of the school, numerous boxes containing filters suffered water damage. The maintenance staff was able to turn off the broken water line.

In another location of the school, graffiti was found spray painted on a surface. They also discovered that some items were stolen during the burglary. Total cost of the damage to the school as well as the stolen items is unknown at this time. A better estimate will be known after the appropriate clean up and an inventory is conducted.

No entry was made into the main building of the school. It appears the burglary occurred between 11:00AM on 12/28/08 and 5:00AM on 12-29-08.

The Frederick Police Department is asking that if anyone witnessed suspicious subjects or vehicles in the area of the T.J. High School during the above hours, please contact the Department at 301-600-2100.

Naille, William D. - CDS Arrest

OFC Genovese made a traffic stop in the area of Himes Ave and Coral Berry Way During the course of the stop, an investigation was launched into the possible presence of drugs in the vehicle. The driver was asked if he had any drugs in his car or on his person, and he admitted to being in possession of Marijuana. The drugs were located in the driver’s sock, and he was taken into custody without incident. Naille, William D. was released on Personal Recognizance after an initial hearing with the court commissioner.

Black Paper Scam Arrests

On December 27, 2008, members of the Frederick Police Department’s Patrol and Criminal Investigation Divisions arrested two African males inside a local Chinese restaurant. The arrests resulted from an investigation involving a scheme to get the business owner to give the men thousands of dollars in exchange for the promise they could use the money to reproduce millions of dollars in U. S. currency.

During the investigation, information was received that the two men, Liberian citizens, later identified as Calvin Billfrank Swen of Jamaica, NY and Radcliffe Reynold Howard of Philadelphia, PA, had initially visited the local restaurant to inquire about purchasing the business. During a subsequent visit to the establishment, Swen and Howard, produced black paper wrapped in plastic and told the owner they had the ability to take a $100 bill and make additional $100 bills by placing the currency between the black paper and applying a chemical. The men demonstrated the procedure for the owner, then asked the owner to give them $100,000 in cash. In exchange for the $100,000, Swen and Howard advised they could produce $4,000,000 in U.S. currency, which they would then split equally with the business owner.

After several communications with the restaurant owner to perpetrate the scam, officers conducted surveillance operations and arrested the men as they entered the business. Swen and Howard were later transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center and charged with theft scheme greater than $500 and conspiracy to commit theft greater than $500. The investigation is continuing and additional charges could be pending. Both men were awaiting appearances before the District Court Commissioner.

The Frederick Police Department is encouraging members of the public to be aware of similar scams, whether conducted in person, over the internet or through e-mail. If you are offered money or goods in exchange for advance payment of fees, you may be the target of a fraud scheme.

CDS Arrest

On the 12-26-08 at approximately 1740 hrs. OFC. Marvin Cox was on routine patrol in the area of the post office on E. Patrick St. in Frederick, MD. He observed a dark colored Chrysler being operated without is lights illuminated. OFC. Cox ultimately stopped the vehicle in the area of Francis Scott Key Drive and Rt # 70 West. While dealing with the traffic stop a K9 scan was conducted by OFC. Mike Conover and his partner DAK. DAK alerted to the presence of narcotic odor during the scan. The occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody without incident. Further investigation revealed the male driver possessed a substantial amount of US currency and CDS/Crack Cocaine. The female passenger also had currency and CDS/Crack Cocaine in her possession as well. Both subjects were transported to central booking for processing. Arrested were: Hughes, David A. and Jackson, Melissa V.

Drug Arrest

On December 19, 2008, at approximately 1813 hours, the Frederick Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit stopped a vehicle at 7611 Willow Road for a traffic violation. While officers were speaking to the driver he admitted he had a smoking device in the vehicle. The driver was arrested, and he and his vehicle were searched. During the search, officers found the smoking device and a bag containing a quantity of suspected marijuana. Officers also found suspected marijuana in a backpack owned by the passenger. Consequently, the passenger was arrested.

The driver was identified as Barrett and the passenger was identified as Roane.

Barrett and Roane were taken to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center to appear before a District Court Commissioner.

Police team up with Marines for Toy Distribution

The Frederick Police Department’s will be teaming up with the United States Marines to participate in a toy distribution event for needy families. This event will be held on Monday December 22nd beginning at 5:00 pm inside the Frederick Towne Mall. Please use the mall entrance located between the CVS and Home Depot. Frederick Towne Mall is located off of Rt. 40 in Frederick, MD. The purpose of this event is to distribute toys to needy families whom have not yet received toy assistance this year through any other service agency including Toys For Tots. We would also like to recognize the support from Frederick Towne Mall for providing the inside location.

For more information please contact Michele Bowman, Community Outreach Coordinator at 301-600-2091.

1st degree assault arrest

On 12/18/08 officers responded to the 1900 block of Riverwalk Place for a reported weapons complaint. A female caller reported that a male in her apartment was pointing a loaded shotgun at another male. The responding officers located two male subjects in the hallway of 1901 Riverwalk Place and detained them. Upon investigation of the incident it was discovered that during an altercation in the apartment the arrestee pointed a shotgun at the other male and ordered him out of the apartment. Hearn, Matthew Joseph was transported to Central Booking where he was processed and taken before a District Court Commissioner for a bond hearing. At the time of this press release Hearn, Matthew Joseph was being held in lieu of $20,000 bond.

Missing Person Found

Maryjane Tabada 15 year old Female Missing since 10-2-08. Previously published in the Frederick News Post.

Using phone call information obtained during the investigation the female was located at the Sleep Inn on Spectrum Dr. She was found to be in good health and unharmed by the incident.

Drug Enforcement Unit

On this date members of the Drug Enforcement Unit were conducting covert operation in the 1400blk. Key Parkway. Drug Enforcement Unit officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle, that committed a traffic violation. A K-9 sniff was conducted on the vehicle and a positive alert for CDS was obtained. The driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest, officers located a quantity of marijuana and a pipe inside the vehicle.

Wyttenbach was placed under arrest and transported to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center for an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.

New Market Family to be featured in a new local TV Show

On Saturday, December 20, a new TV show will film its first production in Frederick County, MD. The Community Giving Project, as the show is called, will be produced by Conrad Weaver, owner of Conjostudios, LLC, and hosted by Judy Jandora, owner of Interior Delights Murals & Redesign, and will feature local families in need, being helped by community businesses and individuals.

The family to be featured in the pilot episode is the Harmening-Gomez family from New Market, MD. The mom, Susan, has a condition known as Atherosclerosis - hardening of the arteries. Her condition is severe and she doesn't know how much longer she has to live. She's married to Adrian, and they have 6 year-old twins: Kathleen and Steven.

As a result of her medical condition and because of the heavy medication she takes Susan has very little energy to do household chores or shopping. Her focus is completely on her two children, making sure they are cared for and succeeding in school. Her husband, Adrian, works in Old Town Alexandria, VA, and has a very long commute which makes it difficult for him to help around the house as he would like.

On Saturday, December 20, The Community Giving Project will provide for the Harmening-Gomez family a much-needed ray of sunshine, including a makeover of the family room and dining room, a full day at the spa for Susan, custom jewelry created just for her, tickets for the entire family to see the Nutcracker in Frederick, Christmas decorations, and so much more. The entire house will also be cleaned from top to bottom.

Producer, Conrad Weaver, owner of Conjostudios, LLC says, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Judy Jandora on this project. Her passion for making a difference in the community is contagious, and her creativity and exciting personality will make it a fun show to produce and to watch. But more than that, we hope this program will inspire others to step out into their communities and look for opportunities to make a difference in someone’s life. That is really what the Community Giving Project is all about.”

Conjostudios, LLC will be video taping the day’s activities from the home makeover to the day at the spa and will produce a 30 or 60 minute TV program which will air on the a local cable channel some time in the Spring.


The Community Giving Project is proud to partner with many local community businesses and individuals who are generously donating their time, products, and/or services. The Frederick community has come through, and is making this truly a “Community Giving Project.”

Here is a list of some of the businesses who are making contributions to this project:

ConjoStudios, LLC
Strand, Day Spa
Interior Delights Murals
Doctor Details, Car Spa
Custom Imprints
Hav a Lawn, Landscaping & Christmas Decorating
Isabelle Davidowitz with Isabelle Glass, Custom Jewelry and Architectural Glass
Spectrum Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and Restoration
Elizabeth’s Helper Cleaning Servants
The Weinberg Center for the Arts
The Carriage House Inn
Cafe' Nola Restaurant
U.S. Carpet Market
Rosensteel Studios
Bill Sherman Photography
Jim Sheehy, Reiki Master
Karen Seitzinger, Dog Grooming
Frederick.Com
Beso Boutique
The Avenue's
Andrea Scott - Design Assistant
And lots of wonderful individuals from the Frederick community!

For more information about the Community Giving Project, please contact Producer, Conrad Weaver at 301-606-7794, or Executive Producer/Host, Judy Jandora at 301-471-7078.
To attend the video taping of the Community Giving Project, please contact Producer, Conrad Weaver through Email:
Conradweaver@conjostudios.com
Conrad Weaver, Producer
Conjostudios, LLC
PO BOX 1330
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
301-606-7794
www.conjostudios.com
www.communitygivingproject.org