A New Jersey man has been arrested in connection with multiple vandalism incidents in downtown Frederick, where several locations were defaced with pink paint. The Frederick Police Department took the suspect into custody after an investigation linked him to graffiti found on city and private property along N. Market Street.
Continues after this brief message…
Did you know? Paid supporters get a reduced ad experience!

We know you value local news and entertainment that is free, open, and independent. Producing high-quality, paywall-free content isn't free. It takes time, effort, and resources to keep you informed and entertained. Unlike corporate media, we don’t have deep-pocketed investors or big advertisers funding our work—we rely on you, our readers and listeners, to keep Radio Free Hub City running. We're literally running on a shoe-string budget, but keep working hard to provide as much news and entertainment as we can.
If just 5% of local area residents became paid supporters at only $5 per month, we could meet our fundraising goals and continue expanding our news coverage depth while continuing to provide free access for everyone. So, if you'd like to help us in our continuing quest to improve our coverage, please consider becoming a paying supporter.
Will you be one of the 5%?
Thank you for supporting Radio Free Hub City!
Officers responded to reports of vandalism on February 3, 2025, discovering markings on trash cans, an electrical box, a parking meter, and a business’s exterior walls. Surveillance footage captured a man using a paint pen in the 300 block of N. Market Street, leading investigators to an Airbnb in the 100 block of N. Market Street, where the suspect had stayed overnight.
Further inquiries identified the suspect as Daniel K. Simmons, 35, of New Jersey. His vehicle was later located at a business in Urbana by Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Frederick Police responded and arrested Simmons, transporting him to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. Because he resides out of state, he was taken to central booking instead of receiving a criminal citation.
Article continues after these messages…
We didn't pick our name by accident. While other outlets are proud to be government 'Partners,' we are proud to be exactly what our namesake requires: Free from government influence, and free from government censorship. We don't lock our news behind a paywall, will you help us keep it that way? If you're tired of news sweetened with confirmation bias that never questions the 'official story', consider becoming a monthly supporter. Just $5/month helps fund our local reporting, live election night coverage, and more.
Simmons faces multiple misdemeanor charges of malicious destruction of property under $1,000. The Frederick Police Department has documented the damages, and the City of Frederick’s Department of Public Works has been notified to handle cleanup and restoration.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors.
Do you believe we got something wrong? Please read our publishing standards and corrections policy.
Video Spotlight
Did you know? Supporters get a reduced ad experience!
Sponsored Articles
Get daily and breaking news for Washington County, MD area from Radio Free Hub City. Sign up with your email today!
Paid supporters have a reduced ad experience!
Discover more from Radio Free Hub City
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.



