Sheriff Jenkins files motion to sever trial from Robert Krop, alleges signed similar letters for other firearm dealers

FREDERICK, MD News (6/1/2023) – In a high-profile fraud case currently underway in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, defendant Charles Austin Jenkins has filed a motion to sever his trial from that of co-defendant Robert Krop. The motion, filed by Jenkins’ legal counsel, requests the court to separate the trials of the two defendants on the grounds of potential prejudice and conflicting defenses.

Suspects in murder of 15 year old were in country illegally, ties to MS13 gang

FREDERICK, MD News (6/1/2023) – Following the arrest of five suspects in the murder of a 15 year old boy in Frederick, Designated Immigration Officers (DIO) within the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office 287(g) Program placed an Immigration Detainer-Notice of Action, form I-247A, on all five noncitizens illegally present in the United States. ICE lodges detainers on individuals arrested on criminal charges who ICE has probable cause to believe are removable noncitizens.

FPD Charges 5 Suspects in Death of Missing 15-Year-Old

FREDERICK, MD News (5/31/2023) – On February 25, 2023, family members of 15-year-old Limber Lopez Funez contacted the Frederick Police Department to report him as missing. The teenager was entered as a missing person and detectives with the Major Crimes Unit were assigned to locate Lopez Funez that same day.

NMRC Staff Attends Summer Safety Stand-Down

Cover Photo: Lt. j.g. Peta-Gaye Hylton-Sanderson discusses motorcycle safety with Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Russell Hill during the joint Naval Medical Research Command and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research summer safety stand-down. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael Wilson/Released) SILVER SPRING, Md. News (5/26/2023) – Sailors and staff of Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) tookContinue reading “NMRC Staff Attends Summer Safety Stand-Down”

Marylanders Can Expect Increased Law Enforcement for Memorial Day Weekend

MARYLAND News (5/26/2023) – Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Memorial Day weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and save lives as more motorists are expected to travel this holiday.

Maryland Congressman David Trone Faces Controversy After Alleged Threatening Incident

Hagerstown, MD News (5/16/2023) – David Trone, the current Representative in Congress for Maryland’s 6th district, is facing scrutiny after an incident at a Tempe, Arizona, Total Wine & More store where he is the owner. The incident involved Trone allegedly threatening a worker, Cody Huard, who was assisting with a delivery of merchandise. Huard reported the incident to the police, stating that Trone threatened him by saying, “I will execute you” and “You’re not on my payroll, I will end you right now.”

National Drug Prescription Drug Take Back Day On April 22

Maryland News (4/18/2023) – The Maryland State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), are asking residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 22, 2023 at Maryland State Police barracks statewide.

“Law Letters” and a “M249 SAW” at heart of Sheriff Jenkins case

FREDERICK, MD News (4/6/2023) – Recently, Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and Robert Krop, a local gun dealer, were indicted on charges of with conspiracy and false statements in order to acquire machineguns. According to court documents, the two individuals conspired to obtain machine guns using fraudulent “law enforcement letters” to do so. Radio Free Hub City is diving further into what prompted these charges, and what exactly is a “law enforcement letter”.