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Sunday, September 20, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 38
Coverage period Saturday, September 19, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Multiple Roadway Incidents, Vehicle Accident - Entrapment at Ramp Us-15Sb To I-70Eb and Building Fire at Aynsley Ct, The Grove

A roundup of verified incidents recorded by Frederick Scanner during the day's dispatch activity

Crews were dispatched to RAMP US-15 southbound TO I-70 eastbound in Frederick at 8:47 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - entrapment. Responding units included Ambulance A19, Ambulance A319, Paramedic Engine PE23, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E11, Paramedic Engine PE311, Battalion Chief BC902 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 8:51 p.m., Engine E11 arrived. US-15SB on the ramp for I-70EB, single vehicle off the roadway. At 8:52 p.m., reports no entrapment, one patient for evaluation. E11 holding A19, PE23, E11. Other responding units in service.

At 2:58 p.m., crews were called to 1200 block AYNSLEY CT, THE GROVE AT ALBAN for a reported building fire. Responding units included Engine E11, Engine E121, Engine E31, Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E501, Rescue Squad R3, Tiller Truck TT4, Truck T50, Ambulance A19, Paramedic Engine PE311, Battalion Chief BC903, Battalion Chief BC902 and SAF901. At 3:02 p.m., Engine E11 arrived at a 3-story garden style apartment and found nothing evident. Engine E11 began investigating. At 3:03 p.m., Battalion Chief BC903 arrived and assumed command.

A reported river rescue brought crews to POINT OF ROCKS BOAT RAMP at 7:08 p.m. Responding units included Loudoun County Engine LCE612, Engine E141, Paramedic Engine PE52, Tower TW1, TR29, LCSW610, LCR620, LCSW620, BT28, BT28-B, BTSUP28, Utility U29, BT29, Ambulance A196, LCA610, Rescue Squad R19, Rescue Squad R3, BT19, BTSUP19, TRPR2, Battalion Chief BC903, LCBC602, SAF901 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 7:17 p.m., BTSUP28 arrived. BTSUP28 began investigating. Frederick ECC advises responding units that the missing subject was last seen approx. 1-hr ago at the Lander Boat Ramp. At 7:18 p.m., responding to Lander Boat Ramp. BT28, BT28-B, LCSW610, LCSW620 responding to POR Boat Ramp. BT28 units to travel South along the River; LCSW units responding North.

Crews were dispatched to RT340EB near Route 180 in Jefferson at 8:40 a.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A209, Ambulance A196, Rescue Squad R20, Paramedic Engine PE52, Engine E201, Engine E141, Rescue Squad R20 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 8:45 a.m., Ambulance A209 arrived. 2 vehicles involved in the right lane. Ambulance A209 began checking on the occupants. At 8:46 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE52 arrived. Paramedic Engine PE52 established command.

At 8:28 a.m., crews were called to 100 block PRINCETOWN DR in Overlook At Avalon for a reported gas leak inside. Responding units included Engine E11, Engine E501 and Truck T50. At 8:34 a.m., Engine E11 arrived at a 3-story townhouse and found nothing evident. Engine E11 began investigating. At 8:36 a.m., investigating a report of odor of gas on second floor in the kitchen.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

A reported motorcycle accident brought crews to 9400 block LONGS MILL RD in Rocky Ridge at 3:54 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A169, Advanced Life Support ALS30, Rescue Squad R10, Engine E133 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 4:02 p.m., Rescue Squad R10 arrived. single motorcyclist off the roadway. ALS30 evaluating rider.

Crews were dispatched to 1000 block N. MARKET ST — BETH SHOLOM CENTER in Frederick at 12:24 a.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE23 and Tiller Truck TT4. At 12:27 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE23 arrived. normal exterior conditions. Paramedic Engine PE23 began investigating. At 12:30 a.m., reports active alarm.

At 9:28 p.m., crews were called to 16300 block GROTTO RD — NATIONAL SHRINE GROTTO OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES in Emmitsburg for a reported outside investigation of smoke. Responding units included Engine E61. At 9:31 p.m., Frederick ECC advises E61 that the caller is unsure of the correct location. At 9:36 p.m., in the area, investigating.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations166observed during the day
Peak traffic hour2 p.m.32 reports
Top corridorI-706 reports
  • Congestion154
  • Crashes4
  • Disabled Vehicles4
  • Closures2
  • Roadwork1
  • Debris/Hazards1

Sources: TomTom and MDOT CHART. Observations may be incomplete, duplicated or imprecise.

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

SUNDAY SEP 20
High 81° • Low 61°

Rain showers likely before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Rain chance 60%
MONDAY SEP 21
High 71° • Low 58°

A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 30%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

1 road closure update

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

E SIXTEENTH ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. MT Laney milling and paving lane closures

ONGOINGFrederick City

BLOOMFIELD RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC. Road realignment. Detour in place.

ONGOINGFrederick City

YELLOW SPRINGS RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. JMJ Management bridge replacement and roadway improvements road closed with detour

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

A quiet civic day for Sunday, Sep. 20

No major County, City or FCPS public meetings or schedule changes were found for today.

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Sunday, September 20, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Saturday, September 19, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Saturday, September 19. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1000 block N. MARKET ST — BETH SHOLOM CENTER (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, TT4
12:27 am PE23 on scene, normal exterior conditions. Investigating.
12:30 am PE23 reports active alarm.
1:08 am PE23 located a leak in the sprinkler room. Attempting to narrow down source in order to reset the alarm.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

1000 block N MARKET ST — BETH SHOLOM CENTER (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

13700 block STOTTLEMYER RD
UNITS: PE102, CAR21
FIRE & RESCUE

House Fire

75100 block MOUNTAIN LAUREL RD (BOONSBORO)
UNITS: E82
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

200 block SAVAGE RD (WILLOWCREST)
UNITS: E11
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Leak Inside

100 block PRINCETOWN DR (OVERLOOK AT AVALON)
UNITS: E11, E501, T50
8:34 am E11 on the scene, 3-story townhouse. Nothing evident. Investigating.
8:36 am E11 investigating a report of odor of gas on second floor in the kitchen.
8:40 am E501 has gas supply secured. T50 setting up fan for ventilation.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

RT340EB / RT180 (JEFFERSON)
UNITS: A209, A196, R20, PE52, E201, E141, R20, EMS901
8:45 am A209 on scene, 2 vehicles involved in the right lane. Checking on occupants.
8:46 am PE52 on scene, establishing command.
8:47 am PE52 reports no entrapment, 2 patients for evaluation. PE52 holding. A209, A196, PE52.
8:59 am EMS in process of obtaining patient refusals. Units clearing the scene when ready.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Helicopter Landing Zone

6600 block CARPENTER RD — FREDERICK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
UNITS: E11
2:25 pm Trooper 3 alerted for burn patient.
FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

1200 block AYNSLEY CT, THE GROVE AT ALBAN
UNITS: E11, E121, E31, PE23, E501, R3, TT4, T50, A19, PE311, BC903, BC902, SAF901
3:02 pm E11 on the scene, 3-story garden style apartment. Nothing evident. Investigating.
3:03 pm BC903 on the scene, assuming command. E11, E121 investigating a report of a small fire in the stairwell.
3:04 pm E11 extinguishing a small fire in the fire extinguisher case. E11 reports fire in the extinguisher has been extinguished. BC903 holding E11, E121, TT4. Other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

2600 block EMMITSBURG RD — DEVONSHIRE VILLAGE APARTMENTS
UNITS: TW6, A69
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Motorcycle Accident

9400 block LONGS MILL RD (ROCKY RIDGE)
UNITS: A169, ALS30, R10, E133, EMS902
4:02 pm R10 on the scene, single motorcyclist off the roadway. ALS30 evaluating rider.
FIRE & RESCUE

Brush Fire

I-70WB / MONUMENT RD (MYERSVILLE)
UNITS: E82, WCE161
4:09 pm E82 reports smoke is from the controlled burn on Mt. Tabor Rd; homeowner has valid burn permit. Frederick ECC advises homeowner has not called-in that they were performing a controlled burn.
FIRE & RESCUE

Vehicle Fire

3200 block CENTENNIAL WAY — URBAN GREEN APARTMENTS (URBANA) Radio: 9C
UNITS: E231
4:46 pm E231 reports fire knocked. Continuing with overhaul.
4:49 pm E231 on scene, vehicle well-involved.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Service Call

200 block E. K ST (BRUNSWICK)
UNITS: CAR19
5:41 pm Service call to assist Brunswick PD with forcible entry.
ALARMS

Residential Fire Alarm (Single Family Resd/ Mobile Home)

1000 block CHINABERRY DR (OVERLOOK)
UNITS: PE311
5:53 pm PE311 on scene, 2-story single family dwelling. Nothing evident. Investigating.
6:04 pm PE311 located a malfunctioning smoke detector which has been replaced. PE311 in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

River Rescue

POINT OF ROCKS BOAT RAMP
UNITS: LCE612, E141, PE52, TW1, TR29, LCSW610, LCR620, LCSW620, BT28, BT28-B, BTSUP28, U29, BT29, A196, LCA610, R19, R3, BT19, BTSUP19, TRPR2, BC903, LCBC602, SAF901, EMS901
7:17 pm BTSUP28 on the scene. Investigating. Frederick ECC advises responding units that the missing subject was last seen approx. 1-hr ago at the Lander Boat Ramp.
7:18 pm BT19 responding to Lander Boat Ramp. BT28, BT28-B, LCSW610, LCSW620 responding to POR Boat Ramp. BT28 units to travel South along the River; LCSW units responding North.
7:24 pm BT28 reports missing subject on a blue/white tube, florescent jacket that reads “River Run” last seen approx. 2-hrs ago north of the Lander Boat Ramp.
7:26 pm BC903 assuming command.
7:28 pm LCSW620 has put-in at McKinney Boat Ramp, headed north toward Lander Boat Ramp.
7:29 pm Trooper 2 airborne, ETA on station appprox. 10-mins.
7:31 pm BT28-B has made contact with the patient beneath the POR Bridge on the Maryland side.
7:32 pm BC903 recalling boats to their respective Boat Ramps. Trooper 2 in service.
7:35 pm BC903 continuing to hold BT28, BT28-B, BT29, U29, E141. All other units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Entrapment

RAMP US-15SB TO I-70EB (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A19, A319, PE23, R3, E11, PE311, BC902, EMS901
8:51 pm E11 on scene, US-15SB on the ramp for I-70EB, single vehicle off the roadway.
8:52 pm E11 reports no entrapment, one patient for evaluation. E11 holding A19, PE23, E11. Other responding units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT144 / MEADOW RD (LINGANORE / IJAMSVILLE)
UNITS: A339, A148, E331
PUBLIC SAFETY

Outside Investigation Of Smoke

16300 block GROTTO RD — NATIONAL SHRINE GROTTO OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES (EMMITSBURG)
UNITS: E61
9:31 pm Frederick ECC advises E61 that the caller is unsure of the correct location.
9:36 pm E61 in the area, investigating.
9:41 pm E61 reports a controlled burn attended by the property owner. No hazards. E61 in service.
FREDERICK, MARYLAND

7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SAT Sep 19 ☁️ 76° / 67° Mostly Cloudy ISSUE DAY
SUN Sep 20 🌧️ 81° / 61° Rain Showers Likely 57% precip
MON Sep 21 🌧️ 71° / 58° Chance Rain Showers 54% precip
TUE Sep 22 ⛈️ 65° / 53° Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 68% precip
WED Sep 23 🌧️ 60° / 53° Chance Rain Showers 52% precip
THU Sep 24 🌧️ 61° / 52° Chance Rain Showers 25% precip
FRI Sep 25 🌧️ 67° / 52° Chance Rain Showers 27% precip
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