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FREDERICK WATCH
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 44
Coverage period Friday, September 25, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Multiple Roadway Incidents, Building Fire at S. Market St — Carriage House Apts and Pedestrian Struck at Reichs Ford Rd — County Landfill

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

Crews were dispatched to 100 block S. MARKET ST — CARRIAGE HOUSE APTS in Frederick at 7:00 a.m. for a reported building fire. Responding units included Engine E31, Paramedic Engine PE23, Paramedic Engine PE311, Engine E11, Engine E501, Rescue Squad R3, Tiller Truck TT4, Truck T50, Ambulance A37, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Battalion Chief BC901, Battalion Chief BC902 and SAF901. At 7:01 a.m., Engine E31 arrived. of a 3-story apartment building, nothing evident. Engine E31 began investigating. At 7:03 a.m., TT4, E31 located burned food on the stove. Holding E31, TT4 for ventilation. All other responding units in service.

At 1:59 p.m., crews were called to 9000 block REICHS FORD RD — COUNTY LANDFILL for a reported pedestrian struck. Responding units included Ambulance A339, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Rescue Squad R3, Engine E331, EMS Supervisor EMS902, Battalion Chief BC901, SAF901 and C900. At 2:03 p.m., C900 arrived. C900 confirmed that one down beneath a box truck. At 2:04 p.m., C900 requested MedEvac for Priority 1/A patient. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for the scene.

A reported electrical hazard inside brought crews to 300 block W. NINTH ST in Frederick at 11:24 a.m. Responding units included Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E31, Rescue Squad R3 and Battalion Chief BC903. At 11:26 a.m., Paramedic Engine PE23 arrived. single-story medical facility. Paramedic Engine PE23 found nothing evident. Building partially evacuated. At 11:28 a.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that another call of electrical odor in 900 Block of Toll House Ave across the street. E31 handling that call. Possible power outage in the area.

Crews were dispatched to WILLOWDALE DR near KEY PKWY at 8:38 p.m. for a reported pedestrian struck. Responding units included Ambulance A19, Advanced Life Support ALS4, Engine E11, EMS Supervisor EMS902 and C3. At 8:41 p.m., C3 arrived. one pedestrian conscious seated on the sidewalk. At 8:43 p.m., A19, ALS4 evaluating one patient.

At 9:24 p.m., crews were called to MONOCACY BLVD near QUINCY WAY for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A18, Ambulance A299, Engine E291 and EMS Supervisor EMS902. At 9:24 p.m., EMS Supervisor EMS902 arrived. 2 vehicle rear/end collision. EMS Supervisor EMS902 began checking on the occupants. At 9:25 p.m., EMS Supervisor EMS902 requested second ambulance.

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A reported shooting brought crews to 100 block HOPE CIR, IFO in Frederick at 9:24 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance A38, Advanced Life Support ALS2, Paramedic Engine PE23, Engine E31, Battalion Chief BC901 and EMS Supervisor EMS901. At 9:25 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that victim may be being transported to FHH via personal vehicle. At 9:33 p.m., EMS Supervisor EMS901 made contact with FHH who confirm victim arrived by private vehicle.

Crews were dispatched to I-70 westbound near APPALACHIAN TRAIL at 5:35 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance A89, WCM752, Rescue Squad R8, Rescue Engine RE74 and WCE161. At 5:44 p.m., Rescue Squad R8 arrived to find two vehicles involved. Rescue Squad R8 began checking on the occupants. At 5:46 p.m., A89, R8 and WCE161 remained on the call. Other units in service.

Frederick Scanner logged 22 incidents during the day, with 38 follow-up updates recorded. The busiest hour was 9:00 p.m., when 5 incidents were logged.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations524observed during the day
Peak traffic hour4 p.m.112 reports
Top corridorI-706 reports
  • Congestion479
  • Closures21
  • Disabled Vehicles9
  • Roadwork6
  • Crashes5
  • Debris/Hazards2

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

SATURDAY SEP 26
High 70° • Low 58°

A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 50%
SUNDAY SEP 27
High 64° • Low 60°

Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Rain chance 70%
National Weather Service
Road Watch

4 road closure updates

Since the previous Frederick Watch edition

NEWFrederick City

N MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. HMF Paving concrete repairs lane and sidewalk closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

N MARKET ST

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Construction. HMF Paving sidewalk repairs sidewalk closures

CLEAREDFrederick City

SHOOKSTOWN RD

Limited Public Access, all directions. 1 lane open. Other.

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

1 thing to know for Saturday, Sep. 26

COUNTY10 AM–12 PM

Middletown Heritage Parade

Frederick County holds Middletown Heritage Parade at Main Street Middletown, MD.

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City of Frederick News

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City of Frederick releases August crime report

Reported Group A offenses rose 5.0% from July.

The City of Frederick has released the Frederick Police Department's August 2026 monthly NIBRS Group A crime report. The report lists 296 Group A offenses, up 14 (5.0%) from 282 in July.

The monthly figures may include attempted offenses and can change because of late reporting or status updates. Month-to-month changes alone do not establish a longer-term crime trend.

Crime category August
Animal Cruelty 0
Arson 3
Assault (Aggravated and Simple) 105
Bribery 0
Burglary 6
Counterfeiting/Forgery 3
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 18
Drug/Narcotic 27
Embezzlement 2
Extortion/Blackmail 3
Fraud 39
Gambling 0
Crime category August
Homicide 0
Human Trafficking 0
Kidnapping/Abduction 1
Larceny 58
Motor Vehicle Theft 9
Pornography/Obscene Material 3
Prostitution 0
Robbery 0
Sex Offenses(Forcible and NonForcible) 10
Stolen Property 0
Weapon Law Violations 9
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Saturday, September 26, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 3
Covering Friday, September 25, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Friday, September 25. Excludes medical calls.

FIRE & RESCUE

Building Fire

100 block S. MARKET ST — CARRIAGE HOUSE APTS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, PE23, PE311, E11, E501, R3, TT4, T50, A37, ALS4, BC901, BC902, SAF901
7:01 am E31 on the scene of a 3-story apartment building, nothing evident. Investigating.
7:03 am TT4, E31 located burned food on the stove. Holding E31, TT4 for ventilation. All other responding units in service.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

200 block MADISON ST — SUCCESS SCHOOL (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4
8:31 am E31 on the scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
8:32 am E31 reports accidental alarm. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Medical

25600 block OLD HUNDRED RD (HYATTSTOWN)
UNITS: A239
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

300 block W. NINTH ST (FREDERICK)
UNITS: PE23, E31, R3, BC903
11:26 am PE23 on the scene, single-story medical facility. Nothing evident. Building partially evacuated.
11:28 am Frederick ECC advises responding units that another call of electrical odor in 900 Block of Toll House Ave across the street. E31 handling that call. Possible power outage in the area.
11:30 am E31 on scene of a 3-story commercial building, normal exterior conditions. Investigating.
11:33 am E31 investigating first and second floor of the call at 900 Block of Toll House Ave.
11:41 am BC903 requesting special service unit for 900 Block of Toll House Ave. R3 clearing their call at 300 Block of W. Ninth St to handle the call on Toll House Ave.
12:07 pm BC903 reports crews isolated odor to the Artspiration suite on first floor. Crews in process of ventilating.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

MADISON ST / CARROLLTON DR (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A37, A38, TT4
11:58 am TT4 on the scene, 2 vehicles involved in the intersection. Occupants are out.
12:01 pm TT4 requesting additional ambulance.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

900 block TOLL HOUSE AVE — QUEST DIAGNOSTICS (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, PE23, R3
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

NEW DESIGN RD / FROGGY BOTTOM LN
UNITS: A319, PE311
12:50 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that the phone owner called and reported they dropped their phone in the roadway. No fire department services required. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Pedestrian Struck - Als

9000 block REICHS FORD RD — COUNTY LANDFILL
UNITS: A339, ALS4, R3, E331, EMS902, BC901, SAF901, C900
2:03 pm C900 on scene, confirming one down beneath a box truck.
2:04 pm C900 requesting MedEvac for Pri. 1/A patient. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for the scene.
2:18 pm EMS902 reports patient conscious and alert.
2:32 pm C900 reports Trooper 3 airborne, enroute with Pri. 2 patient to Shock Trauma. Remaining units clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

CORPORATE DR / BRANDFORD LN
UNITS: A319, A19, PE311
2:23 pm PE311 on the scene, 3 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
2:25 pm PE311 requesting additional ambulance.
2:40 pm PE311 reports 3 patients evaluated by EMS, all signed refusals. Fire/Rescue clearing their call scene.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

RT40 TO US-15NB RAMP (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A19, E11
3:01 pm A19 checked the area, nothing found. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

I-70WB / APPALACHIAN TRAIL
UNITS: A89, WCM752, R8, RE74, WCE161
5:44 pm R8 on scene, 2 vehicles involved. Checking on occupants.
5:46 pm R8 holding A89, R8, WCE161. Other units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Pedestrian Struck - Als

WILLOWDALE DR / KEY PKWY
UNITS: A19, ALS4, E11, EMS902, C3
8:41 pm C3 on scene, one pedestrian conscious seated on the sidewalk.
8:43 pm A19, ALS4 evaluating one patient.
8:45 pm M19 transporting Pri. 2 patient to Meritus Medical Center.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Odor Of Smoke Inside

3200 block CENTENNIAL WAY — URBAN GREEN APARTMENTS (URBANA)
UNITS: E231, PE251, TT23
9:05 pm E231 on the scene, 3-story garden apartment building. Nothing evident. Investigating.
9:07 pm E231 reports good intent call; heat was turned on for the first time this season. Odor emanating from the heating elements. Units in service.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

MONOCACY BLVD / QUINCY WAY
UNITS: A18, A299, E291, EMS902
9:24 pm EMS902 on the scene, 2 vehicle rear/end collision. Checking on occupants.
9:25 pm EMS902 requesting second ambulance.
9:38 pm E291 has relocated vehicles involved onto Frederick Health Way.
9:39 pm A299 transporting 2 patients. Remaining units clearing the scene.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Shooting - Als

100 block HOPE CIR, IFO (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, ALS2, PE23, E31, BC901, EMS901
9:25 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that victim may be being transported to FHH via personal vehicle.
9:33 pm EMS901 made contact with FHH who confirm victim arrived by private vehicle.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

600 block ARBOR TRACE DR — RESERVE AT BALLENGER
UNITS: PE311, E11, TW1
9:41 pm PE311 on scene, 3-story garden apartment building. Nothing evident
9:49 pm PE311 reports an overloaded washer. No fire department services needed. Units in service.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
FRI Sep 25 🌤️ 74° / 54° Partly Cloudy ISSUE DAY
SAT Sep 26 🌧️ 70° / 58° Chance Rain Showers 61% precip
SUN Sep 27 🌧️ 64° / 60° Rain Showers Likely 67% precip
MON Sep 28 🌧️ 68° / 60° Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy 22% precip
TUE Sep 29 🌤️ 73° / 59° Partly Sunny 0% precip
WED Sep 30 🌤️ 76° / 61° Mostly Sunny 3% precip
THU Oct 1 🌤️ 77° / 63° Mostly Sunny 13% precip
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