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FREDERICK WATCH
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Monday, September 28, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 46
Coverage period Sunday, September 27, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

US-15 Rollover, Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to US-15 southbound near PUTMAN RD in Lewistown at 7:32 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. Responding units included Ambulance 229, Ambulance 299, Advanced Life Support 30, Rescue Squad 10, Engine 291, Engine 221, Battalion Chief 902 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 7:40 p.m., Rescue Squad 10 arrived. Rescue Squad 10 confirmed that vehicle involved overturned, ended up on Al 4 wheels. Rescue Squad 10 began checking on the occupants. At 7:41 p.m., reports no entrapment. A229, ALS30, A299, R10, E102 and E221 remained on the call. Other units in service.

At 1:35 p.m., crews were called to 5600 block ADAMSTOWN RD — CARROLL MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Adamstown for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine 141 and Tower 23. At 1:38 p.m., Engine 141 arrived. normal conditions. Alarm is active. At 1:47 p.m., reports alarm panel is indicating a pull station activation.

A reported gas odor inside brought crews to 3300 block PAPRIKA CT in Buckeystown at 4:21 p.m. Responding units included Engine 141, Paramedic Engine 311 and Tiller Truck 23. At 4:26 p.m., Engine 141 arrived. normal conditions. Engine 141 began investigating. At 4:32 p.m., performed meter readings. Nothing found.

Crews were dispatched to BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE near GAMBRILL PARK RD at 9:15 p.m. for a reported check after a vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 129 and Engine 121. At 9:22 p.m., Engine 121 arrived. approx. 1/4-mile east of the intersection with Gambrill Park Rd. At 9:27 p.m., 121 reports multiple vehicles stopped in the roadway. Requesting police to expedite; one driver has fled the scene.

At 1:42 p.m., crews were called to 200 block BROADWAY ST — WEINBERG HOUSE in Frederick for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine 31 and Tiller Truck 4. At 1:44 p.m., Engine 31 arrived at a 4-story multi-family dwelling and found nothing evident. At 2:09 p.m., reports burned food in a second floor apartment. Ventilation completed. Alarm system reset. Units in service.

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Representative image; not from a reported incident.

A reported commercial fire alarm brought crews to 7200 block CORPORATE CT — HILTON GARDEN INN at 7:24 p.m. Responding units included Paramedic Engine 311 and Tiller Truck 4. At 7:27 p.m., Paramedic Engine 311 arrived. 5-story hotel with nothing evident. At 7:32 p.m., reports rag caught fire in the kitchen, extinguished prior to fire department arrival.

Crews were dispatched to CAMPUS DR near AMBER DR in Ft. Detrick at 11:14 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident triggered by an automatic crash notification. Responding units included Ambulance 19, Engine 501 and Battalion Chief 950. At 11:17 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that phone owner called back and reports their phone fell from the vehicle. No fire department services needed.

At 6:25 a.m., crews were called to 42400 block SPINKS FERRY RD in Lucketts for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Engine 281.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations9observed during the day
Peak traffic hour11 a.m.2 reports
Top corridorI-705 reports
  • Disabled Vehicles4
  • Crashes3

Source: MDOT CHART. Observations may be incomplete, duplicated or imprecise.

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

MONDAY SEP 28
High 70° • Low 60°

A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Rain chance 20%
TUESDAY SEP 29
High 74° • Low 60°

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

National Weather Service
Road Watch

Road closures active today

No newly listed or changed closures since the previous Frederick Watch edition

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

ONGOINGFrederick County

OLD MILL RD

Closed, all directions. All lanes closed. Construction. Closed for repairs. Major structural component damaged. CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC.

Frederick County road closure data
Today in Frederick

3 things to know for Monday, Sep. 28

FCPS4:30 PM

Calendar Committee Meeting

The FCPS Calendar Committee meets.

FCPS6 PM

SECAC Meeting

The FCPS SECAC meets.

COUNTY2 PM–4 PM

Local Management Board

Frederick County's Local Management Board meets at Department of Social Services - Monocacy Meeting Room.

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Monday, September 28, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 2
Covering Sunday, September 27, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Sunday, September 27. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5600 block ADAMSTOWN RD — CARROLL MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (ADAMSTOWN)
UNITS: E141, TW23
1:38 pm E141 on the scene, normal conditions. Alarm is active.
1:47 pm E141 reports alarm panel is indicating a pull station activation.
1:53 pm E141 determined an issue with a pull station near the doors activating due to rain. E141 in process of resetting alarm system.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

200 block BROADWAY ST — WEINBERG HOUSE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: E31, TT4
1:44 pm E31 on the scene, 4-story multi-family dwelling. Nothing evident.
2:09 pm E31 reports burned food in a second floor apartment. Ventilation completed. Alarm system reset. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Gas Odor Inside

3300 block PAPRIKA CT (BUCKEYSTOWN)
UNITS: E141, PE311, TT23
4:26 pm E141 on scene, normal conditions. Investigating.
4:32 pm E141 performed meter readings. Nothing found.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

7200 block CORPORATE CT — HILTON GARDEN INN
UNITS: PE311, TT4
7:27 pm PE311 on the scene, 5-story hotel with nothing evident.
7:32 pm PE311 reports rag caught fire in the kitchen, extinguished prior to fire department arrival.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

US-15SB / PUTMAN RD (LEWISTOWN)
UNITS: A229, A299, ALS30, R10, E291, E221, BC902, EMS902
7:40 pm R10 on the scene, confirming vehicle involved overturned, ended up on Al 4 wheels. Checking on occupant(s).
7:41 pm R10 reports no entrapment. Holding A229, ALS30, A299, R10, E102, E221. Other units in service.
7:43 pm E291 reports 2 additional vehicles on NB lanes struck by loose tire, property damage only.
7:58 pm A229 transporting Pri. 3 patient to FHH.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE / GAMBRILL PARK RD
UNITS: A129, E121
9:22 pm E121 on the scene, approx. 1/4-mile east of the intersection with Gambrill Park Rd.
9:27 pm 121 reports multiple vehicles stopped in the roadway. Requesting police to expedite; one driver has fled the scene.
9:44 pm A129 transporting Pri. 3 patient to the hospital.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls (Automatic Crash Notification)

CAMPUS DR / AMBER DR (FT. DETRICK)
UNITS: A19, E501, BC950
11:17 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that phone owner called back and reports their phone fell from the vehicle. No fire department services needed.
FREDERICK, MARYLAND

7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
SUN Sep 27 🌧️ 63° / 58° Showers ISSUE DAY
MON Sep 28 🌧️ 70° / 60° Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 23% precip
TUE Sep 29 🌤️ 74° / 60° Mostly Sunny 0% precip
WED Sep 30 🌤️ 78° / 61° Mostly Sunny 0% precip
THU Oct 1 🌤️ 84° / 64° Mostly Sunny 6% precip
FRI Oct 2 🌧️ 81° / 57° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 22% precip
SAT Oct 3 🌧️ 69° / 54° Slight Chance Rain Showers 29% precip
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