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FREDERICK WATCH
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Thursday, October 8, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Daily Edition Vol. 1, No. 56
Coverage period Wednesday, October 7, 2026 News and incidents from the previous day

Ramp Us-15Nb To E. Patrick St Ramp Rollover, Multiple Roadway Incidents

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

Crews were dispatched to 1900 block BELFORD DR in Clover Ridge at 1:53 p.m. for a reported shooting. Responding units included Ambulance 29, Paramedic Engine 23, Engine 291, EMS Supervisor 902, EMS Supervisor 901 and Battalion Chief 902. At 1:57 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that patient is unconscious. BC902 requesting MedEvac to be started. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for St. John's Regional Catholic School. At 2:01 p.m., Battalion Chief 902 established command. Fire/EMS units are staging away from the scene until PD provide all-clear to proceed in.

At 8:08 a.m., crews were called to RAMP US-15 northbound TO E. PATRICK ST RAMP in Frederick for a reported vehicle accident - rollover. Responding units included Ambulance 38, Advanced Life Support 4, Rescue Squad 3, Engine 33, Tower 1, Chief 900, Battalion Chief 901 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 8:13 a.m., Chief 900 arrived. on the ramp from US-15NB to E. Patrick St. At 8:14 a.m., reports vehicle overturned with 2 occupants out. A38 and TW1 remained on the call. Other responding units in service.

A reported vehicle accident - rollover brought crews to US-15 southbound near ROSEMONT AVE in Frederick at 6:05 p.m. Responding units included Ambulance 29, Ambulance 18, Rescue Squad 3, Paramedic Engine 23, Engine 11, Chief 1, Battalion Chief 902 and EMS Supervisor 902. At 6:08 p.m., dispatchers advised responding crews that MSP report the crash on the ramp from US-15SB onto Rosemont Ave. At 6:09 p.m., EMS Supervisor 902 arrived.

Crews were dispatched to I-270 southbound near Route 80 in Urbana at 11:00 p.m. for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 239, Ambulance 259, Advanced Life Support 23, Rescue Squad 3, Engine 231, Paramedic Engine 251, Rescue Squad 3, Tiller Truck 23 and EMS Supervisor 901.

At 9:31 a.m., crews were called to 100 block NORTH POINTE TER in Middletown for a reported electrical hazard inside. Responding units included Rescue Engine 74, Engine 121, Tower 7 and Rescue Squad 8. At 9:36 a.m., Rescue Engine 74 arrived at a two-story single family and found nothing evident. Rescue Engine 74 began investigating. At 9:38 a.m., investigating a light odor.

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A reported light smoke conditions brought crews to 1000 block HEATHER RIDGE DR in Heather Ridge at 12:11 p.m. Responding units included Engine 291, Paramedic Engine 23 and Truck 50. At 12:16 p.m., Paramedic Engine 23 arrived at a 3-story garden apartment building and found nothing evident. At 12:17 p.m., completed 360-assessment. Nothing showing on all sides. Investigating report of a fire that has been extinguished in a third floor apartment.

Crews were dispatched to 7300 block GOVERNORS WAY — INVITROGEN CORPORATION at 3:20 p.m. for a reported commercial fire alarm. Responding units included Engine 311 and Tiller Truck 4. At 3:24 p.m., Frederick ECC advises responding units of a caller who reports smoke coming from an electrical box in the area. At 3:26 p.m., in the area, investigating.

At 3:57 p.m., crews were called to OLD NATIONAL PIKE near RIDGE RD in Braddock Heights for a reported vehicle accident. Responding units included Ambulance 129, Advanced Life Support 4 and Engine 121. At 4:00 p.m., Engine 121 arrived. Engine 121 began checking on the occupants. At 4:18 p.m., Ambulance 129 requested ALS resource.

Yesterday on the Roads

Traffic observations208observed during the day
Peak traffic hour3 p.m.58 reports
Top corridorI-707 reports
  • Closures3
  • Congestion168
  • Crashes12
  • Debris/Hazards1
  • Disabled Vehicles10
  • Roadwork11

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

Weather

Today and tomorrow in Frederick

THURSDAY OCT 8
High 76° • Low 51°

Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 2 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

FRIDAY OCT 9
High 73° • Low 53°

Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 1 to 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 Thursday, Oct. 8

CITY6 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Frederick's Historic Preservation Commission meets at New Location Beginning March 2026: Municipal Annex – Conference Room C and watch online here . 140 W Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701.

COUNTY6:30 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission

Frederick County's Parks & Recreation Commission meets at Parks & Recreation Main Office.

COUNTY10:45 AM–11:15 AM

Middletown AmVets Lunch & Learn and Blood Pressure Checks

Frederick County holds Middletown AmVets Lunch & Learn and Blood Pressure Checks.

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Thursday, October 8, 2026 Frederick County, Maryland Page 7
Covering Wednesday, October 7, 2026

The Day’s Run Log

Complete call activity for Wednesday, October 7. Excludes medical calls.

ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

3200 block DIGITAL DR (ADAMSTOWN)
UNITS: E141, TW1
7:47 am E141 on the scene, single-story data center with nothing evident. Investigating.
7:58 am E141 reports accidental alarm. System has been reset.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

RAMP US-15NB TO E. PATRICK ST RAMP (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A38, ALS4, R3, E33, TW1, C900, BC901, EMS902
8:13 am C900 on the scene, on the ramp from US-15NB to E. Patrick St.
8:14 am C900 reports vehicle overturned with 2 occupants out. Holding A38, TW1. Other responding units in service.
8:18 am A38 obtaining 2 patient refusals. Fire/Rescue clearing the scene when ready.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Check Up After Accident - Police On Scene

LINGANORE RD / OLD LINGANORE RD
UNITS: A339, E331
9:07 am E331 on the scene, single vehicle involved.
9:20 am A339 transporting one patient to the hospital.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

100 block NORTH POINTE TER (MIDDLETOWN)
UNITS: RE74, E121, TW7, R8
9:36 am RE74 on the scene, 2-story single family. Nothing evident. Investigating.
9:38 am RE74 investigating a light odor.
10:01 am RE74 investigated, no hazards present. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Light Smoke Conditions

1000 block HEATHER RIDGE DR (HEATHER RIDGE)
UNITS: E291, PE23, T50
12:16 pm PE23 on the scene, 3-story garden apartment building. Nothing evident.
12:17 pm PE23 completed 360-assessment. Nothing showing on all sides. Investigating report of a fire that has been extinguished in a third floor apartment.
12:18 pm PE23 reports fire has been extinguished on top of the stove. Holding PE23, T50 while apartment is ventilated.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

W. PATRICK ST / BAUGHMANS LN (GOLDEN MILE)
UNITS: A19, E11
1:12 pm E11 reports FPD are on scene, advising collision is property damage, no injuries. Units in service.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Shooting

1900 block BELFORD DR (CLOVER RIDGE)
UNITS: A29, PE23, E291, EMS902, EMS901, BC902
1:57 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that patient is unconscious. BC902 requesting MedEvac to be started. Landing Zone (LZ) planned for St. John's Regional Catholic School.
2:01 pm BC902 establishing command. Fire/EMS units are staging away from the scene until PD provide all-clear to proceed in.
2:06 pm Frederick ECC advise Fire/EMS that FPD are still in process of securing the scene.
2:08 pm Frederick ECC report that scene is secure, Fire/EMS may proceed in to the scene.
2:13 pm EMS902 reports patient is Pri. 1/A. Crews in process of rendering patient care. Estimate 10-min to transport to the LZ.
2:24 pm EMS crews in process of stabilizing, preparing patient for transport to the LZ.
2:31 pm M29 transporting to the LZ.
2:33 pm BC902 reports all Fire/EMS personnel and units are clear of the scene. Scene turned over to FPD.
2:38 pm E291 reports Trooper 3 is airborne, enroute to Shock Trauma. Fire/Rescue clearing the scene.
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

7300 block GOVERNORS WAY — INVITROGEN CORPORATION
UNITS: E311, TT4
3:24 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units of a caller who reports smoke coming from an electrical box in the area.
3:26 pm E311 in the area, investigating.
3:28 pm E311 investigating the report of smoke from an electrical box. TT4 investigating alarm panel at dispatched address.
3:31 pm TT4 reports alarm systems reading normal. E311 located a small fire in the mulch; in process of extinguishing.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

WAYNESBORO PIKE / JACKS MOUNTAIN RD (CARROLL VALLEY)
UNITS: TW6
ALARMS

Commercial Fire Alarm

5700 block INDUSTRY LN
UNITS: E33, TT4
3:37 pm E33 on the scene, normal exterior conditions. Audible alarm active. Investigating.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

OLD NATIONAL PIKE / RIDGE RD (BRADDOCK HEIGHTS)
UNITS: A129, ALS4, E121
4:00 pm E121 on scene, checking on occupants.
4:18 pm A129 requesting ALS resource.
4:41 pm M129 transporting a patient with serious injuries.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

URBANA PIKE / DOCTOR PERRY RD
UNITS: A239, TT23
5:33 pm TT23 on the scene, one vehicle off the roadway. Checking on occupant(s).
5:38 pm A239 evaluating one patient.
5:42 pm TT23 reports no patient requires EMS. Property damage collision only.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Rollover

US-15SB / ROSEMONT AVE (FREDERICK)
UNITS: A29, A18, R3, PE23, E11, C1, BC902, EMS902
6:08 pm Frederick ECC advises responding units that MSP report the crash on the ramp from US-15SB onto Rosemont Ave.
6:09 pm EMS902 on the scene.
6:10 pm C1 reports one patient for evaluation, holding A29, PE23. Other responding units in service.
ALARMS

Residential Fire Alarm (Single Family Resd/ Mobile Home)

5600 block BROADMOOR TER N (HOLLY HILLS)
UNITS: E331
7:18 pm E331 on the scene, 2-story single-family. Nothing evident.
7:20 pm Frederick ECC advises that they received the proper alarm passcode. E331 confirmed with homeowner. E331 in service.
FIRE & RESCUE

Outside Fire

WAVERLEY DR / BICTON COMMONS DR
UNITS: BR16
8:34 pm BR16 in the area, investigating.
8:36 pm BR16 located styrofoam on fire.
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Als

I-270SB / RT80 (URBANA)
UNITS: A239, A259, ALS23, R3, E231, PE251, R3, TT23, EMS901
TRAFFIC & ROADS

Vehicle Accident - Bls

100 block HORIZON DR
UNITS: A18, E11
11:04 pm Frederick ECC cancelled the call.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Electrical Hazard Inside

6100 block SPRINGWATER PL — HAMPTON COURT CONDOS (SPRING RIDGE)
UNITS: E331, E33, TT4
11:22 pm E331 on the scene, 3-story multi-family structure. Nothing evident. Building not evacuated.
11:38 pm E331 reports crews investigated, no hazards present. Units in service.
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7-Day Weather

National Weather Service
WED Oct 7 ☀️ 73° / 52° Sunny ISSUE DAY
THU Oct 8 ☀️ 76° / 51° Sunny 0% precip
FRI Oct 9 ☀️ 73° / 53° Sunny 0% precip
SAT Oct 10 🌤️ 75° / 59° Mostly Sunny 95% precip
SUN Oct 11 🌧️ 67° / 62° Rain Showers 95% precip
MON Oct 12 🌧️ 73° / 60° Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 20% precip
TUE Oct 13 🌤️ 72° / 48° Mostly Sunny 13% precip
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