930 WFMD Free Talk celebrates our Hometown Heroes! Assistant State’s Attorney, Violent Crimes Unit, Evan McDonough joined Chris Michaels this morning to discuss how cases involving crimes of violence are prosecuted. ASA McDonough explained that for him, it is a team effort! Three prosecutors, one legal office associate, one victim witness coordinator and one investigator collaborate to achieve justice for victims of violent crimes in Frederick. Free Country 99.9 WFRE Cruizin' Chris Michaels on Free Talk 930 WFMD
930 WFMD Free Talk celebrates our Hometown Heroes! Assistant State’s Attorney, Evidence Review Unit, Tyler Cejka joined Chris Michaels @cruizin.chris.7792 and Tom Whalen this morning, to explain E.R.U.’s importance in achieving justice for the victims of Frederick County. Video evidence can include dash-cam recordings, body-worn-camera video, cellular phone/video data and surveillance video from residential or commercial structures. E.R.U. investigators manage and prepare vast amounts of evidence for cases in our agency.
National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2025 ❤️![]()
Watch Sunday's Crime Victims' Memorial Service, hosted by Frederick County State's Attorney Charlie Smith, courtesy of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Frederick.![]()
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Crime Victims Memorial Service 4-6-2025 at Frederick SDA Church
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Charlie Smith, along with Assistant State's Attorney, Morgan McLaughlin and Violent Crimes Unit Intern, Ellowyn Ojeda, served lunch today at the The Frederick Rescue Mission. We are proud to serve Frederick's community, along with over 1,000 volunteers every month at the Mission. To volunteer, click here: therescuemission.org/serve/
State’s Attorney Charlie Smith and his Office hosted the 35th Maryland Statewide Memorial Service today at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Frederick, MD in honor of Maryland’s crime victims and their families. During the service, volunteers read the names of victims of violent crime from Maryland’s Western Region, Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery and Washington counties. The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy read their 2025 Proclamation stating that April 3rd is officially dedicated as Crime Victim and Advocate Commemorative Day. ![]()
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The Governor’s Office recognizes the ongoing and tireless efforts of victim advocates and members of the victim service community. Our Office extends a special thank you to our Victim Witness Coordinators who daily provide support, education and advocacy to victims, ensuring their rights are protected and their needs are met. We also thank Pastor Morgan Kochenower, Pastor Alareece Collie, Kim Barney and Tom Boughner for their hospitality to our community and their support of this memorial service. Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy