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PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMAY 28, 2025FREDERICK MAN TO SERVE 18 YEARS IN THE DIVISION OF CORRECTIONS FOR SECOND-DEGREE SEX OFFENSE AND TWO COUNTS OF THIRD-DEGREE SEX OFFENSE OF TWO MINORSFrederick, MD – Today in Frederick County Circuit Court, Judge Joanie Raymond-Brubaker sentenced 67-year old Donald Bernard Brooks to serve 18 years in the Division of Corrections for one count of Second-Degree Sex Offense and two counts of Third-Degree Sex Offense of two minors. The Defendant pleaded guilty in both cases. On July 15, 2024, Frederick Police received a call from an adult male victim who asked to remain anonymous regarding a sexual offense committed on him by the Defendant. The victim told police when he was seven years old, the Defendant (36 years old at the time of the incident) sexually assaulted him in the home of a family friend. The Victim remained silent until he turned 18, when he told his mother about the incident. His mother contacted the police at that time, however the victim did not wish to proceed with an investigation. On July 15, 2024 the victim contacted the police after learning that the Defendant was babysitting minor children. On August 5, 2024, a female victim called Frederick Police after she saw the news of the Defendant’s arrest. She told police the Defendant sexually abused her multiple times when she was seven years old inside the family home where the Defendant resided. The Defendant was 21 years old at the time of the incident. The Victim initially told her mother after the last incident who elected not to notify authorities but did not allow the minor victim to go over to the Defendant’s residence any more. Investigators became aware of three additional Victims, however charges were not filed as they were either unable to be fully identified or elected not to proceed with a criminal investigation. State’s Attorney Charlie Smith said, “This is really a story of courage. The courage for these victims to come forward many years later to make sure that this abuse did not happen to anyone else is truly admirable.” During the Plea and Sentencing Hearing, Victim #1 addressed the Court in a Victim Impact Statement: “This is healing for me. He ruined my whole life. It replayed in my head over and over; so many nightmares.” Victim # 2 also told Judge Raymond-Brubaker: “No one should have to give a statement like this. He was like family to me. He used every opportunity to abuse me.”Probationary conditions will include five years of supervised probation upon release, no contact with the victims, no contact with any minor child and additional electronic and internet monitoring.Chief Assistant State’s Attorney, Special Victims Unit, Lindsey Carpenter represented the State of Maryland.Jacqueline RottmannCourt Media Relations Officer301-600-2972100 West Patrick StreetFrederick, Maryland 21701 ... See MoreSee Less

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🏆Domestic Violence Unit Chief, Brett Engler Awarded 2025 Purple Ribbon Medal for Legal Advocate of the YearDomesticShelters.org announced Chief, Domestic Violence Unit, Brett Engler, as one of their 42 winners, nationwide, of the 2025 Purple Ribbon Awards. ASA Engler was chosen and judged by a national panel of leading professionals from across the domestic violence field. 2025 marks the fifth year of the Purple Ribbon Awards, presented by Alliance for HOPE International, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates DomesticShelters.org.Launched in 2021, The Purple Ribbon Awards are the most comprehensive awards program honoring the countless hope-givers of the domestic violence movement. PRA winners include domestic violence advocates, programs, shelters, organizations, survivors and members of the community support system. Nominations for the Purple Ribbon Awards are submitted from around the world. Purple Ribbon Awards are dedicated to honoring all the compassionate efforts to help victims of domestic violence.The busiest unit in the State’s Attorney’s Office for Frederick County, Chief Engler’s D.V. team handled over 400 District Court misdemeanor cases and over 130 Circuit Court felony cases in 2024 alone. “Domestic violence is a global pandemic affecting millions of people and costing taxpayers billions of dollars every year. Those that step up to help those in need rarely get the recognition they deserve,” said Ashley Rumschlag, National Director of DomesticShelters.org. “The Purple Ribbon Awards celebrates the remarkable people and organizations that might otherwise go unrecognized. The awards are all about bringing hope to the hope-givers and inspiring one another to do more for survivors.”Chief Brett Engler said, “I am so honored and thank you to the Alliance for the recognition and to Maggie Henderson, Victim Services, Frederick County Sheriff's Office, MD - Integrity Driven • Community Built, for the nomination and for being an invaluable partner in this life-saving work on behalf of victims in Frederick County.” www.allianceforhope.org/www.domesticshelters.orgHeartly House #domesticviolenceawareness Domestic Violence Coordinating Council of Frederick County ... See MoreSee Less

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PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMAY 19, 2025Frederick Man Sentenced to 13.5 Years in the Division of Corrections for Second-Degree Assault and 17 Counts of Violating a Protective OrderFrederick, MD – Today in Frederick County Circuit Court, The Honorable Joanie Raymond-Brubaker ordered 45-yr-old Jerome Mario Britton, of Frederick, MD to serve a total of 13.5 years in the Division of Corrections for Second-Degree Assault and 17 counts of Violation of a Protective Order. A jury found the Defendant guilty of those crimes on March 20, 2025. On September 4, 2024, Frederick Police responded to Frederick Health Hospital for a report of a domestic assault. The Victim had asked her husband to drive her to the hospital to get medical attention for “a toothache.” When she was safe, she disclosed that her actual injury was to her eye area from having been assaulted by her husband several weeks prior. The hospital staff reported the assault to police immediately with the consent of the Victim. The victim told police that on August 15, 2024, the Defendant punched her in the eye with his closed fist, causing her to lose consciousness. The victim took photos of the injuries of her bruised and swollen eye, which she showed law enforcement. Police observed the victim’s eye was still swollen and bruised from the assault upon observing her.State’s Attorney Charlie Smith said, “My office takes Domestic Violence extremely seriously, we know how difficult it is to navigate an abusive situation and seek help. We commend this victim for finding safety in reporting and for sharing her story with the jury. We are pleased with the sentence and feel that justice was done.”The State read the Victim’s impact statement, “My children were fearful when they saw my injuries. He has no regard for the pain he caused us. We are safe now and I no longer take my safety for granted.”Chief Assistant State’s Attorney, Domestic Violence Unit, Brett Engler represented the State of Maryland.####Press Contact:Jacqueline RottmannCourt Media Relations Officer301-600-2972100 West Patrick StreetFrederick, Maryland 21701 ... See MoreSee Less

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