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September 27, 2023![]()
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FREDERICK MAN SENTENCED TO TWENTY YEARS FOR TWO COUNTS OF SEX ABUSE OF A MINOR.![]()
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Frederick, MD – On Monday, in Frederick County Circuit Court, Jose Rosa Romero, age 45, was sentenced by Judge Scott Rolle to two consecutive 10-year terms for two counts of sex abuse of two female minors. Upon release from incarceration, Romero must serve five years of supervised probation. He must also register as a sex offender for life and is subject to lifetime sex offender supervision.![]()
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On 4/8/2022, two female minors revealed to a family member that they were sexually abused by Romero approximately ten years ago. The victims were between 4 and 6 years old at the time of the abuse. Romero was found guilty of both counts of child sexual abuse by a jury on May 25, 2023.![]()
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The investigation leading to the arrest and conviction of Romero was a collaborative effort led by the Frederick Police Department and the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office. The State was represented by Special Victims’ Unit Prosecutor Lindsey Carpenter.![]()
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023![]()
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State’s Attorney Charlie Smith Attends International Conference in London to Help Innovate Methods of Prosecuting Global Crimes Crossing Multiple Jurisdictional Boundaries.![]()
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Frederick, MD – This week, Frederick County State’s Attorney Charlie Smith, President of the National District Attorney’s Association, attends the 28th International Association of Prosecutors Annual Conference in London, England to explore the changing nature of crime in the 21st century and to help develop ways to stay ahead of resilient and rapidly adapting criminal networks. ![]()
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Discussions at the gathering will explore how prosecutors can best organize and operate their agencies to maximize their resources in the context of growing digital evidence and how technological developments can be used in large-scale investigations. With evidence, witnesses, victims, suspects and assets often located in more than one country, the importance of effective international cooperation is vital to prosecutors’ success. ![]()
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“International cooperation is increasingly important to the local prosecutor,” said Frederick County State’s Attorney Charlie Smith, “especially with the significant increase in cyber-crime and human trafficking.” National District Attorneys Association ![]()
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The mission of the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office is to promote public safety and foster a sense of security in our community by holding people accountable for violating the law and by pursuing justice in a fair, honest, efficient and ethical manner.![]()
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We welcome new juvenile prosecutor, Kelly Mosher. Kelly attended law school at Catholic University, with an undergrad at York College of Pennsylvania. She practiced law in Frederick from 2000 – 2015. During twelve of those years, she privately practiced domestic law, representing children as appointed by the court as well as general civil litigation, contracts and estates. In addition, Kelly practiced criminal defense as private counsel and panel public defender. Her skill set and experience make her a perfect fit for the FCSAO’s Juvenile Division!
Congrats graduates! Nationally, Drug Treatment Court yields a 75% higher success rate than traditional voluntary treatment models. The Frederick County Drug Treatment Court Team, initiated by Judge Julie R. Solt, provides voluntary participants supervised treatment, education and rehabilitation. This is Judge Solt’s last graduating class before her retirement. Judge Solt and the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office wish all graduates a lifetime of continued success!