Frederick County Sherriff's deputy charged with child abuse following preliminary investigation

BALTIMORE -- A Frederick County Sheriff's deputy has been charged with child abuse, according to the Maryland State Police. The Frederick County Sh...

March 23, 2023
8:24 AM

BALTIMORE -- A Frederick County Sheriff's deputy has been charged with child abuse, according to the Maryland State Police. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office reported the complaint about the deputy's behavior toward a 5-year-old child to the Maryland State Police on Wednesday, police said. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division Western Region have been investigating the allegations, according to authorities. A preliminary investigation has revealed that the assault occurred on Tuesday, according to the Maryland State Police.

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