Search Frederick Police Blotter
Frederick police blotter records come from two separate agencies depending on where the incident happened. The Frederick Police Department handles calls within city limits, while the Frederick County Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas surrounding the city. This split means you need to know which agency responded before you start looking for a report. The sheriff's office runs an online portal called GovQuest that lets you search and request records digitally. The city police department takes requests by phone, email, or through the city website. Both agencies process requests under the Maryland Public Information Act.
Frederick Police Blotter Overview
Frederick Law Enforcement Agencies
The City of Frederick has its own police department. The Frederick Police Department operates out of 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701. You can reach them at 301-600-2100. For records questions specifically, contact Dana Kelly at 301-600-2136 or Kim Loop at 301-600-1453. FPD covers everything within the city limits of Frederick.
Outside city limits, Frederick County is served by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Their main office is at 110 Airport Drive East, Frederick, MD 21701. The records phone number is 301-600-1740, and the general line is 301-600-1046. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The Public Information Officer is Todd Wivell at 301-600-3653.
There are a few other jurisdictions in the area you should know about. Thurmont has its own police department. Brunswick has a separate force too. Walkersville contracts with the Maryland State Police. If your incident happened on a state highway, that is generally MSP jurisdiction as well. Make sure you know which agency handled the call before you request records.
Note: The Frederick County Sheriff's Office does not handle incidents inside city limits, so check which agency responded before filing your request.
How to Search Frederick Police Blotter Records
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office runs the GovQuest online portal for records searches and requests. You need to create a free account to use it. Once logged in, you can search existing records, submit new requests, track the status of your request, pay online, and download documents when they are ready. This is the fastest way to get police blotter records for incidents in unincorporated Frederick County.
The Frederick Police Department page on the city website is the starting point for records from within city limits.
From this page you can find contact information and links to the city's public records request process.
For court records tied to police blotter entries, use the Maryland Judiciary Case Search. It covers both Frederick County Circuit Court and District Court. Search by name, case number, or filing date. The Circuit Court is at 100 West Patrick Street, phone 301-600-1976. The District Court is at the same address, phone 301-600-2000. Both are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The Maryland Judiciary Case Search covers Frederick County courts and shows charges, hearing dates, and case dispositions linked to police blotter incidents.
This free tool lets you look up any court case in Frederick County by name or case number.
The sheriff's office also has a crime mapping tool on their website. It shows crime locations and lets you filter by type and date. The inmate lookup tool shows current inmates with charges and booking dates. Both are free and do not require an account.
How to Request Frederick Police Reports
For Frederick County Sheriff's Office records, the preferred method is the GovQuest portal. Submit your request online, and staff will process it and notify you when it is ready. You can also submit a PIA request form by mail to Records Supervisor, Frederick County Sheriff's Office, 110 Airport Drive East, Frederick, MD 21701. Fax requests go to (301) 600-1527. In-person requests are accepted at the same address. The form asks for your name, phone number, address, and a description of the records you want.
For Frederick Police Department records, contact the department directly. You can call Dana Kelly at 301-600-2136 for police records questions or Kim Loop at 301-600-1453 for general records questions. The city has a public records request page where you can submit a PIA form. Mail requests go to Frederick Police Department, 100 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701.
The sheriff's office also lets you file certain non-emergency reports online through their online reporting page. This is only for non-emergency incidents with no known suspects that happened within FCSO jurisdiction. You can upload files like JPG, PDF, or video. After your report is approved, you can purchase a verified copy for $5.00. You get a temporary case number right away that you can use to check on it later.
What Frederick Police Blotter Records Contain
Frederick County Sheriff's Office reports include incident narratives, calls for service records, body-worn camera footage, photographs, and fatal or life-threatening crash reconstruction reports. The sheriff's office also handles limited background checks. Each report contains the date, time, and location of the incident along with officer and witness information.
Frederick Police Department records cover city police incident reports, accident reports, arrest records, and investigation reports. Court records from the Circuit and District Courts include case information, charges, dispositions, hearing dates, and filed documents. The case number formats differ between agencies. The sheriff's office uses its own numbering system, FPD uses FPD case numbers, and the courts use standard Maryland case numbers.
Note: Body-worn camera footage is available through the sheriff's office but the cost varies depending on the length and complexity of the request.
Frederick Police Blotter Fees
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office charges $0.25 per page for requests of 20 or more pages. Online reports filed through the reporting system cost $5.00 for a verified copy. Background checks vary in price. Body-worn camera footage and photographs are billed at actual cost. Research fees start at $25.00 per hour beginning with the third hour of staff time. The first two hours are free under the MPIA.
Payment methods for the sheriff's office include cash (in person), money order, cashier's check, and online payment through GovQuest. Make checks payable to "Frederick County Sheriff's Office." Payment is due within 30 days of approval. The city police department accepts requests through its own process, with fees set by the city. Contact them directly for current city police records pricing.
The statewide crime statistics dashboard provides additional context for Frederick area police blotter data.
This state-level tool shows crime trends that complement the local Frederick police blotter records.
Frederick Police Blotter Resources
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office website has links to records requests, online reporting, crime mapping, and the newsroom. The records and PIA page explains the process for requesting police blotter records from the county. For city records, the Frederick Police Department page on the city website has contact details and links.
The sheriff's office also provides victim services and community services. The FCSO newsroom posts press releases about incidents in Frederick County. For questions about PIA requests to the sheriff's office, email fcsopia@frederickcountymd.gov.
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