Frederick, MD.-On 10/03/2015 at approximately 2:59 p.m. officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to the 1900 Blk of Rosemont Avenue for a three vehicle accident.
Frederick, MD.-On 10/03/2015 at approximately 2:59 p.m. officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to the 1900 Blk of Rosemont Avenue for a three vehicle accident. Upon arrival officers noticed one vehicle was on its side and the others had extensive damage. Fire and EMS personnel were also on scene and assisted with extracting all parties from their vehicle. Through the course of the investigation, officers determined the at-fault driver was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. As a result, the at-fault driver, later identified as Phillip Eugene Helms, was placed under arrest at the scene. All parties were transported to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. At FMH, Helms was charged with various traffic offenses. After being treated by FMH staff, all parties were release.
Should anyone have any further information concerning this incident, please contact Off. Hiester at the number listed below. Anyone wishing to leave information anonymously can call the Frederick Police Department’s tip line at 301-600-TIPS (8477), send information via email to fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org, or send a text to 240-674-TIPS (8477). You can also use the Frederick Police Department app for I-Phone and Android users to also leave information.
Case Number:
2015-81167
Arrestee:
Phillip Eugene Helms
W/M DOB: 02/06/1947
1800 Blk of Free Terrence
Frederick, MD 21702
Charges:
DUI
DWI
Reckless Driving
Negligent Driving
Failure to Drive Right of Center
Arresting Officer:
Off. Derrick Hiester
301-600 7515
Preparing Officer:
Sgt. Jay Brown
301-600-3914
Departmental PIO:
Lt. Clark Pennington
301-600-3935