***UPDATE***
The male that was found deceased yesterday was identified as Joseph William Tibbs 4/5/67. Mr. Tibbs was believed to be homeless at the time of his death. His family has been notified and the investigation continues into the cause and manner in which me died.
FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 26, 2018
Frederick Police investigate death
FREDERICK, MD – On December 26,
2018 at approximately 9:01 a.m. Frederick County Emergency Medical Services
responded to the 200 block of West South Street for a unresponsive male laying
on the sidewalk. EMS Personnel checked
the individual and found that the individual was deceased.
Officers
from the Frederick Police Department responded to the scene and were able to identify the male. His information is not being released at this time due to notification of next of kin. The individual was transported
to the State Of Maryland Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
At
this time the Frederick Police Department does not believe foul play or CDS
contributed to his death.
The
Frederick Police Department is asking anyone with additional information
regarding this incident to contact the Police via the below tip lines. We are also asking homeowners in those areas
to please check any home surveillance systems or Ring doorbells they have and
to notify FPD if they believe it captured something of value. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Department by phone 301-600-TIPS (8477), text at 240-674-TIPS (8477), or email fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org.
Case#:
2018-106735
Incident Type: Death
Investigator:
D/Sgt. Alcorn- 240-674-2612
Author:
D/Sgt. Andrew Alcorn-240-674-2612
Public
Information Contact: Lt. Kirk Henneberry-301-600-6217