Deadly Hit-and-Run in Frederick County Linked to Charles Town Arrests
2 men charged in deadly hit-and-run in Frederick County arrested in West Virginia
DC News Now | Wednesday, June 25, 2025
In a recent incident that has drawn attention from residents across the region, two men were arrested in Charles Town, West Virginia, in connection with a deadly hit-and-run involving local resident Payton Dixon III. On June 23, after a confrontation at a traffic light on Route 522 South, Dixon was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by Jacques Blemur, who faces second-degree murder charges. Co-defendant Michael Jackson was charged for firearm-related offenses. The case reflects ongoing issues in the area, as authorities look into the nature of the dispute among the involved parties. This report was provided by DC News Now.
