Former Frederick Co. Official Blaine Young Faces Prostitution Charges

Former Frederick County commission president Blaine Young is facing four counts of prostitution in Anne Arundel County.

A summons was served on Young Tuesday as part of an investigation led by the Office of the State Prosecutor.

The Frederick News-Post first reported the charges, and noted Young apologized for his actions in a Facebook post. A detailed report on what led to the charges was not available.

“I make no excuses for my actions as there are NONE,” Young wrote, according to the newspaper. “I am very very sorry to Regina, my children my family and friends. I am seeking and getting the help that I need. I have over come [sic] many problems in my life but I obviously still have demons to deal with and conquer. Please give my loved ones the space and support they need.”

The specific counts against Young allege he knowingly engage in prostitution and assignation, and procured, solicited and offered to procure and solicit for prostitution and assignation. Each count, the newspaper notes, carries up to one year in jail and a $500 fine.

A preliminary hearing is set for May 23, with a trial on June 27.

Young lost the 2014 race for Frederick County executive to Democrat Jan Gardner.

Defense attorney Peter O'Neill says Young plans to plead not guilty and mount a vigorous defense.

The 44-year-old Republican served on the county board from 2010 to 2014. He lost the 2014 election for county executive.

Young was a Frederick city alderman from 1997 to 2001. He chose not to seek re-election after his name appeared in the records of an escort service in the city's "black book" scandal. Young said he had hired the women to dance at parties.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.