Sentencing delayed for former Carroll countians guilty of federal charges in high-profile cases

Sentencing delayed for former Carroll countians guilty of federal charges in high-profile cases

Scheduling changes have pushed back the sentencing dates of two former Carroll countians who have pleaded guilty to federal charges in high-profile cases. Former Carroll County Teacher of the Year Kenneth Fischer was originally set to be sentenced Monday and former Taneytown Police Chief William Tyler was to be sentenced next month, with hearings take place in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, but both have been delayed.

Kenneth Fischer: Fischer, the former Carroll County Public Schools principal and teacher, pleaded guilty to producing child pornography on Dec. 18. On that day, the judge scheduled Fischer’s sentencing hearing for May 20. But sentencing is now scheduled to take place June 20 at 3 p.m before Judge Richard D. Bennett, exactly a month past the previous date. Under the plea agreement, he will be sentenced to a minimum of 15 years, with a maximum sentence of 25 years. He will be required to register as a sex offender. Fischer remains in custody awaiting the sentencing. Bennett signed the order ...

William Tyler: William Tyler, the former chief of the Taneytown Police Department, was previously scheduled to be sentenced in June. According to electronic court records, U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander signed an order on May 9 to push back the sentencing to Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. The defense counsel made the request. Tyler’s attorney Robert Biddle had not returned a call for comment as of 3 p.m. Monday. Tyler pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful transfer and possession of a machine gun. He entered his plea before Hollander on Feb. 12. The former police chief is facing ...

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