Federal charges against Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins were dismissed by the Department of Justice, ending an alleged scheme to illegally purchase machine guns. Jenkins was accused of conspiring with local gun dealer Robert Krop to use law enforcement credentials to fraudulently acquire firearms for profit. The charges were dropped after Krop was acquitted, and Jenkins maintained his innocence, describing the ordeal as a politically motivated attack on his character. Jenkins took a leave of absence but has since resumed his role as sheriff, expressing relief and gratitude for the dismissal. His attorney, Andrea Smith, argued that there was no evidence of conspiracy, asserting the charges were baseless. The dismissal with prejudice prevents the charges from being refiled in the future.