FREDERICK, Md. (WUSA9) -- A 13-year-old boy was arrested for stealing a ranch vehicle from a staff member Wednesday in Frederick, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., police say deputies were called to the Maryland Sheriff's Youth Ranch, which is located in the 7900 block of Fingerboard Road, for the report of a vehicle theft.

Police say a 13-year-old resident of the ranch stole a passenger vehicle from a staff member. Deputies located the vehicle traveling on Maryland Route 355 near Spectrum Drive. After deputies attempted to make a traffic stop, police say the vehicle continued onto Interstate 70.

The pursuit continued into Howard County where police say the vehicle was stopped after the deployment of Stop Sticks on Interstate 70.

FREDERICK, Md. (WUSA9) -- Sixty percent of the Frederick County ethics board resigned this week over the issue of whether elected officials should be able to bid on local government contracts.

WUSA9's Stephanie Ramirez reported that county executives will not allow it.

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner said it is an executive order that will ensure open and honest government.

"I am responsible for signing contracts and making sure we have a fair and impartial procurement process," said Gardner.

An executive order announced Tuesday will prohibit a county council member or county executive from bidding on contracts or entering into business with the county. Something an ethics committee recently determined was acceptable.

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MYERSVILLE, Md. (WUSA9) -- A 17-year-old was arrested for setting a Frederick County Public School bus on fire in Myersville, Md. on Saturday morning.

The male was arrested on charges of second degree arson, malicious destruction of property, and destruction of property, Frederick County Sheriff's Office said.

Crews responded to 301 Main St. Myersville around 5 a.m. for the report of a bus fire. The investigation shows that the bus was parked at the fire company and had been set on fire. A second bus was damaged from the heat exposure, officials said.

The teenager fled on foot but was then later found. He was arrested without any issues and taken to the Law Enforcement Center where he was released to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

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