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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>FORM 8-K</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>CURRENT REPORT</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event
reported): July 23, 2012 </B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><FONT STYLE="font-size: 10pt"><B>Frederick
County Bancorp, Inc</B></FONT><B>.</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in">(Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center"><B>Commission file number: 000-50407</B></P>

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    <TD STYLE="width: 50%; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">20-0049496</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)</TD>
    <TD STYLE="padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-left: 5.4pt; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center">(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">9 North Market Street, Frederick, Maryland
21701</P>

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(Zip Code)</P>

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area code: (301) 620-1400</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">N/A</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: center">Former Name or Former Address, if changed
since last report</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):</P>

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communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</P>

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</P>

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</P>

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 0pt 1in; text-indent: -1in; text-align: justify"><B>Item 5.02&#9;Departure of Directors
or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">On July 23, 2012, the
Board of Directors of Frederick County Bancorp, Inc. (the &ldquo;Company&rdquo;) appointed Ellis R. Barber to fill a newly created
seat on the Board of Directors. Mr. Barber will also serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Frederick County Bank (the
&ldquo;Bank&rdquo;). To the knowledge of the Company, there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Barber and any other
person pursuant to which he was selected as a director.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">Mr. Barber is expected
to be appointed to the audit committee of the Board of Directors of the Company.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">Mr. Barber has lived
in Frederick County since 1978. Graduating from Damascus High School in 1973, he then entered a four year MECA (Metropolitan Electrical
Contractors Association) apprenticeship program. Between 1971 and 1982 he worked for a number of construction-related companies
where he gained broad experience in contracting. Mr. Barber subsequently started Cindell Construction in 1983. Cindell is a commercial
contractor specializing in metal framing, heavy gauge framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings and carpentry work. In 1998 he created
another business, CCS, Inc. specializing in commercial maintenance.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">Mr. Barber is currently
active in a number of professional associations. He is a member of both ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) and AWCI (Association
of Wall and Ceiling Industry). An active community volunteer, Mr. Barber serves on the advisory board of Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Barber resides in Middletown with his wife Cindy and they enjoy spending time with their two children and their families.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">Mr. Barber and his
related interests have loans in the aggregate of $4.20 million that have been made on substantially the same terms, including interest
rates, collateral, and repayment terms, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with unaffiliated parties.
These extensions of credit have not and do not currently involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable
features. All related party transactions relationships must be on terms not materially less favorable than what would be usual
and customary in similar transactions between unrelated persons dealing at arms&rsquo; length.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in">Other than eligibility
for fees (including grants of awards under the Company&rsquo;s 2011 Stock Incentive Plan) for service as a member of the Company
and Bank Boards of Directors, as described in the Company&rsquo;s proxy materials (and as subject to periodic adjustment), Mr.
Barber is not a party to any material plan, contract or arrangement entered into or materially amended in connection with his appointment
to the Board of Directors of the Company.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0"><B>Item 7.01 &#9;Regulation FD Disclosure</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in; text-align: justify">On July 27, 2012, the Company announced
the appointment of Ellis R. Barber to the board of directors. For further information, reference is made to the Registrant's press
release, dated July 27, 2012, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify"><B>ITEM 9.01&#9;Financial Statements and
Exhibits</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">(d) Exhibits</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">Exhibit 99.1&#9;Press Release dated July
27, 2012</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 0.5in">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</P>

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    <TD COLSPAN="2">FREDERICK COUNTY BANCORP, <BR>
(Registrant)</TD></TR>
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    <TD COLSPAN="2">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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    <TD STYLE="width: 4%">By:&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; width: 46%">/s/ William R. Talley, Jr</TD></TR>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: top; border-top: #000000 1px solid">William R. Talley, Jr., Executive Vice President,<BR>Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer<BR>
(Principal Accounting Officer)</TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Dated: July 27, 2012</P>



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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event
reported): July 23, 2012
Frederick
County Bancorp, Inc
.
(Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter)
Commission file number: 000-50407
Maryland
20-0049496
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
9 North Market Street, Frederick, Maryland
21701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including
area code: (301) 620-1400
N/A
Former Name or Former Address, if changed
since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended
to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
¨
Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02	Departure of Directors
or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On July 23, 2012, the
Board of Directors of Frederick County Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Ellis R. Barber to fill a newly created
seat on the Board of Directors. Mr. Barber will also serve as a member of the Board of Directors of Frederick County Bank (the
"Bank"). To the knowledge of the Company, there is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Barber and any other
person pursuant to which he was selected as a director.
Mr. Barber is expected
to be appointed to the audit committee of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Mr. Barber has lived
in Frederick County since 1978. Graduating from Damascus High School in 1973, he then entered a four year MECA (Metropolitan Electrical
Contractors Association) apprenticeship program. Between 1971 and 1982 he worked for a number of construction-related companies
where he gained broad experience in contracting. Mr. Barber subsequently started Cindell Construction in 1983. Cindell is a commercial
contractor specializing in metal framing, heavy gauge framing, drywall, acoustical ceilings and carpentry work. In 1998 he created
another business, CCS, Inc. specializing in commercial maintenance.
Mr. Barber is currently
active in a number of professional associations. He is a member of both ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) and AWCI (Association
of Wall and Ceiling Industry). An active community volunteer, Mr. Barber serves on the advisory board of Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Barber resides in Middletown with his wife Cindy and they enjoy spending time with their two children and their families.
Mr. Barber and his
related interests have loans in the aggregate of $4.20 million that have been made on substantially the same terms, including interest
rates, collateral, and repayment terms, as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with unaffiliated parties.
These extensions of credit have not and do not currently involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable
features. All related party transactions relationships must be on terms not materially less favorable than what would be usual
and customary in similar transactions between unrelated persons dealing at arms' length.
Other than eligibility
for fees (including grants of awards under the Company's 2011 Stock Incentive Plan) for service as a member of the Company
and Bank Boards of Directors, as described in the Company's proxy materials (and as subject to periodic adjustment), Mr.
Barber is not a party to any material plan, contract or arrangement entered into or materially amended in connection with his appointment
to the Board of Directors of the Company.
Item 7.01 	Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 27, 2012, the Company announced
the appointment of Ellis R. Barber to the board of directors. For further information, reference is made to the Registrant's press
release, dated July 27, 2012, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01	Financial Statements and
Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release dated July
27, 2012
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FREDERICK COUNTY BANCORP,
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ William R. Talley, Jr
William R. Talley, Jr., Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: July 27, 2012