Montgomery County unveils new $2M joint operations center to streamline emergency response
Montgomery County leaders held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new $2 million Joint Operation Center designed to bring emergency management and homeland security teams together under one roof. Operating 24/7, the center aims to improve real-time communication during high-risk calls and severe weather, while police leaders address community privacy concerns regarding license plate readers and drone technology.
Montgomery County leaders held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new $2 million Joint Operation Center designed to bring emergency management and homeland security teams together under one roof. Operating 24/7, the center aims to improve real-time communication during high-risk calls and severe weather, while police leaders address community privacy concerns regarding license plate readers and drone technology.
Suspect wanted, 4 detainees released after gunshots reported near Bethesda-area high school
Four people were detained, police said, after reports of gunshots near a Bethesda high school.
Four people were detained, police said, after reports of gunshots near a Bethesda high school.
Rideshare driver accused of rape in Maryland is in the country illegally, DHS says
A rideshare driver who is accused of raping a teen girl in Maryland is in the country illegally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.
A rideshare driver who is accused of raping a teen girl in Maryland is in the country illegally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.
Police search for suspect after fatal shooting outside Montgomery County plaza
Police are investigating a fatal early morning shooting Sunday outside a business in the Potomac Woods Plaza shopping center in Montgomery County.
Police are investigating a fatal early morning shooting Sunday outside a business in the Potomac Woods Plaza shopping center in Montgomery County.
DUI suspect charged in wrong-way I-270 crash that killed mother and daughter
A Virginia mother and daughter were killed Saturday when a suspected drunk driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 270 crashed head-on into their vehicle, according to Maryland State Police.
A Virginia mother and daughter were killed Saturday when a suspected drunk driver traveling the wrong way on Interstate 270 crashed head-on into their vehicle, according to Maryland State Police.
Teen sentenced for Blake High School parking lot shooting
Taric Wilson pleaded guilty to weapon possession after a fight in the Blake High School parking lot earlier this year, according to officials.
Taric Wilson pleaded guilty to weapon possession after a fight in the Blake High School parking lot earlier this year, according to officials.
Maryland man gets 54 years for setting off pipe bomb in home
A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison this week for explosives and firearms charges after a pipe bomb went off inside his home last year.
A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison this week for explosives and firearms charges after a pipe bomb went off inside his home last year.
Man arrested in DC for July stabbing at Silver Spring restaurant
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Washington, D.C., in connection with a July stabbing inside the bathroom of a Silver Spring restaurant, Montgomery County police announced Tuesday.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Washington, D.C., in connection with a July stabbing inside the bathroom of a Silver Spring restaurant, Montgomery County police announced Tuesday.
WMATA bus driver attacked while driving bus in Silver Spring; Police searching for suspect
Metro Transit Police are looking for the man who attacked a bus driver in Silver Spring. When the driver told the man he couldn't have an alcoholic drink, the man reached around the shield and started throwing punches.
Metro Transit Police are looking for the man who attacked a bus driver in Silver Spring. When the driver told the man he couldn't have an alcoholic drink, the man reached around the shield and started throwing punches.
Man sentenced for murder of Maryland father, dumping body in woods
DeAngelo McRoy was sentenced to 30 years in prison, plus a suspended life sentence, for the 2024 murder of Delondre Sawyer.
DeAngelo McRoy was sentenced to 30 years in prison, plus a suspended life sentence, for the 2024 murder of Delondre Sawyer.
Man killed in crash with stolen car that had 7 kids inside
A stolen car with only seven kids inside crashed into another car in Montgomery County early Tuesday morning, killing a man, according to police.
A stolen car with only seven kids inside crashed into another car in Montgomery County early Tuesday morning, killing a man, according to police.
13-year-old injured in Wheaton Mall shooting; 17-year-old arrested: MCPD
A 13-year-old boy was injured in a shooting at Wheaton Mall in Maryland Friday night, according to Montgomery County Police.
A 13-year-old boy was injured in a shooting at Wheaton Mall in Maryland Friday night, according to Montgomery County Police.
Ohio woman turned in Silver Spring murder suspects after noticing suspicious Cash App payment
Vanessa Henderson and Samantha Raebel were arrested in Genoa, Ohio, weeks after police say they murdered Henderson's mother in her Silver Spring senior living facility.
Vanessa Henderson and Samantha Raebel were arrested in Genoa, Ohio, weeks after police say they murdered Henderson's mother in her Silver Spring senior living facility.
Maryland AG investigates fatal police shooting of Rockville man in Gaithersburg
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday in Gaithersburg.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday in Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County launches portal to report ICE activity on county property
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.
Third MS-13 member convicted for 2022 Silver Spring murder, another sentenced to life
Two more MS-13 gang members are facing years in prison for a deadly gang-related shooting in Silver Spring in 2022.
Two more MS-13 gang members are facing years in prison for a deadly gang-related shooting in Silver Spring in 2022.
2 women charged with murdering Silver Spring mom arrested in Ohio
Two women charged with murdering a woman in a Silver Spring senior living community last month were arrested in Ohio, police announced Thursday.
Two women charged with murdering a woman in a Silver Spring senior living community last month were arrested in Ohio, police announced Thursday.
Montgomery County man charged with murdering mom arrested in North Carolina
Ricardo Colato-Salamanca was arrested in North Carolina this week days after officers said he murdered his mother in their home and drove off in her car.
Ricardo Colato-Salamanca was arrested in North Carolina this week days after officers said he murdered his mother in their home and drove off in her car.
Walt Whitman HS student, 16, charged with bringing loaded gun to school
The 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult, according to police.
The 16-year-old student is being charged as an adult, according to police.
19-year-old Blake High School shooting suspect denied bond
One of the two teens charged in the shooting outside Montgomery County’s Blake High School will remain behind bars after a judge denied bond during a hearing Monday in Rockville.
One of the two teens charged in the shooting outside Montgomery County’s Blake High School will remain behind bars after a judge denied bond during a hearing Monday in Rockville.