Black History Month: New exhibit honors Maryland's Black heroes
This Black History Month, we are featuring an exhibit and activities that honor Maryland's Black heroes. FOX 5’S Gwen Tolbart is in Gaithersburg with more on the hands-on experience.
This Black History Month, we are featuring an exhibit and activities that honor Maryland's Black heroes. FOX 5’S Gwen Tolbart is in Gaithersburg with more on the hands-on experience.
2 charged with murder after Gaithersburg teen killed over Moose Knuckles coat
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month. Police identified the suspects as 16‑year‑old Wisdom Da‑Silva Baptista, of Gaithersburg, and 20‑year‑old Kevin Jesus Perez Fierro, of Montgomery Village. Both are charged with first‑degree murder and armed robbery in the killing of 18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather.
Authorities say two people have been arrested and charged in the shooting death of a Gaithersburg man earlier this month. Police identified the suspects as 16‑year‑old Wisdom Da‑Silva Baptista, of Gaithersburg, and 20‑year‑old Kevin Jesus Perez Fierro, of Montgomery Village. Both are charged with first‑degree murder and armed robbery in the killing of 18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather.
18-year-old found dead in Gaithersburg parking lot, homicide investigation underway
Montgomery County police are investigating a homicide after an 18-year-old Gaithersburg man was found dead in a parking lot Friday night.
Montgomery County police are investigating a homicide after an 18-year-old Gaithersburg man was found dead in a parking lot Friday night.
Battle over MCPS' Crown HS to take over public comments Thursday
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to hold a School Board meeting Thursday night. A peak at the public comments submitted shows a majority of testimony is on the future of Crown High School, which has become a point of contention for many parents in the Gaithersburg area.
Montgomery County Public Schools is set to hold a School Board meeting Thursday night. A peak at the public comments submitted shows a majority of testimony is on the future of Crown High School, which has become a point of contention for many parents in the Gaithersburg area.
Parents push back as MCPS proposes opening new Crown High School as a holding school
A growing fight is unfolding in Montgomery County over newly released school boundary options tied to the long-awaited Crown High School project. Parents in Gaithersburg say the latest proposal from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is "unfair," leaving their neighborhood at a disadvantage while shifting the new school’s benefits elsewhere.
A growing fight is unfolding in Montgomery County over newly released school boundary options tied to the long-awaited Crown High School project. Parents in Gaithersburg say the latest proposal from Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is "unfair," leaving their neighborhood at a disadvantage while shifting the new school’s benefits elsewhere.
Man, woman found dead at Gaithersburg apartment building
Police are investigating after a man was found dead after apparently jumping from the apartment balcony, and a woman was found stabbed to death in the hallway.
Police are investigating after a man was found dead after apparently jumping from the apartment balcony, and a woman was found stabbed to death in the hallway.
Quince Orchard High School evacuated after water leak
Officials responded to Quince Orchard High School for a water leak Friday afternoon.
Officials responded to Quince Orchard High School for a water leak Friday afternoon.
Gaithersburg man arrested for sexually assaulting children at local library: police
A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a child.
A Maryland man has been arrested and charged with multiple sex offenses involving a child.
3 arrested after attempting to carjack man selling vehicle in Gaithersburg
An attempted armed carjacking under investigation in Gaithersburg. Police say the victim was trying to meet up with what he thought was a potential buyer for his car.
An attempted armed carjacking under investigation in Gaithersburg. Police say the victim was trying to meet up with what he thought was a potential buyer for his car.
Montgomery County police sergeant arrested on child pornography charges: officials
A veteran Montgomery County police sergeant has been arrested and is facing multiple child pornography charges, authorities said.
A veteran Montgomery County police sergeant has been arrested and is facing multiple child pornography charges, authorities said.
Off-duty firefighter helps neighbor escape blaze in Gaithersburg townhome
An off-duty firefighter helped his neighbor to safety after spotting a fire at their townhome early Friday morning.
An off-duty firefighter helped his neighbor to safety after spotting a fire at their townhome early Friday morning.
Future school boundary changes cause concern among some MCPS parents
A brand-new high school is coming to a community in Maryland but which students and neighborhoods are moving into the new building once it's complete is the question that's raising concern.
A brand-new high school is coming to a community in Maryland but which students and neighborhoods are moving into the new building once it's complete is the question that's raising concern.
Shelter-in-place lifted at Montgomery County high school, no evidence of shots fired nearby: police
Montgomery County high school was under a shelter-in-place on Friday afternoon after a report of shots being fired nearby.
Montgomery County high school was under a shelter-in-place on Friday afternoon after a report of shots being fired nearby.
Crews contain large brush fire sparked by strong winds in Gaithersburg
A massive brush fire in Montgomery County caused tense moments for nearby residents but was successfully contained Wednesday evening.
A massive brush fire in Montgomery County caused tense moments for nearby residents but was successfully contained Wednesday evening.
Massive brush fire breaks out in Gaithersburg park amid red flag warning
What started as a small fire at a Montgomery County park, led to an evacuation and closure of some streets.
What started as a small fire at a Montgomery County park, led to an evacuation and closure of some streets.
$10K reward as police investigate string of armed robberies at Maryland gas stations
Montgomery County Police are investigating several armed robberies at local gas stations, with the suspect allegedly wielding a kitchen knife.
Montgomery County Police are investigating several armed robberies at local gas stations, with the suspect allegedly wielding a kitchen knife.
4 women suspected in retail theft crew arrested after stealing from Gaithersburg Lululemon: police
Police in Montgomery County say they have arrested four women believed to be part of a retail theft ring that's targeted the same businesses repeatedly for months.
Police in Montgomery County say they have arrested four women believed to be part of a retail theft ring that's targeted the same businesses repeatedly for months.
Police searching for 2 men accused of robbing woman in Gaithersburg parking lot
Gaithersburg police want your help identifying two men they say distracted a woman and stole from her and a witness says she captured the two suspects in action in Gaithersburg.
Gaithersburg police want your help identifying two men they say distracted a woman and stole from her and a witness says she captured the two suspects in action in Gaithersburg.
Man dies in police custody, Maryland AG investigating
A man died while in police custody in Gaithersburg, Maryland, according to officials.
A man died while in police custody in Gaithersburg, Maryland, according to officials.
Woman killed in apartment fire at Gaithersburg retirement community
A woman was killed after a fire broke out at a retirement community apartment complex in Montgomery County.
A woman was killed after a fire broke out at a retirement community apartment complex in Montgomery County.