Beloved 80-year-old dies in Wheaton fire; wood stove possible cause
Montgomery County investigators are working to determine what caused a devastating fire Thursday evening that claimed the life of an elderly woman beloved in her community.
Elderly woman dies in Silver Spring house fire
A house fire claimed the life of an elderly woman Thursday evening, prompting the closure of Livingston Street between Radius Road and Henderson Avenue in Silver Spring.
Several rescued after fire breaks out at Silver Spring apartment building
Several people were rescued after a fire broke out at a fire at a Montgomery County apartment building.
Maryland man arrested after home invasions and assaults targeting elderly women: police
A Silver Spring man has been arrested in connection with two recent home invasions and assaults targeting elderly women.
Police investigating after woman raped at Silver Spring Transit Center
Metro Transit Police are investigating an overnight sexual assault at the Silver Spring Transit Center.
Bodycam shows Maryland cop shoot suspect holding grill fork
Shocking body camera video shows the moment a Montgomery County police officer fired several rounds at a grill fork-wielding suspect in Wheaton.
‘Life is broken now’: Mother says son was murdered in Silver Spring days before 19th birthday
The pain of a grief-stricken mother resonated in her trembling voice Wednesday morning as she spoke to FOX 5 about the death of her son who was gunned down in a Silver Spring park just two days before his 19th birthday.
Man found shot to death in Silver Spring park
Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead at a Silver Spring park.
Flames, smoke persist as fire at vacant Silver Spring elementary school continues to burn
A massive fire that consumed a vacant elementary school in Silver Spring overnight continued to burn Wednesday morning but has since been contained. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Parking wars in Silver Spring spur police action and future permit rules
Parking has become a big enough problem in one Montgomery County neighborhood that police are getting involved.
Silver Spring family files lawsuit after woman dies in apartment complex fire
The family of a Silver Spring woman who died in an apartment fire in 2023 has filed a lawsuit against the complex.
Montgomery County officials investigating after woman found stabbed amid fire at furniture store
Montgomery County police are investigating a bizarre situation that played out at a furniture store in Silver Spring.
Suspect identified in an alleyway shooting that left 1 dead in Silver Spring
Montgomery County police have arrested and charged a man for shooting and killing a man in a Silver Spring alley.
15-year-old charged in Silver Spring double homicide appears in court
A 15-year-old suspect accused in a Memorial Day weekend double homicide in Silver Spring Park appeared in court Tuesday.
Teen arrested at Dulles Airport in connection with Memorial Day double homicide
A 15-year-old from Silver Spring has been arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with a double homicide that occurred over Memorial Day weekend.
Flower vendor dragged by SUV in attempted robbery on I-495 exit ramp: police
Maryland State Police are investigating an attempted robbery and assault involving a flower vendor in Montgomery County on Sunday afternoon.
Church fire that caused $5M in damage appears accidental: official
An overnight fire at a church in Montgomery County that caused major damage appears to be accidental, officials say.
Family who lost daughter in Maryland apartment fire takes part in emotional bill signing
There are new laws on the books that fight even harder for Montgomery County’s around one million residents – about half of them renters. The new laws are thanks in part to two Florida parents who have been fighting for change ever since their daughter was killed in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire last year.
2-alarm fire at Montgomery County apartment complex displaces 6 families
Dozens of firefighters responded to an early morning blaze at a Montgomery County apartment complex that has left at least six families without a place to live.
I-495 tractor trailer crash causes delays in Silver Spring
A tractor trailer crash along the inner loop of the Capital Beltway in Maryland is causing major delays for commuters Thursday morning.