Carjackings, ghost guns among top crime concerns for Montgomery County State's Attorney McCarthy
As crime concerns across the D.C. region continue to grow in the New Year, Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy says the focus on youth, proper enforcement and strict sentences are essential to keeping offenses like carjackings and the use of ghost guns in check.
Silver Spring man charged with sex trafficking, prostitution: police
A Silver Spring man was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sex trafficking and prostitution after authorities say he forced a female victim to work as an escort.
Daughter of former US intelligence director John Negroponte guilty of murder
The daughter of former U.S. intelligence director John Negroponte has been found guilty of fatally stabbing a 24-year-old man after a drunken argument inside a Maryland home.
Montgomery County drive aims to collect 500 new or gently used coats for winter
Montgomery County is collecting new or gently used coats for families in need this winter.
19-year-old sentenced to 9 years in prison for armed carjacking in Bethesda
A 19-year-old will spend nine years behind bars following an armed carjacking at a parking garage on Saint Elmo Avenue in Bethesda.
Baby delivered in car with help of Montgomery County officials
A baby was born on New Year's Day in a car on the Intercounty Connector with the help of Montgomery County officials.
Silver Spring rapper accused of human trafficking in Florida
A rapper from Silver Spring is behind bars in South Florida after being accused of human trafficking.
$50K reward offered for information on man suspected of robbing USPS mail carrier
A USPS mail carrier was robbed on Wednesday and a reward of $50,000 is being offered for information.
Bethesda's own Katie Ledecky named AP female athlete of year for 2nd time
Ledecky, who previously won the award in 2017, edged out American track star Sydney McLaughlin in balloting announced Wednesday.
Family displaced, 1 pet dead after fallen tree sparks house fire in Silver Spring
A Silver Spring family was forced from their home Tuesday after a fallen tree sparked a fire in their basement.
Gaithersburg residents attempt to fight house fire: Montgomery County officials
Three Gaithersburg residents tried to fight a fire that started in a second-floor bedroom of their home, according to Montgomery County officials.
Man arrested in Mexico in connection with 2010 murder of Bethesda woman: police
Jorge Rueda Landeros, a man wanted in connection with the 2010 murder of a Bethesda woman, has been arrested in Mexico.
Gaithersburg pedestrian crash leaves husband dead, wife injured
A couple hit by a car in Gaithersburg Wednesday was out for their daily walk when they were struck.
Holiday shoppers fight at Montgomery Mall, 1 woman injured
A fight at Montgomery Mall between two women resulted in one of the patrons being sent to the hospital Thursday evening.
Man found dead in Downtown Silver Spring parking garage during family outing
A 62-year-old man, who was out dining with family in Downtown Silver Spring on Wednesday night, was found dead inside a stairwell of a busy parking garage, according to Montgomery County police.
Magruder HS shooter sentenced to 40 years in prison
18-year-old Steven Alston Jr. was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison for shooting another student at Magruder High School.
Walt Whitman High School students walk out in protest of antisemitic graffiti
Walt Whitman High School students walked out of class Thursday days after antisemitic graffiti was found painted on a sign at the campus.
Water main break floods parts of Rockville Pike causing delays
A water main break that flooded parts of Rockville Pike caused morning delays Thursday in Montgomery County.
Proposed app would help parents track school buses in Montgomery County
School districts across the country are dealing with bus driver shortages, which can mean pick-up, and drop-off times can be inconsistent. That could soon change in Montgomery County where an app might be able to help parents keep track of the changes.
2 arrested for shooting at Takoma Park sports bar: police
Authorities have arrested two men in connection with a shooting at a sports bar in Montgomery County.