Rockville Man Sentenced to 50 Years for 2022 Hotel Rape
A man has been sentenced to serve 50 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman at a Rockville hotel in 2022. Arash Khosh, 46, of Rockville, was sentenced Monday… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. Previously, she was an intern with myMCM. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org or on Twitter @maryam_mcm.
‘Stunning’ Sentence for Man Convicted in Fatal Stabbing – County State’s Attorney
On Friday, a man was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of first-degree murder for a fatal stabbing in Wheaton last year. Tyrone Curtis,… Read More
Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder for Attacking Landlord
A Silver Spring man was found guilty of attempted murder Wednesday for attacking his landlord in 2020. Geofrey Gaitan, 31, was convicted of attempted second-degree murder, according to the Montgomery… Read More
Gaithersburg State of the City Address Highlights Diversity, Local Stories, Development Plans
This year’s Gaithersburg State of the City address highlighted the city’s diversity, local heroes, development plans and upcoming events. “Gaithersburg remains a debt-free city, a city with the lowest property… Read More
Police: Driver Arrested in Veirs Mill Road Fatal Hit and Run
Police said the driver wanted in an April 8 fatal hit and run on Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton was arrested Wednesday. Gilver Yuviny Zelaya Diaz, 42, of Silver Spring,… Read More
Police Seek to Identify Suspect in Attempted Sexual Assault in Silver Spring
Update: In an update May 2, police stated the wanted suspect was arrested. Christopher Love, 27, was taken into custody May 1 and faces charges of attempted first-degree rape, home… Read More
Gun Buyback in Germantown Collects More than 100 Firearms
More than 100 firearms were collected during a Germantown gun buyback event last Saturday, according to County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard. The guns collected included 50 handguns,… Read More
Northwood Students Walk Out to Protest Delayed Facilities
Students at Northwood High School walked out of class Wednesday afternoon in protest after learning they will not have an auditorium or playing fields for two or three years. Northwood… Read More
Police: It’s Not The Goal to Arrest for Every School Threat, But Wootton Student Case is ‘Different’
This school year alone, the county police department has received 140 threats to schools in the county. Police Chief Marcus Jones said that when working with Montgomery County Public Schools… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 24, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, April 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center: From 6-8 p.m. at the Wheaton… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, April 23, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, April 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here. 1. County Council: The county council will meet today starting at 12:45… Read More
Store Reporter: County’s First IKEA Opens
The global furniture company IKEA has landed in Montgomery County. MCM spoke with storereporter.com’s Cheryl Heimlich about the new-format store in Gaithersburg at Rio. And, MCM talked with IKEA Market… Read More