Takoma Park Police Seek Man in Attempted Rape of Hotel Employee
Takoma Park Police are searching for a man they believe attempted to rape and falsely imprison a woman Tuesday at 4:35 p.m. at the Red Carpet Inn. Police responded to… Read More
Police/Crime/Fire
Wheaton Man in Near Decapitation Murder Case Sentenced to 40 Years
Wheaton’s Jose Lara-Chacon was sentenced to life in prison with all but 40 years suspended for the death of Dimer Diaz Martinez, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.… Read More
Guns, Drag Racing, Crime Dominate Silver Spring Safety Town Hall
Residents spoke of shootings, car jackings, late night loud noises from bars and fear of living in the downtown area of Silver Spring. Those were the main issues during Sunday’s… Read More
Two Juveniles Arrested for Germantown Carjacking
Two juveniles are being held without bond in connection with a strong-arm carjacking in Germantown on March 25. A 16-year-old from Rockville and a 17-year-old from Washington, D.C., were arrested… Read More
2 Bomberos Heridos, 5 Personas Desplazadas tras Incendio en Fairland
El lunes en horas de la noche, dos bomberos resultaron heridos y cinco personas fueron desplazadas después de un incendio en una casa en Fairland, según el Servicio de Bomberos… Read More
2 Firefighters Injured, 5 People Displaced After House Fire in Fairland
Two firefighters were injured and five people were displaced after a house fire Monday night in Fairland, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The fire occurred around… Read More
Policía Espera que el Programa de Grabado de Convertidores Catalíticos Reduzca Robos
El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) lanzó la “Operación: Etch & Catch” este fin de semana. Se han reportado 22 robos de convertidores catalíticos en lo que… Read More
‘A Preventive Measure’: Police Hope Catalytic Converter Etching Program Cuts Down on Thefts
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) have launched “Operation: Etch & Catch” to combat catalytic converter thefts. There have been 22 catalytic converter thefts in the county so far this year,… Read More
Metro Police Launching Body Camera Program
Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) is launching a new body-worn camera program, requiring officers, sergeants and lieutenants to begin carrying body-worn cameras. Body-worn cameras will supplement the 20,000 cameras Metro… Read More
Takoma Park Sees Uptick in Larcenies, Burglaries and Assaults in 2022
There was an 8% increase in crime in Takoma Park Police between 2017 and 2022, and assault and burglary incidents increased greatly during 2022, according to a newly-released annual police… Read More
Policía Busca a Menor Hispana de 8 Años de Gaithersburg
Detectives del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery solicitan la ayuda del público para localizar a un niña de 8 años, de Gaithersburg. Miriam García fue vista por última… Read More
Silver Spring Fatal Shooting Under Investigation
Updated March 28 at 9 a.m. Montgomery County Police identified the victim as Jalahni Antonio Harrington, 18, of Gaithersburg. When police arrived, Harrington was in the stairwell of the apartment… Read More