Police/Crime/Fire

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Monday morning by a driver who then fled the scene, according to Takoma Park Police. The pedestrian was struck at 1:17 a.m. in… Read More

Emanuel Edward Sewell, who was wanted in connection to the death of a Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services agent, is in custody. Sewell was located by U.S.… Read More

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division is actively searching for Emanuel Edward Sewell, a Chevy Chase man wanted in connection with the death of a Maryland Parole… Read More

Several restaurants and approximately 300 people were evacuated Friday evening due to a major gas leak according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue. The gas leak at Norfolk Avenue and… Read More

Damascus resident Lora Loethen has been convicted on one count of second-degree child abuse and five counts of child neglect. Loethen entered a guilty plea on Thursday in the Circuit… Read More

Beginning Saturday, drivers participating in street racing and exhibition driving face more serious penalties. Under a new Maryland law, these drivers will now face mandatory court appearances, up to one… Read More

Explore careers in law enforcement and the military at an event Saturday, June 1, from noon p.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Silver Spring. This event provides the opportunity to… Read More

County Executive Marc Elrich announced his nominee for fire chief — Corey Smedley, who says that, if confirmed to the position, “I will never let you down.” This is the… Read More

Howard County Police officers recovered 15,000 stolen construction tools valued at between $3 million and $5 million. Some of the tools are believed to have been stolen in Maryland, Virginia… Read More

Un hombre de Silver Spring perdió la vida el martes luego de una colisión de dos autos en University Boulevard East y Buckingham Drive, el 19 de mayo. Según la… Read More

A Silver Spring man succumbed to his injuries Tuesday following a two-car collision on University Boulevard East and Buckingham Drive May 19. According to Montgomery County Police, the driver of… Read More

Two defendants who staged a shootout on Monroe Street in Rockville on March 1, 2023 were found guilty by a jury on Wednesday in the county’s Circuit Court. Callen Baker,… Read More