Man Found Guilty of 2 Rockville Stabbings
The man accused of stabbing two victims in Rockville in September was found guilty this week. 32-year-old Scorpio Alexander Stanfield was found guilty of second-degree murder for the death of… Read More
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New Silver Spring Safety Alliance For Businesses Aims to Reduce Crime
On Wednesday, the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce (GSSCC) and the Montgomery County Police Department launched the new Silver Spring Safety Alliance in an announcement on Ellsworth Drive. … Read More
Use of Technology Helped Lower Carjackings Last Month, County Official Says
As carjackings increase in Montgomery County, use of technology helped lower the crime last month, according to a county official. “We’re up for over the year, but actually April was… Read More
Damascus Woman Charged With Abusing Her 6 Adopted Children
A Damascus woman is accused of abusing her six adopted children for years. Lora Loethen is facing child abuse, assault, neglect, and several other charges. She is currently being held without… Read More
Rockville Man Sentence to Life for Murdering His Former Manager
On Monday, May 1, 38-year-old Billy Phillips was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 65 years, for the death of his former manager Jeffrey Biddle. The sentence came… Read More
Silver Spring Man Arrested for Assault; Police Looking for More Victims
A man in Montgomery County has been arrested and charged for meeting victims on a dating app, then assaulting and taking their money. Montgomery County Police say 27-year-old Brandon Darryl… 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
Gaithersburg Kidnapping Suspect Will Undergo Mental Health Evaluation
On Tuesday a Montgomery County judge ordered the man accused of attempting to kidnap a student from a bus stop in Gaithersburg, to be held without bond and undergo a… Read More
Gaithersburg Man Tries to Kidnap Child Waiting at Bus Stop
On Monday a man was arrested after reportedly attempting to kidnap a Redland Middle School student at a bus stop in Gaithersburg. According to detectives, the student was waiting at… Read More
Businesses, Residents Divided on Late Night Business Safety Plan
With growing crime concerns in the Downtown Silver Spring area, there are mixed reactions on a proposal for late night businesses to develop crime prevention plans. On Tuesday, the council… Read More
Silver Spring Man Charged in Shooting; Police Seek Another Suspect
A Silver Spring man was arrested in connection with an Oct. 24 shooting in downtown Silver Spring. Police continue to look for another suspect. MCPD charged Keshawn Simpson, 26, with… Read More
Takoma Park Has Fewer Homicides But More Assaults So Far in 2022
While homicides and rape decreased in the first quarter of 2022 in Takoma Park, assaults increased by 475% as compared to the first quarter of 2021. Takoma Park Police reported… Read More