Montgomery County Police officers responded to a report of a person passed out in a car at Christopher and Montgomery Village avenues in Gaithersburg Thursday at 10:14 p.m. Their investigation… Read More
Overdose deaths in Montgomery County are down significantly this year, according to Chief Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis. At this week’s county council meeting, reports showed that overdose deaths in… Read More
Dublas Avalos, 18, of Hyattsville was charged with possession of cocaine and fentanyl on Feb, 24, Takoma Park Police Chief Antonio DeVaul announced. Police officers were patrolling in the 1300… Read More
A lethal combination of violence, drugs and “a real disconnection” among young people means Montgomery County must tackle these problems right now, said County Executive Marc Elrich. A community conversation… Read More
Vishesh Aragam Guruprasad of Boyds was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for his involvement in a drug distribution conspiracy involving the purchase and sale of drugs through the… Read More
According to information from Monday’s joint committee hearing by county councilmembers on school safety, restorative justice and community engagement officers revealed that so far this school year, calls to Montgomery… Read More
While youth are using fewer illicit drugs overall, opioid use has increased, said Montgomery County’s Health Officer. “We’re seeing decreasing use of illicit substances overall, decreasing use of alcohol and… Read More
Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) restrooms are being checked and monitored more often, according to a Feb. 13 message addressed to students, staff and families. “Our restrooms must be safe… Read More
Will Jawando, chair of the Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee, kicked off his education listening tour by meeting with students, school employees and families at Northwood High School… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich commented on the recent rise in the use of fentanyl among youth in Montgomery County at his weekly briefing on Wednesday. He said a 15-year-old died… Read More
Following a June 22, 2022 raid on a Germantown apartment allegedly serving as a haven for guns and drugs, seven individuals arrested were held without bond in Montgomery County District… Read More
Last week, seven men were arrested after a raid on a Germantown apartment. Police said drug-dealing was happening in the location. Six suspects are validated gang members with the “Black… Read More