Police Arrest Armed Car Thief, Recover 2 Vehicles
Montgomery County Police officers stopped a car thief who had a gun Wednesday at 1 a.m. Special teams of officers from Wheaton and Silver Spring were patrolling the area of… Read More
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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
Police: Clarksburg Student Charged with Firearm Possession
A 16-year-old Clarksburg High School student was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm. At approximately 11:33 a.m. Tuesday, the Montgomery County Police Department community engagement officers responded to… Read More
Unwanted Guns Exchanged for Gift Cards at Drive-Thru Buyback in GermantownÂ
On Saturday, community members brought their unwanted guns to a drive-thru buyback event, where they received gift cards — anonymously and with no questions asked. County Sheriff Max Uy said… Read More
Community Encouraged to Bring Unwanted Guns to Germantown Buyback Event
Residents are encouraged to turn in their unwanted guns — no questions asked — in exchange for $100-$200 gift cards. The gun buyback event is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April… Read More
Watkins Mill High No Longer on Lockdown
UPDATED at 11:53 a.m. Watkins Mill High School no longer is on lockdown. Montgomery County Police determined the report of a firearm was unfounded. ——————————————————— Watkins Mill High School in… Read More
Council Passes Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education Act
The county council voted Tuesday to pass a bill requiring gun stores in the county to provide shoppers with information about suicide prevention. Ten councilmembers voted in favor, and Councilmember… Read More
Students Found Gun in Trash Can at Fairland Elementary School
Students at Fairland Elementary School in Silver Spring found a gun in a trash can on school grounds, according to school officials. “I want to assure you that I take… Read More
Judge Blocks Portions of Gun Law
A federal judge restricted parts of a new gun law that went into effect Sunday in Maryland. The Maryland Gun Safety Act of 2023 was enacted to restrict where guns… Read More
Bill Would Require Gun Stores to Give Suicide Prevention Information
A new bill would require gun stores in the county to provide buyers with information about suicide prevention. The Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education (SAFE) Act was introduced Tuesday by… Read More
Council Hears Clashing Public Views Over Firearm Bill
The Montgomery County Council heard various testimonies on Tuesday in favor and opposition of an expedited bill that would prohibit the possession of firearms in or near places of public… Read More
Man Faces Substance Possession, Firearm Charges After Traffic Stop
A man was arrested and charged with possessing a controlled dangerous substance and firearm-related charges following a traffic stop in Germantown, according to a release from the Montgomery County Police… Read More