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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Montgomery County Police officers have arrested a man in Silver Spring accused of illegally possessing a handgun and for having a Prince George’s County active arrest warrant. On Dec. 4,… Read More