Ghost Gun Seized in Wheaton
A person with a loaded ghost gun was arrested Saturday in Wheaton, according to police. Officers responded near Veirs Mill Road and Ennalls Avenue after a male was reportedly slumped… Read More
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Community Complaint Leads to Handgun Arrest of Takoma Park Man
Montgomery County Police arrested a Takoma Park man on July 19 in the course of an investigation into a community concern. Police were conducting an investigation in the area of… Read More
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
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
Germantown Teen Charged with Assault, Use of a Firearm
A Gaithersburg teenager was arrested Wednesday and charged with first degree assault by the Maryland-National Capital Park Police. Sam Khojasteh, 19, was arrested in connection with an April 10 incident… 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
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
Gaithersburg Man Sentenced for 1st Degree Assault
Tavon Burton, 21, of Gaithersburg, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for his part in an armed assault following a confrontation during a drug deal. Burton also was… 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
Police: Man Arrested After Openly Carrying Assault Rifle Around Germantown Neighborhood
Police said a Silver Spring man was arrested after openly carrying an assault rifle in Germantown. Trevor Copeland, 30, of Silver Spring, has been charged with multiple firearms-related charges, according… Read More