Suspect Flees in Takoma Park Home Invasion
Takoma Park Police officers are investigating an armed home invasion Tuesday morning on Philadelphia Avenue. According to police, at about 10 a.m. the victim was sitting in the kitchen when… Read More
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Shooting in Silver Spring Leads to Arrest
Maurice Ricks, of Washington, D.C., was charged with attempted second-degree murder of an adult male in connection with a shooting on Jan. 1 in the 8500 block of 16th Street… Read More
D.C. Man Sentenced for Silver Spring Carjackings While Wearing Ankle Monitor
James Albert Borum of Washington, D.C. was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for four carjackings and one attempted carjacking that he took part in while wearing an ankle… Read More
New Legislation Would Prohibit Firearms In or Near Public Places
Council President Albornoz during his weekly meeting with the media shared details on the Expedited Bill 21-22, Weapons-Firearms In or Near Places of Public Assembly. The bill will be formally… Read More
‘We Are Well Beyond a Tipping Point,’ Says Council President on Gun Violence
On Saturday, a gunman in Buffalo killed 10 people at a grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood. In the last few days in Montgomery County, a shooting was reported… Read More
Police Investigate McDonald’s Armed Robbery in Germantown
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives investigate a March 1 armed robbery of a McDonald’s restaurant in Germantown. Police released surveillance video and ask for the public’s help identifying the… Read More
Shots Fired in Rockville on Tuesday
Several apartment buildings were hit after gun shots were fired Tuesday afternoon in Rockville, according to the Rockville City Police Department (RCPD). No injuries were reported, RCPD wrote on Twitter.… Read More
Carjackings Spike More Than 120% This Year
Carjackings in Montgomery County spiked 126% this year through Sept. 30 compared to the same time period last year. It was a topic of discussion at a meeting among county… Read More
Police: Man Shot, Killed in White Oak on Sunday
A Silver Spring man was shot and killed in the White Oak area on Sunday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Police identified Jerome Antoine Durant, 40, as… Read More
Police: Man Killed After Suspected Shooting Near Silver Spring Apartments
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday night in Silver Spring, per a release from the department. Police responded to the Forest Park Apartments on Piney… Read More
Rep. Andy Harris Seen Trying to Bring Firearm onto House Floor
Rep. Andy Harris, (R-MD) was prevented from bringing a gun onto the U.S. House of Representatives Jan. 21, according to a Huffington Post reporter who said he witnessed the event.… Read More
Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Gaithersburg Home Invasion Robbery
Surveillance video released Monday shows a suspect in a home invasion robbery in Gaithersburg, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said. Police are asking residents for help identifying the suspect… Read More