Montgomery County Councilmembers Tuesday introduced a resolution they hope will curb gun violence and deaths. Increased education on storing firearms should help, said Council Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember… Read More
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
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
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
Detectives are seeking information regarding a carjacking that took place Monday night in the 19400 block of St. Johnsbury Lane in Germantown. The report of armed carjacking prompted 5th district… 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
Two minors were arrested for brandishing weapons at the Silver Spring Metro Station on July 10, according to Metro Transit Police. A BB-gun and a fully loaded handgun were recovered… Read More
The Gaithersburg teenager charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting at the Wheaton Metro Station May 18 was ordered held without bond Thursday afternoon. Emmanuel Leonard Simmonds,… Read More
Residents spoke of shootings, car jackings, late night loud noises from bars and fear of living in the downtown area of Silver Spring. Those were the main issues during Sunday’s… Read More
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) arrested and charged three teenagers for an armed carjacking that took place on Monday Nov. 14 in Gaithersburg. The suspects have been identified as Zyier Brown,18,… Read More
County councilmembers unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that prohibits possessing firearms in or near places of public assembly. The bill was sponsored by Council President Gabe Albornoz and cosponsored by… Read More