Clarksburg Apartments Fire Believed to be Arson
The fire at a Clarksburg apartment complex that displaced more than 40 residents is believed to be arson. Investigators are working to have formal charges filed against a juvenile suspect,… Read More
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Teens Charged With 2 Armed Carjackings
Two teenagers were arrested in connection with two armed carjackings in Silver Spring. Kelvin Lovell Hager,18, and a 14-year-year old male whose name was not released because he is a… Read More
Teen Charged Following Bomb Threat at Whitman High
A 15-year-old Montgomery County student was arrested in connection with a bomb threat at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda June 7. The Montgomery County Department of Police Behavioral Assessment… Read More
3-Year-Old Girl Who Accidentally Shot Herself Recovering After Surgery
A 3-year-old girl is recovering in an area hospital after accidentally shooting herself inside a Montgomery Village apartment, according to Montgomery County Police. Tuesday at approximately 12:09 p.m., officers from… Read More
Charges Filed Against Juvenile for Making Bomb Threats at Wootton High
A male juvenile was charged with making threats of mass destruction for allegedly calling in bomb threats over the phone to Wootton High School faculty on Nov. 27, 2023. According… Read More
Youth Are More Likely Victims, Health Officer Emphasizes During Juvenile Crime Talks
During discussions about a rise in juvenile crime on Wednesday, County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis emphasized that youth are more likely to be victims of crime. “The headlines are… Read More
13 Teens Arrested for Carjackings, Car Theft
Police said 12 juvenile teens and an 18-year-old were arrested Monday in connection with carjackings or vehicle theft. All juvenile suspects were taken to police district stations and then released… Read More
13-Year-Old Arrested for White Oak Shooting
Police said a 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with an August shooting in White Oak. Police previously asked for the public’s help identifying multiple suspects involved in the Aug.… Read More
Council Debates How to Handle ‘Broken’ Juvenile Justice System
“The juvenile justice system, I think, is broken,” declared State’s Attorney John McCarthy during an emotional Public Safety County Council meeting Monday morning. The briefing on juvenile justice, crime and… Read More
Juvenile Pedestrian Struck in Clarksburg
A juvenile pedestrian was injured in Clarksburg, according to police. Police responded to the Frederick Road and Little Seneca Parkway area at about 7:49 a.m. Tuesday morning for a reported… Read More
Police: Juvenile Charged as Adult for Shoplifting, Ghost Gun Possession
Police said a juvenile male was arrested and charged as an adult for theft-related offenses and illegal possession of a ghost gun. A ghost gun is a privately-manufactured firearm that… Read More
County Official Speaks Out About Sexual Assault Suspect
An Olney man charged with luring a 14-year-old girl into the woods and sexually assaulting her was well known to neighbors and police. He has a long history of arrests… Read More