Top Stories of 2024: Hate Crimes on the Rise
Bias incidents, hate crimes and graffiti continued to plague Montgomery County during 2024. The county has a data website that logs the numerous incidents and which minority group they are… Read More
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Rockville Man Pleads Guilty to Vandalizing Church, Ordered to Pay Restitution
Joshua Delaney, 26, of Rockville, was sentenced in connection with vandalizing Faith United Methodist Church on Montrose Road in Rockville. He pled guilty to three charges, including theft and malicious… Read More
Police Seek Tips in String of Silver Spring Vehicle Break-Ins
Detectives are seeking public assistance to identify suspects involved in vandalism and theft from 21 vehicles in the Silver Spring area. The incidents all occurred early Monday, Dec. 2, on… Read More
Repeated Hate Vandalism a ‘Serious Problem,’ Elrich Says After Graffiti Found at 4 Schools
County Executive Marc Elrich spoke on multiple instances of “deeply disturbing” hate vandalism discovered at schools Monday. The vandalism was found at four schools: Churchill High School in Potomac, Wootton… Read More
Police Share Ring Camera Video As Investigation Into Vandalized Pride, Ukrainian Flags Continues
Police released video of suspects as detectives continue to investigate vandalized LGBTQ+ Pride and Ukrainian flags in Silver Spring. Police shared Ring camera video of a suspect setting fire to… Read More
Elrich: Residents Need to be ‘Understanding and Inclusive’
County Executive Marc Elrich and Police Chief Marcus Jones urged all residents to report acts of hate vandalism so that they could be investigated and documented. On Saturday, someone spray… Read More
2 Bethesda Juveniles Charged With Vandalism at Pyle Middle School
Two Bethesda juveniles were arrested in connection with three vandalism incidents at Pyle Middle School on Wilson Lane. Montgomery County Police went to the 6300 block of Wilson Lane on… Read More
Individual Identified in Connection with Fires, Vandalism at Bethesda Churches
Investigators with Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services announced that they have identified a person they believe is connected to the fires and vandalism at three… Read More
Community Stands in Solidarity With Vandalized Bethesda Churches
Members of 80 faith-based organizations and houses of worship signed onto a letter stating they stand in solidarity with the three churches in Bethesda that were vandalized and two that… Read More
Vandalizan e Incendian Iglesias en Bethesda Durante el fin de Semana
Tres iglesias en Bethesda fueron vandalizadas y dos de las iglesias fueron incendiadas durante el fin de semana, según las autoridades. Las iglesias de diferentes denominaciones se encuentran sobre la… Read More
Bethesda Churches Vandalized, Set on Fire Over Weekend
Three Bethesda churches were vandalized and two of the churches were set on fire over the weekend, according to authorities. The churches of different denominations are located in close proximity… Read More
Rear Door of Takoma Park Middle School Vandalized
A glass pane on the rear door of Takoma Park Middle School was shattered sometime between June 21 and 7 a.m. June 22, according to Takoma Park Police. Police went… Read More