Governor Issues Stay-at-Home Order During COVID-19 Emergency

Posted by Mike Diegel | Mar 30, 2020 | Breaking, Business, General News

Gov. Larry Hogan has issued an executive order directing Marylanders to remain in their homes during the COVID-19 emergency, effective at 8 p.m. tonight, March 30. “I have signed an executive order which institutes a stay-at-home directive,” the governor announced during a press conference this morning. “No Maryland resident should be leaving their home unless it is for an essential job, or for an essential reason, such as obtaining food, or medicine, seeking urgent medical attention, or for other necessary purposes.”

Police Announce Arrests of Three in Ellsworth Shooting

Posted by Mike Diegel | Feb 6, 2020 | Breaking, Crime

The Montgomery County police have announced the arrests of three suspects in a Jan. 5 shooting on Ellsworth Drive, one adult and two juveniles, all from Washington, D.C.

Police Seek Help with Items Discovered in “Suspicious Situation”

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jan 29, 2020 | Breaking, Crime, General News

County police are asking for the public’s help to identify some personal items discovered in what the department describes as “a suspicious situation.” The items, which include clothing, were found buried in late summer of last year in Nolte Local Park at 200 Denver Rd.

Wayne Avenue Incident an Auto Theft, No Shooting, Police Say

Posted by Mike Diegel | Oct 31, 2019 | Breaking, County News, Crime

County police are investigating an incident that occurred on Wayne Avenue early this morning as an auto theft, according to a department press release. Officers responded at about 7:18 this morning to a report of a vehicle collision in the 300 block of Wayne, in front of the Silver Spring International Middle School.

Police Officer Died of Self-Inflicted Wound, Department Announces

Posted by Mike Diegel | Oct 16, 2019 | Breaking, County News

The Montgomery County police officer that was found shot Monday morning in downtown Silver Spring died from a self-inflicted wound, the department announced. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for Washington D.C. made the determination, the announcement said.

Police Confirm Officer Shot This Morning Has Died

Posted by Mike Diegel | Oct 14, 2019 | Breaking, Crime, General News

The county police officer that was shot in the Town Center garage this morning died from his wounds, Acting Police Chief Marcus Jones confirmed. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Jones identified the victim as Officer Thomas J. Bomba, a 13-year veteran of the department.

Police Officer Shot in Downtown Garage

Posted by Mike Diegel | Oct 14, 2019 | Breaking, Crime, General News

A county police officer was shot this morning in the Town Center garage at the corner of Ellsworth Drive and Fenton Street, according to the department’s Twitter feed. “The injured officer called out on radio with disorderly subject in the parking garage at approximately 8:49 am and was located by a responding officer suffering from a gunshot wound,” the department posted.

Water Main Break Disrupts Service, Closes Roads

Posted by Mike Diegel | Sep 24, 2019 | Breaking, General News, Neighborhoods

An eight-inch water main has broken in the Northwood Park neighborhood of Four Corners, disrupting water service and closing down two roads. The break occurred around 9 a.m. this morning, according to Luis Maya, senior public communications specialist for WSSC, around 100 Southwood Ave. near Eastwood Avenue.

Category: Breaking

Governor Issues Stay-at-Home Order During COVID-19 Emergency

Police Announce Arrests of Three in Ellsworth Shooting

Police Seek Help with Items Discovered in “Suspicious Situation”

Wayne Avenue Incident an Auto Theft, No Shooting, Police Say

Police Officer Died of Self-Inflicted Wound, Department Announces

Police Confirm Officer Shot This Morning Has Died

Police Officer Shot in Downtown Garage

Water Main Break Disrupts Service, Closes Roads

County Police Identify Suspect, Officer in Yesterday’s Shooting

No Action Will be Taken in Shooting Death of Robert White

Dangerous Wind Storm Whips Silver Spring

Fire damages Parkside Terrace Apartments, one hurt

Takoma Metro Shooting Update: One Suspect Arrested

Flash flood watch in effect until this evening

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