Montgomery County Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who may have witnessed a murder at the Wayne Avenue Garage in downtown Silver Spring in 2022, which remains unsolved.
National Night Out will take place Tuesday evening in Downtown Silver Spring and Takoma Park, featuring music, games, and opportunities to connect with local police and fire departments.
34-year-old Torrey Damien Moore of White Oak received three consecutive life sentences and 80 years last week for murdering his pregnant girlfriend and a convenience store clerk in 2022.
Montgomery County Police have increased patrols in downtown Silver Spring on Friday and Saturday nights to “ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for residents and visitors,” according to 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos.
Montgomery County Police reported a 7.6 percent decrease in crime in downtown Silver Spring over the past year while noting a rise in auto-related thefts requiring continued enforcement efforts.
Montgomery County Police will increase their visibility in downtown Silver Spring’s parking garages starting this week.
Montgomery County Police report that crime in downtown Silver Spring has decreased by 7.6 percent over the past year, including a significant reduction in carjackings and robberies.
Montgomery County has expanded its Drone as First Responder Program to include Bethesda.
Montgomery County Police have announced additional appointments for its Operation: Etch & Catch program, which aims to deter catalytic converter thefts and assist in their recovery if stolen.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation will shift and close lanes on Georgia Avenue between Burlington and Sligo Avenues this week as part of the Metropolitan Branch Trail Phase 2A project.
34-year-old Markus Dowdy of Silver Spring was convicted last week of murder and related charges for a shooting at a White Oak restaurant in 2023 that left one man dead and another injured.
Montgomery County Police have expanded the Police-Private Security Camera Program to include all locations within the county.