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.
The Spring Street Bridge in downtown Silver Spring will remain closed for the remainder of the year as crews continue construction for the Maryland Purple Line.
Silver Spring native LaToya, inspired by her visit to war-torn Liberia, devoted her career to peace at the United States Institute of Peace before being unexpectedly terminated during the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the agency.
Prince George’s County, which has the highest traffic fatalities in Maryland, stands in stark contrast to Montgomery County, where road safety initiatives have led to significantly fewer fatal crashes.
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.
Downtown Silver Spring-based media conglomerate Urban One has reported a cyberattack that compromised personal data, as the company faces layoffs amid an anticipated sharp decline in advertising revenue.
A federal grand jury has indicted the owner of the Dimmples Kettles restaurant in downtown Silver Spring on charges of making threatening communications to kidnap and injure Cameroon citizens and providing material support to separatist groups.
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.
Metro will start banning violent and sexual offenders from the transit system for up to one year beginning in June.
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.
Takoma Park Police are again asking for help identifying the suspect responsible for the fatal shooting of a mobile mechanic at Advance Auto Parts in 2022.