Montgomery County Expands Police Drone Program to Bethesda
Montgomery County has expanded its Drone as First Responder Program to include Bethesda.
Operation: Etch & Catch Offers Free Catalytic Converter Services in Wheaton
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.
Georgia Avenue Lane Closures Begin This Week for Metropolitan Branch Trail Project
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.
Jury Finds Silver Spring Man Guilty in America’s Best Wings Shooting Case
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.
Takoma Park Police Invite Youth to Join Chief’s Advisory Board
Takoma Park Police are seeking youth aged 16 to 21 to join the Chief’s Advisory Board.
Montgomery County Expands Security Camera Incentive Program to All Residents and Businesses
Montgomery County Police have expanded the Police-Private Security Camera Program to include all locations within the county.
Arrest in Silver Spring: Robbery Suspect Linked to Multiple Crimes
Montgomery County Police arrested 24-year-old Domonique Nicholas Walker for several armed robberies at local businesses, including two at Ertters Market in Silver Spring.
Shoplifting Suspect Arrested in Downtown Silver Spring with Stolen Handgun, Police Say
Montgomery County Police arrested an armed shoplifting suspect in downtown Silver Spring last Friday.
Automatic Adult Charges for Teens Face New Scrutiny in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers are considering reducing the practice of automatically assigning teenage defendants to adult court when charged with serious crimes.
Police Release Photos of Potential Witnesses in Unsolved Downtown Silver Spring Murder Case
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two men who may have information about a homicide that occurred in the Wayne Avenue Garage in downtown Silver Spring in 2022.
Should Maryland Grant Parole to More Elderly and Ill Inmates? Lawmakers Disagree.
Maryland lawmakers are divided over whether to simplify the process for elderly and seriously ill inmates to seek early release. Advocates argue that it is a waste of resources to incarcerate individuals too old or sick to commit new crimes.
Holiday Inn Clerk Assaulted During Armed Robbery in Downtown Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police need help to identify two suspects from surveillance footage of an armed robbery at the Holiday Inn Express in downtown Silver Spring on January 15.