Takoma Park Police Offering Home Security Survey to Residents at No Charge
The Takoma Park Police Department is offering residents the opportunity to have them do a free home security survey, according to a community advisory.
Takoma Park Police Joins Program to Provide Free Repair Vouchers for Some Vehicle Safety Violations
The Takoma Park Police Department has entered into a new partnership that, effective today (May 31), can provide drivers pulled over for a traffic stop with free vouchers to repair mechanical problems with the vehicle.
Fenton Village Awarded Grant for Safety Improvements
Fenton Village Inc. has received a grant that will allow it to install safety improvements in portions of the six- by two-block business area deemed to be unsafe, the organization announced.
Planning Staff Presents Pedestrian Existing Conditions Report to Board
Planning staff presented the first comprehensive study of pedestrians’ experiences in the county to the Planning Board at its March 31 meeting.
UPDATED: Police Seek Help Locating Two Missing Silver Spring Women
County detectives with the 3rd District are asking for help to locate two women missing from Silver Spring.
County Announces Completion of RT355 Underpass Named for Silver Spring Resident
County officials and others on Friday announced the completion of an underpass under MD355/Rockville Pike that is now named after a long-time Silver Spring resident, Phil Alperson.
High Schoolers Can Win PS5, Other Prizes in “Heads Up, Phones Down” Contest
Montgomery County public and private high school students can win a PS5, Apple Watch or up to $800 in Amazon gift cards by entering a video in the Department of Transportation’s “Heads Up, Phones Down” contest.
Council Report Shows Homicides, Carjackings Continued to Increase in 2021
A staff report prepared for a County Council briefing scheduled for today (Jan. 18) shows a significant increase in homicides, carjackings and firearm-related violent crime in the county in 2021 compared to 2020. While the report notes that total violent crime decreased almost 13% in 2020 compared to 2019—largely due to COVID-related shutdowns—carjackings were up that year almost 90% and homicides increased 21%.
Attorney General Releases Video From Fatal Silver Spring Shooting
The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General today released dashboard and body-worn camera video from the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on Dec. 29 in Silver Spring.