California Man Gets 6.5 Years for County Gold Bar Scam
A California man was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with all but 6.5 years suspended, for his role in a gold bar scam that targeted a Silver Spring resident, according… Read More
Kiliane Gateau
Kiliane Gateau is an intern at Montgomery Community Media, and is currently pursuing a master's degree in broadcast journalism at the University of Maryland.
4 Arrested in Silver Spring Theft, Robbery Cases
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) arrested four people in connection with two separate theft and robbery incidents in Silver Spring, authorities said. On Monday, March 10, at approximately 8:15 p.m., 3rd… Read More
Construction Set to Begin on South Silver Spring Park
Montgomery Parks will begin construction on the South Silver Spring Urban Park this spring, according to Montgomery Parks planner Ching-Fang Chen, as reported by Bethesda Magazine. Located at 1110 East-West… Read More
Burtonsville Fire Displaces 2; Officials Say Cause Was Accidental
A fire broke out in the attic of a single-family home in Burtonsville, displacing two people, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service ( MCFRS) said. Firefighters responded to the… Read More
Man Shot in Silver Spring Parking Lot; Investigation Ongoing
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a homicide after a man was found shot in a Silver Spring parking lot. 3rd District officers and the Montgomery County Fire… Read More
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to 26 Years for Metrobus Groping Incidents
A Silver Spring man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison, plus 231 days, for his involvement in two Metrobus groping incidents last year. Kokouvi Apetoh, 45, was sentenced… Read More
4 Hospitalized After 2 Vehicles Fall 40 Feet Down Embankment
Four people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash sent both vehicles plummeting 40 feet down an embankment along Clara Barton Parkway near Cabin John Parkway, according to the Montgomery County… Read More
Man Dies Following Kensington House Fire; Cause Under Investigation
A man has died from injuries sustained in a house fire that broke out in the basement of his Kensington home, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said.… Read More
Rockville Man Charged with Raping Child; Police Search for More Victims
A Rockville man was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a child, and detectives are seeking additional victims, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Wilmer Alvarado-Gomez, 37, is… Read More
MCPS Honors Latin Dance and Culture at Annual Competition
More than 160 students from nine Montgomery County high schools took the stage Sunday at Seneca Valley High School for the 2024-25 Annual Latin Dance Junior Division Competition. The competition,… Read More
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Huger Sentenced to 1 Year for DUI
Karen Huger, a star of the hit show, “The Real Housewives of Potomac,’ was sentenced to two years in prison, with one year suspended, following her conviction on DUI charges.… Read More
MCPS Graduation Rate Increases but Gaps Persist
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) saw a rise in its graduation rate, with 91.8% of the Class of 2024 earning their diplomas in four years, according to the Maryland State… Read More