1 Dead in Labor Day Triple Shooting in Layhill Area
Police said three people were shot, including one person who died, in what is believed to have been a domestic-related incident in the Layhill area on Labor Day. One female… Read More
Maryam Shahzad
Maryam is a reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has more than five years of reporting experience and is a University of Maryland graduate with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She can be reached at mshahzad@mymcmedia.org.
Police Identify Bicyclist Fatally Struck in Germantown
Police identified a bicyclist who was fatally struck Wednesday in Germantown. He is identified as 28-year-old David Glenn Jenkins, II, of Germantown, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).… Read More
Community Recognizes Lives Lost to Overdose
As county agencies and partners continue efforts to combat overdoses, an annual event in Rockville raised awareness for reducing stigma and recognized those residents who have died. Those who have… Read More
Bicyclist Fatally Struck in Germantown
Police said a bicyclist was fatally struck in a collision Wednesday in Germantown. Officers and fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Frederick Road and Gunners Branch Road… Read More
Man Arrested in Topgolf Shooting
Police said a man has been arrested and charged for shooting two employees at Topgolf in Germantown this week. Cyprian Nwaigwe, 28, is charged with the shooting that occurred after… Read More
Woman Convicted in Brother’s 2017 Killing
A woman was found guilty Wednesday in the killing of her 17-year-old brother years ago inside the family’s Silver Spring home. A jury found Leaundra Matthews, 25, of Accokeek in… Read More
‘One of Our Top Missions Mentally, Physically’: Rescue Teams Come Home From Maui
Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and canine teams returned home Tuesday after aiding in wildfire rescue efforts in Maui. Capt. Jason Light, a 17-year member of MD-TF1, said it “by… Read More
School Board Asks Inspectors General to Investigate Allegations
The county’s school board has asked two Inspectors General to investigate allegations surrounding a school principal, an investigation that could potentially proceed following one currently underway. “Recently, the Board has… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Aug. 30, In Montgomery County
It’s Wednesday, Aug. 30, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Evening Track Work: This week, the Metrorail red line will be single-tracking after 10 p.m.… Read More
Rescue Teams Return From Hawaii
Teams from Montgomery County have returned home after aiding in wildfire rescue efforts in Hawaii. This month, Maryland Task Force 1 was deployed to Maui to support search and rescue… Read More
Police: 2 Employees Shot at Topgolf in Germantown
Police said two employees were shot at Topgolf in Germantown. Officers responded to Topgolf on Century Boulevard for a reported shooting at about 12:06 a.m., according to the Montgomery County… Read More
Kennedy High School Placed on Lockdown Due to Bomb Threat
Update: The bomb threat has been determined as not valid, police shared in an update after 11 a.m., and the school is no longer under a shelter-in-place. Original: Kennedy High… Read More