2 Men Charged with First-Degree Murder in Shooting at Red Roof Plus
Two men are in custody and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting June 22 at the Red Roof Plus, 1600 block of Shady Grove Road. Javier… Read More
Suzanne Pollak
Suzanne is a freelance reporter with Montgomery Community Media. She has over 35 years professional experience writing for newspapers, magazines, non-profit newsletters and the web.
Takoma Police Seek Man Involved in Armed Robbery, Burglary
An armed robbery and burglary at a home in the 700 block of Devonshire Road in Takoma Park Thursday is being investigated. At about 10:19 a.m., Takoma Park Police went… Read More
Silver Spring Man Charged with Threat of Mass Violence, Making False Threats
Amir Iben-Faruq Paul, 35, of Silver Spring, was charged with making a false threat of mass violence in connection with an incident at an apartment complex that was partially evacuated… Read More
4 County Officers Will Not Be Charged in Fatal Shooting in Silver Spring
No charges will be filed against four Montgomery County Police officers following the Dec. 29, 2021 fatal shooting of Osman Sesay, 27, of Silver Spring by police. Their actions were… Read More
Rear Door of Takoma Park Middle School Vandalized
A glass pane on the rear door of Takoma Park Middle School was shattered sometime between June 21 and 7 a.m. June 22, according to Takoma Park Police. Police went… Read More
Report of Suspicious Package in Wheaton Apartment Ruled Not Dangerous
Four floors of an apartment complex in Wheaton were evacuated this morning after the Montgomery County call center received information that a resident claimed there was a bomb in his… Read More
Sen. Cheryl Kagan: State Firemen Vote to Keep ‘Outdated, Sexist, and Inaccurate Name’
The Maryland State Firemen’s Association, who are meeting in Ocean City for the annual convention, voted Monday night to keep their name despite a push by some to make it… Read More
Former MCPS Teacher Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography
A former Montgomery County Public School teacher pled guilty June 21 to possession of child pornography. Richard Scherer, 71, of Depew, N.Y., was a teacher for approximately 25 years at… Read More
Takoma Park’s ‘Operation Chill’ Aims to Catch Young People Doing Good
If a Takoma Park Police officer hands a youngster a ticket, it’s not a citation. Under Operation Chill, officers have partnered with 7-Eleven to offer free Slurpees. The idea is… Read More
Repairs to I-270 Sinkhole Expected to Last Through Mid-July
A 25-foot wide sinkhole that was discovered June 16 on southbound I-270 continues to plague drivers. Repairs are expected to last through mid-July. The right two lanes of SB I-270… Read More
Four Arrested with Guns, Including Ghost Gun, Following Separate Traffic Stops
Two adults and two juveniles were arrested Tuesday for illegally possessing firearms and controlled dangerous substances following two separate traffic stops, according to Montgomery County Police. Police announced that they… Read More
COVID-19 Cases Trend Downward; Councilmember Katz Tests Positive
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County “continues on a downward trend,” said Sean O’Donnell, Health and Human Services Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager. On Tuesday morning, he… Read More