Santa to Ride with Police on Way to Children’s Inn at NIH
Two weeks before Christmas Day, Santa will be riding with the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) on the way to the Children’s Inn at NIH. On Wednesday, the first stop… Read More
Police/Crime/Fire
Police Seek Tips in String of Silver Spring Vehicle Break-Ins
Detectives are seeking public assistance to identify suspects involved in vandalism and theft from 21 vehicles in the Silver Spring area. The incidents all occurred early Monday, Dec. 2, on… Read More
Mother Charged With Killing 3-Month-Old in Chevy Chase
Police said a woman has been arrested and charged with killing her 3-month-old daughter in Chevy Chase. Mackenzie Rose Colgan, 37, is charged with first-degree murder, according to the Montgomery… Read More
Fugitive Wanted for 1997 Shooting in Silver Spring Arrested in El Salvador, Extradited to Montgomery County
Jose Mauricio Rivera, who was wanted for a 1997 shooting in Silver Spring of his then-estranged wife, was arrested in El Salvador. According to Montgomery County Police, the 58-year-old fugitive… Read More
Woman Fatally Injured in Fire at Senior Living Facility in Gaithersburg
A resident died from injuries sustained at a fire at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg Friday morning. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, it appears that… Read More
8-Year Sentence for Boyds Man Who Led Police on Chase Resulting in Fatal Crash
A Boyds man who led police on a car chase that killed his juvenile passenger was sentenced Wednesday to serve eight years in prison, according to the Montgomery County State’s… Read More
Father of Police Officer Killed by Drunk Driver Honored
The father of Montgomery County Police Office Noah Leotta, who was killed nine years ago by an alcohol-impaired driver while patrolling the roads, received the Safe Roads Now 2024 Clarence… Read More
Virginia Man Sentenced to 7 Years in First Trial Involving Drone Evidence
Jovan Ali, 45, of Fairfax, Va., was sentenced to seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of second-degree assault. Ali was involved in an altercation April 17… Read More
Holiday Alcohol Task Force Arrests 43 for DUI Over Thanksgiving Weekend
The county police department’s Alcohol Holiday Task Force arrested 43 people for driving under the influence (DUI) over Thanksgiving weekend between Wednesday and Saturday. 29 people were arrested between Wednesday… Read More
43 Arrestos por Conducir Bajo los Efectos del Alcohol Durante Festivo de Acción de Gracias
El Grupo de Trabajo especializado del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery arrestó a 43 personas por conducir bajo la influencia del alcohol (DUI) durante el fin de semana… Read More
Acusan a Hombre de Robo a Mano Armada en un Negocio de Gaithersburg
Detectives del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery arrestaron y acusaron a Tameek Parker, de 30 años, de un robo a mano armada comercial que ocurrió el viernes 8… Read More
Conductores Arrestados por Muerte de Peatón en Randolph Road
Detectives de la Unidad de Reconstrucción de Colisiones (CRU) del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery arrestaron a Thanh Phan, de 71 años, de Silver Spring, y a José… Read More