No Injuries After Tree Falls on House in Takoma Park
A large tree fell into a house in Takoma Park on Wednesday and narrowly missed a dog inside, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
Police/Crime/Fire
Police Applications Increase Since $20K Bonus Announcement, Chief Says
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has seen an increase in applications since the county announced a plan to offer a $20,000 bonus to newly-sworn police recruits, according to the… Read More
Free Rides Available to Keep Roads Safe for St. Patrick’s Day
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide® program offers free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. The service is available from… Read More
U.S. Marshals Continue Search for Hogan’s Former Chief of Staff
Roy McGrath, who had been former Gov. Larry Hogan’s chief of staff, is wanted by the U.S. Marshal Service for failing to appear at his court trial Monday in Baltimore… Read More
Businesses, Residents Divided on Late Night Business Safety Plan
With growing crime concerns in the Downtown Silver Spring area, there are mixed reactions on a proposal for late night businesses to develop crime prevention plans. On Tuesday, the council… Read More
2 Charged in Downtown Silver Spring Homicide
Two men from Capitol Heights are charged in the murder of Deandre Keith Ellis, 23, on March 5 in Downtown Silver Spring. Kajohn McCombs and Ahmahd McCombs, both 22 years… Read More
2 Juveniles Charged with Stealing Car in Rockville
Two male juveniles were charged with stealing a car and several traffic offenses. according to Takoma Park Police. Takoma Park officers located a stolen auto in the 6700 block of… Read More
Fire Chief: Deadly High-Rise Blaze ‘Formed a Worst Case Scenario’
Montgomery County Councilmembers gathered for a “rare” triple committee meeting Tuesday, per Councilmember Andrew Friedson, to discuss fire safety and codes in the wake of a deadly high-rise apartment fire… Read More
Auto Choca Contra Restaurante en Silver Spring
Un vehículo se estrelló contra el área del aire libre de The Daily Dish en Silver Spring el lunes por la noche, según el portavoz de Bomberos y Rescate del… Read More
Upcounty Public Safety Town Hall Planned for March 22
Montgomery County Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe is hosting a public safety town hall for residents of council district 2. Council district 2 encompasses the western portion of the county, including Germantown,… Read More
Germantown Man Arrested for Possessing Fentanyl, Meth, Cocaine
A Germantown man was arrested March 8 and charged with possessing fentanyl and crystal methamphetamines with intent to distribute after the car in which he was a passenger was pulled… Read More
Parada de Tráfico Conduce a la Incautación de Fentanilo y Metanfetamina
Oficiales del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery arrestaron a Harry Perkins, de 38 años, de Germantown por posesión de fentanilo y metanfetamina cristalina con la intención de distribución.… Read More