Silver Spring Man Killed in D.C. Stabbing
A Silver Spring man died from apparent stab wounds inside a business in the 1900 block of 9th Street, Northwest D.C. Kenneth Thomas Jr., 42, was pronounced dead at the… Read More
Police/Crime/Fire
Officer Who Helped Save Driver From Burning Car: ‘We Are Out to Help People’
At 1:25 a.m. on March 12, two Montgomery County police officers came upon a burning car with a driver still inside. Officer Nathan Rodgers and Sgt. B. Drew sprung into… Read More
Councilmember Craig Rice Recovering from Car Accident
Councilmember Craig Rice was involved in a car collision Tuesday morning but “did not suffer any serious injuries,” according to Council President Gabe Albornoz. “The great news is Councilmember Craig… Read More
County Police Officers Rescue Unconscious Man from Car Fire
Two Montgomery County Police officers were driving by Montgomery Village Avenue March 12 at 1:25 a.m. when they noticed a car on fire and that the fire had spread to… Read More
La Familia de José Ruiz, Asesinado en Silver Spring, Dice No Estar Satisfecha con la Sentencia
Betty Ruiz, madre del joven asesinado en Silver Spring, José Ruiz, instó a todos los padres a “estar al tanto” de lo que hacen sus hijos y con quién se… Read More
Silver Spring Armed Carjacking Surveillance Photos Released
Surveillance photos of a suspect involved in a Silver Spring armed carjacking March 2 were released by detectives Friday. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect,… Read More
Police: Bicyclist Suffers Critical Injuries After Collision With Tractor Trailer
Detectives are investigating a serious collision involving a bicyclist and tractor trailer driver in Clarksburg. An adult male bicyclist was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after the collision… Read More
Family of Murdered Silver Spring Man is ‘Constantly Sad’
The family of 20-year-old Jose Ruiz is not satisfied with the 30-year prison sentence that the man who stabbed their love one to death received Thursday. “Nothing is going to… Read More
Bethesda Man Held Without Bond After Being Charged With Killing Stepfather
A judge ordered a Bethesda man be held without bond Wednesday after he was charged with first-degree murder for killing his stepfather, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. … Read More
Serious Crimes Rise 5% in Takoma Park During 2021
There was a 5% increase in serious crimes during 2021, according to the newly-released Takoma Park Police’s annual report. Larceny and auto thefts increased the most. There were 578 serious… Read More
Horse Dies in Potomac Barn Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) responded to a barn fire early Thursday morning in Potomac that led to the death of a horse. According to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Malfunctioning Appliance, Fire in Chevy Chase Apartment Leaves Family Displaced
A kitchen fire caused by a malfunctioning dishwasher in a Chevy Chase 12th floor apartment left a family displaced Thursday evening. At about 5:30 p.m., Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More