Driver Fined $2000 in Death of Diplomat
District Court Judge Eugene Wolfe exacted a fine of $2000, the maximum penalty under Maryland law, for a guilty plea by Santos Martinez in the death of 42-year-old diplomat Sarah… Read More
County State’s Attorney John McCarthy
Summer of Peace Aims to Curb Youth Violence, Crime, Overdoses
Faced with an uptick in youth crime and drug overdoses, several county departments have combined forces to promote a 2023 Summer of Peace. By engaging young people with games, food… Read More
Hombre de Clarksburg Recibe Sentencia Máxima por Asesinato en 2021
Un juez de circuito del condado de Montgomery sentenció a Rodjaun Neal-Williams, de 21 años, de Clarksburg, a 30 años de prisión por asesinar a un hombre en 2021. Neal-Williams… Read More
Clarksburg Man Receives Maximum Sentence for 2021 Boyds Murder
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge sentenced 21-year-old Rodjaun Neal-Williams, from Clarksburg, to 30 years in prison for murdering a man in 2021. Neal-Williams was convicted by a jury March 7 on… Read More
MCPS Will Provide Gun Education at High School Assemblies
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), in partnership with the County State’s Attorney’s Office and police, will offer high school students gun education lessons at assemblies this upcoming fall. “Students will… Read More
UPDATE: Man Arrested in 1971 Murder of County Deputy Sheriff Held Without Bond
Update, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m.: On Monday, a Montgomery County District Court judge ordered defendant Larry Smith to be held without bond pending trial. Smith, 71, faces first-degree murder… Read More
Hundreds of Firearms Collected at Gun Buyback Event in Rockville
More than 300 unwanted firearms were collected at a gun buyback event Saturday in Rockville. The Rockville City Police Department, in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the… Read More
Joven Acusado sin Derecho a Fianza por ‘Homicidio Brutal’ en Germantown
Durante una audiencia de fianza, que contó con exabruptos de las familias tanto de la víctima como del acusado, un estudiante de 17 años de la escuela Northwest High School… Read More
Germantown Juvenile Suspect in Jailyn Jones’ ‘Brutal’ Murder Held Without Bond
During an emotional bond hearing that featured outbursts from the families of both the victim and the accused, a 17-year-old Northwest High School student was ordered held without bond Monday… Read More
Officials Push for Law Banning Ghost Guns in Maryland
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and other state legislators and officials spoke out Thursday on the need for Maryland to enact a law that prohibits ghost guns. They are weapons… Read More
After Pandemic Cancellation Last Year, Police and Residents Connect In-Person for National Night Out
Montgomery County leaders and public safety officials joined residents at neighborhood events Tuesday for National Night Out. The annual event is meant for police to connect with residents and for… Read More
Public Safety Leaders, Police Officers Join Residents for National Night Out
Law enforcement leaders joined residents at numerous neighborhood block parties in Montgomery County for National Night Out on Tuesday. The event allows police to connect with residents and leaders to… Read More