While homicides and rape decreased in the first quarter of 2022 in Takoma Park, assaults increased by 475% as compared to the first quarter of 2021. Takoma Park Police reported… Read More
Montgomery County councilmembers introduced a bill Tuesday for a private security camera incentive program that would provide rebates and vouchers for individuals and businesses to purchase their own security cameras.… Read More
Montgomery County agencies will convene Tuesday for an internal meeting to address youth violence. During a media briefing Monday, County Council President Gabe Albornoz assured that the purpose of the… Read More
Regional leaders and panelists convened Thursday evening for a discussion about how to effectively address violent crime throughout Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and Washington, D.C. Montgomery County Councilmember Will… Read More
Five of the six Montgomery County Council At Large candidates shared their views on housing, crime, public transportation and taxes during a forum Tuesday night sponsored by the District 20… Read More
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
At approximately 11 a.m. on Feb. 21, MCPD Gaithersburg officers from the 6th District responded to Lakeforest Mall for a reported assault. Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult male suffering… Read More
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
MCPD Major Crimes Division Detectives arrested and charged a man in connection with a string of bank robberies around Montgomery County occurring between Dec. 2021 and Jan. 2022, according to… Read More
A Silver Spring woman was killed after her husband intentionally struck her with an SUV on Jan. 14. according to an MCPD press release, Alka Himanshu Tanna, 59, exited the… Read More
Following recent reports of carjackings, stabbings and other criminal activity, the Greater Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce is calling on Montgomery County Police, councilmembers and the County Executive “to increase… Read More
Montgomery County Police 4th District Officers responded to a reported gunshot Sunday, Dec. 19, at approximately 3 a.m., on the 1300 block of Ashby Road in Rockville, according to the… Read More