Father of Police Officer Killed By Drunk Driver Urges People to Get a Sober Ride
“Noah is with me all the time. My heart is broken all the time.” Rich Leotta lost his son, Noah Leotta, after a drunk driver struck him on Dec. 3,… Read More
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County Installing Dynamic Signs to Show Real-Time Speed on Brink Road in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County is installing permanent “dynamic speed signs” that tell drivers their real-time speeds on Brink Road in Gaithersburg, according to a release from the county. The county’s transportation department… Read More
Several Collisions Reported on Capital Beltway
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported “quite a few wrecks” on the Capital Beltway Thursday. The county is under a Winter Weather Advisory; the National Weather… Read More
Detectives Searching for Man Accused of Vehicle Dent Repair Scam in Bethesda
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) detectives are searching for a man who police say committed a dent repair scam in Bethesda in July and October 2020. Detectives were granted a… Read More
Police: Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots, Kills Laytonsville Man Who Was ‘Driving Erratically’
A Laytonsville man was shot and killed by a Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy Saturday, according to a Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) statement. Police say several 911 calls were received… Read More
Woman Struck, Killed on I-270 After Exiting Car on Shoulder
A woman was struck and killed on I-270 North near exit 9A after she got out of her car on the shoulder, state officials said. Kelly Elizabeth Vanaman, 34, of… Read More
Two People Seriously Injured in Wheaton Car Collision
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a serious car collision that hospitalized two people Sunday in Wheaton. Police and fire and rescue personnel responded to a crash report… Read More
Flooding Causes Road Closures, Leaves Cars Stranded in Montgomery County
Montgomery County is under a Flash Flood Warning until 6:45 p.m. Thursday due to huge afternoon downpours. Affected areas include Bethesda, Kensington and Aspen Hill. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service… Read More
Police Made 228 Traffic Stops in Montgomery County Over Labor Day Weekend
Police made 228 traffic stops over Labor Day weekend in Montgomery County. Maryland State Police (MSP) teamed up with the Gaithersburg Police Department and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police… Read More
Nightly Lane Closures on Outer Loop Will Continue Through Friday
Drivers can expect nightly lane closures on the Capital Beltway Outer Loop between MD 190 (River Road) and Clara Barton Parkway, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT… Read More
County’s Campaign Aims to Alert Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists About Decreased Daylight
Montgomery County officials have launched what they call one of the most aggressive campaigns in County history. The campaign is aimed towards making drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists aware of the… Read More
SoberRide Available Saturday to Prevent Halloween Drunk Driving
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2019 Halloween SoberRide program is offering free Lyft rides to keep drivers from drinking and getting behind the wheel. The free service is available… Read More