Police Drone Helps Apprehend Repeat Shoplifter
Almost a week before Montgomery County Police’s new drone as a first responder program went live, a shoplifter was located and arrested during a trial run. Police are using two… Read More
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Georgia Avenue’s Brookeville Bypass Dedicated
A $47 million project to relocate less than one mile of Georgia Avenue in Brookville was dedicated to former Maryland Senator Karen S. Montgomery and the late Clyde W. Unglesbee.… Read More
Suspect Arrested in Downtown Silver Spring Armed Carjacking
Police said a man has been arrested and charged with a downtown Silver Spring armed carjacking that occurred last month. Vincent Adeniyi Oyegbami, 22, of Prince George’s (PG) County, is… Read More
After 44 Years, Wheaton Barber Hanging Up His Scissors
Richard Miller started cutting hair in Wheaton in 1979. 44 years later, he is closing up shop and retiring on Wednesday. Miller, 75, said it was time to step away… Read More
Policía: 7 Heridos y 4 Autos Involucrados en Accidente de Wheaton-Glenmont
Siete personas sufrieron heridas graves en una colisión de varios vehículos, el jueves, en el área de Wheaton-Glenmont, según la policía. Los oficiales y el personal de bomberos respondieron el… Read More
Police: 7 Injured in 4-Car Crash in Wheaton-Glenmont
Seven people suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle collision Thursday in the Wheaton-Glenmont area, according to police. Officers and fire rescue personnel responded to Georgia Avenue and Kayson Street at… Read More
Police: Juvenile Charged as Adult for Shoplifting, Ghost Gun Possession
Police said a juvenile male was arrested and charged as an adult for theft-related offenses and illegal possession of a ghost gun. A ghost gun is a privately-manufactured firearm that… Read More
Letrero de Construcción Vandalizado con Mensajes Racistas en Brookeville
La policía informó que un letrero de construcción fue vandalizado, durante el fin de semana, con mensajes racistas. Alrededor de las 6:47 a.m. del sábado, se recibieron varias llamadas sobre… Read More
Construction Sign Board Hacked to Show Racist Messaging in Brookeville
Police said a construction sign board was hacked to show racist messaging over the weekend. At about 6:47 a.m. on Saturday, multiple calls were received about a sign board —… Read More
Olney Pub Serves Up Cheesesteak Eating Contest
Brew Belly in Olney started a unique but distinctly all-American 4th of July tradition a few years ago – a cheesesteak eating contest. While not your average Independence Day activity… Read More
Third Suspect Arrested in 2022 Assault, Stabbing in Wheaton
A Silver Spring resident was arrested in connection with an Aug. 21, 2022 stabbing near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Reedie Drive in Wheaton. Jose Ingles Mendez, 30, is… Read More
Fani-González Dirige a Funcionarios Estatales y Locales en Caminata de Seguridad de Wheaton
La concejal Natali Fani-González dirigió a los funcionarios estatales, del condado y de Metro en un recorrido a pie por Georgia Avenue en Wheaton con el objetivo de reunir a… Read More