Two men were charged with multiple drug and handgun-related offenses following a traffic stop by Montgomery County police officers Monday. James Curtis Avant, 78, of Bowie, and D’Andrew Michael Wiggins,… Read More
A man with a loaded handgun was caught by officers at the Silver Spring Metro station after he was stopped for fare evasion, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.… Read More
A juvenile male has been taken into custody following the lockdown at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, according to Montgomery County Police. The teen was not inside the school when he… Read More
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) released footage and photos of the armed robbery at the Stewart Lane Apartment building in Silver Spring, a case still under investigation. The two… Read More
A person with a loaded ghost gun was arrested Saturday in Wheaton, according to police. Officers responded near Veirs Mill Road and Ennalls Avenue after a male was reportedly slumped… Read More
Montgomery County Police arrested a Takoma Park man on July 19 in the course of an investigation into a community concern. Police were conducting an investigation in the area of… Read More
More than 100 firearms were collected during a Germantown gun buyback event last Saturday, according to County Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard. The guns collected included 50 handguns,… Read More
On Saturday, community members brought their unwanted guns to a drive-thru buyback event, where they received gift cards — anonymously and with no questions asked. County Sheriff Max Uy said… Read More
A Gaithersburg teenager was arrested Wednesday and charged with first degree assault by the Maryland-National Capital Park Police. Sam Khojasteh, 19, was arrested in connection with an April 10 incident… Read More
Residents are encouraged to turn in their unwanted guns — no questions asked — in exchange for $100-$200 gift cards. The gun buyback event is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April… Read More
The county council voted Tuesday to pass a bill requiring gun stores in the county to provide shoppers with information about suicide prevention. Ten councilmembers voted in favor, and Councilmember… Read More
Tavon Burton, 21, of Gaithersburg, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for his part in an armed assault following a confrontation during a drug deal. Burton also was… Read More