Burtonsville man charged with killing his mother
A Burtonsville man has been charged with killing his mother. Ricardo Adelso Colato Salamanca, 28, is in a North Carolina jail awaiting extradition to Maryland. On May 16 after she… Read More
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Police investigating the shooting death of hotel guest in Bethesda
Updated May 15 at 1:10 p.m. Montgomery County Police identified the victim of the fatal shooting as Quentin Tyrone Davis, who was pronounced dead at the scene. According to police,… Read More
Germantown home targeted by Florida teen in swatting prank, police say
A Florida teenager was charged in connection with multiple swatting incidents targeting a Germantown residence, Montgomery County Police reported Thursday. Swatting is defined as the act of reporting a false… Read More
Gaithersburg man killed in vehicle crash with Ride On bus
A Gaithersburg man was killed on Friday, May 1, following a collision at the intersection of Midcounty Highway and Woodfield Road between his vehicle and Ride On bus. Alexander Junior… Read More
1 dead following vehicle crash with a Ride On bus in Gaithersburg
A man was pronounced dead at the scene early Friday morning following a collision between a vehicle and a Ride On bus, according to Montgomery County Police. Police officers responded… Read More
Student charged with assault following shooting at Blake High School
A James Hubert Blake High School student has been charged with first-degree assault and possession of a dangerous weapon on school property in connection with the April 20 fight and… Read More
Silver Spring man charged with assault in connection with shooting at Blake High School
A 19-year-old from Silver Spring has been charged in connection with a fight and shooting on Wednesday in the parking lot of James Hubert Blake High School in Cloverly. Djibia… Read More
Friedson calls for return of police in high schools
Upset with “deeply troubling incidents” of violence, hate graffiti and the arrest of a teacher in recent weeks, Councilmember Andrew Friedson has asked County Executive Marc Elrich and officials from… Read More
Teenager shot, another detained following fight at Blake High School
A teenage boy was shot, and another detained following a fight between several people at the James Hubert Blake High School parking lot Wednesday at around 11:28 a.m., according to… Read More
Council continues efforts to hold ICE accountable
Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved The Unmask Ice Act Tuesday. It prohibits federal, state or local law enforcement agencies from wearing masks or facial coverings while working in the county.… Read More
Watkins Mill High student found with firearm
Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was placed briefly on a hold status following a report of a student with a firearm requiring a police response Friday morning. The weapon… Read More
Police crack down on ‘reckless’ e-bike and dirt bike riders
Montgomery County police officers warn they are cracking down on teens recklessly riding dirt and e-bikes in the Bethesda central business district. Officers said they have received “multiple complaints about… Read More