Retired Prince George’s County firefighter sentenced for 1990s rape, child abuse

A retired Prince George’s County firefighter was sentenced to five years of probation in a rape and child abuse case from the 1990s, according to court officials.

Donation box stolen from Harriet Tubman Museum during break in

The Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center in Cambridge will be closed until further notice after a weekend break‑in in which a donation box was stolen.

Montgomery County leaders target growing problem of street takeovers

The growing problem of illegal street takeovers was back in the spotlight in Montgomery County, as leaders heard from residents Tuesday on a proposal that would expand police powers to curb the events.

3 killed in overnight Route 301 crash in Prince George's County

Three people were killed, and another person was injured early Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a rideshare vehicle and a hit-and-run driver on Route 301 in Prince George's County.

Maryland man sentenced to 15 years for attempting to join ISIS

A Hanover man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison followed by lifetime supervised release on Wednesday for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, federal prosecutors announced.

Montgomery County launches portal to report ICE activity on county property

Montgomery County officials have launched a new online reporting portal that allows residents to track and report federal immigration enforcement activity on county property.

2 alligators, emu among animals discovered following Waldorf assault arrest

A Waldorf man faces assault charges following a property dispute that led authorities to find a diverse collection of domestic and exotic animals on his property.

9-year-old and 15-year-old found shot dead inside home outside Baltimore; suspect sought

Authorities are investigating a double homicide after a 9‑year‑old and a 15‑year‑old were found dead from gunshot wounds at a home in a neighborhood just outside Baltimore.

Instant karma: Suspect has vehicle stolen while burglarizing store in Howard County

In a twist of poetic justice, an Odenton man managed to have his own car stolen while he was busy allegedly burglarizing a business right across the street.

Bowie police search for 3 suspects in jewelry store smash-and-grab

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects caught on camera during a swift smash-and-grab jewelry heist over the weekend.

US Marshals offer $10,000 reward for Landover homicide suspect as search renewed

Nearly six years after 22-year-old Andre Lamont Cox Jr. was shot and killed during a robbery in Landover, authorities are renewing their search for his suspected killer.

Teen arrested in connection with Gaithersburg armed carjacking and murder

An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed carjacking in connection with the fatal shooting of a Gaithersburg man in April.

Teen allegedly hits off-duty officer, crashes into Maryland home

A 15-year-old driver is in custody after allegedly striking an off-duty police officer’s vehicle and subsequently crashing into a residential home in Montgomery County.

Bond denied for man charged with MGM National Harbor garage shooting

Tyrell Hairston has been charged with shooting and killing Christopher Austin, Jr., inside the MGM National Harbor parking garage. Hairston's attorney is calling the shooting and act of self-defense.

Man shot and killed at MGM casino in apparent road rage argument; suspect turns himself in

A suspect is in custody after a man was shot and killed outside the MGM National Harbor casino late Thursday night, in what police said may be an instance of road rage.

Two 16-year-olds charged with murder for Brentwood shooting

Ruben Arevalo Saavedra, 16, was shot and killed in Brentwood earlier this month. Two other 16-year-old are being charged as adults with his murder, police said.

Woman’s suspected killer allegedly used ‘ghost tag’ on SUV the night of the murder, court docs say

The man charged with killing a Washington, D.C., woman at a Prince George’s County park allegedly used a stolen “ghost tag” on his vehicle the night of the shooting, according to newly filed court documents.