New ideas introduced in Montgomery County on how to hire, train and pay police officers
There are new ideas in Montgomery County on how to hire, train and pay police officers. It comes as the county police union says it’s seeing a surge in officers considering retirement.
Woman attacked by Takoma Park police K-9 reaches settlement with the city
More than a year after a woman was mistakenly attacked by a Takoma Park police K-9, she told FOX she’s reached a financial settlement with the city.
Reporting concerns rise as MCPS students continue to share serious sexual assault allegations
There are concerns growing that those sharing detailed claims of sexual assault on social media are not necessarily sharing that information with authorities. On Monday, FOX 5 spoke to various officials who are stressing the importance of potential victims coming forward so that police can launch investigations in alleged criminal sexual activity.
Montgomery County police working to identify victims in alleged sexual assault case
Montgomery County police say they are trying to identify victims in a possible sexual assault case.
Public fireworks displays canceled for Fourth of July in Montgomery County
There will be no public fireworks displays in Montgomery County this Fourth of July, officials announced Thursday.
Judge dismisses 4 defendants in Damascus locker-room sexual assault case
A Montgomery County judge has dismissed four defendants who were named in a lawsuit in in connection with an alleged sexual assault in a Damascus High School locker room.
Some supporting the Autism community are upset with the Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
In Montgomery County, an organization that supports those with Autism and developmental disabilities is sounding an alarm, concerned any potential budget cuts County Executive Marc Elrich might approve to the Department of Health and Human Services might tank the services they provide.
Montgomery County businesses charging COVID-19 fees
Have you paid a “COVID-fee?”
Casinos open up across Maryland
As of Friday evening, Maryland casinos are back, at least to an extent.
Montgomery County phase 2 reopening underway
Montgomery County’s phase two of the reopening process is officially underway.
Montgomery County inspects businesses ahead of phase 2 reopening
Montgomery County officially enters phase two of reopening Friday night. That means restaurants will be able to offer limited indoor dining for the first time in a long time, and Thursday, county employees wanted to make sure those businesses were ready.
Montgomery County council looks to rename streets, facilities named after Confederates
Montgomery County is joining a wave of symbolic gestures among cities and municipalities to address a history of racism and inequality.
Confederate memorial at Silver Spring church toppled over
A Confederate memorial at a church in Montgomery County has been toppled over.
Montgomery County wants to turn pedestrian shortcuts into actual sidewalks
When you’re out walking, do you ever stray from the sidewalk and take a shortcut through a field or on a dirt path? If so, Montgomery County wants to hear from you.
3 teens charged after racist graffitti found on Bethesda high school's campus, again
Police in Montgomery County have charged three teens in connection with racist graffiti found on a Bethesda high school's campus.
Montgomery County Police Department implements new police intervention policy
Amid a growing call for police reform the Montgomery County Police Department took the initiative to implement some changes of its own.
Montgomery County council declares racism a ‘public health crisis’
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday calling racism a “public health crisis.”
Montgomery Co councilmember talks phase 2, police reform bill
Will Jawando, a councilmember with Montgomery County, joined Fox 5 DC to talk about the county's phase two of reopening, the introduction of a police reform bill and more.
Montgomery County to enter phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening plan on Friday
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced Monday that the county can officially enter phase two of their COVID-19 reopening plan on Friday at 5 p.m.
Racist graffiti found on Bethesda high school's campus, again
For the second time in four months, a Bethesda high school is cleaning up racist graffiti spray-painted on its campus.