Carjackings, ghost guns among top crime concerns for Montgomery County State's Attorney McCarthy
As crime concerns across the D.C. region continue to grow in the New Year, Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy says the focus on youth, proper enforcement and strict sentences are essential to keeping offenses like carjackings and the use of ghost guns in check.
As crime concerns across the D.C. region continue to grow in the New Year, Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy says the focus on youth, proper enforcement and strict sentences are essential to keeping offenses like carjackings and the use of ghost guns in check.
19-year-old sentenced to 9 years in prison for armed carjacking in Bethesda
A 19-year-old will spend nine years behind bars following an armed carjacking at a parking garage on Saint Elmo Avenue in Bethesda.
A 19-year-old will spend nine years behind bars following an armed carjacking at a parking garage on Saint Elmo Avenue in Bethesda.
Bethesda's own Katie Ledecky named AP female athlete of year for 2nd time
Ledecky, who previously won the award in 2017, edged out American track star Sydney McLaughlin in balloting announced Wednesday.
Ledecky, who previously won the award in 2017, edged out American track star Sydney McLaughlin in balloting announced Wednesday.
Man arrested in Mexico in connection with 2010 murder of Bethesda woman: police
Jorge Rueda Landeros, a man wanted in connection with the 2010 murder of a Bethesda woman, has been arrested in Mexico.
Jorge Rueda Landeros, a man wanted in connection with the 2010 murder of a Bethesda woman, has been arrested in Mexico.
Holiday shoppers fight at Montgomery Mall, 1 woman injured
A fight at Montgomery Mall between two women resulted in one of the patrons being sent to the hospital Thursday evening.
A fight at Montgomery Mall between two women resulted in one of the patrons being sent to the hospital Thursday evening.
Walt Whitman High School students walk out in protest of antisemitic graffiti
Walt Whitman High School students walked out of class Thursday days after antisemitic graffiti was found painted on a sign at the campus.
Walt Whitman High School students walked out of class Thursday days after antisemitic graffiti was found painted on a sign at the campus.
Antisemitic graffiti found outside Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, MD
Police in Montgomery County are investigating an act of antisemitic vandalism at a Bethesda high school, as officials from around the county condemn the act.
Police in Montgomery County are investigating an act of antisemitic vandalism at a Bethesda high school, as officials from around the county condemn the act.
18-year-old sentenced to life in prison, will serve 40 years for Bethesda stairwell killing
One of three teenagers originally accused of killing a man in a Bethesda shopping center in 2021 has been sentenced to life in prison, but will only serve 40 years, according to Montgomery County officials.
One of three teenagers originally accused of killing a man in a Bethesda shopping center in 2021 has been sentenced to life in prison, but will only serve 40 years, according to Montgomery County officials.
Thief steals electric wheelchair from Bethesda apartment; $10K reward offered
Police are searching for a thief who was caught on video stealing an electric wheelchair from a Montgomery County apartment building.
Police are searching for a thief who was caught on video stealing an electric wheelchair from a Montgomery County apartment building.
2 dogs killed in Bethesda house fire
Authorities say two dogs were killed in a Montgomery County house fire that started after cardboard boxes were left on a stovetop.
Authorities say two dogs were killed in a Montgomery County house fire that started after cardboard boxes were left on a stovetop.
Metro rail outage shuts down weekend Red Line service between Medical Center, Twinbrook stations
A Metro rail outage is shutting down Red Line service between the Medical Center and Twinbrook stations this weekend.
A Metro rail outage is shutting down Red Line service between the Medical Center and Twinbrook stations this weekend.
Metro surveillance video released showing 2020 shooting by FBI agent onboard train in Bethesda
Surveillance video from inside a Metrorail train showing an FBI agent shooting a man who confronted him while he was on his way to work nearly two years ago has been released.
Surveillance video from inside a Metrorail train showing an FBI agent shooting a man who confronted him while he was on his way to work nearly two years ago has been released.
Couple who robbed Bethesda Apple store arrested
Police in Montgomery County have arrested and charged a couple who allegedly robbed an Apple Store at gunpoint last month.
Police in Montgomery County have arrested and charged a couple who allegedly robbed an Apple Store at gunpoint last month.
Antisemitic graffiti in Bethesda: "The Jewish community will not be intimidated," says AJC director
Antisemitic red graffiti was seen near the Trolley Trail in Bethesda on Monday, according to authorities.
Antisemitic red graffiti was seen near the Trolley Trail in Bethesda on Monday, according to authorities.
Deadly motorcycle crash causes major delays in Bethesda
A deadly motorcycle crash has caused major delays Wednesday morning in Bethesda.
A deadly motorcycle crash has caused major delays Wednesday morning in Bethesda.
Bethesda Row Arts festival returns for 24th year
The Bethesda Row Arts Festival returned to downtown Bethesda, Maryland over the weekend.
The Bethesda Row Arts Festival returned to downtown Bethesda, Maryland over the weekend.
A PTSA president sets out to improve her school district's emergency communication
The president of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Parent Teacher Student Association testified before the Montgomery County School Board on Thursday, highlighting what she and other parents say were several failures during last week’s gun scare at the high school.
The president of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Parent Teacher Student Association testified before the Montgomery County School Board on Thursday, highlighting what she and other parents say were several failures during last week’s gun scare at the high school.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School lockdown lifted; police say no gun found on campus
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has been lifted following a report from a student about a possible weapon in building.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School has been lifted following a report from a student about a possible weapon in building.
Cyclists, family honor US Diplomat killed In Bethesda with memorial bike ride
In Montgomery County, a long time US diplomat with the State Department who was killed while riding her bicycle is being remembered and honored.
In Montgomery County, a long time US diplomat with the State Department who was killed while riding her bicycle is being remembered and honored.
Bethesda woman honored who was killed in tragic bicycle crash
The husband of a State Department employee who died while riding her bicycle has started a campaign to improve roadway safety conditions. Today, Sarah Langenkamp was honored with a memorial bike ride. Just last month, she was hit and killed by a flatbed truck on River Road in Bethesda while on the way home. Right before the tragedy, Sarah and her husband were evacuated to the DC area from Ukraine. Mr. Langenkamp says it's tough to think she would've been safer braving air strikes in Kiev than riding a bike on the street.
The husband of a State Department employee who died while riding her bicycle has started a campaign to improve roadway safety conditions. Today, Sarah Langenkamp was honored with a memorial bike ride. Just last month, she was hit and killed by a flatbed truck on River Road in Bethesda while on the way home. Right before the tragedy, Sarah and her husband were evacuated to the DC area from Ukraine. Mr. Langenkamp says it's tough to think she would've been safer braving air strikes in Kiev than riding a bike on the street.