Man spits on Asian store owner in DC, police say; officials encourage hate incident reporting

At the same time as another suspected anti-Asian hate crime in the region, officials in Montgomery County are educating communities about what rises to the level of a hate crime and encouraging more reporting of these racist attacks and others like them.

Montgomery County restoring indoor mask order

The Montgomery County council on Thursday voted unanimously to give the county’s top health official the authority to introduce mandatory masks indoors – and he says he wants to begin implementing it.

Maryland mandating vaccinations for some state employees
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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced that some state employees would be required to get vaccinations, but held off on restoring a statewide indoor mask mandate.

Montgomery County group still looking for 19-year-old who disappeared in 2002

Ganignunt “Felicia” Aiemsakul disappeared nearly 20 years ago – but one Montgomery County group hasn’t given up hope on discovering what happened to her.

Montgomery County could reinstitute indoor mask mandate

As COVID-19 cases nationwide grow due to the fast-spreading Delta variant, officials in parts of the D.C. region are taking a look at reinstating restrictions.

Group posed as 13-year-old girl to snare former Montgomery County teacher looking to prey on children: FBI

A former Montgomery County teacher was reportedly snared by a citizens group called “Predator Poacher” in Buffalo after they posted as a 13-year-old girl and lured him to what he thought would be a sexual encounter, according to the FBI.

Video shows suspect climb over Gaithersburg gas station counter
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Montgomery County police have released surveillance video showing a suspect climbing over a counter during a robbery at a Gaithersburg gas station. MORE: https://bit.ly/3jeLnHQ

Montgomery County could reinstate mask mandate under certain conditions

Montgomery County officials say they are holding off on mask mandates - for now. However, County Executive Marc Elrich said on Thursday that they will reinstate if "certain conditions" are met.

26-year-old woman admits to killing 92-year-old roommate in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Police say a 26-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 92-year-old roommate, a grandmother and renowned artist.

Montgomery County Police release body cam video from fatal officer-involved shooting

Montgomery County Police have released the full body-worn camera video from the night officers shot and killed a man following a conflict at a Gaithersburg McDonald's.