New data shows crime declining in Silver Spring
Crime is down in Silver Spring, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.
3 Maryland teens arrested, guns recovered following string of robberies: police
Teenagers are accused of robbing people in Montgomery County, and when police caught up to the kids, they said they had guns.
Laid off federal workers could get hiring preference in Montgomery County bill
A proposed law in Montgomery County would give former federal workers preference for open county government positions.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teachers rally amid security concerns
Sources tell FOX 5 Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teachers were expected to protest outside the Montgomery County High School on Tuesday morning amid security concerns.
Driver injured after high winds topple tree onto car in Potomac
A driver in Potomac is lucky to be alive after a powerful windstorm sent a tree crashing onto their SUV Sunday afternoon.
Montgomery County police investigating string of car break-ins
Police in Montgomery County say thieves in the area have broken into several cars and stolen items from them. One of those incidents was caught on camera in Silver Spring.
Montgomery County man charged with making threats toward President Trump, local businesses
A Montgomery County man is several charges including making threats against President Donald Trump, a homeowner’s association, a realty company and a law firm.
Investigation underway after scattered human remains found in Montgomery County park
An investigation is underway after a hiker happened upon human remains in a popular park, according to detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department.
Drones arrive in Bethesda to help police fight crime faster
The Montgomery County Police Department announced Wednesday the expansion of its Drone as First Responder program to the Bethesda area.
California man a part of Montgomery County gold bar scam sentenced to 6.5 years in prison
A California man that plead guilty in October 2024 to a Montgomery County gold bar scam has been sentenced to 20 years in prison suspending all but 6.5 years.
Montgomery County judges want more security amid increased threats against court employees
Two Maryland judges are sounding the alarm, saying there's a need for increased security as the number of personal threats against court employees is on the rise.
Montgomery County 'More Housing N.O.W.' proposal aims to rezone single-family homes, convert offices
Dozens of people packed in Montgomery County council chambers Tuesday for the first public hearing on a new housing proposal - with strong reaction on both sides.
Man shot, killed in afternoon shooting in Montgomery County
A man was shot and killed in Montgomery County following an afternoon shooting.
Maryland men detained at gunpoint after unknowingly renting stolen car on Turo
Two Maryland men were detained at gunpoint in Arizona after unknowingly renting a car on Turo that was stolen.
2 dozen displaced by Montgomery Village townhome fire
Authorities say several families, about two dozen residents in total, have been displaced by an early morning fire in a Montgomery County townhome community.
Bladensburg man arrested, charged with murder in infant's death
Authorities have arrested and charged a Bladensburg man with murder in the death of an infant he was babysitting.
Montgomery County community pushing back on plan to open rehab facility near elementary school
A community in Montgomery County is speaking out against a plan to bring a drug and rehab center into their neighborhood-right next to an elementary school. Parents are calling the proposal inappropriate.
Montgomery County Public Schools request 52 additional security guards amid safety concerns
Montgomery County Public Schools is requesting 52 additional security guards - the measures to increase security were discussed at a Tuesday meeting as Bethesda Chevy-Chase parents sounded off again on serious school safety concerns.
MCPS parents continue to push for more safety measures after gun incidents
Montgomery County Public Schools held a meeting Tuesday night to address concerns about students and gun safety. It comes after two separate gun-related incidents that put Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on lockdown last month.
Nearly 7ft teen, Baba Oladotun, turns heads as nation's top ranked sophomore
The nation’s top-ranked player in the sophomore class of 2027, Baba Oladotun, is turning heads and placing a spotlight on basketball in Maryland.