Brush fires threaten homes in DC metro area

Residents across parts of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia experienced a smoky haze Wednesday evening as dry and windy conditions contributed to brush fires in several areas.

Montgomery County hands over 2 accused sex offenders to ICE

The Montgomery County Detention Center transferred custody of two unlawfully present accused sex offenders to Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore last week. 

Montgomery County parents slam plan to cut staff for autistic students

Parents in Montgomery County are expressing major concerns over a planned staffing change in the upcoming school year impacting students with autism.

5 Red Line stations to close this summer; impact could be 'major,' say officials

Officials in Montgomery County are expressing worry that closing five Red Line Metro stops for the summer could negatively impact commute times for everyone. 

Snake swallows gear shift knob, makes full recovery

A rat snake in Maryland swallowed a gear shift knob hole in “one of the most unusual cases” a local animal rescue center has ever seen. 

Fire erupts at Maryland quarry; black smoke fills sky over Rockville

Black smoke and flames filled the sky over the Potomac and Rockville areas of Montgomery County after a large oil tank fire erupted at a Maryland asphalt company on Thursday.

Derwood church teacher who assaulted young girls was deported twice, charged with multiple sex crimes: ICE

A church teacher accused of sexually abusing multiple young girls in his congregation in Montgomery County was twice deported from the U.S. and was in the country illegally at the time of the assaults, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

Montgomery County looks to fill 3 top-level positions in local government

The search for Montgomery County’s new police and fire chiefs is underway and the County Executive is sharing insight on who may be fit for the roles.

Montgomery County church teacher charged with sexually abusing multiple minors

A Germantown man has been charged with sexually abusing minors at the church where he worked as a teacher, and police believe there may be additional victims. 

Predator attempted to abduct 10-year-old girl in Gaithersburg, police say

Montgomery County Police (MCP) are searching for the predator who they say tried to abduct a 10-year-old girl Sunday afternoon in Gaithersburg.