Montgomery County

Montgomery County police officer suspended after being indicted on Jan. 6 charges

October 19, 2023 5:38pm EDT

The Montgomery County Police Department has suspended one of its officers after he was indicted on charges for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Mug shot shows teen driver accused of intentionally striking Montgomery County officer on I-270

October 19, 2023 12:12pm EDT

Authorities have released the mug shot of Raphael Mayorga, the 19-year-old man who was arrested after they say he intentionally struck an officer along a Maryland highway while trying to provoke police into chasing him.

Montgomery County to give nearly $1M to non-profits experiencing hate crimes

October 19, 2023 8:26am EDT

Montgomery County is looking to give money to local non-profits experiencing hate crimes.

Police find 13-year-old girl's claim about attempted abduction in Germantown unfounded

October 18, 2023 8:27pm EDT

Authorities a 13-year-old girl's claim about an attempted abduction in Germantown was determined to be unfounded. 

19-year-old driver charged after intentionally hitting officer on I-270 in Gaithersburg: police

October 18, 2023 2:29pm EDT

An officer was left partially paralyzed after being struck by a reckless driver early Wednesday morning on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County, authorities say. 

MS-13 gang members charged in death of teen found buried in Olney

October 17, 2023 9:32pm EDT

Investigators in Montgomery County believe they now know who murdered 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino. 

Fists fly over tipped wages bill in Montgomery County

October 17, 2023 4:20pm EDT

The battle over tipped wages turned physical Monday in Montgomery County,

Woman reports sexual assault on popular Silver Spring trail

October 16, 2023 9:33pm EDT

A woman was allegedly sexually assaulted on the Sligo Creek Trail over the weekend, and now Maryland-National Capital Park Police want your help catching the suspect.

Train strikes tow truck stuck on tracks in Forest Glen, officials say

October 16, 2023 10:30am EDT

Montgomery County Fire Department crews responded to a collision between a freight train carrying gravel and a disabled flatbed tow truck late Saturday night.

Future of White's Ferry up for discussion following legal battle

October 16, 2023 8:28am EDT

The future of White's Ferry is up for discussion Monday morning in Montgomery County.

All clear given at Montgomery Blair High School after bomb threat prompts morning lockdown

October 13, 2023 9:44am EDT

An all clear has been given at a Montgomery County high school after a bomb threat prompted a lockdown that delayed classes Friday morning.

Montgomery County issues snake warning

October 12, 2023 9:43am EDT

Montgomery County has issued a warning to watch out for snakes, including copperheads, during breeding season.

Metro contracted custodian stabbed outside Silver Spring station

October 11, 2023 8:45pm EDT

A Metro contract worker was stabbed outside the Silver Spring station Wednesday evening, and the man police believe committed the crime is now in custody. 

Missing 14-year-old last seen over a week ago in Montgomery County

October 11, 2023 4:23pm EDT

Have you seen Genesis Nicole Chavez Pernas? 

Bill phasing out sale, use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Montgomery County signed into law

October 9, 2023 6:59pm EDT

A bill phasing out the sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers and leaf vacuums in Montgomery County has been signed into law.

Man found guilty of murder in DUI crash after bottomless brunch

October 9, 2023 2:12pm EDT

A 22-year-old Rockville man was found guilty of homicide after a drunk driving crash that left one dead.

47-year-old man hit, killed walking across road in Gaithersburg

October 9, 2023 10:01am EDT

A Rockville man was hit and killed while in Gaithersburg over the weekend, Montgomery County police say.