Montgomery County Police ramp up recruitment efforts amid shortage

With retirement rates up and new recruits in limited supply, Montgomery County Police officials are ramping up efforts to bring in new officers.

Former BMX racer hosts opioid community talk at Gaithersburg High School

Tony Hoffman, a former pro BMX racer and U.S. Olympic coach, led a discussion on opioid prevention Wednesday for Gaithersburg High School parents. 

Montgomery Co Council weighs rent stabilization
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Fox 5 DC was joined by a Montgomery County Renters Alliance representative to talk about rental issues in the county.

Man shot, killed in Silver Spring

Police say a man was shot and killed Tuesday night in Silver Spring.

Germantown man says burglar slept in his bed, used his toothbrush and showered

The search is on for a burglar who apparently made themselves comfortable inside a Germantown residence last month, before taking off with several items. 

Police discover over 2000 Fentanyl pills after Montgomery County traffic stop

A 20-year-old in Montgomery County is facing charges after a traffic stop led police to discover more than 2,000 suspected Fentanyl pills in the man's possession.

Silver Spring store employee hits customer in head with champagne bottle: police

An employee of a beer and wine store in Silver Spring, Maryland is charged with assaulting a customer who was allegedly hit with a champagne bottle, according to police.

Bus crashes into Montgomery County jewelry store

Authorities say three people were injured after a bus crashed into a Montgomery County jewelry store Thursday.

Making a difference with IHOP & LLS on National Pancake Day

A stack of IHOP pancakes sounds like a good idea any time of day – but it's especially good on National Pancake Day when it benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

Montgomery County bill limiting traffic stops to be introduced

A bill limiting traffic stops in Montgomery County will be introduced to the Council Tuesday. The Safety and Traffic Equity in Policing (STEP) Act would prevent a police officer from making a traffic stop for numerous offenses.

Montgomery County introduces pedestrian safety legislation

A call to increase pedestrian safety in Montgomery County after they've seen two fatalities and 25 injuries involving people on foot and cyclists since the beginning of the year.

Rockville man pleads guilty to murder of former boss

A former employee of 66-year-old Geoffrey Biddle, a Bethesda businessman and former Chevy Chase official, has pleaded guilty in connection to his 2021 murder.