Pastor arrested for rape after sexually assaulting female church members: Takoma Park Police
A pastor in Takoma Park, Maryland has been arrested for rape, the Takoma Park Police Department announced Thursday night.
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.
Gymnastics instructor arrested for sex abuse of student in Montgomery County, police say
Authorities in Montgomery County have arrested a gymnastics instructor they say sexually abused an underage female student.
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
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: Gaithersburg gas-station robbery suspect climbs over counter to threaten cashier
Montgomery County police have released surveillance video after an armed robbery at a Gaithersburg gas station last week.
Video shows suspect climb over Gaithersburg gas station counter
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
DMV artists encouraged to apply for ‘Paint the Town’ project, with compensation
Downtown Bethesda is looking for people with a knack for outdoor artwork to paint a new mural and help revive some of the area’s public spaces.
Montgomery County State’s attorney warns about uptick in crimes related to dating apps
A warning for people trying to date online in the DMV.
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.
Former Olympian and Montgomery County native applauds Simon Biles’ priority to ‘take care’ of mental health
Former Olympian and Montgomery County native, Dominique Dawes is praising Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the women’s gymnastics final at the Tokyo Olympics.
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.
Montgomery County to vote on expanding 5G wireless infrastructure
Montgomery County is expected to vote on installing new 5G wireless infrastructure Tuesday.
Transportation planning board to discuss Maryland's Interstate-270 toll project
A regional panel will take another look at Maryland's Interstate-270 toll project Wednesday.
4 officers on leave after man shot, killed in Gaithersburg Friday night
Montgomery County leaders shared new details Monday after officers shot and killed a man in front of a Gaithersburg McDonald’s Friday night.
Montgomery County officials continue investigating deadly officer-involved shooting at McDonald's
Police are continuing to investigate a shooting at a Montgomery County McDonald's that happened over the weekend.