Gaithersburg man’s dream delivers $50K lottery jackpot
Gaithersburg, MD — A Montgomery County man’s vivid dream turned into a $50,000 reality after he hit the Pick 5 top prize with numbers he had seen in his sleep, Maryland Lottery…
Migrant gang member picked up by ICE after Maryland court ignores detainer
BALTIMORE, MD — A Salvadoran national affiliated with the violent 18th Street gang was arrested by federal immigration agents in Hyattsville after local Maryland authorities released him despite an ICE detainer, officials…
Foreign murder suspect arrested and deported from Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported a Jamaican national wanted for murder in his home country, following a multi-agency effort that began with his arrest at the…
Woman leaps from moving car to escape gunpoint abduction in Bethesda
BETHESDA, Md. — A woman jumped from a vehicle in broad daylight Friday to escape an alleged kidnapper who held her at gunpoint in Bethesda, leading to the arrest of a 31-year-old…
Federal worker’s lottery gamble pays off with home run haul
GERMANTOWN, Md. — A Montgomery County resident hit a home run of his own during the April 16 Orioles game, cashing in on a $6,500 prize as the Maryland Lottery’s Home Run…
Shooting in busy Silver Spring block sends two to hospital
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A suspect was taken into custody after two men were injured during a shooting incident Sunday night in the 600 block of University Boulevard East, according to Montgomery…
Grand slam jackpot Orioles fan hits big lottery payday during live game
GERMANTOWN, Md. — Raymond Mitchell had every reason to cheer during the Orioles’ April 16 game against the Cleveland Guardians — a second-inning grand slam brought him a $5,000 prize as part…
Frantic search underway after teen girl vanishes without a trace in Maryland
OLNEY, Md. — A 17-year-old girl has gone missing in Montgomery County, and authorities are urging the public to help locate her after she was last seen one week ago in the…
Silver Spring woman dies in late-night crash after striking utility pole
SILVER SPRING, MD — A 34-year-old woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Sunday night after her SUV veered off the road and struck a utility pole on Colesville Road, Montgomery…
California man pleads guilty in plot to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in Maryland
GREENBELT, Md. — A California man who traveled across the country with the intent to assassinate a U.S. Supreme Court Justice pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted murder, the Department of Justice announced.…
Police rule married Chevy Chase couple’s deaths a murder-suicide
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A couple found dead in their Chevy Chase home last week were victims of a murder-suicide, Montgomery County police confirmed Monday following an ongoing investigation by Major Crimes detectives.…
Man busted in deadly March shooting of 23-year-old in Silver Spring
GAITHERSBURG, MD — A Prince George’s County man was arrested Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of Jonah Kimindu Mutua last month in Silver Spring, authorities said. Key Points Arrest made…
Teen duo arrested after fleeing cops, gun discovered in car
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD – A routine traffic stop escalated into a weapons arrest Wednesday when Montgomery County Police found a loaded firearm inside a vehicle carrying two teenagers in the Glenmont area.…
Groundskeeper’s $500K scratch-off win puts dream home for mom within reach
SILVER SPRING, MD – A Montgomery County groundskeeper hit a life-changing jackpot after purchasing a $20 Bonus Bingo X20 scratch-off ticket during his lunch break, winning the game’s $500,000 top prize. The…
Maryland High School in Lockdown After Shots Fired
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A high school in Montgomery County went into shelter-in-place mode Friday after police responded to reports of gunshots in a nearby neighborhood, authorities said. Key Points According to the…
Teen charged as adult after pointing loaded gun in Maryland road rage attack
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A 17-year-old male from Frederick, Maryland, is facing felony charges after allegedly pointing a loaded handgun at a woman during a road rage incident Monday afternoon on I-270, Maryland…
Virginia woman wins $203K online lotto jackpot from her living room
BLACKSBURG, VA – A Montgomery County woman scored a six-figure win from the comfort of her home, claiming a $203,193 jackpot in the Virginia Lottery’s online Lotto Virginia game. Cecilia “Cece” Yourshaw…
Scratch-off shocker as Maryland man wins $50K
SILVER SPRING, MD – A routine stop at a local retailer turned into a high-stakes win for a Montgomery County man who scratched his way to a $50,000 prize on a MONOPOLY…
Maryland man charged with murder after confessing to killing his 87-year-old grandmother
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Potomac man is facing first-degree murder charges after walking into a Rockville police station and allegedly confessing to killing his grandmother, authorities announced Monday. Spencer Dillon Hamilton, 27,…
ATM thieves busted after multi-jurisdictional chase ends in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning following the theft of an ATM from a Northwest business and a police pursuit that spanned multiple jurisdictions, the Metropolitan Police Department…
$100K Lowe’s scam: Pa. man charged in massive stolen credit card spree
HARRISBURG, PA — A Lehigh County man has been charged in a statewide fraud scheme after allegedly using stolen credit cards and fake IDs to purchase nearly $100,000 in merchandise from at…
Teen arrested after attempted robbery turns into assault at Glenmont McDonald’s
GAITHERSBURG, MD — A 14-year-old is in custody following an attempted strong-arm robbery and assault involving another juvenile Thursday evening in the Glenmont area, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.…
Teen struck by SUV in Gaithersburg, hospitalized with serious injuries
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A teenager was hospitalized Friday morning after being hit by an SUV near a Gaithersburg intersection, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. Officers responded to the scene…
Retired cop celebrates Mega Millions payday in Maryland
SILVER SPRING, MD — A retired federal office manager and former sport fisherman reeled in a $30,036 Mega Millions prize after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket with the Megaplier option. The Montgomery…
13-year-old student arrested for threats against Parkland Middle School
GAITHERSBURG, MD — A 13-year-old Montgomery County student has been charged after allegedly making threats against a local middle school, prompting a temporary shelter-in-place at two campuses. On March 17, administrators at…
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