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Police arrest 18-year-old after burglary and high-speed chase in Gaithersburg

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — An 18-year-old man was arrested late Wednesday following a commercial burglary that escalated into a police pursuit through Gaithersburg. On Jan. 22, around 11 p.m., Montgomery County police…

January 24, 2025

Man arrested for Rockville vehicular assault charged with attempted murder

ROCKVILLE, Md. — A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a vehicular assault last month in which multiple people were intentionally struck by a dark-colored SUV. The suspect,…

January 23, 2025

Armed robbery suspects flee Silver Spring Holiday Inn in Chevy sedan

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Two suspects are on the run after a violent armed robbery at the Holiday Inn on Georgia Avenue that left the desk clerk injured and police searching for…

January 22, 2025

Silver Spring Man Arrested on Firearms Charges

Gaithersburg, MD — The Montgomery County Department of Police, in collaboration with the Prince George’s County Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), has arrested 32-year-old Kofi Aidoo…

January 23, 2025

Man arrested in connection with Rockville double homicide

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Montgomery County police have arrested Kaloyan Dimov Stoev, 25, in connection with the fatal shootings of two Rockville residents early Friday morning. Authorities say a 1st District officer discovered…

January 19, 2025

Two people found dead hours apart in Rockville, police investigating

ROCKVILLE, MD — Montgomery County police are investigating two separate deaths that occurred just hours apart Friday morning in Rockville, with one body found at a hotel and the other inside a…

January 17, 2025

Kensington man charged with second-degree murder in fatal shooting

GAITHERSBURG, M.D. — A Kensington man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Sykesville resident, Montgomery County police announced Tuesday. Benjamin Jack Dresbach, 21, was taken…

January 15, 2025

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Teen linked to three Silver Spring burglaries at Tobacco Hut

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A teenage boy has been charged in connection with a string of burglaries last month at a Tobacco Hut in Silver Spring, police said Monday. The Montgomery County…

January 13, 2025

Rockville man wins $50,000 on lottery scratch-off, plans to buy home

ROCKVILLE, Md. – A Rockville man is celebrating a $50,000 win after claiming the first second-tier prize on the Maryland Lottery’s MONOPOLY X200 scratch-off game. The Montgomery County resident, a maintenance worker,…

January 10, 2025

Rockville man arrested for armed robberies at two 7-Eleven stores

GAITHERSBURG, Md. – A Rockville man has been arrested and charged in connection with two armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Montgomery County, police announced Friday. Christopher Huser, 36, was identified as…

January 10, 2025

Pennyslvania state trooper caught storing A.I.-generated pornography on work computer

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania State Police corporal has been charged after investigators discovered thousands of pornographic images, including A.I.-generated “deepfakes,” on his work computer, authorities said Wednesday. Stephen M. Kamnik, 38,…

January 9, 2025

Police seek suspects in Veirs Mill Road auto theft, release surveillance photos

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police are investigating the theft of a 2013 Hyundai Elantra from the parking garage at Wheaton Mall and are asking for…

January 2, 2025

Police dismantle illegal car rallies across Maryland, arrest three individuals

LAUREL, Md. — A coordinated effort by the Maryland Car Rally Task Force (MCRTF) and partner law enforcement agencies led to the arrests of three individuals, including one juvenile, while dismantling and…

January 2, 2025

15 Hour Standoff with Mentally Disturbed Cop Ends Peacefully in Bethesda

BETHESDA, Md. — A Montgomery County police officer is receiving medical treatment after an extended incident that temporarily closed Potomac Tennis Lane near Falls Road on Monday evening. The situation began on…

January 2, 2025

Silver Spring mom wins $50K scratch-off prize

SILVER SPRING, MD — A Montgomery County mother of two received an unforgettable Christmas gift this year, winning $50,000 on a scratch-off ticket purchased at the suggestion of her lottery-loving aunt. Lilian…

December 30, 2024

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Man clings to life after Christmas Day shooting in Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, MD – A man is in critical condition following a shooting in Silver Spring on Christmas Day, prompting an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD). Officers responded…

December 26, 2024

Maryland Police mourn the loss of K-9 Monte, a decorated and beloved partner

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The Montgomery County Department of Police announced the sudden and unexpected passing of K-9 Monte, an 8 ½-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd mix who served the department with distinction for…

December 23, 2024

Two men charged in theft of used cooking oil from Silver Spring restaurants

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning after Montgomery County police caught them stealing used cooking oil from grease dumpsters behind downtown restaurants. The suspects, identified as 24-year-old…

December 21, 2024

Silver Spring woman dances her way to $50K Powerball win

SILVER SPRING, Md. — A longtime Lottery player from Montgomery County was so stunned by her $50,000 Powerball win in the December 2 drawing that the excitement left her feeling unwell. The…

December 20, 2024

Maryland police repot drone activity amid rising public concerns

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Montgomery County Department of Police issued a statement addressing recent reports of suspicious drone activity in Maryland and nearby states, clarifying that no such incidents are currently…

December 20, 2024

Rockville Pike pedestrian fatality under investigation, victim identified

BETHESDA, MD — Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on November 10 at Rockville Pike and Marinelli Drive. According to…

December 18, 2024

Germantown player wins $1 million on scratch-off

GERMANTOWN, Ohio — A lottery player has claimed a $1 million top prize after playing the Ohio Lottery’s Lady Luck 100X scratch-off ticket, making for a life-changing win in Montgomery County. The…

December 17, 2024

Family lottery tradition pays off with $30K Keno jackpot in Maryland

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Gaithersburg resident claimed a $30,000 Keno prize on Dec. 2, with her son enthusiastically celebrating the win while she preferred to keep a low profile. The Montgomery County…

December 12, 2024

Laytonsville man charged in fatal July crash with Rockville driver

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Laytonsville man has been charged with homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol following a July collision that killed a Rockville woman, Montgomery County police…

December 11, 2024

Mother charged in infant daughter’s death following alleged drowning

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A 37-year-old woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly drowning her 3-month-old daughter in a bathtub, according to Montgomery County police. Mackenzie Rose Colgan, of Gaithersburg, contacted authorities at approximately…

December 10, 2024