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$48,000 Horse Racing Winning Bet Placed in Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, MD—A local Montgomery County man hit a major Racetrax win, securing $48,432 after placing a Superfecta Wheel bet. The longtime lottery enthusiast purchased his ticket on May 15, investing $35…

May 24, 2024

Police Release Video of Rockville 7-Eleven Robbery Suspects

ROCKVILLE, MD—An armed robbery was reported at a 7-Eleven store located in the 1700 block of Rockville Pike on Monday. The Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division is actively…

May 23, 2024

High School Student Arrested for Possessing Firearm on Campus

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD — A student at Paint Branch High School has been arrested and charged with possession of a firearm on school property. The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 21, at…

May 24, 2024

Police Conduct Quality of Life Detail in Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, MD—The Montgomery County Department of Police, alongside the Maryland State Police, recently concluded a three-day high-visibility patrol initiative aimed at curbing crime and enhancing the quality of life around Silver…

May 23, 2024

Baseball Hitting Coach Accused of Child Assault: Police Suspect More Victims

Germantown, MD – Damon Junior Cruz, a 32-year-old resident of Gaithersburg, has been arrested on charges related to the assault of a minor, authorities announced. The charges include abuse of a minor…

May 23, 2024

Teen Faces Multiple Charges Following Bethesda Armed Robberies

GAITHERSBURG, MD – A 16-year-old, Nytrell Tyshawn Parrish, has been arrested and charged as an adult with multiple offenses related to a series of armed robberies in Bethesda. Parrish, who is currently…

May 20, 2024

Police Seek Suspect in Wheaton Armed Robbery

WHEATON, MD — Montgomery County Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place on Wednesday, May 1, in the 900 block of Loxford Terrace. Authorities have released video footage and photographs…

May 18, 2024

Police Investigate Bethesda Armed Robberies, Seek Public’s Help

Bethesda, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating two commercial armed robberies that occurred in the 4800 block of Edgemoor Lane in Bethesda.…

May 18, 2024

Missing Maryland Girl Last Seen Leaving Store With Two Unknown Men

Urgent Search for Missing Thirteen-Year-Old in Montgomery County GERMANTOWN, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is urgently requesting the public’s help in locating Isabella…

May 15, 2024

Six Members of Violent Transnational Gang Convicted in Connection With Two Killings and Racketeering Activity

The convictions were announced today by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Special Agent in Charge David J. Scott of the Washington Field Office Criminal and…

May 14, 2024

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Clarksburg Man Arrested for Series of Sexual Assaults

GAITHERSBURG, MD—An 18-year-old male from Clarksburg, identified as Ibn Muhammad Rosario, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault. Montgomery County Police have charged him with multiple counts following reports of assaults…

May 10, 2024

Police Team Up With Hyundai for Theft Protection Software Upgrade

Frederick, MD – The Montgomery County Police Department is collaborating with Hyundai to provide software upgrades for Hyundai vehicles made between 2011 and 2021. The event welcomes all individuals, not just residents…

May 10, 2024

Maryland Students Honored as U.S. Presidential Scholars

BALTIMORE, MD—Four Maryland high school students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars, marking them among the nation’s most outstanding high school seniors. Maximilian P. Belyantsev and Angelina Xu from Richard Montgomery High…

May 10, 2024

Police Investigate Church Burglary in Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are investigating a burglary at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the…

May 10, 2024

Fatal Pedestrian Collision Under Investigation in Rockville

Rockville, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Wednesday near the intersection of Muncaster Mill…

May 10, 2024

Former Maryland Teacher Sentenced for Child Abuse

SILVER SPRING, MD — In a recent court hearing, former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher John Vigna, 57, received a sentence of 30 years in prison with all but time served suspended…

May 8, 2024

Rockville Man Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

GAITHERSBURG, MD – A Rockville resident, Jose Isaac Zelaya, has been charged with manslaughter following a deadly pedestrian accident in December 2023. Zelaya allegedly struck 70-year-old Teresa Moreno De Mejia with his…

May 7, 2024

CBP Arrests Fugitive from Justice Wanted in Maryland on Rape Charges

BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Peace Bridge border-crossing, arrested a 46-year-old male Ethiopian citizen and lawful permanent resident of the United States,…

May 4, 2024

Silver Spring Rape Suspect Captured By Cops

GAITHERSBURG, MD—Authorities have apprehended 27-year-old Christopher Love, a suspect in a recent attempted sexual assault in Silver Spring. Love was arrested without incident on Wednesday in the 11400 block of Lockwood Drive…

May 3, 2024

Recognize Him? Police Looking For Home Intruder in Wheaton

Wheaton, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are looking into a residential burglary that took place on Burton Hill Drive in Wheaton. Following…

May 3, 2024

Woman Charged for 2022 Fatal Drug Overdose

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA—Valerie Benatti, a 29-year-old woman from Harleysville, has pled guilty to a charge of drug delivery resulting in death. This plea was entered before Lancaster County Judge Dennis Reinaker following…

May 3, 2024

Investigation Underway After Beauty Pro Theft and Assault

Silver Spring, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are actively investigating a theft and assault that took place at the Beauty Pro in…

May 2, 2024

Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Bethesda

North Bethesda, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- 2nd District Investigative Section are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Surveillance video has been…

May 2, 2024

Maryland Man Gets 70 Years in Prison for Killing Roommate

Silver Spring, MD – The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that 24-year-old Andre Moore will spend decades in prison for murdering his roommate, Michael Sutton, during an altercation in their shared…

May 1, 2024

Gaithersburg Woman Wins Scratch Off Lottery Jackpot

Gaithersburg, MD – The interest in the $50,000 Cash scratch-off continues with yet another $50,000 top prize winner, the third in just one week. The popular scratch-off, which launched in December of…

April 30, 2024