The Maryland Attorney General’s Office is urging victims of racist text messages targeting Black residents to report the incidents for investigation and support, stating such hate has no place in the state. (more…)
Author: Patrick Herron
According to District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos, officers seized a ghost gun with an extended magazine and illegal drugs during a traffic stop on New Hampshire Ave in Silver Spring, leading to the arrest and processing of the suspect involved. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a shooting around 5pm on Thursday, November 7, near the intersection of Spiceberry Circle and Spiceberry Place in Flower Hill/Redland. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ronald Miranda, a missing 16-year-old. (more…)
Fernando J. Herrera-Rivera, age 23, of Gaithersburg, has pled guilty to four counts of 2nd degree arson in connection with a spree of fires that occurred early morning on Sunday, September 17 in Gaithersburg. Herrea-Rivera was arrested in the area of N. Frederick Ave that same morning after police used video surveillance footage and witness accounts to identify him. Herrera-Rivera was also wanted on a bench warrant for an unrelated charge. (more…)
A Gaithersburg man was sentenced to 21 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple assault charges, including assaulting two officers, following a 2023 incident.
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On Wednesday, Governor Wes Moore released the following statement on the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election: (more…)
On Wednesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown assured residents that his office will continue to protect their rights and freedoms, regardless of federal changes, with plans to establish a federal litigation team to defend Marylanders against potential threats to their rights. (more…)
According to Maryland Lottery and Gaming, Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $160,524,322 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2024, an increase of $712,557 (0.4%) compared to October 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during October 2024 totaled $68,562,306, an increase of $1,307,235 (1.9 %) compared to October 2023. (more…)
The Montgomery College Foundation has launched its largest-ever fundraising campaign, aiming to raise $50 million to support scholarships, resources, and transformative opportunities for students and the Montgomery County community, with the campaign kickoff held at the newly dedicated Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement on Monday, November 4: (more…)