Takoma Park

Takoma Park Police has announced that the Park Police have granted approval to open a section of Sligo Creek Parkway between Maple Avenue and Old Carroll Avenue between 9 am and 2 pm on July 4th. This measure aims to alleviate the traffic slow-downs caused by the City of Takoma Park’s parade blockades.

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Maryland

The Maryland Department of National Resources (MDNR) has shared that boaters should expect increased patrols and vessel checks this holiday weekend as Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) anticipates more boaters on the water, and subsequently an increase in boating incidents and fatalities.

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Beyond MoCo

The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Tuesday, July 2:

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the indictments of Erica Danielle Watson, 29, of Brooklyn, Maryland; Larry Antonio Marshall, 54, and Shanice Tiera Smith, 34, both of Baltimore, for their alleged involvement in an identity fraud scheme at a Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) branch in Baltimore City. Watson, Marshall, and Smith are each charged with identity fraud scheme and conspiracy to commit an identity fraud scheme with a value between $25,000 and $100,000. Marshall and Watson are also charged with both bribing and conspiracy to bribe a public employee and Smith, a former MVA employee, is also charged with accepting bribes and misconduct in office.


Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks has released a list of specials events and programs that will be taking place during the month of July: (more…)