Crime
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) has expanded eligibility for the Police-Private Security Camera Program, allowing all county locations to participate by installing and registering security cameras to help deter and solve crimes. Residents, businesses, and nonprofits may be eligible to receive reimbursements for the purchase and installation of the cameras.
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, Javier Reyes, 23, of Silver Spring was sentenced to 50 years in prison suspending all but 30 to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. Reyes was convicted by a jury in December on charges of second-degree felony murder and use of a handgun in a crime of violence for the death of 20-year-old Walter Woods of Takoma Park. (more…)
Earlier tonight, a specialized 4D team from the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) made a significant discovery while conducting operations to combat criminal activities in the district. The team located a stolen vehicle that had been reported missing from the Rockville area on January 10th.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested a 56-year-old Silver Spring man for multiple armed robberies in Montgomery County and surrounding areas, linking him to incidents at Chipotle, Advanced Auto Parts, and a county liquor store before his February 13 arrest. (more…)
West Hazleton Police have charged David William Kelpy (40, Damascus, MD,) with robbery, aggravated assault and numerous other charges following an early Saturday morning incident.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to the 14200 block of Pear Tree Lane in Aspen Hill at approximately 5:47 p.m. on Saturday for a report of a “non-contact” shooting. (more…)
A Maryland woman pleaded guilty to felony theft after stealing $65,000 from a friend to pay restitution for a previous theft conviction and will be sentenced on March 17, 2025, in Frederick County. (more…)
On the evening of Thursday, February 13, 2025, a routine patrol by officers from the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) 3rd District turned into a pursuit that ended with the arrest of an adult female suspect, according to 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos.
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) District 2 officers responded to a homeowner’s report of suspicious activity on a home camera, leading to the arrest of suspects attempting to break into homes, sheds, and garages after a lengthy foot chase Thursday near Garrett Park. (more…)
In a show of solidarity and compassion, the local community has raised over $8,000 for Ertters Market on Dale Dr.– a beloved neighborhood market in Silver Spring that has faced two armed robberies by the same person in two weeks.