A jury has found defendant, Joshua Toure, 26, of Boyds, guilty of first-degree felony murder, second-degree murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, for the death of 28-year-old Joseph Davis.
Toure faces life in prison plus an additional 20 years. The verdict came down late yesterday evening, and a sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.
A fire at the Willow Manor At Fairland complex, in Fairland, has left approximately 30 units uninhabitable, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue PIO, Pete Piringer.
Rescue units were initially dispatched at around 11am for a fire in the stairwell of the apartment complex, which is a senior living center for adults 62 years and up.
Community Engagement Report highlights the initial outreach process, data, and findings for the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan.
The Montgomery County Planning Department presented the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan Community Engagement Report to the Montgomery County Planning Board at their February 3, 2022 meeting. The report offers a summary of the initial community outreach and engagement activities, preliminary findings, and next steps for the plan.
Christopher Bolton, a lifelong MoCo resident who currently resides in Fairland, has announced his candidacy for County Council in District 5 (a new district in East County that spans from White Oak to Spencerville, Burtonsville, and parts of Leisure World).
Bolton is a Democrat who served in the navy for 5 years. He joins Brian Anleu, Fatmata Barrie, William “Chip” Montier, Daniel Koroma, Kristin Mink, and Jeremiah Pope in the District 5 race.
Per MCPD:
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Two women and one man were pronounced dead after an SUV and snowplow collided on Monday evening in Fairland. A fourth person was taken to the hospital and is currently listed in critical condition.
The crash occurred around 6:45pm on Columbia Pike near Briggs Chaney Road, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer.
Online community meeting hosted in English with live Spanish interpretation, December 8, 2021, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks(opens in a new tab), part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is hosting a virtual community meeting to present preliminary concept plans for the proposed community garden at Edgewood Neighborhood Park(opens in a new tab) in Fairland.
Fatal Rollover This Morning in Fairland
Police are investigating a collision that occurred last night in Fairland which resulted in one individual being ejected, one entrapped, and the vehicle overturning.
Two Suspects Charged in Connection With The Death of 18-Year-Old Kennedy Merritt-Millet Turn Themselves in
MCPD is reporting that 18-year-old John Delonte Black, Jr. & Annbel Sierra Massilon have turned themselves in and are charged in connection with the death of 18-year-old Kennedy Merritt-Millet.
Detectives Investigating Homicide of Rockville Teen in Fairland Area
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Two New Restaurants for Briggs Chaney Marketplace
Two new restaurants have recently opened in Briggs Chaney Marketplace in the last few weeks (Outlet Drive in Silver Spring).