Florin Serdaru, 29, was sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for his role in a large-scale Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud scheme that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits from recipients across multiple states, including Maryland.
Montgomery County Police have released an overview of reported calls for service from Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12. Incidents included multiple aggravated assaults, weapons offenses, commercial and attempted residential burglaries, several vehicle thefts, catalytic converter thefts, two weapons discharge investigations, an officer-involved shooting, and the recovery of firearms and suspected drugs.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 14, beginning at 10 a.m., with proclamations recognizing Parks and Recreation Month, Mattie Stepanek Peace Day, National Council of Negro Women Day, and honoring Maryland State Delegate Pamela E. Queen.
Montgomery County native Chris Hacopian is staying close to home after being selected by the Washington Nationals with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.
Montgomery County-founded Tequila Rimari, created by Clarksburg residents Dheeraj Naidu and Vrunda Parekh, has earned new national recognition after both of its tequila expressions received Double Gold medals at the 2026 SIP Awards. (more…)
Montgomery County Recreation is inviting soccer fans to gather in Wheaton for a free watch party for the championship match on Sunday, July 19.
A 32-year-old Largo woman has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for her role in a multi-million-dollar money laundering conspiracy that prosecutors say laundered proceeds from large-scale wire fraud schemes targeting government agencies, businesses and other organizations across the country. (more…)
A Silver Spring car salesman is celebrating an early birthday surprise after winning a $50,000 prize on a Maryland Lottery scratch-off just months before turning 50. (more…)
Montgomery County Council committees will meet Monday, July 13, to review several economic development, zoning and infrastructure issues.
The Carroll County Health Department is urging anyone who had known or possible contact with bats during the Mount Airy fireworks display on Friday, July 3, to contact their local health department for a rabies risk assessment. Montgomery County Government shared the warning this week for any residents who may have been in attendance.
The Montgomery County Police Department has released its daily crime summary, highlighting reported incidents from July 8 and July 9, 2026. The report includes armed carjackings, multiple vehicle thefts, residential burglaries, aggravated assaults, hate/bias incidents, weapons offenses and several arrests across the county.