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Montgomery County Council and Committees to Hold Meetings on Jan. 24, Committees Will Review the Establishment of a Police Accountability Board

Published January 23, 2022 at 12:16PM | Updated January 24, 2022 at 10:58AM

The Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet virtually on Monday, Jan. 24 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Expedited Bill 49-21, Police – Police Accountability Board – Administrative Charging Committee – Established, which would establish a Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) for the County. Bill 49-21 was introduced by the Council President at the request of the County Executive.

The members of the PS Committee include Chair Sidney Katz, Council President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmember Tom Hucker.

Montgomery County Council Statement on the Shooting at Magruder High School

By Patrick Herron

Published January 22, 2022 at 2:25PM

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 21, 2022

Christopher Bolton Joins District 5 County Council Race

By MCS Staff

Published January 22, 2022 at 1:27PM

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.

Statement From Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Shooting at Col. Zadok Magruder High School

By Patrick Herron

Published January 22, 2022 at 11:05AM

For Immediate Release: Friday 21 January

Blake High School Announces Bryon Marshall as New Varsity Head Football Coach

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2022 at 11:05PM

Blake High School athletic director Jared Fribush announced the hiring of Bryon Marshall as the new variety football head coach at the school. He has been the Junior variety head coach since 2017 and will be taking over for DeShawn Anderson, who stepped down following the fall season.

Additional information can be seen below, courtesy of Blake High School Athletics:

17 Year Old Student Arrested Following Shooting at Magruder High School in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2022 at 8:34PM

Per Montgomery County Police: A 17-year-old Magruder High School student is in custody following a shooting at the school on Friday, January 21, 2022.

At approximately 12:53 p.m., high school security became aware of a situation in one of the school bathrooms. A male Magruder High School student had been shot and 911 was called at approximately 12:57 p.m.

Notes From Police Press Conference On Shooting at Magruder High School

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2022 at 7:03PM

Montgomery County Police held a press conference at approximately 5:40pm regarding the shooting that took place at Magruder High School in Derwood earlier this afternoon. Speaking at the press conference were Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones and MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight.

Seneca Valley Announces The Hiring of Joseph Rankin as Varsity Football Head Coach

By MCS Staff

Published January 21, 2022 at 12:44PM

Seneca Valley High School has announced the hiring of Joseph Rankin as the new varsity football coach. Rankin, who graduated from Seneca Valley in 2009, played professionally for four years, including a stint with the Cleveland Browns.

He has been defensive coordinator at the school for the last three years under Justin Sickeri, who he takes over for.