Montgomery County police are reporting a range of incidents across the county over the weekend of April 17 through April 19, including school threats, multiple auto thefts, a robbery, and several assault-related cases.
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On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich responded to a budget proposal from Council President Natali Fani-González, expressing concern about potential changes to taxes and county programs. Elrich said the proposal could lead to higher property taxes for many homeowners, particularly those with homes valued under $1,090,000, due to the elimination of the Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC). He also raised concerns about the proposed removal of the Working Families Income Supplement, suggesting it could negatively impact low-income residents despite a proposed income tax reduction for some households. (more…)
The Montgomery County Board of Elections is seeking registered voters to serve as election judges during Early Voting from June 11 through June 18, 2026, and on Primary Election Day, June 23, 2026.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Central and Southeast Montgomery from Monday, April 20, at 10:00 pm through Tuesday, April 21, at 10:00 am, with conditions that could damage crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. (more…)
Montgomery County is preparing to launch a redesigned version of its official website on Monday, April 20, with a focus on making information easier to find and improving the overall user experience.
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Updated with additional information from MCPD
A 3-year-old girl has died following a reported drowning in Potomac on Saturday evening, according to Montgomery County police.
Montgomery County police are advising drivers to avoid northbound Georgia Avenue near Windham Lane in Wheaton following a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance Saturday afternoon.
The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee unanimously passed Bill 5-26, known as the Unmask ICE Act, which would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the county, with limited exceptions.
Montgomery County Police have released a summary of reported incidents from April 17, 2026, outlining several crimes across multiple districts.
Walt Whitman High School principal Gregory Miller issued a letter to the school community Friday addressing a reported threat that prompted an increased police presence and changes to the school day.
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Officers from the 4th District and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service responded to a reported stabbing in the 4300 block of Randolph Road (near the intersection of Randolph Rd and Veirs Mill Rd.) at approximately 6:02pm.