Damascus

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Special Victims Investigations Division executed a search warrant on Sunday in the 10600 block of Sweepstakes Rd in Damascus as part of an active investigation. No arrests were made, and the investigation is not related to immigration enforcement, according to a police news alert.

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MoCo Government

Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the event date due to information provided by Montgomery County. Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles will host the third annual Women’s […]


MCDOT

According to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), 99% of Maryland residents are REAL ID compliant ahead of the May 7, 2025, implementation of the federal REAL ID Act, which will require a compliant ID or another federally recognized form of identification for domestic air travel and access to federal facilities. (more…)


Business

AstraZeneca, which has a significant presence in Montgomery County with a large scientific campus/base in Gaithersburg and a new manufacturing facility in Rockville, has agreed to acquire EsoBiotec– a biotech company specializing in innovative cell therapies, for up to $1 billion.

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Beyond MoCo

On Saturday morning, Dublin Roasters Coffee, located at 1780 N Market St, Ste C in Frederick, addressed a concerning incident that occurred earlier in the week in their outdoor tent area. A small child was attacked by a leashed dog that broke free from its owner. The café expressed deep concern for all those involved, including the child and their family, the dog owner, witnesses, and the staff members who were present.

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Crime

A federal grand jury has indicted Brendyn Andrew, 33, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, charging him with aggravated identity theft, supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits fraud, social security number misuse, and theft of government property. The defendant will have an initial appearance today at 4:30 p.m., in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gina L. Simms.

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