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Montgomery Co. first grade teacher charged with selling fentanyl after fatal overdose
A Montgomery County Public Schools first grade teacher has been arrested and charged with selling fentanyl. Police began looking into Sarah Katherine Magid, who teaches at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School in Silver Spring, Maryland, after a man fatally overdosed on fentanyl in March at a drug recovery housing facility in D.C.
Man dead after being hit by vehicle while riding lawn mower on Montgomery Co. highway
A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle while riding a lawn mower on a highway in Montgomery County, Maryland, Tuesday afternoon. Police said they, along with fire personnel, got a call before 1:15 p.m. about a report of a crash between a black 2021 Genesis G70 and a man that happened in the area of Great Seneca Highway and High Gables Drive in Gaithersburg.
Capitol Rioter from Rockville Convicted as Maryland Man Found Guilty of January 6 Felonies
A Maryland man was found guilty of multiple charges in connection with his actions during the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Justin Lee, 25, of Rockville, confronted a conviction for two felony offenses after a trial that shed light on the riot's violent clashes with law enforcement. The verdict arrives as another tally in the ongoing legal reckoning following the events that shook the nation.
Teen charged with setting fire to Montgomery County apartment building, displacing dozens of residents
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a recent fire in Montgomery County, which is now being investigated as an arson case, according to County Executive Marc Elrich. The announcement came during Elrich’s weekly media briefing, where he revealed that this is not the first time the teen has been implicated in such offenses.
Maryland woman dies after shooting in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police said a woman from Maryland died in the hospital after someone shot her in Northwest D.C. early Friday morning. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), officers were near the 700 block of Florida Ave. around 12:15 p.m. when they heard gunshots. Police found evidence that a shooting took […]
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest; Gun and Fentanyl Recovered
District 4 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander David Smith shared information regarding a traffic stop in Olney late Wednesday night that led to an arrest and recovery of a gun and fentanyl. Per Commander Smith, “Late last night , A 4th District specialized team was in Olney and initiated...
District Man Accused Of Murdering 60-Year-Old Girlfriend In Capitol Heights, Police Say
William Snipes has been charged with multiple counts of murder following an investigation into the death of Capitol Heights resident Sharon Moore who was treated for traumatic injuries earlier this summer. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, Moore was rushed to an area hospital on Saturday, June 29...
Dealer From DC Who Sold Fentanyl Leading To Fatal Overdose In St. Mary's County Sentenced
Darrick Monte Evans, 45, now living in Washington, DC, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for selling fentanyl stamped as Oxycodone, leading to the deadly incident. Prosecutors say that in March 2022, Evans distributed the misbranded fentanyl to a user who overdosed and died. An autopsy later determined...
Deputies will not be charged after chase led a deadly crash in Montgomery Co., AG Brown says
ROCKVILLE, Md. — An early-morning pursuit down Rockville Pike ended in tragedy, but after months of investigation, it has been determined that the deputies involved will not face charges. According to Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, the two Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deputies will not be charged in...
UPS employee charged with stealing, selling packages in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said a UPS employee was arrested and charged after stealing and selling packages. Police said that on Nov. 21, 2023, at about 4:30 p.m., they received a report of a theft. The victim said he sent five gold coins through the […]
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