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Oh deer! Montgomery County crews rescue fawn stuck in iron fence
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Crews from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) came to the aid of Montgomery County Animal Services after a fawn became trapped in an iron fence. MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer said the animal was found on Gary Road in Potomac. The rescue...
Teen Sentenced to 15 Years for Death of Rival Gang Member in Germantown
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Rachel McGuckian sentenced defendant, Daylon Miller, 19, of Germantown, to 25 years in prison suspend all but 15 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. Judge McGuckian recommended that Miller be admitted to the Patuxent Youthful Offenders Program while incarcerated.”
Learning life lessons at summer baseball camp
Officers and baseball. The ebbs and flows of life. Lessons learned. Failure happens. Pick yourself up and enjoy the successes. That’s what baseball teaches. Precinct 12 had another great success this year with its annual Cops and Kids baseball camp at Merritt Point Park. The free camp, for boys and girls ages 6-13, ran 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from June 24-27. ...
Montgomery County Schools superintendent apologizes for handing of Virtual Academy program
ROCKVILLE, Md. — The fight continues to save Montgomery County's Virtual Academy. The online learning program is not in next year's public school budget. For months, we've been hearing from parents hoping to change that. On Tuesday, those parents made their appeal directly to the new superintendent, Dr. Thomas...
13-Time GRAMMY® Winner Chucho Valdés to Headline 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7 – MocoFeed
13-Time GRAMMY® Winner Chucho Valdés to Headline 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7. Montgomery County’s Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District has announced that the quartet of Afro-Cuban jazz legend Chucho Valdés will headline the free 20th Annual Silver Spring Jazz Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7. Mr. Valdés—known as a pianist, bandleader, composer and arranger—has won seven GRAMMY Awards, six Latin GRAMMY Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Recording Academy.
Almost 65 firefighters respond to big ‘deep seated’ trash fire at Montgomery County transfer station
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A transfer station in Montgomery County was evacuated after a big and “deep seated trash fire” broke out inside the building Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Pete Piringer, a spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, said crews responded to the Transfer Station at 16101 Frederick Rd. […]
Montgomery County offering free vaccines for back-to-school
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will be holding free child vaccination clinics in preparation for the upcoming school year from July through September. The department said the clinics will be for school-aged children (pre-K through high school) who lack required school vaccines. Montgomery County […]
Person hurt in stabbing near Wheaton Metro Station
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Metro Transit Police officers and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a stabbing that happened near the Wheaton Metro Station on Wednesday afternoon. Crews were at the scene in the 11000 block of Viers Mill Road just after 4:30 p.m. Investigators said the suspect stabbed a […]
Blind Indian cricket team gives lessons to visually impaired at Maryland camp
BALTIMORE -- The Indian Men's Cricket Team for the Blind made a special visit to The Maryland School for the Blind's Camp Abilities in Baltimore County.Campers in Nottingham learned a new sport during the blind cricket team's stop along its United States tour.Camp Abilities is about overcoming adversity, as well as having fun and trying new hobbies."I have a condition called CVI and it's a neurological thing that's in your brain," said camper Jack Beckner. "If something comes at me really fast, I won't be able to see it, or if something is close to the same color as something...
Man arrested after pointing gun at multiple people in Glen Burnie
On Tuesday a man was arrested after pointing a handgun at multiple people in Glen Burnie, according to Anne Arundel County Police. Officers responded to a residence in the unit block of Eugenia Ave. for an assault. The investigation revealed that during an argument, a man withdrew a handgun and...
Dominique Dawes to be Honored with Sculpture
Montgomery County is honoring Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympic medalist in gymnastics and a Silver Spring native, with a sculpture at the new Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 23. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz will present the sculpture at noon. According...
Shady Grove Transfer Station Evacuated Due to Fire
Montgomery Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Montgomery County Shady Grove Transfer Station at 16101 Frederick Rd Road in Derwood on Wednesday, July 17, for the report of a fire. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a large, deep-seated trash fire occurred inside the building in the...
Anne Arundel County warns public of rabid racoon found in Davidsonville
DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Health Department is looking for anyone who may have come in contact with a rabid raccoon that was found in Davidsonville. According to the notice, the area of concern is on Governor Bridge Road between Riva Road and St. George Barber Road. The raccoon was found on July 15 and has tested positive for rabies.
20-year-old sentenced for 2022 attempted murder in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A judge in Montgomery County ruled that a 20-year-old will spend the next 12 years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder for a shooting that happened just over two years ago. On July 12, 2022, Sorie Mansaray, who was 18 at the time, shot at a […]
Man arrested in connection with non-contact shooting on Bay Bridge
An Anne Arundel County man was arrested Wednesday for a non-contact shooting that occurred on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in June. Melvin Clark, 41, of Severn was identified as a suspect in the incident and taken into custody. He was charged with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and other charges.
1 displaced after fire damages Rockville home
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A person is displaced after a fire tore through their Rockville home on Wednesday afternoon. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews responded to the 1500 block of Grandin Avenue, off of Broadwood Drive, shortly after 12:40 p.m. The living room area and its contents had caught […]
Officer bids farewell to BPCD
Baltimore County Police Department have announced that Sgt. Eric Knox, a school resource officer once assigned to the Essex Precinct, will be resigning after being with the agency for 24 years. Knox was promoted to the rank of sergeant and subsequently assigned to Precinct 11 (Essex) in fall 2017. During a stint that spanned more than two decades, Knox served in numerous capacities and leadership positions, including: ...
Suspect Arrested in Southeast Baltimore Robbery Case After Joint Police Operation
Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a robbery that took place in the Southeast District of Baltimore. The incident, which occurred on May 26, involved a male victim who was assaulted and robbed by an unidentified male suspect. According to the Baltimore Police report, it was at approximately 6:23 p.m. when officers arrived at the scene on the 6800 block of Eastern Avenue.
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