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Man accused of gold bar scam that cost victim $1M appears in court
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — On Friday, 52-year-old Vipul Thakkar appeared virtually in Montgomery County District Court. He is charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a single victim. Court documents say Thakkar had been stealing from a 74-year-old Bethesda man since March while claiming to be from...
Thousands gather to celebrate life of Khyree Jackson and others killed in fatal car crash
BALTIMORE -- Thousands gathered at the Glenarden Baptist Church in Prince George's County Friday to honor two of the three lives taken in a deadly crash that killed Khyree Jackson and Isaiah Hazel on July 6. "These two young men, they were outstanding - to be around them at the same time, you get a feeling inside as a coach that you can never lose" Khyree and Isaiah's former high school coach said. The loss of the two young men was felt deeply by many who knew them, from family to former coaches and former teachers. "If you're not what you say...
Charles County Sheriff's Sergeant pleads guilty to DUI
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A Charles County Sheriff’s sergeant pleaded guilty Wednesday to driving under the influence in St. Mary’s County, according to sheriff’s officials. Officials said Sgt. Robert Smith was suspended without pay on June 11 after the sheriff’s office was informed that he...
Weekly Message From County Executive Marc Elrich
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has released his weekly message to the community. It can be seen in full below, followed by a video presentation of the message:. We are still celebrating the news from Fortune Magazineranked Silver Spring as No. 1 in an analysis of the best places nationwide for families to live. Here is a link to Fortune’s story and here is a link to the announcement on “The Today Show.” The word spread quickly, and we were able to get a picture of Governor Wes Moore helping us celebrate.
Concern for Missing 75-Year-Old Woman
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Asunta Ormache Plaza, a missing 75-year-old woman. Plaza was last seenon Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m., in the 12300 block of Valleywood Dr. in Silver Spring....
6 Maryland men arrested in crackdown on car rallies
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland State Police (MSP) announced Friday that several people were charged in a multi-agency crackdown on car rallies known as “takeovers.” Takeovers are “illegal activities” that involve “blocking public roads for dangerous stunts, disrupting traffic, causing property damage and posing risks to the public,” according to the […]
Montgomery County Police Seek Public Help in Finding Missing Teen Kay'leigh Rodgers
Silver Spring, MD – The Montgomery County Department of Police has issued a public appeal for help in locating a missing teenager. Kay'leigh Rodgers, aged 13, has been reported missing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) of the Montgomery County Department of Police is spearheading the search for the young girl.
Washington Aqueduct gets OK to add antialgae chemical to protect drinking water supply
Three weeks after the lifting of a boil water advisory for all of D.C. and most of Arlington, Virginia, the Washington Aqueduct can now add a new chemical to its water treatment process to prevent future problems when algae in the Potomac River threatens the main water source for much of the region.
Sunny Skies Continue Sunday in Maryland
BALTIMORE -- One more day of beautiful weather this Sunday as high pressure builds in across the state.Overnight lows in the 60s once again for your Saturday night with mostly clear skies.Sunshine continues Sunday with temperatures climbing just a touch in the low 90s across the forecast area, unless you are in the mountains or near the water. Cooler water temperatures will help keep those afternoon highs in the upper 80s.We have an interesting pattern in effect for the workweek forecast. An upper low to the east, will back up over the forecast area on Monday, increasing our chance for...
A wealth of experience plus some Euro flare: what Emily Fox brings to the USWNT in Paris
ASHBURN, Va. (7News) — National pride is not a landlocked emotion. You don't have to be physically at home to feel gratification in representing your country. So even though Emily Fox took her talents overseas this past season, she is more than happy to be playing for the United States.
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