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Suspect detained in Rockville armed robbery
Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Rockville Wednesday night, July 17, 2024. The robbery was reported in the 12500 block of Village Square Terrace at 9:50 PM Wednesday. @DCNewsLive on Twitter reported that a vehicle was later pulled over by police on Old Georgetown Road at the interchange with I-495 in Bethesda. At least one person in that vehicle was detained in relation to the armed robbery.
Large Black Bear Spotted Several Times This Week
A large bear has been spotted a few times this week on or near Big Woods Rd in Dickerson, west of Boyds and Germantown and north of Poolesville. Photo courtesy of @DMVentrepreneuer on instagram. There have been several bear sightings in Montgomery County this year, but they have slowed as most bears move west as we move into mid-summer.
An alternate delegate’s sweet ride
Part Batmobile, part Army tank, a Maryland alternate delegate’s truck has become a rolling advertisement for the state GOP at the Republican National Convention here. The post An alternate delegate’s sweet ride appeared first on Maryland Matters.
More than 2 dozen lifeguard certifications revoked in Montgomery County due to improper training
BETHESDA, Md. - Have you ever given much thought to how well-trained the lifeguards are at the swimming pools you and your family visit? After new details about some Montgomery County trainers cutting corners in their courses, you might want to. All lifeguards are supposed to be trained and certified...
Adult Male Arrested in Connection to Takoma Park Hit-and-Run Fatal Collision – MocoFeed
An official website of Montgomery County, Maryland An official website of. Adult Male Arrested in Connection to Takoma Park Hit-and-Run Fatal Collision. Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) have arrested and charged 34-year-old Efrain Diaz Romero, of Silver Spring, with the death of 42-year-old Candido Noe Rojas Rojas, who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Maryland man arrested for deadly pedestrian crash on University Boulevard East
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — More than a month after a man was hit and killed by a driver in Takoma Park, the driver has been taken into custody. Detectives with Montgomery County Police announced the arrest on Friday. The investigation began on June 3, when police say 42-year-old Candido...
Silver Spring Resident Hits $30K Mega Millions Prize, Eyes European Cruise
SILVER SPRING, MD — John Doe of Silver Spring, a dedicated Maryland Lottery player since its inception, recently won a $30,000 Mega Millions prize. The Montgomery County resident plans to…
Montgomery County Police Break Up Illegal Car Meet-Up
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Montgomery County Police officers from the 3rd District Station implemented a traffic enforcement operation early Saturday to deter an illegal car meet-up featuring exhibition driving in Burtonsville.…
Boyds Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Shooting
Sorie Mansaray, 20, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday after being convicted of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault. Mansaray, of Boyds, was convicted by a jury on April 18 in connection with a July 12, 2002 shooting in Silver Spring. He also must serve five years...
Silver Spring and Bethesda-Chevy Chase Residents are Invited to Join Councilmember Sayles Next Week for Her Final Two Community Conversation Events – MocoFeed
Silver Spring and Bethesda-Chevy Chase Residents are Invited to Join Councilmember Sayles Next Week for Her Final Two Community Conversation Events. From the Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles. Montgomery County At-Large Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles invites community residents to attend her final two Community Conversations on Wednesday, July 24, from 6...
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 in custody, 1 injured after stabbing near Wheaton Metro Station
WHEATON, Md. (7News) — A man is in custody after a stabbing near the Wheaton Metro Station left another man injured, according to Montgomery County police. Officials said Metro Transit police officers and county police responded to the 11000 block of Veirs Mill Road around 4:32 p.m. for a reported stabbing.
Montgomery Planning to Host Damascus Placemaking Festival on October 19 and 20, 2024
Community invited to free festival that temporarily reimagines Main Street Damascus to inspire permanent improvements for the future. Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), has announced it will host the Damascus Placemaking Festival, a free, two-day community event, on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, 2024. The festival will take place along Main Street in Damascus (9801 Main St, Damascus, MD 20872).
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