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UPS Employee Arrested for Stealing Contents of Packages
Stolen valuables sold at local pawn shops. Gaithersburg, MD– 26-year-old Adela Beatriz Orellana, of Hyattsville, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft for stealing the contents of UPS packages she accepted, while employed at UPS and selling the stolen contents at local pawn shops. On Thursday,...
Montgomery County Leads Maryland on 2024 ‘Inc. 5000’ List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Montgomery County leads Maryland with 39 companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, including Rockville’s Autosled Inc. Per the news release, “Montgomery County has 39 companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America—the most of any jurisdiction in Maryland. Companies on the prestigious annual list are ranked according to overall percentage revenue growth from 2020 through 2023.
Visiting the Silver Branch Brewing Company along Montgomery County's Tastemakers Trail
If you’re looking for something to do - head out to Montgomery County for the Tastemakers Trail. It’s a showcase of local beverage makers all weekend long. FOX 5’s Jennifer Delgado joins us live from Silver Spring.
Paint the Town Tradition Continues in Kensington
For an artful experience visit Kensington over the Labor Day weekend. The Montgomery Art Association (MAA) and the Town of Kensington will hold its annual “plein air” (“in the open air” in French) competition from 7 a.m.to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. Look out for artists and their easels all over town.
Police: Man has exposed himself to 6 women on Sligo Creek Trail since July 14
A man has exposed himself to six different women on Sligo Creek Trail in Takoma Park since the middle of July, Maryland-National Capital Park Police reported Friday. The women told police that while they were jogging on the trail, a man either exposed himself or was actively masturbating in public. The women were able to scare off the man and run away.
Ride-On Lawn Mower Driver From Silver Spring Killed In Maryland Crash Identified By Police
Silver Spring resident Juan Guerrero-Moreno has been identified by investigators as the person who was killed on Tuesday afternoon after being involved in a collision with a Genesis G70 on Great Seneca Highway. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, Guerrero-Moreno was found shortly before 1:15 p.m. on Aug....
Bethesda synagogue targeted in latest vandalism incident in Montgomery County
BETHESDA, Md. — Congregation Beth El in Bethesda is the latest spot targeted in a series of vandalism incidents in Montgomery County. On Tuesday, synagogue members were shocked to find graffiti on stairs going into the building, and across their sign showing hostages taken by Hamas during an October 7 attack in Israel.
Farmers in Maryland eligible for drought assistance
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Farmers in parts of Maryland who are facing drought conditions due to a lack of rain over the past summer are eligible for federal assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the low-interest loans are available for farmers in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, and Washington counties.
16-year-old boy arrested, accused of starting Clarksburg apartment fire
Assistant Chief Daniel Ogren with Montgomery County Fire and EMS said Saturday that investigators quickly determined the fire was no accident. “After talking to the suspect, they made the decision to go ahead and charge that suspect with numerous crimes,” Ogren said. Few details about the charges have been...
Gold coin theft from package at Wheaton UPS store sparks employee’s arrest, police say
A 26-year-old Hyattsville woman has been charged with stealing package contents while working for UPS and then selling them following an investigation into stolen gold coins, according to Montgomery County police. Adela Beatriz Orellana faces multiple counts related to the alleged theft of items inside packages she accepted as a...
High levels of blue-green algae found in two Montgomery County lakes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Park officials are telling people to be careful at two lakes where they’ve found high levels of blue-green algae. Visitors of Lake Needwood and Lake Frank are being asked to avoid contact with the water and to make sure pets don’t come in contact with it […]
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