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Investigation: Maryland State Police charged Owings Mills man connected to a highway shooting in Howard County
TOWSON, Md. — Maryland State Police released a statement that informed the community about the murder charges of a Baltimore male linked to a highway shooting in Howard County, Maryland. Quwan Gordon, 48, of Owings Mills, Maryland, is currently charged with attempted murder, use of a gun in the...
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...
MCPS teacher charged in man’s fentanyl death allegedly left school to sell drugs
A Montgomery County Public Schools first-grade teacher arrested in connection to the March fentanyl-related death of a man in Washington, D.C., allegedly sold him drugs in the months leading to his death, left her classroom to sell drugs and bragged about selling counterfeit pills, according to court charging documents. Sarah...
Montgomery County police officer found guilty for involvement in Jan. 6 insurrection
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Montgomery County police officer was found guilty of his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection in D.C., when officials say he threw a smoke bomb at outnumbered police officers. The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) in D.C. said in a news release Friday that Justin Lee, 25, was […]
Officials: Child accused of setting Clarksburg apartment building on fire, 43 people displaced
CLARKSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — A large fire in Clarksburg on Saturday morning, which displaced several people and injured a number of others, and caused thousands of dollars in damages is believed to be arson, multiple officials confirmed to DC News Now. The fire took place on the...
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 […]
HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Aug. 22, 2024
5800 block of Diggers Lane, Aug. 21 5:30 p.m. A juvenile male victim reported that two acquaintances assaulted him and stole his basketball, which the victim was able to retrieve. No serious injuries were reported. Jessup, 20794: Las Delicias Taqueria Y Pupuseria food truck, 8800 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug....
Juvenile charged in Montgomery County arson that left dozens homeless, officials say
CLARKSBURG, Md. (7News) — A fire that displaced 43 residents, left 24 apartments uninhabitable and led to a few minor injuries in Clarksburg, Maryland on Saturday didn’t have to happen, according to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “It was an act of arson and a juvenile suspect has...
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 […]
Montgomery County Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Silver Spring Woman, Helen Lin
Authorities in Montgomery County are turning to the community in hopes of locating Helen Lin, a 24-year-old resident of Silver Spring, whose absence has triggered concern. According to a press release by the Montgomery County Police Department, Lin has been reported missing and was last seen in the 1500 block of Wheaton Lane.
Teenager Charged With Arson in Fire That Displaced 43 People; Relief Fund Set Up For Those Who Wish to Donate
Last weekend a devastating fire destroyed an apartment building in Clarksburg. Seventy-five firefighters responded to the scene and assisted several occupants from the building. The fire left 24 apartments uninhabitable and displaced 43 people. Two residents were treated for minor injuries and three family pets were killed. Four firefighters also suffered minor injuries fighting the fire.
Police Drone Spots and Tracks Juvenile Robbery Suspects, Leading to Arrest
District 3 (Silver Spring) Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos shared via social media on Saturday that an arrests were made for a street robbery after the juvenile suspects were spotted and tracked by Drone as First Responder (DFR). “Last evening three juveniles robbed another juvenile of property...
Concern for Missing 24-Year-Old
Update: Helen Lin has been located. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Helen Lin, a missing 24-year-old from Silver Spring. Lin was last seen on Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 11 p.m....
DC man sentenced to life in 1979 rape, murder of Maryland woman
A D.C. man was sentenced to life in prison for raping and killing a Maryland woman 45 years ago. Vickie Lynn Belk, 28, was walking to her car near RFK Stadium when Andre Taylor, then 18 years old, abducted her, raped her and shot her in 1979. “I didn’t expect...
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