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Montgomery County police investigating attempted robbery turned stabbing
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County police are investigating an attempted robbery turned stabbing Thursday afternoon. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said officers responded to the 12300 block of Georgia Avenue just before 3:30 p.m. for a report of a stabbing. There, officers learned that the person who was stabbed […]
Laurel residents receiving phony police scams, Laurel P.D. warns
LAUREL, Maryland — No, Laurel Police is not calling you asking for money. It's a scam, the police department in Prince George's County said Thursday. "We would like our residents to be aware that this is a scam," Laurel PD officials said Thursday. "No member of the Laurel Police Department will ever call to collect money."
Maryland Task Force 1 deploys to Georgia ahead of Hurricane Helene
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — As Hurricane Helene strengthens and heads toward Florida and Georgia, several first responders from Maryland have been deployed to aid the region. Pete Piringer, a spokesman for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS), announced that Maryland Task Force 1 began preparing for deployment on Wednesday afternoon. Piringer […]
Joppatowne High, nationwide school shootings prompt action to improve active shooter drills
BALTIMORE -- With the number of school shootings across the country, including one earlier this month at Joppatowne High School, leaders in our nation's capital want more to be done to save lives and minimize trauma. The Biden administration announced a new series of executive orders aimed at reducing gun violence, including an action that will direct federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills.According to the White House, in this order, information will be provided to schools that include a summary of:Existing research on active shooter drills and resources for school districts and institutions of higher education on how to...
Future of Lakeforest mall discussed in public meeting
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — Lawmakers in Gaithersburg are expected to sit down with residents Thursday evening to discuss the future of Lakeforest Mall. The public hearing will discuss the Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement (DRRA) for Lakeforest Redevelopment and expand on its current plans for the area. The nearly 100-acre lot was left […]
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