Public Safety

September 10, 2020 | Toluwa Famuyide

Another Tractor-Trailer Overturns at ‘Big Curve’ on Capital Beltway

A tractor-trailer carrying cabinets overturned on the outer loop of the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County Wednesday night, shutting down multiple roads. There were no injuries reported. The accident happened around 9:40 p.m. in the rain, officials say. The trailer overturned on Interstate 495 between Old Georgetown Road and River Road, also known as the […]

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September 10, 2020 | Sydney Bullock

Montgomery County Police Cancels National Night Out

Montgomery County Police Department cancelled the annual event National Night Out due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  National Night Out typically takes place the first Tuesday of August however, Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones officially cancelled the event despite hopes of rescheduling in October, according to MCPD. National Night Out is dedicated to strengthening the […]

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September 9, 2020 | Michelle Queen

New COVID-19 Cases in Maryland Hits Three Month Low

Wednesday the Maryland Department of Health reported 72 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County, bringing the total to 20,838 since the first case was reported in March. The county has a rolling seven-day average of 3.09% for positive COVID-19 tests, which is lower than 15 of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions. Montgomery County has led the state […]

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September 9, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Deaths of Divorced Silver Spring Residents Ruled Murder-Suicide

The deaths of two elderly Silver Spring residents last week have been ruled a homicide and suicide.  Last Thursday, Sept. 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers found Donna Lewis, 70, and Arnold Ringgold, 71, deceased in their home. According to a police statement a family member had gone to their home and called 911 […]

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September 9, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Montgomery Anuncia Locaciones Gratuitas para Pruebas COVID-19

El condado de Montgomery ofrece siete clínicas de prueba de COVID-19 la semana del 7 de septiembre. Las clínicas brindan pruebas gratuitas sin cita previa y no tiene que salir de su vehículos, en múltiples locaciones en todo el condado. La prueba es gratis, no se requiere orden médica ni cita previa. Las clínicas utilizan […]

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September 9, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County Announces 7 Free COVID-19 Testing Locations

Montgomery County is running seven COVID-19 testing clinics the week of September 7. The clinics provide free walk-in and drive-thru testing at multiple locations throughout the county. Testing is free, no doctor’s order is required, and no appointments are needed. The clinics are using tests provided by CIAN Diagnostic Laboratories in Frederick through a contract […]

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September 9, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Policía de Montgomery Detuvo 228 Vehículos Durante Fin de Semana Feriado

La policía detuvo a 228 vehículos durante el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo en el condado de Montgomery. La Policía Estatal de Maryland (MSP) se asoció con el Departamento de Policía de Gaithersburg y la Policía de la Autoridad de Transporte de Maryland (MDTA), durante el fin de semana, para tomar medidas enérgicas […]

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September 9, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Policía Investiga Homicidio en Montgomery Village

El Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD) está investigando el homicidio de un hombre que ocurrió en Montgomery Village, el domingo por la mañana. Mark Earl Leonard Webb, de 37 años, fue encontrado inconsciente por un oficial del sexto distrito, aproximadamente a las 5:49 a.m. La policía encontró a Webb acostado boca abajo […]

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September 8, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Police Made 228 Traffic Stops in Montgomery County Over Labor Day Weekend

Police made 228 traffic stops over Labor Day weekend in Montgomery County.  Maryland State Police (MSP) teamed up with the Gaithersburg Police Department and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police over the weekend to crack down on aggressive driving in the county. The MSP Rockville Barrack focused on Route 270, Gaithersburg Police focused on Gaithersburg and […]

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September 8, 2020 | Michelle Queen

COVID-19 Numbers: 356 New State Cases, 48 in Montgomery County Reported Tuesday

Tuesday morning the Maryland Department of Health reported 48 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County, bringing the total to 20,766 since the first case was reported in March. This is the lowest number since Aug. 26 when 47 cases were recorded. With a lower rate than 15 of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions, the county had a […]

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