Public Safety

April 19, 2021 | Michelle Queen

The Latest COVID-19 Numbers in Montgomery County and Maryland

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 19 Since Friday, April 16, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 242 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County — 95 Saturday, 124 Sunday and 23 Monday. The county’s cumulative case count is 68,865. The county most recently reported that 93 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Montgomery […]

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April 19, 2021 | Gracie Tanner

Two Rescued After Injuries on Billy Goat Trail

Two individuals were rescued on separate occasions near the Billy Goat Trail on Sunday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to the scenes after receiving reports that the individuals were trapped or injured, according to department spokesman Pete Piringer. The first rescue occurred on Billy Goat Trail A, at the Great Falls region […]

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April 19, 2021 | Jasmine Boykin

One Dead After Two-Vehicle Collision in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County Police Department is currently investigating a two-vehicle collision that left one dead in Gaithersburg early Sunday morning. According to police, at around 5:50 a.m., a Montgomery County police officer on his way to work came across the collision at the intersection of Clopper Road and Orchard Hills Drive. A preliminary investigation has determined […]

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April 16, 2021 | Michael Hernández

Hombre de Gaithersburg Acusado de Robo y Asalto en Montgomery Village

La policía del condado de Montgomery acusó a un hombre de Gaithersburg de robo y asalto en segundo grado, el 12 de abril. La policía arrestó a Luis Enrique Dávila Marrero, de 38 años, por el ataque que ocurrió el 19 de marzo en un estacionamiento de Montgomery Village. La víctima, una mujer de 63 […]

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April 16, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Riemer Calls for Investigation of Silver Spring Man Found Hanging from Tree in 1986

Montgomery County Councilman Hans Riemer is calling for an independent investigation of the death of Keith Warren, who in 1986 was found dead, hanging from a tree in a wooded area near his Silver Spring home. His death was ruled a suicide. In an April 14 letter to County Executive Marc Elrich, Riemer said an […]

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April 16, 2021 | Rachel Clair

Gaithersburg Man Charged With Robbery, Assault in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County Police charged a Gaithersburg man with robbery and second-degree assault on April 12. Police have arrested Luis Enrique Davila Marrero, 38, for the attack which occurred March 19 in a Montgomery Village parking lot. The 63-year-old female victim was putting groceries in her car at the Giant located at 20044 Goshen Road when […]

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April 16, 2021 | Rachel Clair

Two Injured in Kensington Crash Thursday Night

Two adults were transported to the hospital after an automobile accident in Kensington, Thursday night. Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Knowles Avenue around 10 p.m. One adult female was trapped and needed to be extricated from the vehicle. Update~One adult female extricated from the vehicle […]

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April 16, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Latest Covid-19 Numbers: More Than 44% of County Residents Have Received First Dose

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 16 According to the Montgomery County Department of Health of Health, 26.9% of the county’s residents are fully vaccinated and 44.3% have received the first dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Preregistration, which is the first step to obtain a vaccine at county clinics, is currently open […]

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April 15, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Police: Suspect in Custody Following Search in Downtown Crown 

Updated (April 16): Montgomery County Police (MCPD) identified Twon Kelly, 25, as the suspect arrested for second-degree rape. MCPD said that during investigation, police found a gun under a doormat in the apartment building where police think Kelly fled. Detectives are investigating whether there is a connection between the gun and Kelly, MCPD said. More […]

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April 15, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Police Continue Investigation After Officers Hear Gunshot While Responding to Call 

The Gaithersburg Police Department (GPD) is investigating a “suspicious situation” after officers heard a gunshot while responding to a call Wednesday, the department said Thursday. This incident is unrelated to a situation Thursday afternoon, in which the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said officers searched the Downtown Crown area in Gaithersburg for a wanted suspect […]

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