Public Safety

October 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Departamento de Transporte Ofrece Consejos de Seguridad para ‘Ser Visto en Halloween’

Los niños tienen más probabilidades de ser atropellados por un automóvil y perder la vida el 31 de octubre que cualquier otro día del año, según el Consejo Nacional de Seguridad. Es por eso que el Departamento de Transporte del Condado de Montgomery (MCDOT) ofrece consejos prácticos sobre cómo mantenerse a salvo, en su Programa […]

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October 29, 2021 | Collin Riviello

MCDOT Offers Tips to ‘Be Seen On Halloween’

Children are more likely to be hit by a car and killed on Oct. 31 than any other day of the year, according to the National Safety Council. That’s why Montgomery County Department of Transportation is offering trick-or-treaters tips on how to stay safe by handing out prizes and promoting it’s Safe Routes to School […]

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October 29, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Servicio Meteorológico Emite Vigilancia de Inundaciones para el Viernes

El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emite vigilancia de inundaciones El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS) emitió una alerta de inundación para partes del condado de Montgomery el viernes de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. Se esperan fuertes lluvias que pueden causar inundaciones. El NWS espera que caigan alrededor de 1 a 2 pulgadas de lluvia. Algunas áreas […]

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October 28, 2021 | Suzanne Pollak

Jury Finds D’Andre Wall Guilty of Attempted Murder in Road Rage Shooting

A Montgomery County jury found D’Andre Wall guilty of attempted second-degree murder in a road rage incident that left Elimar DePaula with a completely severed spinal cord and paralyzed. Wall, 30, will be sentenced Jan. 10. The nephew of former Washington Wizards’ star John Wall faces a maximum of 40 years in prison on the […]

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October 28, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Heavy Rain Expected; Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Friday

The National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flood watch for parts of Montgomery County on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Heavy rain is expected that may cause flooding. The NWS expects around 1 to 2 inches of rain to fall. Some areas may receive as […]

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October 28, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

MCPD Recruits More Officers As Crime Rate Grows

Based on the recent data presented to MyMCM by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) homicides have increased significantly this year compared to the last two years. In 2019 14 homicides were reported, in 2020 17, and in 2021 up until September 30th, 23 homicides were reported in the county. Also, robbery-carjacking cases have jumped […]

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October 28, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Niña de 4 años de Silver Spring Fallece en Accidente Automovilístico

La niña que falleció la semana pasada en un accidente, donde estaban de tres vehículos involucrados, fue identificada como Iliana Hernández, de Silver Spring, de 4 años, según una actualización de la Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD). Justo después de las 10 p.m. el 21 de octubre, Hernández viajaba en el asiento trasero del […]

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October 28, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Safe Rides Home for Halloween Revelers Offered By SoberRide

Statistically, 41% of U.S. highway deaths on Halloween involve drunk drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  If alcohol will be part of your Halloween festivities Saturday, rest assured that you can celebrate safely. A local nonprofit wants you to be aware of their SoberRide program which offers free Lyft rides home. 21-34 […]

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October 27, 2021 | Ceoli Jacoby

4-year-old from Silver Spring Killed in Car Accident Identified by Police

The child killed in a three-vehicle crash last week was identified as 4-year-old Iliana Hernandez of Silver Spring, according to an update by Montgomery County Police (MCP). Just after 10 p.m. on Oct. 21, Hernandez was riding in the back seat of her parents’ Acura. The car was traveling southbound on Georgia Avenue when it […]

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October 27, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Policía Revela Video del Sospechoso en el Tiroteo de Silver Spring

El video de vigilancia del sospechoso, en un asalto el 17 de octubre, se ha hecho público, a través de un comunicado de prensa del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery (MCPD). La policía solicita la ayuda de la comunidad para identificarlo. El asalto tuvo lugar aproximadamente a las 3:20 a.m. en la cuadra 8300 […]

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