Public Safety

February 23, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Watch Live: Gov. Hogan to Hold 2:30 p.m. News Briefing Tuesday

Update:  There are five takeaways from Gov. Larry Hogan’s media briefing Tuesday afternoon. Original:  Gov. Larry Hogan will provide a COVID-19 update Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. which will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. According to the Maryland Department of Health, more than 749,000 people have received the first dose of the Pfizer […]

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February 22, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Recursos para Hispanos: Conversación Virtual el 27 de Febrero

El Grupo de Acción para el Logro de Estudiantes Latinos (LSAAG), las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), el Condado de Montgomery y el Consejo de PTA del Condado de Montgomery (MCCPTA) se unirán para presentar una conversación comunitaria virtual sobre recursos y apoyo para las familias hispanas, el sábad0 27 de febrero. La […]

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February 22, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

La Tasa de Casos Positivos de Covid-19 en Montgomery se Mantiene por Debajo del 4%

Estadísticas de Covid-19 en el condado de Montgomery de Febrero 22 Desde el viernes 19 de febrero, el Departamento de Salud de Maryland ha informado 289 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery: 102 el sábado, 100 el domingo y 87 el lunes. El recuento acumulativo de casos del condado es 62,523. El […]

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February 22, 2021 | Abby Espiritu

Conversation on COVID-19 Resources for County’s Latino Community Set for Feb. 27

The Latino Student Achievement Action Group (LSAAG), Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA) will be teaming up to present a virtual community conversation about resources and support for local Latino families on Saturday. The conversation will be held from 1 p.m to 2 p.m and conducted […]

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February 22, 2021 | Staff Writer

Update: Three Local Business Owners Robbed; Police Believe Victims Were Followed Home

Update (Feb. 22): Montgomery County Police are investigating three separate robberies of local business owners. Last week, authorities released details of two robberies that involved other business owners. Police are now investigating the possibility that the same suspects also committed a third robbery on Thursday night. Detectives believe that the suspects followed the victims from […]

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February 22, 2021 | Michelle Queen

County Continues Streak of Days With Sub-4% Positivity Rate

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for Feb. 22 Since Friday, Feb. 19, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 289 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County — 102 Saturday, 100 Sunday and 87 Monday. The county’s cumulative case count is 62,523. Montgomery County recorded three new coronavirus-related fatalities since Friday, Feb. 19 — zero Saturday, […]

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February 22, 2021 | Staff Writer

A Woman and Two Dogs Die in Darnestown House Fire

A woman succumbed to injuries sustained during a house fire in Darnestown on Sunday evening. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service officials say two dogs also died due to the blaze. MCFRS Chief Scott Goldstein says emergency crews responded to a home on the 15000 block of Darnestown Road shortly after 7:00 p.m. to find […]

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February 22, 2021 | Gracie Tanner

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Until Monday Afternoon

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. on Monday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Montgomery County is expected to see a rapid onset of snow with snow accumulating up to one inch. Residents may experience slippery road conditions into morning and evening commutes. Travelers are encouraged to slow down and […]

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February 21, 2021 | Halle Grossett

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Monday

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory for Montgomery County between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday. NWS is expecting an accumulation of around 1 to 3 inches of snow. In the afternoon, snow may mix with sleet before changing to rain as temperatures rise above freezing […]

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February 21, 2021 | Halle Grossett

Inmate Death at County Correctional Facility Under Investigation

At 7:01 p.m. on Feb. 19, 5th District officers and Fire and Rescue teams responded to a report of an unresponsive inmate at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in Boyds. Correctional staff began life-saving efforts and called for Fire and Rescue personnel.  Clair was pronounced deceased at the facility. 42 year-old Anthony Bernard Clair, was […]

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