Public Safety

January 5, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Watch Live: Hogan to Discuss Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Tuesday at 5 p.m.

UPDATE: At the briefing, Gov. Hogan said the state expects enough vaccines for 30% of the state’s population. Gov. Larry Hogan will provide an update on the distribution of the two COVID-19 vaccines throughout the state. According to the Maryland Department of Health, as of Monday, Jan. 4 nearly 66,000 frontline healthcare workers and nursing […]

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January 4, 2021 | Jordan Lindsay

County Considers Updating Outdoor Dining Tent Guidelines

Montgomery County is considering updating some outdoor dining guidelines in response to COVID-19 related community questions and concerns. Office of Emergency Management Director Dr. Earl Stoddard says teams have been working across the county to ensure businesses follow the current re-opening guidelines. During the county’s weekly COVID-19 virtual media briefing on Dec. 29, Dr. Stoddard […]

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January 4, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Más de 48,000 Casos de Covid-19 en Montgomery; Maryland Cerca de 288,000

Estadísticas de COVID-19 del condado de Montgomery Desde el viernes 1 de enero, el Departamento de Salud de Maryland ha informado de 1,372 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el condado de Montgomery: 430 el sábado, 428 el domingo y 514 el lunes. El recuento acumulativo de casos del condado es 48,089. El condado de Montgomery […]

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January 4, 2021 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery COVID-19 Cases Surpass 48,000; Maryland Cases Near 288,000

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics Since Friday, Jan. 1, the Maryland Department of Health has reported 1,372 new cases of COVID-19 in Montgomery County—430 Saturday, 428 Sunday and 514 Monday. The county’s cumulative case count is 48,089. Montgomery County recorded 11 new coronavirus-related fatalities since Friday, Jan. 1—three Saturday, six Sunday and two Monday—bringing the death […]

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January 4, 2021 | Andrea Sarralde

Policía Investiga Tiroteo Relacionado con Disputa Doméstica en Clarksburg

Un hombre está bajo custodia policial y una mujer tiene heridas potencialmente mortales como resultado de un tiroteo en Clarksburg, el lunes por la mañana, según la policía del condado de Montgomery. Los detectives dicen que el tiroteo ocurrió en una casa ubicada en la cuadra 22800 de Frederick Road poco antes de las 3:00 […]

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January 4, 2021 | Staff Writer

Police Investigating Domestic-Related Shooting in Clarksburg

A man is in custody, and a woman has life-threatening injuries as a result of a domestic-related shooting in Clarksburg early Monday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. Detectives say the shooting occurred in a home located on the 22800 block of Frederick Road shortly before 3:00 a.m. Police said in a tweet that the […]

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December 23, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Maryland Reports 49 COVID-Related Deaths, Seven in Montgomery County

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 424 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Wednesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 42,975. Montgomery County recorded seven new coronavirus-related fatalities Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 1,032. As of Wednesday, 17 schools in the state are reporting COVID-19 cases, one school is located […]

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December 22, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

About 60 Firefighters Battled House Fire in Silver Spring

About 60 firefighters responded to a house fire on Lorain Avenue in Silver Spring Tuesday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. A passerby called 911 around 6 a.m., Piringer said. The house was under renovation and unoccupied, and he said the fire was heavy when firefighters arrived. It […]

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December 22, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Pedestrian Died After He Was Struck by Vehicle in Wheaton, Police Say

Montgomery County Police (MCPD) said a pedestrian died Tuesday after he was struck by a vehicle in Wheaton. An adult male was struck on University Boulevard West at Georgia Avenue, MCPD tweeted Tuesday morning. Police said they received the call around 4 a.m., and close to 10 a.m. MCPD announced the man succumbed to his […]

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December 22, 2020 | Michelle Queen

Montgomery County Records 380 New COVID-19 Cases and Six Deaths Tuesday

Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics The Maryland Department of Health reported 380 new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County Tuesday morning. The county’s cumulative case count is 42,551. Montgomery County recorded six new coronavirus-related fatalities Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 1,025. The county has a rolling seven-day average of 6.13% for positive COVID-19 tests, which is a decrease […]

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