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The driver involved in a traffic incident that killed two off-duty officers last year will not face any criminal charges, according to Ramon Korionoff, spokesman for Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy. Roberto Garza Palazios, 28, pleaded guilty to a traffic violation of negligent driving that resulted in death and was fined $280, according to […]

The officer who died in the line of duty on I-270 last year will be honored at the annual Maryland State Police Fallen Heroes Ceremony. Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Sander Cohen will be honored during the unveiling of a new memorial honoring members of the Office of the State Fire Marshal killed in the […]

Traffic charges have been filed against the driver involved with a traffic incident that killed two law enforcement officers last year. Roberto Garza Palacios, 28, of Germantown, was charged with negligent driving, according to court documents. The charge comes after an investigation led by the Maryland State Police Crash Team into a traffic incident on […]

Our Top 10 this week was dominated by the deaths of State Fire Marshal Sander Cohen and FBI Supervisory Special Agent Carlos Wolff, who were killed on I-270 late Dec. 8. We’ve collected all our coverage of their deaths into the top story, which reported their deaths Dec. 9.   Identities of Two Off-Duty Law […]

Here are five things to know for Thursday, Dec. 14, in Montgomery County: 1. Funeral Services for Off-Duty Officers: The funerals for two officers who were tragically killed in a car incident on I-270 will be laid to rest today. 2. Traffic Delays: The Maryland State Police said traffic delays should be expected from 7 a.m. to […]

The Maryland State Police said traffic delays should be expected from 7 a.m. to early afternoon on Dec. 14 during the funeral of Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Sander Cohen. Beginning Thursday morning, Montrose Road between Montrose Parkway and East Jefferson Street will be open to local traffic only. The slow lane of both eastbound and […]