Montgomery Community Media

A Montgomery County police officer who helped residents during the Flower Avenue Apartments explosion and fire was one of seven officers to receive the department’s Medal of Valor at a ceremony this week. The Medal of Valor, the department’s highest honor, goes to an employee for heroism and distinction in hazardous circumstances. Officer Jeffrey Hughes, […]

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a truck on fire this afternoon on Redland Road in Derwood. Capt. Oscar Garcia, MCFRS spokesperson, said there was no further information at this time and confirmed there were no reports of injuries.