Montgomery County Police

September 8, 2016 | Staff Writer

Former Youth Minister Charged with Sexual Abuse of Teen (PHOTO)

Montgomery County police officers have charged 32-year-old Brian Werth, a former youth minister at St. Elizabeth Church in Rockville, with one count of fourth-degree sexual offense, one count of sexual abuse of a minor and second degree assault. According to a police statement,  this investigation began after detectives were notified by Child Protective Services (CPS) […]

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September 7, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

Flower Branch Apartments Residents Seek Compensation and Accountability (VIDEOS & PHOTOS)

At a news conference today, officials from the organization CASA announced that they have partnered with two law firms and will file  litigation on behalf of the residents impacted by the tragic Flower Branch Apartments explosion. Residents are demanding proper compensation and are seeking justice. During the news conference, resident Sofia Reyes shared her story […]

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September 6, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Police Investigate Bank Robbery in Kemp Mill Area (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County police officers are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Tuesday morning in the Kemp Mill area of Montgomery County. It happened at the Sun Trust Bank on Lamberton Drive shortly after 9:30 a.m. today. Police said the suspect implied he had a weapon but there was not one seen. Police have released three […]

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September 6, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Poolesville

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal collision that occurred Friday night in Poolesville. It happened around 7:40 p.m. at 16001 Partnership Road near White’s Ferry Road. For reasons still under investigation, police said the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. According to police, the driver of the vehicle died at […]

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September 2, 2016 | Sonya Burke

photo of school bus stopped with camera on side

Coming Soon: More School Bus Cameras (VIDEO)

Montgomery County began its school bus camera safety program in January of 2014 and since its inception hundreds of motorists have been cited for illegally passing a stopped school bus on local roadways. CCM’s Susan Kenedy reports: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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September 1, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police to Conduct Sobriety Check Point Tonight in Honor of Officer Leotta

Montgomery County Police will conduct a sobriety check point tonight in partnership with officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department, Rockville Police Department, and Maryland-National Capital Park Police Department in memory of fallen Officer Noah Leotta. According to a news release, officers will be handing out cards that include a picture of Leotta, a message about […]

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August 31, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police are Investigating the Stabbing of a Pregnant Teen in Kensington

Montgomery County police officers are investigating the stabbing of a pregnant 19-year-old woman that occurred Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area near Upton Street in Kensington. Police said the preliminary investigation indicates the stabbing appears to be domestic-related and the victim knew the suspect. According to police, the details leading up to the stabbing and the […]

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August 24, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police Investigate Homicide in Burtonsville

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers are investigating the death of a man that occurred Tuesday night in Burtonsville as a homicide. According to police,  an assault call was dispatched shortly before 10:30 p.m. at a residence in the 4500 block of Sandy Spring Road. According to police, first responders entered the residence and located 22-year-old Syed […]

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August 23, 2016 | Phyllis Armstrong

Kay Apartment Communities Answers MCM Questions About Displaced Families

The August 10 natural gas explosion in Silver Spring continues to impact some of the families forced out of their homes. However, Kay Apartment Communities has answered questions MCM submitted about the placement of residents who were left homeless. Clark Melillo, President of Kay Apartment Communities, reports that a total of 24 units were destroyed […]

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August 22, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Silver Spring Area (PHOTO)

Montgomery County police officers are investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist and a rental truck that occurred Saturday night on University Boulevard and Merrimac Drive. Around 10:37 p.m., police officers responded to a collision involving a black, 1999, Honda motorcycle that had been involved in a crash with a 2011 GMC Savana rental truck. […]

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