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A jury found Reginald Cooper, 38, guilty on two counts of attempted second-degree murder. Cooper, a Silver Spring resident, stabbed two people while they were waiting for their bus at the Rockville Metro station in December 2014. He faces up to 60 years in prison, according to officials from the Montgomery County State’s Attorney Office. […]

Rhoda Baruch, of Chevy Chase, shared her experience as a victim of financial exploitation during the World Elder Abuse Day Senior Safety Forum on June 10 at the Holiday Park Senior Center in Wheaton. In front of a full house made of seniors, social workers, family members, law enforcement, county and state officials, Baruch said, “I’m […]

Seniors, social workers, and family members are invited to participate at the fifth annual World Elder Abuse Day Senior Safety Forum on June 10 at the Holiday Park Senior Center in Wheaton. Elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, and financial exploitation are among the topics to be discussed during the event. According to a news release, elderly abuse […]

Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy talks about the effort to get more state funding for heroin addiction treatment in Montgomery County.   Related:

Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy says police body cameras should be in use in Montgomery County by July 1.

Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy talks about the status of the criminal case against Catherine Hoggle. Hoggle is charged in connection with the disappearance of her two children in September and is being treated for mental illness at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center. Related: