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In a packed Rockville courtroom on Wednesday afternoon, Luis Reluzco, the man charged with hitting and killing Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter. According to prosecutors, on Dec. 3rd Reluzco ordered five beers and five shots at a Hooters in Rockville, and allegedly struck Officer Noah Leotta shortly after leaving […]

“Noah’s Law” was passed by the Maryland General Assembly on April 11th. The law requires the use of ignition interlocks for convicted drunk drivers. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Officer Noah Leotta’s father, Rich Leotta, says that the law is scheduled to be signed by Governor Larry Hogan on May 19th and will go into effect October […]

On the last day of the legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed Noah’s Law. The legislation, named after fallen Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, now goes to Governor Larry Hogan for his signature. The law requires the use of ignition interlocks for convicted drunk drivers. Find out more, here. The General Assembly of […]

Don’t leave the house without the umbrella. Rain is in the forecast today. Here are five more things to know today, April 11, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s down to the wire for Noah’s Law. State lawmakers have until midnight to pass the legislation named for fallen Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta. Police Chief […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 29, in Montgomery County: 1. State senators unanimously passed Noah’s Law last night. 2. Volunteers are scheduled to paint storm drains with art in Kensington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. 3. You are invited to a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) wreath laying […]

The Maryland State Senate passed Noah’s Law unanimously, 45-0, Monday night. The bill is named after Noah Leotta, a Montgomery County police officer, who was killed while working a Holiday Alcohol Task Force last December. The law expands the use of ignition interlocks in Maryland. The House of Delegates unanimously passed a version of the […]

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports about the county executive’s recommended budget, Noah’s Law, the closing of the Wheaton Library, a fire at a Germantown townhouse, a recent public safety awards ceremony, the rescue of a bald eagle and more. You can watch the show in […]

Here are your five things to know today, March 16, in Montgomery County: 1. The entire Metro system shut down at midnight after officials raised concerns about passenger safety following a cable fire on March 14. The system will remain closed until 5 a.m. on Thursday. 2. Federal government employees who work for agencies based in […]

The Maryland House of Delegates unanimously passed Noah’s Law today, toughening drunk driving laws, according to Police Chief Tom Manger.  It now goes to the Senate. Manger tells us more, including what the law means to him personally and professionally, in this MyMCMedia Extra video:

Here are your five things to know today, March 10, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger is heading to Annapolis today to meet with members of the Maryland State Senate to advocate for tougher DUI laws. 2. The Montgomery Blair High School PTSA will be hosting a winter social to honor […]