Montgomery Community Media

Gaithersburg police officers are investigating vandalism of numerous vehicles in the East Deer Park community of Gaithersburg that occurred over the weekend. According to police, tires were slashed to multiple vehicles along Woodland Road, Tulip Drive and Oakton Road. Officer Dan Lane said the first report came in shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday in […]

UPDATED Montgomery County police officers located Michael Ayele safe and unharmed on Sept. 30, according to the Montgomery County Police Department. ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County police officers need your help to find a missing Silver Spring man. According to police, Michael Ayele, age 24, of the 13200 block of New Hampshire Avenue, was last seen on […]

Here are your five things to know today, Sept. 16, in Montgomery County: 1. The Papal Parade takes place one week from today in Washington, D.C. and we talked to some Montgomery County residents who say they are excited about Pope Francis’ historic visit. 2. Faith leaders will meet with the Montgomery County Council tonight […]

UPDATED: Sept. 16, 9:46 a.m. — They met through Instagram and were friends for more than three years. Evelynn Santos, a Damascus High School student, said John Martin DeReggi Jr- the teen struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Boyds on Monday afternoon- was a loving and affectionate person. “We ended up dating, and […]

UPDATED A 16-year-old boy was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Boyds on Monday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Police. It happened shortly before 5 p.m. in the area of Boyds Market, located at 15110 Barnesville Road. According to police, the initial investigation indicates the teen was walking along the tracks with two […]

Montgomery County Police report that a missing 15-month-old Montgomery Village girl has been found safe and unharmed in Frederick County. Police said she is being reunited with her mother. No other information has been released. ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-month-old girl. At approximately 8 […]

Here are your five things to know today, Sept. 10, in Montgomery County: 1. The Southlawn Industrial Area Feasibility Study meeting is tonight in Rockville. 2. For those considering a run for elected office in the city of Gaithersburg, mandatory candidate training takes place tonight at City Hall. The candidate filing deadline for the Nov. […]

Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger is expected to receive the Peacemaker of the Year award at the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County annual awards celebration on Oct. 12 in Rockville. According to a news release, CRCMC officials chose Manger due to his commitment to the “highest ethical standards” for policing and department’s accountability, which […]

The teen, who was arrested and charged with vandalizing a Gaithersburg synagogue, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, according to court documents. Sebastian Espinoza-Carranza was charged with defacement of religious property, damage to a religious institution, and malicious destruction of property for the antisemitic graffiti found on Shaare Torah Synagogue in Gaithersburg back in April. His sentencing is set […]

Montgomery County police officers are expected to receive Baltimore City frequency on their radios. Police said on Wednesday the department obtained approval for the update that can be done remotely at officers’ convenience. However, according to Officer Chris Johnson, the department’s Radio Systems Manager, this update is not mandatory. “But in fact, we do now have […]