Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Police is searching for three suspects involved in an armed robbery that took place in an elevator at the Shady Grove Metro station. According to a news release, on May 8, a 17-year-old male victim told police he had been robbed at gunpoint by three black males while riding the elevator. Surveillance video […]

Montgomery County Police are cautioning residents to steer clear of any bears they may encounter after a black bear was photographed in the Damascus area on Wednesday. There have been other black bear sightings in the Poolesville area of Montgomery County this spring as well. If you see a bear, you may report it to […]

UPDATED, June 17, 6:30 p.m. – Police have identified the driver of the car and the boy killed in a crash in Gaithersburg Tuesday morning. The driver of the 2003 Toyota Corolla is being identified as Narges Shafeirad, 33. She remains hospitalized in serious condition, police said. The boy who died was her son, 5-year-old Daniel Dana, […]

The Montgomery County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Chief of Police Carol Mehrling. Mehrling was the first woman Chief of Police of Montgomery County and at the time of her appointment to Chief, it was the largest police department in the United States ever lead by a woman. A Silver Spring resident, […]

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal is scheduled to meet with members of the media at 11:30 a.m. today, to discuss key items that will be facing the County Council and its respective committees in the near future. Council President Leventhal will address the Council’s scheduled June 9 discussion with Police Chief Tom Manger regarding […]

The Juniors of Girl Scout Troop 274 teamed up with Gaithersburg Police on June 7th to promote pedestrian safety alongside Route 355 at Summit Avenue. The troop members are working to complete their Bronze Award project by “promoting crosswalk use.” “We applaud the Girl Scouts of Troop 274 for their willingness to help us in […]

It’s National Donut Day! At the Krispy Kreme in Fallsgrove, people were lined up in the Rockville shop and at the drive thru to get their free donut today. At Dunkin’ Donuts locations, patrons could get a free donut with the purchase of a beverage. Local police and fire officials were even tweeting about this […]

Montgomery County Councilmember Sidney Katz, who represents District 3, is scheduled to meet with residents from the Derwood, Redland and Washington Grove communities at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd, at Redland Middle School. This  event is part of his continuing series of informal meetings, entitled, “Share Your Concerns With Sidney.” Some of the hot […]

Law enforcement officers and fire and rescue personnel will be honored during the 26th Annual Rockville Public Safety Awards on June 3rd at 11:30 a.m. at Lakewood Country Club, 13901 Glen Mill Road. Each year, members of public safety agencies that serve the City of Rockville are recognized for their outstanding service. Since 1990, awards […]

UPATED Police have located Donna Johnson. ORIGINAL POST Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Montgomery Village woman. Donna Johnson, 77 years old, was last heard from on May 28, according to police. When she did not show up at her intended location, concerned family members contacted the Montgomery […]