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El conductor residente de Olney que se declaró culpable de homicidio vehicular en la trágica muerte del oficial de policía del condado de Montgomery de 24 años, Noah Leotta, fue liberado de prisión el viernes, después de cumplir solo un poco más de la mitad de su sentencia de 10 años. Un portavoz de Maryland […]

The Olney drunk driver who pled guilty to vehicular manslaughter in the tragic death of 24-year-old Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta was released from prison Friday, after only serving slightly more than half of his 10-year sentence. A spokesperson at Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown told MyMCM, “Yes, he has already been released.” […]

An effort to enhance drunken driving enforcement will be named for a Montgomery County police officer who was killed trying to enforce drunken driving laws. “Noah on Patrol” was named for Officer Noah Leotta, who was working a holiday alcohol enforcement in December 2015 when he was struck and killed by a drunken driver. In […]

Starting Oct. 1st, Noah’s Law will go into effect and motorist convicted of drunk driving will be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle. That ignition interlock device will feature a stamp with an image of fallen Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, who tragically killed last December while working as a member […]

State and local officials have unveiled a new sign dedicating a portion of Georgia Avenue (MD 97) in Olney to honor fallen Police Officer Noah Leotta. At the dedication ceremony on Tuesday afternoon, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan described Leotta as “a true Maryland hero.” Leotta was struck by a drunk driver on December 3, 2015, […]

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 […]

UPDATED More than 300 first responders, family, friends, and residents turned out for a Heroes Benefit event, which was held in honor of fallen Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta on Sunday. The event was held at the Ballroom at Wheaton Glen. MyMCMedia’s Maureen Chowdhury reports. Proceeds from the fundraiser went to the Heroes, Inc. […]

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 […]

Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger testified about strengthening DUI laws in Annapolis on Wednesday, including “Noah’s Law.” Following his testimony, Chief Manger along with the parents of Officer Noah Leotta, and other Maryland public safety officials held a news conference to discuss the importance of tougher DUI laws. “If this was just about one […]