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October 6, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Walk to School Day Encourages Safe Routes and Practices for Students, Drivers

International Walk to School Day encourages students to walk or bike to school and promotes safe practices and routes. Students at Summit Hall Elementary School in Gaithersburg arrived to a lively Walk to School Day event Wednesday morning. Montgomery County leaders, fire/rescue personnel and playful mascots interacted with children while promoting safe travel to school. […]

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August 1, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Police Release Video of Burtonsville Restaurant Burglar

Police released surveillance video Tuesday of a commercial burglary at the Jerry’s Subs and Pizza in Burtonsville in hopes the public can help identify him. About 3:45 a.m. July 26, Silver Spring District officers responded to the restaurant at 15547 Old Columbia Pike, according to a police statement. Responding officers discovered that the rear door […]

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June 16, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Police Looking for More Than One Suspect in Double Homicide Case, Still Need More Tips (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Police Captain Darren Francke held a news conference on Friday morning to release new information about the double homicide investigation and to ask the community for more tips. The shooting happened shortly after 10:30 p.m. on June 5. Police said they received only one 9.1.1 call for shots fired on Gallery Court in […]

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June 15, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Dozens Attend Community Meeting to Discuss Crime in Montgomery Village (VIDEO)

Dozens of residents attended a community meeting with Montgomery County police officers on Wednesday night to discuss crime in Montgomery Village. Many residents attended the meeting at the North Creek Community Center because they wanted more information about the double homicide that occurred on Gallery Court on June 5th. Commander Dinesh Patil of the 6th […]

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April 7, 2017 | Staff Writer

Hundreds of Students Attend Choose Respect Conference (VIDEO)

Hundreds of Montgomery County students attended the Choose Respect Conference at Richard Montgomery High School on April 2nd. MCPS-TV has a recap. More scenes from today's @Choose_Respect healthy teen dating conference. Opening remarks will begin shortly! #RespectyourSelfie2017 pic.twitter.com/96IZ9620VU — MCPS (@MCPS) April 2, 2017 Great to see so many of our @mocoboe members, elected officials […]

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November 30, 2016 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Police Locate Missing Montgomery Village Man

UPDATED Police have safely located Herve Fonkoua Fohom. Update: Herve Fonkoua Fohom has been LOCATED safe and unharmed. TY for sharing!https://t.co/CSq2VtQkBW pic.twitter.com/sE8t5lIycM — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) November 30, 2016 Montgomery County police officers are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Montgomery Village man. According to police, Herve Fonkoua Fohom was last […]

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September 23, 2016 | Sonya Burke

MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith: “We Must Confront Issues Head On” (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack Smith is commending the work of three principals in a video message posted on the district’s website. Smith singles out the principals of Damascus High, Robert Frost Middle and Watkins Mill High schools for engaging students in difficult conversations about patriotism and racism. The Watkins Mill football team was […]

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September 12, 2016 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Police Locate Missing Rockville Man (PHOTO)

UPDATED 9.12.16: Police have located Gregory Gernert who returned to his home on Monday morning. Update: Gregory Gernert returned to his residence this morning. Thank you for sharing this missing person case. pic.twitter.com/Lnu1GoZ0KK — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) September 12, 2016 Montgomery County police officers are asking for your help to find a missing Rockville […]

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August 29, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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County Officials Remind Motorists to Stop for School Buses (VIDEO)

Summer is over for 159,000 students who head back to class for a new school year on August 29th in Montgomery County. Local officials say their top priority is keeping those students safe. This week, county officials have announced the expansion of the school bus camera enforcement program because motorists passing stopped school buses continues […]

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August 22, 2016 | Sonya Burke

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More School Bus Cameras to be Deployed During Upcoming School Year (VIDEO)

When school starts on Aug. 29, there will be 100 school bus cameras watching local roads or four times more cameras than last year. That’s the word from Captain Tom Didone who talked about the expansion of the school bus camera program on the latest episode of County Report This Week:

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