Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger has been an outspoken advocate of tougher DUI laws after the death of Officer Noah Leotta. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Manger discusses what he plans to do when he travels to Annapolis on March 10 to meet with members of the Maryland Senate.   Related:

Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new 2nd District Police Station in Bethesda. MyMCMedia had the chance to ask Chief Manger about “Alex and Calvin’s Law”. Under the proposed law, adults who serve alcohol to minors could face jail time up to one year and a fine of $5,000. […]

Here are your five things to know today, Feb. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Don’t leave the house without your umbrella. It’s going to be a rainy Wednesday. Because of the wet weather, the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Montgomery County, effective from 10 a.m. today to 1 a.m. tomorrow. 2. […]

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights Committee on Hate and Violence held a meeting on Wednesday night at the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring. The event was a follow up session to a meeting that took place on December 10, 2015.  The top issues discussed were school safety, police engagement and assistance programs offered […]

A Montgomery County grand jury has indicted Luis Gustavo Reluzco for the Dec. 3rd collision that resulted in the death of Police Officer Noah Leotta. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Reluzco’s next court date is Feb. 19th.

UPDATED 2.12.16 10:45 a.m. A Montgomery County grand jury has indicted the suspect driver who police say struck Officer Noah Leotta, while he was working as a member of  the Holiday Alcohol Task Force, last December. Leotta died from his injuries a week later. According to a Montgomery County Police Department news release, Olney resident […]

The Montgomery County Council unanimously adopted Vison Zero at this week’s meeting, and local leaders say they hope the state of Maryland will follow their lead. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke talked to local leaders and community members about why this initiative is so important.

Local leaders and community activists gathered at the Montgomery County Council chambers today to announce the Council’s effort to eliminate traffic deaths on Montgomery County roads by joining the national Vision Zero program. The Vision Zero initiative actually began in Sweden. Montgomery County Councilmember Roger Berliner is spearheading the local effort, with the support of all […]

UPDATED The Montgomery County Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Noah Leotta, who passed away on Dec. 10 from injuries he sustained while working a Holiday Alcohol Task Force on Dec. 3rd. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Funeral arrangements are now posted on the Montgomery County Police Department’s website. Funeral Arrangements for Montgomery County […]

UPDATED The Montgomery County Police Department paid tribute to Officer Noah Leotta at the 4th District Police Station on Dec. 10th in Wheaton. Hundreds of officers lined the street as a procession passed by in front of the station on Randolph Road. “The residents of this county lost a great cop,” said Chief Tom Manger. […]