University Boulevard West

July 19, 2021 | Fran Murphy

Man Falls to Death in Silver Spring

A man fell thirteen stories to his death on Thursday night in Silver Spring. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. at University Towers Condominiums near University Boulevard West and Arcola Avenue,  according to Montgomery County Police, who are investigating. Montgomery County Police spokesperson Rich Goodale texted Friday stating,” “It is a death investigation, but nothing […]

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May 3, 2021 | Abby Espiritu

Montgomery Parks Highlights Best Trails for National Bike Month

May is National Bike Month. In celebration, Montgomery Parks announced their top picks for the best locations for bike riding across the county. Every Friday at 9 a.m. to Sunday at 6 p.m., a section of Beach Drive, from Connecticut Avenue to Knowles Avenue, and sections of Sligo Creek Parkway, from University Boulevard West to […]

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December 22, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Pedestrian Died After He Was Struck by Vehicle in Wheaton, Police Say

Montgomery County Police (MCPD) said a pedestrian died Tuesday after he was struck by a vehicle in Wheaton. An adult male was struck on University Boulevard West at Georgia Avenue, MCPD tweeted Tuesday morning. Police said they received the call around 4 a.m., and close to 10 a.m. MCPD announced the man succumbed to his […]

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September 12, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Four People Injured in Kensington Collision

Four people were taken to the hospital this morning with nonlife-threatening injuries after a multi-vehicle accident in Kensington. Pete Piringer, the spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, tweeted that the collision occurred at around 8:15 a.m. on University Boulevard West and Hobson Street. ICYMI (~815a) University Blvd., West & Hobson Street, cargo/maintenance van […]

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April 3, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

UPDATE: Fire at Kensington Condo Complex Causes $2 Million in Damage

Update: The fire at The Waterford Condominium in Kensington has affected 15 condos, according to Pete Piringer, the spokesman for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services. Piringer said on Twitter that the building was built in the mid-1960s and is “non-sprinklered.” Fourteen of the 15 damaged condos are from both smoke and water damage, but […]

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January 31, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Police Believe the Same Man is Involved in Three CVS Armed Robberies

Police have released surveillance footage of a man believed to be involved in three armed robberies at two CVS Pharmacies in Montgomery County. The first armed robbery occurred at 9:55 p.m. Oct. 21 at a CVS on University West Boulevard in Wheaton. The second armed robbery occurred at 10:10 p.m. Nov. 18 at a CVS in […]

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July 27, 2017 | Staff Writer

Police Investigate Serious Wreck in Wheaton

The Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a single-vehicle wreck Thursday morning on University Boulevard West at Amherst Avenue, police said in a statement. About 6:54 a.m., Montgomery County police officers from the Wheaton District and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the intersection, police said. The preliminary investigation determined that […]

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March 12, 2016 | Staff Writer

Police Charge Man Who Robbed Three Montgomery County Banks (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

Montgomery County police have charged Leroy Daley with committing three bank robberies in Chevy Chase and Kensington. The robberies happened on Thursday, March 10. Police say, Daley is also connected with robberies that happened in Prince George’s County. Police have nicknamed the series of robberies “Hashtag String,” and here’s why. Police say that during the first two […]

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March 10, 2016 | Staff Writer

UPDATED Police Arrest Suspect Believed to Be Connected to Three Montgomery County Bank Robberies (VIDEOS & PHOTOS)

UPDATED 8 p.m. The suspect who is believed to be responsible for a series of bank robberies in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties has been arrested. Police say a Prince George’s County police sergeant identified a Toyota Corolla in the Glenarden area that matched the lookout description of the suspected bank robber’s car. According to police, the […]

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March 24, 2015 | Aline Barros

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Police Investigate Fatal Pedestrian Collision

UPDATE  An 81-year-old man was struck and killed Tuesday morning at the intersection of Arcola Avenue and University Boulevard in Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County Police. Police said they were notified of the incident at approximately 6:34 a.m. on March 24 where police officers and Fire & Rescue personnel responded to a call for a pedestrian […]

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