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December 1, 2020 | Reid Flumbaum

Suspected Vandal Strikes Same Olney Home a Third Time, Police Say

Montgomery County Police say a home in Olney was vandalized for the third time in the last month by the same male suspect. Detectives from the 4th District Investigative Section say the male suspect, caught on surveillance video, approached the home and stole a flag hanging from the homeowners second-story balcony. He used a “long […]

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June 19, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Defaced Grave Marker Toppled Overnight in Silver Spring

A Confederate grave marker that was vandalized earlier this week was found toppled Thursday night, according to an official with the church. During the night of June 14, unknown assailants had spray painted over the large grave marker, which is located at the burial site of 17 Confederate soldiers on the Grace Episcopal Church grounds […]

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October 23, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Chevy Chase Pastor Says Suspect Vandalized Church Grounds, Memorial Garden

Montgomery County detectives released a surveillance video of a suspect believed to have burglarized a church in Chevy Chase. The video shows a shirtless man eating packaged food and drinking bottled water taken from a donation box in the church. According to police, the man broke into Chevy Chase Methodist Church, located at 7001 Connecticut […]

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April 5, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

MCPS Bus Attendant Charged for Fatal Hit-And-Run, Property Destruction

Police are charging a Clarksburg man with murder, assault, and property destruction. Muhammad Taha, 29, is currently at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center “on a no bond status.” Taha is bus attendant for Montgomery County Public Schools, who is currently on unpaid, administrative leave. Police say Taha was charged in connection “with crimes […]

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July 30, 2015 | Aline Barros

Working Group Sends Recommendations on the Future of the Confederate Statue

A working group comprised of six private citizens sent recommendations to the Montgomery County Council over the future of the controversial Confederate soldier statue in Rockville. On July 30, the group sent a list comprised of three suggestions about the future of the Confederate soldier monument that sits near the Red Brick Courthouse. These recommendations are: […]

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July 29, 2015 | Aline Barros

Police Have No Suspects in Vandalism of Confederate Statue, Cleanup Underway

Rockville police officers are investigating the vandalism that occurred at the Confederate soldier monument that sits near the Red Brick Courthouse. Vandals spray painted “Black Lives Matter” at the base of the monument. It was reported on Monday morning. Major Michael England, of the Rockville City Police Department, said the city’s Criminal Investigations Unit is […]

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July 27, 2015 | Aline Barros

Residents React to Vandalism on Confederate Soldier Statue in Rockville (VIDEO)

Vandals spray painted “Black Lives Matter” at the base of the Confederate soldier monument that sits near the Red Brick Courthouse in Rockville. The City of Rockville Police said the vandalism was reported at 8:29 a.m. on July 27. So far, no suspects have been identified. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Rockville residents share their thoughts […]

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July 27, 2015 | Aline Barros

UPDATED: Confederate Soldier Statue Vandalized in Rockville (PHOTOS)

The Confederate soldier monument that sits near the Red Brick Courthouse in downtown Rockville has been vandalized. Vandals spray painted “Black Lives Matter” at the base of the monument apparently sometime overnight. Rockville City Police said the investigation is in the preliminary stages and, so far, no suspects have been identified. Major Michael England of […]

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October 31, 2013 | Sonya Burke

Speed Cameras Vandalized in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County police report that three speed cameras were vandalized last night along Quince Orchard Road between Great Seneca Highway and Darnestown Road. Police spokesperson Angela Cruz said police received a tip about the vandalism at 11:47 p.m. on Oct. 30. According to Cruz, three of the cameras were spray painted on the lenses and […]

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