Light Rain Fog/Mist 55°
Schools
Caught On Camera: Police Release Video Of Maryland Middle School Burglar Caught On Camera: Police Release Video Of Maryland Middle School Burglar
Caught On Camera: Police Release Video Of Maryland Middle School Burglar Police have released surveillance images of a suspect believed to be connected to a burglary that occurred at a Silver Spring middle school back in September, authorities say. Police are hoping that the public may be able to help identify the suspect, who reportedly burglarized Silver Spring International Middle School the night of Sunday, Sept. 25, according to Montgomery County Police. Detectives have determined that the suspect forced entry into the school and stole items from classrooms and left the scene. The suspect is described as White male, medium build, average height, gray …

SHARE

by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Teen Arrest For Maryland Murder Brings Closure Rate To 100 Percent In Montgomery County: Police Teen Arrest For Maryland Murder Brings Closure Rate To 100 Percent In Montgomery County: Police
Teen Arrest For Maryland Murder Brings Closure Rate To 100 Percent In Montgomery County: Police A recent homicide arrest marks a 100% closure rate for all homicides investigated by the Montgomery County Police Department - Major Crimes Division in 2022, authorities announce.  The October indictment of Kyler Mcroy, 19, for a February 2022 murder marked the 100% closure rate, confirms Montgomery County Police. Mcroy is accused of shooting Keon Jones, 19, on Feb. 10, 2022 in the location of Cinnamon Drive and Mustard Seed Court. Officers arrived on the scene and located Jones and performed life-saving measures on him until medics arrived to rush him to the hospital. Jones succumbed…

SHARE

by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Police In Montgomery Release Video Of Silver Spring Shooting Police In Montgomery Release Video Of Silver Spring Shooting
Police In Montgomery Release Video Of Silver Spring Shooting Detectives have released surveillance images of two suspects involved in a shooting in Silver Spring in hopes to help identify them, authorities say. Officers responded to the scene at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive around 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 24 after reports of shots fired, according to Montgomery County police. Investigation revealed that two Black men were shooting at each other. During the shooting, a commercial business and a car were struck by a bullet. No injuries were reported in the shooting.  To view footage of the incident, click here. Detective…

SHARE

by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Shootout Shakes Maryland Town During Monday Morning Rush Hour Shootout Shakes Maryland Town During Monday Morning Rush Hour
Shootout Shakes Maryland Town During Monday Morning Rush Hour Authorities have released surveillance footage of gunmen who fired at each other striking nearby cars and businesses Monday, Oct. 24 (scroll for video). The two black males were shooting at each other at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive around 10:35 a.m. in Silver Spring, county police said. A CAVA restaurant and a passing car were struck by bullets. No injuries were reported on scene and detectives believe that this shooting was contained between the two males. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime to call the 3rd Distri…

SHARE

by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Note-Passing Maryland Bank Robber $10K Reward Offered To Identify Note-Passing Maryland Bank Robber
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Note-Passing Maryland Bank Robber Detectives have released images of suspects believed to be involved in several armed bank robberies in Gaithersburg, authorities say. The first robbery occurred on Thursday, Sept. 8 around 5 p.m., at the TD Bank in the 800 block of West Diamond Avenue. During the robbery, the suspect passed an employee a note demanding money and stating that he had a gun and a pipe bomb. The employee then handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who left the bank. In the second robbery on Tuesday, Sept. 27, just before 5 p.m., the TD Bank in the 15000 block of Shady Grove Road was reported t…

SHARE

by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
VIDEO: $10K Reward Offered For Information On Montgomery 7-Eleven Armed Robbery VIDEO: $10K Reward Offered For Information On Montgomery 7-Eleven Armed Robbery
Video: $10K Reward Offered For Information On Montgomery 7-Eleven Armed Robbery A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on suspects accused of violently robbing a 7-Eleven in Montgomery County, authorities say. Investigation revealed that two suspects entered the store in the 5100 block of River Road around 3 a.m., and placed merchandise on the counter at the cash register to pay for them. When the clerk was giving change back to one of the suspects, a second suspect lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun, and instructed the clerk to open the cash register to give them money, according to Montgomery County police. Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of a 7…

SHARE

by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Maryland Chick-fil-A Purse Snatcher $10K Reward Offered To Identify Maryland Chick-fil-A Purse Snatcher
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Maryland Chick-fil-A Purse Snatcher Police are attempting to identify a suspect who attempted to steal a victim's purse inside of a Montgomery County Chick-fil-A back in March, authorities say. The suspect reportedly walked into the restaurant on Saturday, March 26 around 8 a.m., and snatched the victim's purse and ran off, according to Montgomery County police. The victim chased the suspect and was able to retrieve the purse, causing the suspect to flee the scene.  Police are asking for help identifying this suspectMontgomery County Police The suspect is described as a black individual with an unclear gender who is appr…

SHARE

by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
New Details, Video Of Wanted Hardware Store Robbers Released By Police In Maryland New Details, Video Of Wanted Hardware Store Robbers Released By Police In Maryland
New Details, Video Of Wanted Hardware Store Robbers Released By Police In Maryland New photos and videos have been released by police investigators in Maryland as they attempt to locate a BMW-driving duo who were caught on camera violently breaking into a Montgomery County hardware store and stealing power tools. On Monday, Oct. 3, investigators from the Montgomery County Department of Police Second District offered new details about a September robbery at Strosniders Hardware in the 10500 block of Connecticut Avenue in Kensington. In the video (which can be viewed above), the two can be seen pulling up to the hardware store while it was open to canvas the area on Thursda…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Fights Off Burglar, Attempted Rapist After Attack At Marland Apartment, Police Say Woman Fights Off Burglar, Attempted Rapist After Attack At Marland Apartment, Police Say
Woman Fights Off Burglar, Attempted Rapist After Attack At Marland Apartment, Police Say A Maryland woman was able to fight off a would-be rapist at her Silver Spring apartment during a burglary, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officials said that at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, in the 800 block of Northampton Drive in Silver Spring, a woman was attacked from behind by an unknown man, officials said. According to detectives from the department’s Special Victims Investigations Division, there was a physical struggle between the woman and the suspect, during which he sexually assaulted her. The victim screamed, police said, and the suspe…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
LA Woman Busted In Maryland Running Elaborate Lottery Scheme In Montgomery County LA Woman Busted In Maryland Running Elaborate Lottery Scheme In Montgomery County
LA Woman Busted In Maryland Running Elaborate Lottery Scheme In Montgomery County A California woman has been arrested after running an elaborate lottery scheme that stole money from Maryland residents, authorities say. Daisy Castillo Badillo, 54, allegedly stole at least $14,000 from a Montgomery County resident after the scam this April, according to Montgomery County Police. Detectives say that on the afternoon of Monday, April 4, a robbery was reported in the 4000 block of Aspen Hill Road in Silver Spring. The victim claimed that a suspect approached her parked vehicle and stated that he had a winning lottery ticket that he needed help claiming because of having an i…

SHARE

by Annie DeVoe
News
Maryland Cop Killer Who Confessed To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Ordered To Be Held Without Bond Maryland Cop Killer Who Confessed To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Ordered To Be Held Without Bond
Maryland Cop Killer Who Confessed To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Ordered To Be Held Without Bond A killer who admitted to murdering a Montgomery County Police Officer over 50 years ago has been ordered to be held without bond, authorities say. Larry Smith, 71, will be held without bond pending his trial for the murder of Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff Captain James Tappen Hall in 1971, according to Montgomery County police. Captain Hall was murdered in October of 1971Montgomery County Police The case, which had been cold for over half a century was solved after the killer admitted to the murder earlier this month. Larry David Smith, also known as Larry David Becker, admi…

SHARE

by Annie DeVoe
News
Maryland Cop Killer Confesses To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Maryland Cop Killer Confesses To 51-Year-Old Cold Case
Maryland Cop Killer Confesses To 51-Year-Old Cold Case A case that has been cold for over half a century has been solved after a killer admitted to the murder of a Maryland officer, authorities say. Authorities have arrested 71-year-old Larry David Smith, also known as Larry David Becker, after he admitted his involvement in the murder of Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff Capt. James Tappen Hall in 1971, according to Montgomery County police. Hall was found critically injured on the night of Saturday, Oct. 23, 1971, after a witness reported seeing a man lying face down in the southeast parking lot of the Manor Country Club in the 14…

SHARE

by Annie DeVoe