Trooper Hospitalized After Cruiser Struck on I-270 Ramp
A Maryland State Police trooper was taken to the hospital on Sunday after their vehicle was struck on the southbound I-270 sky ramp to eastbound I-370. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the trooper had been handling an earlier crash around 2 p.m. when the secondary collision occurred. Montgomery...
MCPD: Adult Male Injured in Stabbing at Lakeforest Transit Center
Montgomery County Police (MCPD) are investigating a stabbing reported Friday evening at the Lakeforest Transit Center in Gaithersburg. Officers from the 6th District, which covers Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village, were dispatched to the scene around 5:35pm for a report of an injured person. According to...
Maryland has the second highest commute time in the U.S., new numbers show
Marylanders are spending more time on the road, with the state’s average one-way commute time rising to 31.5 minutes in 2023 – the second longest commute in the country, according to the latest Census Bureau data. Maryland trailed only New York, which posted an average commute time of...
Intense Debate: Major Cocaine Route Disrupted – Nine Charged in Significant Texas-to-Maryland Drug Bust
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Major Drug Pipeline Dismantled: Nine indicted in massive Texas-to-Maryland cocaine bust.
Dog Wanders Into Virginia Daycare Alone, And Staff Quickly Realize He’s No Stranger
The other day at Dogtopia in Springfield, Virginia, the team was getting ready to close when an unusual visitor showed up. A lone dog wandered into the parking lot. Security footage later showed him pausing to scan the area before confidently strolling right up to the front door as if he’d been coming there his whole...
Lenny’s Mother Emily Diaz Demands Answers After Learning MCPD Was Not Notified Immediately About...
Emily Diaz is speaking out again—this time with greater urgency and determination—as she provides a new update about her son Lenny, the Montgomery County middle schooler who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck in the head by a metal object during gym class on October 22, 2025.
MCFRS: One hospitalized after car overturns, catches fire
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — One person was taken to the hospital after a fiery crash on Saturday, according to the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Firefighters said crews received reports of a vehicle crash, resulting in a car fire shortly after 6 p.m. near an exit ramp from Route 29 […]
Man dies after car crashes, overturns in Damascus
As a result of the deadly crash, Route 27 was closed Sunday morning between Kings Valley and Hawkes Road.
Delores “Mooda” Thompson Cold Case Cracked 37 Years Later
Frederick Police announced a major break in the 1988 killing of Delores Marie “Mooda” Thompson, confirming that updated DNA testing has identified the man responsible. Thompson was found dead in her apartment in the 100 block of S. Market Street on Feb. 1, 1988. Investigators determined her death was caused by...
Dealing with a Noisy Neighbor: A Tale of Frustration and Seeking Resolution
A resident of a townhouse in Ballenger Creek has taken to social media to express his frustration over his neighbor's persistent loud music, especially during late hours. The resident, who shares a wall with the noisy neighbor, explained that despite several attempts to communicate with the neighbor and request for...
