Pedestrian Killed by Driver in Early Morning Collision
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3rd District officers were dispatched at 6:12 a.m. on Friday, December 18, to Georgia Avenue and Silver Spring Avenue for a collision involving a vehicle and an adult female pedestrian. According to MCPD, the pedestrian was transported to an area hospital, where she later...
DHS rips Dem-run county after illegal immigrant, alleged murderer released: ‘Blood on their hands’
An illegal immigrant from El Salvador with a lengthy criminal record was freed after Fairfax prosecutors dropped charges, then he allegedly killed a man in his Northern Virginia home the very next day.
Inmate charged with battery on officer after attack at Manassas facility
Police said that the person spat on a corrections officer before hitting them, knocking the officer to the ground and continuing to assault them.
Former Snyder Potomac Estate, Once Listed at $49 Million, Sells at Auction for $13.3M
The Potomac estate formerly owned by Dan and Tanya Snyder has sold at auction for $13.3 million, nearly 36 million less than originally listed for, according to a report by Biz Journals. The 13-acre riverfront property at 11900 River Road was auctioned Thursday through Concierge Auctions, marking the latest chapter...
Dominique Dawes Thanks Community as Search for Father-in-Law Ends in Tragedy
Olympic gold medalist and Montgomery County native Dominique Dawes has shared a tragic update in the search for her missing father-in-law, Leonard Thompson. On Saturday evening, Dawes confirmed that Thompson has died, sharing a message of gratitude and remembrance following days of public appeals for help locating...
11 Maryland Facts So Rare Most Locals Will Swear You Made Them Up
Maryland is small, but it’s doing a lot—geographically, historically, and culturally. From colonial experiments to bizarre borders and food loyalty that runs deep, the state constantly punches above its weight. Here are 11 completely legit Maryland facts that sound fake—even to lifelong Marylanders. 1. Maryland Has...
Staffer rang non-emergency line to report stabbing at Wheaton High, resulting in 12-minute hold,...
A staff member at Wheaton High School spent roughly 12 minutes on hold waiting to report a stabbing on Wednesday because they did not call 911 or a designated emergency communications phone line, according to a statement Thursday evening from Montgomery County police. According to county police, officers were...
Officials impose new restriction that will change grocery shopping: ‘Businesses will be prohibited’
There will be some exemptions, depending upon the purchases. Officials impose new restriction that will change grocery shopping: 'Businesses will be prohibited' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Inmate Convicted in Montgomery County Gold Bar Scam Dies in State Prison Following Altercation
An inmate previously convicted in a high-profile Montgomery County gold bar scam has died while in state custody, according to Maryland State Police. State police are investigating the death of Wenhui Sun, 36, who was incarcerated at the Maryland Correctional and Training Center in Hagerstown. Sun was pronounced...
‘A special bond’: Retired police officer receives kidney donation from fellow officer
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Bucky Barlow and Joni Jaeger have an unbreakable bond. “We were both in law enforcement up in Northern Virginia,” said Barlow. “I worked at Fairfax County and she worked in Prince William.”. You would think the pair have known each other years, but their...
