Ghost Gun and Large Amount of Cannabis Recovered in Germantown Traffic Stop
Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 5th District Commander Nick Picerno reports that officers from the 5th District Directed Community Action Team (DCAT) made a significant recovery during the overnight hours Friday in Germantown. According to Picerno, DCAT officers were conducting enforcement efforts in the...
Two arrested after Montgomery County police discover guns in car during traffic stop
Police in Montgomery County seized two loaded handguns after a traffic stop and "dangerous fight" on Halloween evening.
Fairfax County Sergeant On Leave After Public Intoxication Arrest In Leesburg: Police
According to the Fairfax County Police Department’s Public Affairs Bureau, Sgt. Brett Choyce, 43, of Hamilton, was arrested by the Town of Leesburg Police Department on Oct. 31. Police said Choyce, a 23-year veteran of the department, was off duty at the time of the incident. “The Sergeant has...
Superheroes, smiles, and Halloween spirit soar at Inova Loudoun Hospital
Halloween morning brought a sky-high surprise to pediatric patients at Inova Loudoun Hospital as real-life superheroes rappelled down the side of the building to spread a little magic and cheer. Members of Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue traded their turnout gear for capes and costumes, becoming Captain...
Maryland is offering farmers $1,000/acre signing bonus for planting buffer trees around creeks, streams,...
HAGERSTOWN- The Maryland Department of Agriculture is excited to announce that the 2025-2026 enrollment period for its popular Conservation Buffer Initiative will run from November 1st, 2025 through April 30, 2026. To help Maryland meet its ambitious tree planting goals, qualifying farmers who plant forest buffers...
Trick-Or-Treat Horror In Rockville: Needles Found Inside Halloween Candy Bags, Police Say
According to the Rockville City Police Department, the tampered candy was handed out Friday night, Oct. 31, in the area of Welsh Drive and West Edmonston Drive. Investigators said two children were given packages of gummy bears containing sewing needles embedded inside while trick-or-treating. Police are warning...
DC Declares Juvenile Curfew After Navy Yard Brawl Involving Hundreds Of Teens, Police Say
The Metropolitan Police Department said that beginning around 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, officers observed “several groups of juveniles converge on the park area between First Street and New Jersey Avenue, SE, adjacent to an entrance to the Navy Yard Metro Station.”. Shortly after 8 p.m., the crowd swelled...
Search continues for suspect who fired shots, injuring teenage girl in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON - D.C. police are searching for a suspect wanted for a shooting that left a teenage girl injured. Police say the teenage girl was not the intended target. The teenage victim was reportedly sitting in the back seat of an SUV with her friend, her friend’s mother and her friend's three-year-old cousin in the...
Washington, D.C. among riskiest U.S. cities for drivers, Allstate finds
WASHINGTON — Driving in the nation’s capital may come with more stress than you think. According to Allstate’s 2025 America’s Best Drivers Report, Washington, D.C. ranks among the riskiest cities in the U.S., placing high on the list of areas most likely to experience a collision.
What’s The Most Expensive Place to Live in Maryland?
A powerful combination of location, luxury, and lifestyle drives the town's staggering cost of living. Proximity to Power: Chevy Chase's primary asset is its location. It's a "streetcar suburb" that directly borders Washington, D.C. This allows high-earning residents—such as lobbyists, lawyers, politicians, and top...
