Man sentenced to life for strangling ex-girlfriend and disposing of body in Maryland
Man sentenced to life for strangling ex-girlfriend and disposing of body in Maryland Silver Spring, MD A man has been sentenced to life in prison with 40 years suspended for murdering his ex-girlfriend. Francisco Lara-Garcia, 33, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the death of 20-year-old Keylin Chavez...
Plastic Bag Ban Begins January 1, 2026 in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Government is reminding residents that the Bring Your Own Bag law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, eliminating plastic carryout bags and adding a 10 cent fee on paper bags. The new law, passed earlier this year by the Montgomery County Council, is designed to reduce plastic waste, improve...
One Person Killed in Crash on Cherry Hill Road
One person was killed Sunday evening in a crash on Cherry Hill Road, a collision that left a key stretch of the roadway closed for hours. Police said calls came in just before 10 p.m., reporting of a wreck near the area of Prosperity Drive in Calverton. Officers and fire crews arrived to find a heavily damaged...
Woman Shot in Northeast D.C. as Police Search for Armed Suspect in Black Mercedes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police in the nation’s capital are investigating a Sunday afternoon shooting that left a woman hospitalized and sparked an urgent search for a suspect who fled the scene in a black Mercedes. The Metropolitan Police Department said officers from the Fourth District rushed to the...
Urgent Search for 12-Year-Old Issa Jackson Missing in Washington D.C., Police Seek Public’s Help
The DC Police Department has issued a critical plea for assistance in locating missing 12-year-old Issa Jackson, last seen in the 1100 Block of Hamilton Street NE. A post disseminated on the department's social media channels notes the urgency in finding the young individual. According to the DC Police Department's...
Teenager shot in Silver Spring, police say
A teenager was shot in Silver Spring on Monday afternoon.
Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Arrest Monday Afternoon
A routine traffic stop in Downtown Silver Spring led to the recovery of a loaded handgun and the arrest of a driver who attempted to flee, according to the Montgomery County Police Department’s 3rd District. Captain Jason Cokinos, Commander of the 3rd District, shared the update on X Friday...
Maryland felon sentenced to 55 months for unlawful firearm possession in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A 31-year-old Maryland resident and previously convicted felon has been sentenced to 55 months in prison for illegal possession of a loaded Glock 27 pistol. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, took place on Nov. 24 in U.S. District Court. Anthony Eugene Burns was...
Student Suffers Stroke, Faces Major Surgery Following MCPS Gym Class Incident
This story was updated Nov. 24 at 8:30 p.m. to include a statement from Montgomery County Public Schools. The mother of Lenny Diaz, a sixth grader at Odessa Shannon Middle School in Silver Spring, is “honestly bothered” and “distraught” after her son was hospitalized after an incident during gym class that she called...
Man Shouting Daily through a Megaphone at the Intersection of Randolph and Veirs Mill
In the bustling neighborhood of Randolph and Veirs Mill, a peculiar occurrence has become a daily routine. A man with a loudspeaker, often found in the parking lot of King Pollo, has been causing quite a stir with his daily tirades in Spanish. This has been ongoing for at least a year or two, and it has left many...
