CRIME & SAFETY
Man accused of raping child during burglary in Rockville
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Police said a man faces charges related to burglary and rape after a child came home to find him inside an apartment in Rockville on April 24. The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCDP) said officers arreseted Eric Bacon, 33, two days after the attack. Officers found Bacon […]
Several hurt in 4-car crash in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Crews with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were at the scene of a multi-car crash in Shady Grove on Saturday afternoon. Crews arrived at the area of Metro Access Road at 3:30 p.m. Pete Piringer, a spokesman for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, said that four […]
‘I hate you!’: Md. residents, kids react to ‘devastating’ Potomac playground arson
A cherished playground in Potomac, Maryland, is normally a spot where smiling children climb its rope ladders and cheer as they glide down its many slides. But on Tuesday night, arsonists brought an end to the fun. “Who burns down a kid’s playground? Like why would someone do that? It...
Police: Driver hit sign, exited car before being struck, killed in Rockville
Detectives in Montgomery County, Maryland, are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that killed a 43-year-old man on Wednesday. The victim has been identified as Earl William Smith, of Clinton, according to a Friday news release from police. Just after 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel and police...
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