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A Montgomery County jury found Janey Sears guilty of theft scheme over $100,000, securities fraud, and misappropriation of funds by a fiduciary after she manipulated a Silver Spring man into a $400,000 investment scheme, used the money for personal expenses (including a car) and casino gambling, and moved into his home; sentencing is set for Aug. 28, 2026, with a potential penalty of up to 23 years in prison.
A 28-year-old nephew, Brandon Maurer, shot and killed his uncle, William "Billy" Maurer, around 11 a.m. on June 28 at a home on Spruce Avenue in the Glenside area of Abington Township, then died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The uncle was pronounced dead at the scene; the nephew died later at the hospital. No other family members were injured. Investigators from Montgomery County Detectives and Abington Township Police Department say the incident is a murder-suicide, and the firearm was recovered at the scene.
Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando declared victory in the Democratic primary for county executive in Maryland’s largest county, taking a commanding lead even though the Associated Press had not yet projected a winner. Jawando, backed by endorsements from outgoing County Executive Marc Elrich, has pitched progressive policies and coalition-building, while Andrew Friedson has run a more business-focused campaign and has yet to concede. The race, in a county that has elected Democrats to the post for decades, could reshape housing and growth policy in the DC suburbs.
Six workers were injured in an electrical incident inside a Metro tunnel shaft near the Medical Center Metro Station in Montgomery County. One patient was transported as Priority 1 trauma and two as Priority 2 trauma, all with serious injuries. Responders are securing the high-hazard area, locating and removing victims, and coordinating with Metro as investigators review the incident. Residents are urged to avoid the area while responders work.
Google unveils a $15 billion plan to build data-center infrastructure in Montgomery County, Missouri, creating thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of long-term roles, while funding energy affordability programs and workforce training through local partnerships, plus initiatives on accessibility, water stewardship, and community investment.
The Montgomery County Police identified a 41-year-old man fatally shot outside the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Rockville. The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests or suspect information released at this time.
Montgomery County Council approved a $143 million increase to the MCPS budget for FY 2027, but personnel cuts remain possible; in a straw vote, the council backed a $7.9 billion county operating budget with no property tax increase and a progressive income tax structure.
An arrest warrant alleges Dalton Eatherly reached for a firearm and fired multiple shots during a verbal confrontation outside the Montgomery County Courthouse, injuring Joshua Fox and prompting a courthouse lockdown. Eatherly, who was wounded in the arm, faces charges including attempted criminal homicide and related counts; bond was set at $1.25 million, with bond and preliminary hearings scheduled.
A man was shot and killed in a parking lot outside the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel in North Bethesda, Maryland, prompting a large police response while investigators work to determine the details of the incident and any suspects or motive.
Two men were injured in a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville; authorities have detained a suspect nicknamed 'Chud the Builder' days after an earlier arrest as investigators pursue more details in the case.
The MCPS chief outlined potential staffing reductions as the district faces a budget shortfall; cuts could affect various departments and school-level support roles, with final decisions tied to the county budget recommendation and subsequent board actions, pending public input.
Montgomery County Executive Elrich proposes a roughly 6% increase to the property tax rate to bolster funding for MCPS as part of the county’s new budget plan.
Costco has been announced as the anchor tenant for the Viva White Oak project in eastern Montgomery County, signaling a major component of the planned mixed-use development in White Oak and potential retail-driven revitalization for the area.
Costco Wholesale plans a 162,000-square-foot store as the first major retail anchor for the 280-acre VIVA White Oak mixed-use project in Montgomery County, near the FDA campus and White Oak Medical Center. The $2.8 billion development aims to include housing, hotels, office space, and more, with infrastructure funded by the county’s first Tax Increment Financing district, potentially delivering up to $320 million for roads, trails, and utilities and creating thousands of jobs over time.
A person with measles visited a Nissan dealership in Royersford and a Wawa in Limerick (Montgomery County) from Feb. 16–19, 2026. Because measles can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours, the exposure window includes the visit times plus two hours after. Anyone exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days and contact a doctor if symptoms develop; vaccination with MMR provides protection for many adults.