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Montgomery County officer-involved shooting ends in 22-year-old’s death, investigation underway
crime3 hours ago

Montgomery County officer-involved shooting ends in 22-year-old’s death, investigation underway

A 22-year-old man, Glenwood Earl Pysher IV, was shot and killed by an Upper Pottsgrove Township police officer after a 911 call about a possible break-in on Snyder Road; prosecutors say an encounter occurred behind the home and Pysher was killed. His mother says he went to the wrong backyard, was unarmed, and had been on the phone with friends when the shooting happened; the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is investigating and will update as it proceeds.

Beaver Attack Forces Partial Closure of Maryland Park
local10 days ago

Beaver Attack Forces Partial Closure of Maryland Park

A beaver attacked a 10-year-old girl canoeing in Seneca Creek at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, Maryland, prompting a temporary closure of a one-mile trail and nearby parking while authorities search for the animal; the girl sustained three cuts to her upper leg and was treated at Suburban Hospital, with officials noting no other injuries and no signs of a rabies outbreak in the area.

13-Year-Old in Stolen Kia Crashes, Killing Father of Five in Germantown
local19 days ago

13-Year-Old in Stolen Kia Crashes, Killing Father of Five in Germantown

A 13-year-old boy driving a stolen Kia packed with other youths crashed into a Toyota in Germantown, killing William Vance Payne II, a 58-year-old father of five and longtime NIST employee. Seven minors were in the Kia, with several injured; investigators say the circumstances of the theft are still under review and charges will be determined later.

Stolen Kia crash in Germantown leaves man dead as 13-year-old at wheel and multiple teens injured
local20 days ago

Stolen Kia crash in Germantown leaves man dead as 13-year-old at wheel and multiple teens injured

A 13-year-old was driving a stolen 2015 Kia Optima that ran a red light and collided with a 2007 Toyota Matrix in Germantown early Tuesday, killing 58-year-old William Vance Payne II of Virginia and injuring the teen and six other passengers aged 12–15. The Kia passengers were all hospitalized; the teen driver is described as critically injured but stable, and the crash remains under investigation with charges to be determined by the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Germantown Crash: Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision Involving Stolen Kia Optima
local21 days ago

Germantown Crash: Deadly Two-Vehicle Collision Involving Stolen Kia Optima

A deadly two-vehicle crash in Germantown, MD, left one man dead and seven juveniles injured after a stolen Kia Optima driven by a minor entered the intersection at Clopper Road and Great Seneca Highway and struck a blue Toyota Matrix; the Kia occupants were hospitalized, with the juvenile driver in critical but stable condition, and the Matrix occupants were also treated.

Tornado Warning Hits Montgomery County as Flood Alerts Spread Across the Region
weather24 days ago

Tornado Warning Hits Montgomery County as Flood Alerts Spread Across the Region

A Tornado Warning was issued for Montgomery County, Ohio, as part of a broader severe-weather event that also includes flash flood warnings for several Ohio counties and Indiana alerts; the Storm Prediction Center places the region at a Level 1–2 risk with storms most likely from roughly 4 PM to 10 PM, and residents should monitor radar and warnings while preparing for heavy rainfall (about 0.25–1.5 inches, with isolated higher totals) and the potential for brief tornadoes or damaging winds.

Fultonville rabies case prompts costly county response
local1 month ago

Fultonville rabies case prompts costly county response

Montgomery County Health Department confirms a rabies case in a Fultonville horse, linked to a raccoon variant. Five people are being treated for potential exposure, with vaccine-related costs estimated at $15,000–$20,000 for the department. Additional animals on the farm are quarantined and tested; pre-exposure vaccines exist for both animals and people and remain far cheaper than the post-exposure vaccine series.

72-year-old woman convicted in $400K dating-investment scam against Silver Spring man
crime1 month ago

72-year-old woman convicted in $400K dating-investment scam against Silver Spring man

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.

Nephew fatally shoots uncle, then kills himself in Abington Township home
crime1 month ago

Nephew fatally shoots uncle, then kills himself in Abington Township home

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.

Jawando declares victory in Montgomery County executive primary amid commanding lead
maryland-politics1 month ago

Jawando declares victory in Montgomery County executive primary amid commanding lead

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 Injured in Metro Shaft Electrical Incident Near Medical Center
local2 months ago

Six Injured in Metro Shaft Electrical Incident Near Medical Center

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.

technology3 months ago

Google Bets $15 Billion on Missouri Data Center Expansion in Montgomery County

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.