PA Man Repeatedly Abused GF's Son, Most Recently Attempted To Cut Genitals Off, DA Says PA Man Repeatedly Abused GF's Son, Most Recently Attempted To Cut Genitals Off, DA Says PA Man Repeatedly Abused GF's Son, Most Recently Attempted To Cut Genitals Off, DA Says
PA Man Repeatedly Abused GF's Son, Most Recently Attempted To Cut Genitals Off, DA Says A Pennsylvania man was arrested on accusations he repeatedly physically abused his girlfriend's five-year-old son, most recently trying to cut the boy's genitals off, authorities said. Steven J. Dougherty, 31, of Collingdale, was taken into custody on Tuesday, July 20, after an eight-month joint investigation by Montgomery County detectives and Lower Pottsgrove police, officials said. Investigators began looking into Dougherty on Nov. 19, 2021, after receiving a call about a severely injured boy who was brought to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Montgomery Cou…
Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police
Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police Two people have been arrested for separate arson incidents that occurred last month in Montgomery County. Bill Clinton Gomez, 18, of Rockville has been charged with arson and motor vehicle theft and other related charges, according to Montgomery County officials. Gomez and a juvenile allegedly started fires at a vacant house and in two vehicles. Anastasia Colucci has been charged with first degree arson and two counts of second degree arson after allegedly setting fires on June 25 and June 26. Colucci is accused of setting fires at 7141 Wisconsin Avenue and 4819 Leland Street.&nbs…
Police Car Wrecked In Montgomery County Cruiser Crash Police Car Wrecked In Montgomery County Cruiser Crash Police Car Wrecked In Montgomery County Cruiser Crash
Police Car Wrecked In Montgomery County Cruiser Crash A vehicle driving the wrong way struck a police cruiser in a Gaithersburg collision, authorities say. The two-vehicle collision occurred at North Frederick Avenue and Chestnut Street around 10 p.m., Monday, July 11, according to Montgomery County officials.  Authorities evaluated all people involved and while there were lanes blocked off, no EMS transports were required. 
House Struck By Lightning In MontCo: Officials House Struck By Lightning In MontCo: Officials House Struck By Lightning In MontCo: Officials
House Struck By Lightning In MontCo: Officials A house was struck by lightning in Montgomery County, officials confirmed. A washing machine was smoking after the 3:50 p.m. incident, Montgomery County Public Affairs Coordinator Todd Stieritz told Daily Voice. No injuries were reported. A severe tornado watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia until 7 p.m. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia until 7 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/WbvQHydxRh — NWS Mount Holly (@N…
$50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police $50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police $50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police
$50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police A Damascus farm owner is offering a massive $50,000 reward after his farm was vandalized and contaminated in April 2021, authorities say.  A suspect was seen driving onto a storage area where they climbed on top of a tanker truck and contaminated liquid fertilizer with herbicide at the farm on Long Corner Road the night of Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Montgomery County Officials say. The contaminated truck was used to fertilize over 1,000 acres of corn before the farm owner found the herbicide. A week later, another contaminated truck was discovered. Police ask that anyone with informat…
Maryland Man Admits To Thrusting Lacrosse Stick At Capitol Police Officer During Jan. 6 Riot Maryland Man Admits To Thrusting Lacrosse Stick At Capitol Police Officer During Jan. 6 Riot Maryland Man Admits To Thrusting Lacrosse Stick At Capitol Police Officer During Jan. 6 Riot
Maryland Man Admits To Thrusting Lacrosse Stick At Capitol Police Officer During Jan. 6 Riot A man from Montgomery County has pleaded guilty to a felony charge regarding his actions during the January 6 Capitol riot, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia said. David Blair, 27, of Clarksburg, admitted to thrusting a lacrosse stick at a capitol police officer while being asked to back away from the Capitol building, according to court documents. Instead of following instructions, Blair waved his stick around, which had a Confederate battle flag attached to it, and shouted the words “hell naw, quit backing up, don’t be scared.”  Blair then proceeded square himse…
Underage Clarksburg Man Busted With Firearms, Parts For 'Ghost Guns': Police Underage Clarksburg Man Busted With Firearms, Parts For 'Ghost Guns': Police Underage Clarksburg Man Busted With Firearms, Parts For 'Ghost Guns': Police
Underage Clarksburg Man Busted With Firearms, Parts For 'Ghost Guns': Police A 20-year-old driver pulled over in a routine traffic stop was arrested and charged for having multiple firearms and tools to make Privately Made Firearms (PMFs), or "ghost guns," police in Montgomery County said. Lawrence Harrison was pulled over at Henderson Corner Road and Seneca Crossing Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 23 around 7 p.m., authorities said.  When officers approached the vehicle, which smelled like marijuana, they discovered Harrison was driving with a suspended license. A search of the car turned up a 9mm handgun, part of a 3D printed PMF, and marijuana, according to police…
Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police
Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police A trespasser in a Red Roof Inn parking lot was in serious condition after being run over by a vehicle earlier this month, authorities in Montgomery County said. Rockville were called to the motel on Shady Grove Road on reports of a trespassing when they got a second call saying the suspect had been struck by a car in the lot around 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, county police said. There, officers found the man lying in the parking lot with trauma to his body. The victim was transported to an area hospital in serious condition. Investigation has determined that for unknown reasons the pedestrian lai…
Maryland Mom, Former News Producer Dies Months After Fiery Crash Maryland Mom, Former News Producer Dies Months After Fiery Crash Maryland Mom, Former News Producer Dies Months After Fiery Crash
Maryland Mom, Former News Producer Dies Months After Fiery Crash A 61-year-old Maryland woman who struck a tree in her Audi sedan last September has died of injuries sustained in the accident, authorities said. Mary Frances Walsh, of Chevy Chase, struck a tree on Montgomery Avenue near East West Highway around 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, Montgomery County police said. Walsh was trapped in a 2014 Audi Q5, which was up in flames and had filled with smoke when firefighters arrived.  An off-duty county police officer and good Samaritan removed Walsh from the car, while a 14-year-old passenger was able to escape. The passenger was taken&…
Six Men Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges In Maryland: Police Six Men Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges In Maryland: Police Six Men Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges In Maryland: Police
Six Men Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges In Maryland: Police Six men are facing federal drug trafficking charges for allegedly operating a criminal organization that operates in the Capital Region and Montgomery County, according to officials. The men were allegedly distributing cocaine and other drugs in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, according to the U.S. States Attorneys Office for the District of Maryland. Police also seized 12 firearms while serving the warrant on Jan. 21 The arrests were a culmination of a joint investigation between Homeland Security Investigations, the Drug Enforcement …
Hypothermia Alert Issued For People, Pets In Montgomery County Hypothermia Alert Issued For People, Pets In Montgomery County Hypothermia Alert Issued For People, Pets In Montgomery County
Hypothermia Alert Issued For People, Pets In Montgomery County A hypothermia alert has been extended for Montgomery County. The present alert lasts through Jan. 21, according to Montgomery County Fire And Rescue. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia so be sure to dress up your critters. A Hypothermia Alert is issued when forecasted temperatures, and/or wind chill fall below 32 degrees creating a hazardous situation in which hypothermia and frostbite are likely.
MoCo Cyclist Struck By Garbage Truck Dies: Police MoCo Cyclist Struck By Garbage Truck Dies: Police MoCo Cyclist Struck By Garbage Truck Dies: Police
MoCo Cyclist Struck By Garbage Truck Dies: Police A 61-year-old female cyclist is dead after being hit by a garbage truck on Jan. 14 in Montgomery County, according to police. The collision happened at around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of S. Frederick Avenue and S. Westland Drive in Gaithersburg.   A Potomac Disposal Mack trash collection truck was making a right turn onto S. Frederick Avenue when it struck the cyclist at the crosswalk, according to Montgomery County Police. The bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Shady Grove Hospital, where she died. The victim's is from Gaithersburg, bu…