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6 days ago
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Two hospitalized in Gaithersburg crash
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — Two people were hospitalized after a Saturday crash in Gaithersburg, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officers responded shortly after 8:30 a.m. to reports of a 'serious' crash westbound on Sam Eig Highway at Fields Road. Two charged in connection with body found in burning car in Anne Arundel County There, two cars were found involved in a crash, and an initial investigation determined that a Jeep Compass struck a Toyota Corolla. Both drivers were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police say. The crash remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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2-year-old boy survives fall from 15th story of Maryland apartment building
The Brief A two-year-old boy is alive after falling from the 15th story of an apartment building in Montgomery County. Montgomery County police say bushes broke his fall and ultimately saved his life. Police did confirm that there were adults inside the home at the time of the fall. They say this is still an active investigation and no criminal charges have been filed at this time. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - People are calling it a miracle in Montgomery County after a two-year-old survived a fall from the 15th floor of an apartment building. What we know The little boy is expected to be okay after falling from the balcony of an apartment on the 15th floor. FOX 5 was told he may have broken one of his arms but he will recover after his fall at the Enclave Apartments right off of Columbia Pike. Just before 2:15 p.m., fire and rescue crews rushed to the complex after getting a call about a toddler falling from the 15th floor. Residents who live in the neighborhood say it happened in the 'B' building. When fire crews arrived, they found the boy who landed in bushes. Montgomery County police say those bushes broke his fall and ultimately saved his life. What they're saying Neighbors have many questions, but they also can't believe that a child survived the fall. "It's horrible and the balcony is probably at least two feet tall. So if it's a child that young, how did he fall off?" said Pascale Lemaire, Vice President of the Enclave Tennant Association. "It's miraculous to hear. When I look up to the 15th floor, this is a building with 20 floors, so 15 is very very high. So, thank God, it's a miracle that the child survived." Montgomery County Council Member Kristin Mink was on the scene shortly after the incident. FOX 5 reached out to her and in a statement she said, "As a mom myself, this was among the worst phone calls I have ever received. I've connected with the family and will provide whatever support they may want or need from my office in the days and weeks to come." What's next Police did confirm that there were adults inside the home at the time of the fall. They say this is still an active investigation and no criminal charges have been filed at this time.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Car allegedly used to bring woman with deadly gunshot wound to Montgomery County hospital found
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A woman dropped off with gunshot wounds at a local hospital died and now, police are trying to figure out who she is and the identity of the man who left her there. FOX 5 obtained new surveillance video showing the intense moments at White Oak Medical Center over the weekend. A man ran into the emergency room around 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, asking for help. Moments later, medical staff ran out and brought in a woman on a gurney who has been shot. She later died but in all the chaos, the man took off without ever giving any more details - who he was, who she was. The victim only described as an Hispanic woman in her early to mid-twenties. RELATED: Police seek person of interest after woman dropped off at Maryland hospital dies from gunshot "She had no identification on her. The only thing we do know right now is she has several tattoos on both of her forearms and on her back and above her right elbow. That's all the info we have to be able to release to the public," Montgomery County Police spokesperson Shiera Goff said. At this point, the man isn't being considered a suspect, just a person of interest. He was in a newer model white Ford Mustang. FOX 5 was there as that car was towed from a Target parking lot right across the street from the hospital Monday afternoon. It's not clear if he abandoned the vehicle right after dropping the woman off but it appears someone saw it and called police. Right now, detectives are only calling this a death investigation, not a homicide. It's not clear where the woman was shot or how many times. Her body is being sent to the chief medical examiner's office for an autopsy. Anyone with information about the man or woman is asked to call Montgomery County Police.
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16-04-2025
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‘I feel like it's going to change the world': Maryland IDs could soon feature butterflies for those with hidden disabilities
SILVER SPRING, Md. () — Maryland licenses and IDs may soon feature butterflies for those with hidden disabilities. This comes after a Silver Spring man with autism and his mother successfully pushed the General Assembly to pass 'Eric's ID Law.' The law will allow people to voluntarily opt in to feature a butterfly symbol on their identification in order to communicate that they have a hidden disability. Stretch Your Dollar: Avocado prices fluctuate in this week's Grocery Price Check 'The butterfly represents hope, peace, freedom and change,' said Eric Carpenter-Grantham, a man with autism who helped create the bill. 'Inside the wings is the colors that represent all hidden disabilities.' The butterfly is a symbol that Carpenter-Grantham hopes will help those with autism, mental health issues and developmental disabilities. 'Some people do not know that people with autism don't like looking at you,' he explained. [People have] sensory issues — they do not like to be touched — and they don't like loud noises.' Carpenter-Grantham said these things can be misinterpreted by others — especially in high-stress situations, like interactions with law enforcement. 'When Mr. George Floyd was killed in 2020, I realize then … I have an African American son whom I am very afraid for being stopped by law enforcement,' said Linda Carpenter-Grantham, Eric's mother. She instructed her son about what to do and not to do when interacting with police. 'I told him, put your hands up, don't reach for your phone — that could become very dangerous. Yell out 'I have Autism,'' she said. She said that her son started to cry and said he was worried about his friends who have autism being shot by police. That's when Eric Carpenter-Grantham came up with an idea to help others like him. Linda Carpenter-Grantham recalled her son saying they should put something on IDs and driver's licenses so that police know who might have autism. 'I said, 'That's a great idea,'' she said. 'I won't stop trying': Senator travels to El Salvador to secure return of wrongly deported man For two years, they fought for Eric's ID Law. It finally passed the Maryland General Assembly last month. 'I feel like it's going to change the world,' said Eric. 'I feel like it's going to help law enforcement, help first responders. It's going to help a lot of people.' Montgomery County Police said it welcomes all opportunities that may help officers better interact with members of the community. Meanwhile, the bill is awaiting Gov. Wes Moore's signature and the mother-son duo are working to pass Eric's ID Law across the country. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-03-2025
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Investigation underway after scattered human remains found in Montgomery County park
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - An investigation is underway after a hiker happened upon human remains in a popular park, according to detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department. What we know A hiker in Rock Creek Regional Park in Montgomery County discovered a human skull on Saturday, March 1, police said. Investigators then responded to the area and located additional human bones, along with clothing, including a winter hat, jacket, pants, and shoes. Authorities released images of the clothing Wednesday. They also said that they believe the remains are that of a Hispanic male in his late teens, who was approximately 5' 5" tall. What they're saying People using the park Wednesday were stunned by the news. "I've taken a couple clients out here, and I love this place," said Perla Lay. "I work with families, so it's kind of scary that that would happen here." Added Joyce Lathrop-Davis, "I like to walk these trails because it's a really nice walk, and I'm just surprised that something would happen to somebody and that nobody would notice enough so that they would have remains." What you can do Detectives are asking for anyone with information about the case to please reach out by calling the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD at their website or by calling 1-866-411-8477.
