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FBI, MCPD Bust $49M International Fraud Call Centers

Joint investigation by FBI, MCPD, and State's Attorney's Office dismantled India-based scam call centers that stole nearly $49M from Americans.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Public Safety

Silver Spring Man Sentenced 50 Years for Federal Sextortion Crimes

A Silver Spring man was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for coercing 100+ girls into producing explicit images online.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Public Safety

Elrich Signs Immigrant Protections Trust Act Bill 35-25

County Executive Elrich signed Bill 35-25, the Trust Act, barring staff from investigating immigration status and limiting cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.

PIO· Feb 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Expedited Bill 35-25, County Adm…”
Feb 20
Public Safety

County Launches 'Look Before You Book' Anti-Trafficking Campaign

Montgomery County kicked off a public awareness campaign to help residents identify signs of human trafficking at massage and wellness businesses.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Public Safety

Student Shot at Wootton High School, Sparking Safety Debate

A student was seriously injured after a classmate brought a firearm to Thomas S. Wootton High School, triggering a lockdown.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Public Safety

Wootton High School Ghost Gun Shooting Suspect Charged as Adult

A 16-year-old charged in the Wootton High School ghost gun shooting will be held without bond in an adult facility.

MyMCMedia· Feb 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #279; February 17, 2026”
Feb 17
Public Safety

County Launches 'Look Before You Book' Anti-Trafficking Campaign

Montgomery County's new campaign helps residents identify legal massage businesses and spot signs of human trafficking.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Public Safety

'Built to Last' Theme Set for May 2026 Building Safety Month

The 2026 Building Safety Month campaign, themed 'Built to Last,' runs throughout May with weekly safety topics and local DPS events.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Public Safety

DPS Podcast Episode Covers Fire Code Compliance and Emergency Safety Plans

A new DPS podcast episode features Fire Code Compliance Manager Patsy Warnick on key FCC changes and emergency safety plans.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Public Safety

Bill 11-26 Would Raise Benefits for Fire and Rescue Volunteers

Council to hear testimony March 10 on Bill 11-26, which would increase length-of-service award amounts for local fire and rescue volunteers.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Public Safety

"Look Before You Book" Campaign Targets Illegal Massage Operations

Councilmember Luedtke spotlights county campaign to help residents identify safe, licensed massage services and report suspected human trafficking.

Luedtke· Feb 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía Spotlights the “Look Before You Book” Campaign on Radio America, Fri…”
Feb 12
Public Safety

Council Briefing Reviews Winter Storm Snow Removal Failures

Council heard from county and school officials after storm left streets unplowed for days and students navigating unsafe sidewalks.

Glass· Feb 12, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 12, 2026”
Feb 12
Public Safety

Elrich Briefing: Wootton Shooting, State of State

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Feb. 12 to address Wootton High School shooting and Gov. Moore's State of the State.

PIO· Feb 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 10 a.m. …”
Feb 12
Public Safety

Shooting at Wootton High School, Suspect in Custody

A shooting at Wootton High School on Monday left one person injured; the shooter has been charged and is in custody.

Stewart· Feb 11, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Celebrating Black History Month”
Feb 11
Public Safety

Vandalism at Olney's Shaare Tefila Congregation Condemned

County Executive Marc Elrich condemned antisemitic defacement at Shaare Tefila Congregation in Olney on Feb. 10, 2026.

Elrich· Feb 10, 2026· 1 source
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on Defacement at Shaare T…”
Feb 10
Public Safety

Shooting at Wootton High School Injures Student

Council President Fani-González issued a statement after a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville left one student injured.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González Statement on Wootton High School Shooting”
Feb 9
Public Safety

Shooting at Wootton High School; One Person in Custody

A shooting occurred at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville on Feb. 9; one person is in custody and officers are investigating.

Elrich· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on the Shooting Today at Thomas S. W…”
Feb 9
Public Safety

Bill Would Give Volunteer Firefighters Retroactive Pay Increases

Bill 11-26 would implement two 4% LOSAP payment increases for volunteer fire and rescue members, retroactive to July 2024 and July 2025.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Public Safety

County Launches 'Look Before You Book' Massage Safety Campaign

Montgomery County and its Human Trafficking Prevention Committee launched a campaign to help residents identify legal massage businesses and report illegal ones.

Montgomery County PIO· Feb 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the Human Trafficking Prevention Com…”
Feb 6
Public Safety

Council Hearing on EMS Insurance Revenue Use Bill

Expedited Bill 6-26 would allow local fire and rescue departments to receive and direct EMS insurance reimbursement revenues.

MCCouncil· Feb 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24, 2026”
Feb 6
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