Maryland
Teen arrested after ‘disturbing’ graffiti, burned shed found at Maryland elementary school
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with vandalism at an elementary school in Bethesda, Maryland, where graffiti referencing a previous school shooting was found over the weekend.
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said officers were called around 2 p.m. April 11 to Bradley Hills Elementary School, where the graffiti of the perpetrator of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was found.
Authorities said a burned shed found on school property is tied to a separate arson incident about a week earlier, which is being investigated by the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office.
On Wednesday, 7News was on the scene when police and fire investigators searched the teenage boy’s home. Several boxes and cans of spray paint were seen being removed from the resident.
According to police, plainclothes and unmarked patrols have been increased around the school, including during school hours and overnight.
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More Community Engagement Officers have also been assigned to the campus, working alongside Montgomery County Public Schools to enhance security.
County Executive Marc Elrich called the incidents “deeply concerning” and urged the public not to spread unverified information online.
“Sharing unconfirmed details can create unnecessary fear and confusion,” Elrich said in a statement, encouraging residents to report tips directly to police instead of social media.
Police say more information about the arrest will be released. The case is being investigated by the department’s Threat Assessment & Behavioral Solutions Unit.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police or submit anonymous tips through Crime Solvers. Rewards may be offered for information leading to an arrest.
Happy Sunday, Maryland!
Another beautiful day is in store on this Sunday – and it doesn’t end there as we start June on Monday.
Sunshine continues Sunday
High pressure is in control today, keeping our weather pattern quiet for another day. A northerly wind to start the day will keep temperatures just shy of seasonal norms this afternoon. However, after the cooler start to the day, we will end up warmer than Saturday.
High temperatures warm into the mid-70s to low 80s. Today will be less breezy, as well.
Early June outlook
Tonight, a system will start moving through, producing an isolated shower or two overnight as temperatures cool into the 50s.
Another low-end shower chance comes on Monday with a few isolated showers possible however, most spots stay dry to start June.
While Tuesday’s rain chance is slightly higher, it won’t be by much. Spotty showers move through during the afternoon. Rain appears to be light during all three rain chances tonight, Monday and on Tuesday.
Overall, we stay pretty quiet throughout the week with more sunshine than clouds. High temperatures this week range from the mid-70s to low 80s through Thursday.
Low humidity continues into at least the end of the week.
Temperatures and rain potential head up by the weekend. We’re still a few days out so stay with the WJZ First Alert Weather team for the lates updates.
Maryland
Moore announces $3 million in aid to help small- and minority-owned business in Maryland – WTOP News
Gov. Wes Moore announced the $3 million in financial help, which his office said will help small- and minority-owned businesses create 72 new jobs and retain 28 more.
Some small- and minority-owned businesses in Maryland will be able to get some investment help from the state.
That’s because Gov. Wes Moore announced that the $3 million in financial help, which his office said, will help small- and minority-owned businesses create 72 new jobs and retain 28 more.
It’s part of an investment created by the DECADES Act passed by the General Assembly earlier this year.
The money can be used to help those businesses buy new equipment, purchase real estate and fund working capital.
Moore said in a statement that the state “must ensure that every entrepreneur has a fair shot at success.”
“This investment through the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority, bolstered by the DECADE Act of 2026, is a testament to our commitment to creating equitable pathways to work, wages, and wealth for our small and minority-owned businesses,” the governor added.
In the fiscal years between 2021 and 2025, the state’s small business development financing authority helped 2,450 jobs by utilizing $33 million in loans and equity investments, Moore’s office said in a release.
State Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. said “Maryland is focused on creating an equitable, robust, and competitive economy,” which he said starts with supporting small businesses.
“We’re grateful to these small businesses for creating new job opportunities in Maryland and look forward to watching them grow throughout the state,” Coker Jr. said.
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