Catherine Hoggle waited too long to use insanity defense, prosecutors argue

Plus: County's anti-trafficking campaign wins award; County police warn residents of gold bar scams

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August 5, 2026 9:24 a.m.

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Catherine Hoggle, who is accused of killing her two children in 2014, is planning to plead not criminally responsible, which is similar to an insanity defense. The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office is arguing the plea was filed too late, calling it a seven-month delay. [NBC4]

County’s anti-trafficking campaign wins award

Montgomery County’s Look Before You Book campaign, which helps residents check a spa’s citation history, won a Maker Award and a Silver Telly Award for its public education commercials. [Montgomery County Media]

County police warn residents of gold bar scams

Montgomery County police are warning residents of scams that pressure residents into handing over money or gold bars to strangers. Scammers often pose as representatives from banks or government agencies. [Fox 5 DC]

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