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Antonio Planas

Antonio

Antonio “Tony” Planas is an express reporter for The Banner’s Montgomery County team. His focus is on law enforcement and immigration issues. He previously worked on the breaking news desk at NBC News, where he juggled writing about the nation’s biggest stories of the day. Tony’s career has focused on shining a spotlight on underserved communities, including leading a team of reporters in Boston who unearthed the city’s more than 300 unsolved homicides spanning a decade and the sizeable disparity in police arrest rates for Black victims compared to white victims. Tony is a Michigan State alumnus who enjoys watching his beloved Spartans compete on the gridiron and basketball court.

The latest from Antonio Planas

Millions in county grant dollars in peril as feds cool on climate science
The money at risk — federal grants for climate change initiatives awarded to Montgomery County under the Biden administration — is potentially on the chopping block.
Montgomery County Climate Change Officer Sarah Kogel-Smucker fears the loss of at least $40 million in grants would make it harder to protect the county’s environment.
Union representing deputies declares ‘no confidence’ in Montgomery County sheriff
The union representing deputies announced a "no confidence" vote in Montgomery County Sheriff Maxwell Uy.
Sep 17, 2025
Gino Renne, president UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, gives remarks at a news conference at the Executive Office Building in Rockville, Md
Immigration crackdown touches 1 in 4 in Montgomery County, according to Banner poll
Hispanic or Latino residents are far more likely to know someone who has had an encounter with ICE, according to The Banner's poll of Montgomery County residents.
Sep 17, 2025
‘Toxic environment’ claim fuels Montgomery County sheriff’s race
Will Milam, who is running to unseat Montgomery County Sheriff Maxwell Uy, said the sheriff's office is broken, citing staff shortages and a toxic environment.
Sep 16, 2025
At left, Will Milam at his campaign kickoff event in Gaithersburg on Sept. 6, 2025. At right, Sheriff Maxwell Uy at his office in Rockville on Sept. 12, 2025.
Hispanic festivities scale back as Trump increases immigration enforcement
About a half-dozen events traditionally hosted by the local Latino community in Maryland have either been canceled, relocated or altered during Hispanic Heritage Month, which features Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16.
Sep 16, 2025
Dancers perform during a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Hampstead Hill Academy in Baltimore on Friday.
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