FEMA to Test Emergency Alerts Wednesday
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be testing its Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPaws) Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m. The national test consists of two portions,… Read More
Police/Crime/Fire
FEMA Probará Alertas de Emergencia el Miércoles
La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) probará su Sistema Integrado de Alerta y Advertencia Pública (IPaws) el miércoles 4 de octubre a las 2:20 p.m. La prueba… Read More
County Issues Proclamation for National Domestic Awareness Month
Four of the 22 homicides in Montgomery County last year were related to domestic violence, according to Dr. Earl Stoddard, assistant administrative chief officer of the county. During October’s Domestic… Read More
Gaithersburg Police Investigate Stabbing
Detectives with Gaithersburg Police are investigating a stabbing Monday in the area of North Summit Avenue and Park Avenue. Police found a 27-year-old male suffering from stabbing lacerations at 3:16… Read More
Policía Investiga Robo de Auto a Mano Armada en W. Deer Park Road
Detectives del Departamento de Policía del Condado de Montgomery solicitan la ayuda del público para localizar a Naseem Roulack, de 21 años, buscado en relación con un robo de auto… Read More
As Department Vacancies Grow, Police Chief Rearranges Officer Staffing
Beginning Nov. 1, Rockville and Gaithersburg cities’ police departments will take over full and primary response duties for police calls in their area. The Montgomery County Police Department will assist… Read More
Motociclista Pierde la Vida en Accidente Sobre Veirs Mill Road
ACTUALIZACIÓN: La policía identificó a la víctima como Héctor Luis Betancourt-Rivera, de Rockville, de 40 años. La policía reveló que un motociclista murió en una colisión el domingo en Veirs Mill… Read More
Motorcyclist Dead in Veirs Mill Road Collision
(Update): Police identified the decedent as 40-year-old Hector Luis Betancourt-Rivera of Rockville. According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), a driver in a 2019 Jeep Limited was making a… Read More
Police Bring Back Free Catalytic Converter Etching Program
Montgomery County Police has brought back their catalytic converter etching program, with limited appointments available on Oct. 26. The program, referred to as “Etch and Catch,” aims to deter catalytic… Read More
Bethesda African Cemetery Members Display Bones at Budget Forum
Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition, frustrated with its lack of progress to convince Montgomery County to preserve land in Bethesda where it believes an African American cemetery was once located, poured… Read More
Police Seek to Identify 6 Suspects in Armed Carjacking
An armed carjacking was committed in the White Oak area last Friday, according to police, and detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying six suspects. Officers responded to the… Read More
Ex Director de Transporte de MCPS Sentenciado a Libertad Condicional
Todd Watkins, ex director del Departamento de Transporte de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery, fue sentenciado el miércoles a 200 horas de servicio comunitario y cumplirá tres años… Read More