Crime in County Increases for Third Year in a Row
In 2023, overall crime in Montgomery County rose for the third year in a row. According to a report to county council, auto thefts jumped 131%, and carjackings rose almost… Read More
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Clarksburg Man Charged in Connection With Multiple Indecent Exposure Incidents at University of Maryland
The University of Maryland Police Department made an arrest Friday in connection with a string of three indecencies that took place between Jan. 24 and Feb. 1, the department said… Read More
Takoma Park Crime Increased in 2023, Mostly in Ward 6
Crime in Takoma Park, and particularly in Ward 6, increased during 2023 due to societal issues, drugs and changes in laws affecting juveniles, according to Police Chief Antonio DeVaul. Several… Read More
Top 10 Stories of 2023: Police Department Adds Drones
2023 brought one more tool to the Montgomery County Police Department’s fight against crime. MCPD’s Drone as First Responder Program enables one drone to help respond to a call in… Read More
Youth Are More Likely Victims, Health Officer Emphasizes During Juvenile Crime Talks
During discussions about a rise in juvenile crime on Wednesday, County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis emphasized that youth are more likely to be victims of crime. “The headlines are… Read More
Police Add Drones to Their Fight Against Crime
Montgomery County Police Department is the first major city police department to use drones as first responders. During a demonstration Monday, a drone flew off the roof of a downtown… Read More
13 Teens Arrested for Carjackings, Car Theft
Police said 12 juvenile teens and an 18-year-old were arrested Monday in connection with carjackings or vehicle theft. All juvenile suspects were taken to police district stations and then released… Read More
Council Debates How to Handle ‘Broken’ Juvenile Justice System
“The juvenile justice system, I think, is broken,” declared State’s Attorney John McCarthy during an emotional Public Safety County Council meeting Monday morning. The briefing on juvenile justice, crime and… Read More
Detectives Investigating Armed Carjacking in Germantown
Detectives are seeking information regarding a carjacking that took place Monday night in the 19400 block of St. Johnsbury Lane in Germantown. The report of armed carjacking prompted 5th district… Read More
MS-13 Gang Members Charged in Death of Olney Teen
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Police announced that four suspects charged in connection to an Olney teenager’s death, are MS-13 gang members. Police believe 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino from Olney was… Read More
Property Crimes Largest Offense in Police Activity Throughout Region
There was an overall increase in crimes throughout the Montgomery County, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. areas during 2022. Much of the increase involved property crimes, which rose 13.2%, according… Read More
Reward for Gaithersburg Carjacker Increases to $20,000
The reward for information on an escaped 21-year-old, Montgomery County male has doubled to $20,000. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) says Naseem Isiah Roulack escaped Henrico County Hospital on… Read More