Historic leaders took the helm of the county fire and police departments this year. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first African American fire chief, and Police Chief Marc… Read More
As historic public safety leaders take the helm in the county, a joint swearing-in ceremony was held Tuesday at Wheaton High School. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first… Read More
National Night Out (NNO), an Olney summer staple, returns Tuesday, August 6. The free, family-friendly event fosters police and fire personnel partnerships with the community, while offering food, music, and… Read More
County Executive Marc Elrich said he is optimistic as the county sees new leadership for the school system and police department. Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor… Read More
If you’re gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July with a few drinks, make sure you have a safe ride home lined up. County officials are highlighting the SoberRide… Read More
Recently-approved county police chief Marc Yamada looks forward to addressing challenges that lay ahead in taking the police department to the “next levels of success.” Outgoing police chief Marcus Jones… Read More
El subjefe del condado de Montgomery, Marc Yamada, fue aprobado por unanimidad, sin discusión alguna por parte de los miembros del concejo del condado, para ser el nuevo jefe de… Read More
Montgomery County Assistant Chief Marc Yamada was unanimously approved – without any discussion by members of the county council – to be the new county police chief. He replaces Chief… Read More
El subjefe de policía Marc Yamada fue nominado para ser el decimoctavo jefe de policía del condado de Montgomery. El jefe de policía Marcus Jones, que se jubilará el 1… Read More
Assistant Police Chief Marc Yamada was nominated Wednesday morning to be the 18th Montgomery County police chief. Police Chief Marcus Jones, who is retiring July 1, called Yamada “a great… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich nominated Assistant Police Chief Marc Yamada as his choice to fill in after Chief Marcus Jones retires July 1. Yamada must be confirmed by county… Read More