New County Police, Fire Chiefs Take the Helm
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
Marc Yamada
Olney’s National Night Out Returns August 6
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
Elrich Optimistic About New Leadership for School System, Police Department
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
Safety First on the Fourth: SoberRide, Lyft Offering Discounted Rides
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
With Jones Set to Retire, Yamada Entrusted with ‘Carrying The Torch’
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
Con Votación por Unanimidad Yamada será el Próximo Jefe de Policía del Condado
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
Yamada Unanimously Voted to be Next County Police Chief
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
Subjefe de Policía Marc Yamada Nominado para Suceder al Jefe Policial Marcus Jones
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
Police Chief Marcus Jones Calls His Nominated Successor ‘A Great Selection’
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
Elrich Nominates Assistant Chief Yamada to Head Police Department
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