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
Montgomery County Police
‘I Was Just Doing My Job’: Sergeant Kepp Tells His Story
On Oct. 18, Montgomery County Police Sergeant Patrick Kepp suffered unthinkable injuries in the line of duty. Allegedly targeted by a suspected drunk driver, he was run down while setting… Read More
Officer Who Lost Both Legs Honored, Addresses Colleagues
An emotional Sgt. Patrick Kepp addressed his fellow law enforcement professionals — who gave him a standing ovation — via video from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at WRAP’s… Read More
Police Santa and His Elves Spread Holiday Cheer
With a ho, ho, ho and the roar of his motorcycle, Santa Claus traveled throughout Montgomery County before ending his day Wednesday at the Children’s Inn at National Institutes of… Read More
Police Respond to Wheaton Mall for Barricaded Person
Montgomery County Police are at JC Penney’s in the Westfield Wheaton mall Wednesday where there is a report of a barricaded person. The store was being evacuated around 11 a.m.… Read More
Gaithersburg Teen Arrested in Stolen Car with Loaded Gun
A 16-year-old Gaithersburg resident was arrested and charged with multiple car thefts and possession of a gun. According to Montgomery County Police, on Nov. 16 at 10:30 p.m., detectives observed… Read More
Clarksburg Teen Charged with First-Degree Attempted Murder
A Clarksburg teenager is charged as an adult with attempted murder in connection with a Nov. 16 shooting in Germantown. Lekota Martin Jr. 16, was arrested Tuesday in connection with… Read More
Police Release Sketch of Suspect Wanted for Assaults on Bethesda Trolley Trail
Montgomery County Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted one woman and attempted to assault another on the Bethesda Trolley Trail two months ago. Police now have a… 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
Lockdown Lifted at B-CC High School
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda was on lockdown Monday afternoon “due to police activity in the area” according to Montgomery County Police. The lockdown had been lifted by the… Read More
1 Suspect Arrested, 1 Still Sought in Fatal Shooting in March
One of two suspects wanted for a Bonifant Street in Silver Spring murder was arrested Thursday. D’Andre Lukes, pictured, was located in Drums, Pa. and taken into custody by Butler… Read More
Former MCPS Middle School Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse of Student
A former Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offenses for engaging in sexual acts with a minor per Montgomery County Police. The… Read More