Fallen Officers Honored During Memorial Service
Officers who died in the line of duty were honored Wednesday during an annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service. The event was at the county Public Safety Memorial, which is outdoors… Read More
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Bethesda Man Charged for Assaulting Police on Jan. 6
A Bethesda man was arrested and faces charges related to Jan. 6, 2021, including assaulting officers. On Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol went under lockdown when a mob charged… Read More
Commander Speaks on Women in Policing as County Aims For More Representation
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has joined a national effort to recruit more women into policing. “When we think about policing, it remains a reflection of traditionally male gender… Read More
School Officers, Principals Discuss Relationship-Building at Forum
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high school principals and police officers joined a forum Thursday night about relationship-building and the role of officers in schools. “[I] try to tell them… Read More
Community Engagement Officers Checking on Schools In Wake of Texas Shooting
Montgomery County Police officers will be checking on schools after Tuesday’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School in which 19 children and two adults were killed. “Closer to… Read More
Officer Who Helped Save Driver From Burning Car: ‘We Are Out to Help People’
At 1:25 a.m. on March 12, two Montgomery County police officers came upon a burning car with a driver still inside. Officer Nathan Rodgers and Sgt. B. Drew sprung into… Read More
Father of Police Officer Killed By Drunk Driver Urges People to Get a Sober Ride
“Noah is with me all the time. My heart is broken all the time.” Rich Leotta lost his son, Noah Leotta, after a drunk driver struck him on Dec. 3,… Read More
Police: Man Shot, Killed in White Oak on Sunday
A Silver Spring man was shot and killed in the White Oak area on Sunday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Police identified Jerome Antoine Durant, 40, as… Read More
Update: Blair High School Received Anonymous Tip for ‘Safety Concern’ Monday, Principal Says
Update (Nov. 16): Around 2:27 a.m. Monday, Montgomery County Police officers began investigating the report of someone who threatened to bring a gun to Montgomery Blair High School, Police Spokesperson… Read More
MCPD Recruits More Officers As Crime Rate Grows
Based on the recent data presented to MyMCM by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) homicides have increased significantly this year compared to the last two years. In 2019 14… Read More
Man Pleads Guilty to 2019 ‘Gruesome Murder’ in Germantown
Lawrence Sakkestad, 35, pleaded guilty on Monday to the first-degree murder of 39-year-old Jennifer Sparks in Germantown in 2019, according to online case records. Sentencing is set for Aug. 27… Read More
After Pandemic Cancellation Last Year, Police and Residents Connect In-Person for National Night Out
Montgomery County leaders and public safety officials joined residents at neighborhood events Tuesday for National Night Out. The annual event is meant for police to connect with residents and for… Read More