On Thursday, 32 new law enforcement officers were sworn in during a graduation ceremony at Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg. 20 graduates will go to the Montgomery County Police Department… Read More
The county police department’s video drone program is operational in Bethesda as of Tuesday. On Wednesday, leaders announced the Bethesda expansion at public safety headquarters in Gaithersburg. Bethesda is the… Read More
The Montgomery County Department of Police’s Police-Private Security Camera Incentive Program now covers all addresses in Montgomery County, assisting the community in installing security cameras in their residences and businesses.… Read More
Several acres burned up following a brush fire in Dickerson Monday afternoon, according to the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS). MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer said that the… Read More
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) released more information Monday about a Feb. 21 arrest of a suspect who was in the act of burglarizing a residence in the 300… Read More
A council bill introduced Tuesday would regulate the county’s use of public safety surveillance technology. County Council President Kate Stewart, who is lead sponsor with Councilmember Kristin Mink, said their… Read More
As uncertainty continues after recent immigration-related executive orders from President Donald Trump, County Council President Kate Stewart stressed that county police do not enforce federal immigration laws — “Because we… Read More
As of Sunday, the county police department’s Holiday Alcohol Task Force arrested a total of 244 people for driving under the influence (DUI) this season. The task force began enforcement… Read More
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
On Monday at approximately 3:31 a.m., 3rd District Officers and Fire Rescue Personnel responded to the 8000 block of Georgia Avenue for a person down according to Montgomery County Police.… Read More
The Montgomery County police will hold a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, Dec. 13, starting at 10 p.m. The checkpoint, at an undisclosed location in Montgomery County, aims to enforce impaired… Read More
The county police department’s Alcohol Holiday Task Force arrested 43 people for driving under the influence (DUI) over Thanksgiving weekend between Wednesday and Saturday. 29 people were arrested between Wednesday… Read More