Montgomery County Government to Host Career Fair in May
Looking for a career in public service? Montgomery County government has numerous openings and they’re hosting a career fair and hiring expo on Wednesday, May 3 from 3-7 p.m. The… Read More
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Suspect Wanted in Gas Station Armed Robbery in Silver Spring
Police said detectives are investigating a gas station armed robbery that occurred Wednesday in Silver Spring. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) officers responded to an Exxon gas station in the… Read More
Silver Spring Man Arrested for Assault; Police Looking for More Victims
A man in Montgomery County has been arrested and charged for meeting victims on a dating app, then assaulting and taking their money. Montgomery County Police say 27-year-old Brandon Darryl… Read More
County Hopeful for ‘Robust Class’ of New Police Officers Based on Surge in Applications
Montgomery County officials are “very hopeful” for a robust police recruitment class come June, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard said Wednesday. During a media briefing, Stoddard said there… Read More
‘A Preventive Measure’: Police Hope Catalytic Converter Etching Program Cuts Down on Thefts
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) have launched “Operation: Etch & Catch” to combat catalytic converter thefts. There have been 22 catalytic converter thefts in the county so far this year,… Read More
Metro Police Launching Body Camera Program
Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) is launching a new body-worn camera program, requiring officers, sergeants and lieutenants to begin carrying body-worn cameras. Body-worn cameras will supplement the 20,000 cameras Metro… Read More
Police Launch Free Catalytic Converter Etching to Combat Thefts
On Sunday morning, drivers arrived at Fitzgerald Auto Mall in North Bethesda to have their catalytic converters marked. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) launched “Operation: Etch & Catch” this… Read More
Takoma Park Man Charged with Assault, Theft
Marcus Riggs, 36, was charged with assault and theft in connection with a robbery at the 7-11 on Merrimac Drive in Ward 6 of Takoma Park. On March 22 at… Read More
Police Applications Increase Since $20K Bonus Announcement, Chief Says
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has seen an increase in applications since the county announced a plan to offer a $20,000 bonus to newly-sworn police recruits, according to the… Read More
Suspect Flees in Takoma Park Home Invasion
Takoma Park Police officers are investigating an armed home invasion Tuesday morning on Philadelphia Avenue. According to police, at about 10 a.m. the victim was sitting in the kitchen when… Read More
Police: Teen Pedestrian Struck in Downtown Silver Spring
Police say a teen pedestrian was struck and injured Tuesday night in Downtown Silver Spring. A 16-year-old girl was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to the… Read More
Police Identify Pedestrian Killed in Aspen Hill
Police identified a 22-year-old pedestrian who was struck and killed Sunday in Aspen Hill. Ruth Noemi Bermudez-Chavez was pronounced dead at the scene, the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said… Read More