County Trying ‘Variety of Ways’ to Increase Police Hiring
Montgomery County officials are trying a multitude of ways to hire more new police officers to a force that has lost 194 officers in the past five years. The county… Read More
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Police Department Launches Drone Program in Wheaton
The police department launched its drone program in Wheaton this week. Drone pilots conducted their first flight in Wheaton on Wednesday, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). It… Read More
Police Chief Marcus Jones Announces Retirement
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones will retire from the police department this summer. After a 38-year career with county police, Jones has announced his retirement effective July 1, according… Read More
Surveillance Video Released Following Armed Robbery Near Bethesda Parking Garage
Police released surveillance video of suspects in an armed robbery near a Bethesda parking garage and ask for the public’s help identifying them. At about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan.… Read More
Pharmacy Delivery Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman in Bethesda
Police said a pharmacy delivery man from Bethesda was arrested and charged for the alleged sexual assault of an elderly woman. Yuriy Ravdugin, 65, faces charges of second-degree assault and… Read More
Surveillance Video Released of Suspects in Silver Spring Restaurant Armed Robbery
Police released surveillance video of suspects in a Silver Spring restaurant armed robbery. According to police, men armed with guns demanded property from victims inside the Shalla restaurant in downtown… Read More
Police Department Down 175 Officers; County Hiring Firm to Help Recruitment
The county is in the process of hiring a firm to help with police recruitment, officials said during a media briefing Wednesday. Police Chief Marcus Jones said he thinks it… Read More
Mujer joven muere después de choque en Germantown el día después de la Navidad
La policía dijo que una mujer falleció luego de un choque en Germantown el 26 de diciembre. Daniela Fernanda Pineda, residente de Gaithersburg y de 20 años de edad, falleció,… Read More
Young Woman Dies Following Germantown Collision the Day After Christmas
Police said a woman died following a collision in Germantown on Dec. 26. 20-year-old Daniela Fernanda Pineda of Gaithersburg died, according to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD). Officers and… Read More
Police Investigate ‘Unexplained’ and ‘Suspicious’ Death
Police are investigating an “unexplained” and “suspicious” death and ask anyone with information to come forward. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) stated it is not being investigated as homicide.… 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
Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Friday Evening
Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Friday, Dec. 15 starting around 10 p.m. The enforcement is intended to curb impaired driving. Police will not… Read More