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
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Police Department Mourns Loss of 30-Year Veteran
The Montgomery County Police Department announced the loss of Sergeant Gregory Jordan who passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday. He was 61. Information about the cause of death… Read More
Police: Driver Strikes Several Vehicles While Fleeing Officers
A driver lost control and struck several vehicles after fleeing an attempted traffic stop in Takoma Park, according to police. At about 7:50 p.m. Thursday, officers attempted a traffic stop… Read More
Police Explain to Residents What Proposed Pilot Drone Program Is and Is Not
The county police department plans to pilot a video drone program to help officers respond to 911 emergencies. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) held a presentation and Q&A with… Read More
1 Dead in Labor Day Triple Shooting in Layhill Area
Police said three people were shot, including one person who died, in what is believed to have been a domestic-related incident in the Layhill area on Labor Day. One female… Read More
Bicyclist Fatally Struck in Germantown
Police said a bicyclist was fatally struck in a collision Wednesday in Germantown. Officers and fire and rescue personnel responded to the area of Frederick Road and Gunners Branch Road… Read More
Sobriety Checkpoint Set for Saturday Evening
Officers from the Montgomery County Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Saturday evening starting around 10 p.m. The enforcement is intended to curb impaired driving over the Labor Day… Read More
Police: 2 Employees Shot at Topgolf in Germantown
Police said two employees were shot at Topgolf in Germantown. Officers responded to Topgolf on Century Boulevard for a reported shooting at about 12:06 a.m., according to the Montgomery County… Read More
Kennedy High School Placed on Lockdown Due to Bomb Threat
Update: The bomb threat has been determined as not valid, police shared in an update after 11 a.m., and the school is no longer under a shelter-in-place. Original: Kennedy High… Read More
Police Will Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Friday Night
On Friday beginning at approximately 10 p.m., officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police and allied agencies will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint and will conduct focused enforcement on… Read More
Police: Man Wanted in Connection to July Murder
Police said a Montgomery Village man is wanted in connection to a July murder in the White Oak area. Detectives ask for the public’s help locating the suspect. According to… Read More
Invalid Bomb Threat at Bullis School Believed to be Related to Westfield Montgomery ‘Swatting’
Officers responded to Bullis School in Potomac on Tuesday for a reported bomb threat that police believe is related to a threat last Friday at Westfield Montgomery mall. The threat… Read More