Police Identify Man Killed in White Oak Area
Police have identified the victim of a White Oak area homicide on Wednesday – 40-year-old Cederic Allen Warner, of Silver Spring. Officers and fire and rescue personnel responded to an… Read More
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Police: Man Charged After Firing Handgun in Residential Parking Lot
Police said a man was arrested and charged after firing a handgun in a parking lot in the Hillandale area of Silver Spring. Ryan Omar Lackonsingh, 37, was taken into… Read More
911 Experiencing Verizon Issue; Residents Advised to Call District Station in Case of Emergency
The county’s 911 is having an issue with Verizon wireless, according to police, and callers are advised to phone their district station if they experience an emergency. Residents can find… Read More
County Targets Sept 1 to Offer Rebates for Private Security Cameras
Montgomery County residents and businesses could become eligible for a rebate if they install a security camera on their property. The Montgomery County Police briefed the County Council’s Public Safety… Read More
Man Caught on Camera Ransacking Silver Spring Home
A man was caught on camera ransacking a Silver Spring home, and police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him. Around 1 p.m. on May 11 in the… Read More
17-Year-Old Jogger Escapes Attempted Assault on Beach Drive
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police is investigating after a 17-year-old girl was assaulted Wednesday while jogging on Beach Drive. Police say the “attempted sexual assault” happened at the intersection of… Read More
What it Means to be a County K-9 Officer
The Montgomery County K-9 Unit handles more than 50 cases or situations monthly. The actual numbers that officers respond to calls far exceed that but often times, handlers arrive on… Read More
Police: Man Shot, Killed on Sunday in Damascus
Police said a man was shot and killed Sunday in Damascus. James Joel Austin, 32, of Damascus, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a release from the Montgomery… Read More
Police Release Photos of Suspect in Gaithersburg Motel 6 Armed Robbery
Police said an armed robbery occurred at a Motel 6 in Gaithersburg and ask for the public’s help identifying a suspect. It occurred two weeks ago at the Motel 6… Read More
6 Arrested for 2022 Murder Believed to be Gang-Related
Police have arrested six people for the murder of 20-year-old Edvin Moises Agustin Leon in November 2022. Leon was found dead near a wooded area behind an apartment building located… 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
Elrich Signs Late Night Business Safety Plan Bill
A bill has been signed that leaders believe will help enhance safety for businesses open late at night. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Late Night Business Safety Plan bill… Read More