MCPS Considering Weapon Detectors
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is considering weapon detectors for schools. MCPS Chief of Security and Compliance Marcus Jones — formerly the county’s police chief — said the school system… Read More
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Weapons, Bomb Threats Increased During 2023-2024 School Year
During the last school year, there were 736 serious security incidents reported at Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). There were 221 incidents concerning knives and other weapons, which is a… Read More
School Calls to Police are Down, But Safety Remains a Concern
According to information from Monday’s joint committee hearing by county councilmembers on school safety, restorative justice and community engagement officers revealed that so far this school year, calls to Montgomery… Read More
Four Arrested with Guns, Including Ghost Gun, Following Separate Traffic Stops
Two adults and two juveniles were arrested Tuesday for illegally possessing firearms and controlled dangerous substances following two separate traffic stops, according to Montgomery County Police. Police announced that they… Read More
Tres Hombres Responsables de Robos a Mano Armada en 10 Negocios son Declarados Culpables
Durante un período de cuatro semanas en 2018, tres hombres que trabajaban juntos robaron un total de 10 estaciones de servicio, licorerías, tiendas y restaurantes en toda el área, según… Read More
Three Men Responsible for Armed Robberies of 10 Area Businesses Found Guilty
During a four-week period in 2018, three men working together robbed a total of 10 gas stations, liquor stores, convenience stores and restaurants throughout the area, according to a news… Read More
Report Reveals County Residents are Healthy Overall But There is Much Racial Inequity
While Montgomery County continues to excel in its overall health status as compared to other parts of the state and the United States in general, a just-released report by the… Read More
Officials Push for Law Banning Ghost Guns in Maryland
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh and other state legislators and officials spoke out Thursday on the need for Maryland to enact a law that prohibits ghost guns. They are weapons… Read More
Metro Proposes Suspensions for People Arrested for Sex and Weapons Offenses on System
Metro is considering suspending access to service for people arrested for sex and weapons-related offenses on the system, according to a statement from Metro. The Board of Directors Safety and… Read More
Man Shot in Officer-Involved Shooting in White Oak
Update: An update to this story can be found here: Police Chief: Knife-Wielding Man Shot, Killed by Officer in White Oak [hr] Original Post: Montgomery County Police Department tweeted Thursday that a… Read More