Crime in County Increases for Third Year in a Row
In 2023, overall crime in Montgomery County rose for the third year in a row. According to a report to county council, auto thefts jumped 131%, and carjackings rose almost… Read More
In 2023, overall crime in Montgomery County rose for the third year in a row. According to a report to county council, auto thefts jumped 131%, and carjackings rose almost… Read More
“The juvenile justice system, I think, is broken,” declared State’s Attorney John McCarthy during an emotional Public Safety County Council meeting Monday morning. The briefing on juvenile justice, crime and… Read More
The Montgomery County Police Department complies with new federal standards on racial and ethnic data collection but needs more money and staffing to truly collect, interpret and compare that data.… Read More
Beginning Nov. 1, Rockville and Gaithersburg cities’ police departments will take over full and primary response duties for police calls in their area. The Montgomery County Police Department will assist… Read More
The Montgomery County Council heard various testimonies on Tuesday in favor and opposition of an expedited bill that would prohibit the possession of firearms in or near places of public… Read More
Montgomery County Police Department officials are restructuring areas of patrol responsibility as they struggle to cope with higher than normal resignations and lower than normal new recruits. The goal is… Read More
Police morale is low, according to Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones. “They just don’t feel as if the community is giving them their worth.” Jones explained during Wednesday’s County… Read More
In order to have as much funding for COVID-19 related expenses as possible, the County Council’s Public Safety Committee members agreed to eliminate about $7.6 million from the county budget… Read More
Today is Thursday, Oct. 29, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Early Voting Day 4: Early voting is underway until Nov. 2. You can early… Read More