Police/Crime/Fire

Police are trying to identify a pedestrian who was critically injured in a New Year’s Eve crash in Silver Spring. The Montgomery County Police Department asks for the public’s help… Read More

From historic achievements to community celebrations, 2024 brought memorable moments across Montgomery County. Here’s a look at MCM’s 10 most-watched videos that captivated the community. #10: Mural Tells Wheaton’s History… Read More

Montgomery County has programs to assist its police officers who are experiencing mental issues. There are other police officers to talk to and doctors and various county officials to speak… Read More

Overall crime decreased by 7% in Montgomery County during 2024. There were 19 homicides committed in the county during 2024, which is 10 fewer than the previous year, according to… Read More

A 15-hour incident that required heavy police presence and road closures in Bethesda was the result of a Montgomery County police officer in distress. The officer currently is receiving medical… Read More

Montgomery County police officers reopened Potomac Tennis Lane and Falls Road in Potomac at about 7 p.m. Monday following a standoff that lasted almost 15 hours. A heavy police presence… Read More

Members of the Montgomery County Police Alcohol Holiday Task Force continue enforcing alcohol-related offenses during this season. Between Dec. 18 and Dec. 21, 27 people were arrested for driving under… Read More

Edward Buya Kamara Jr, 27, was charged in connection of an arson incident at 9709 Key West Avenue in Rockville on Nov. 19. Kamara, of Lanham, was arrested by Montgomery… Read More

Bias incidents, hate crimes and graffiti continued to plague Montgomery County during 2024. The county has a data website that logs the numerous incidents and which minority group they are… Read More

Montgomery County Police officers are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a Ride On bus as a suicide. On Thursday at 6:07 p.m., police and personnel… Read More

UPDATED DEC. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Montgomery County Police identified the victim as Michelle Gogan, 37, of Burtonsville. According to police, Gogan was getting out of the passenger side of… Read More

Historic leaders took the helm of the county fire and police departments this year. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first African American fire chief, and Police Chief Marc… Read More