‘It’s very violating’: Car thefts spike in Montgomery County
Car thefts have increased by 20% over the course of the last year in Montgomery County. MCM spoke with a Rockville resident whose car was stolen from his apartment complex… Read More
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3 arrested for February street takeover
Three suspects were arrested for the February street takeover that went from Prince George’s County into Montgomery County. A 17-year-old, 18-year-old, and 20-year-old were charged, according to Montgomery County police.… Read More
‘This Is the Time’ to Buy Electric Vehicle Before Tax Credit Ends
County officials are urging residents who want to buy or lease an electric vehicle to do it in September so they can take advantage of a federal tax credit before… Read More
Car Plunges 40 Feet from Chevy Chase Parking Garage
One person was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a car fell from a Chevy Chase parking garage Wednesday morning, according to County Fire and Rescue Service… Read More
‘We Hear You Loud And Clear’: Council Votes for Noise Camera Pilot Program
County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday for a pilot program to use noise cameras to reduce excessive sound from modified mufflers. County police will put three automated cameras across the county… Read More
Tree Falls on Car on I-270 Ramp in Gaithersburg
There were minor injuries after a tree fell on a car on an I-270 ramp in Gaithersburg. A tree fell on a vehicle on the ramp from West Diamond Avenue… Read More
County Gets More Than $2.6 Million to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Montgomery County received more than $2.6 million to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at up to 17 locations. The $2.68 million grant funding is from the Maryland Department of… Read More
Proposed Pilot Would Use Noise Cameras to Address Excessive Car Noise
Councilmembers want to use noise cameras to try to reduce excessive sound from cars in the county. County Council Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember Natali Fani-González introduced a bill… Read More
Free Hyundai Theft Prevention Software, Locks Available
County residents with Hyundai vehicles can get a free software upgrade to help prevent a theft method popularized on social media. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) collaborated with Hyundai… Read More
Police: Officers Stop Illegal Car Meet-Up in Burtonsville
Police said officers successfully stopped an illegal car meet-up involving exhibition driving Saturday in Burtonsville. Officers responded to the Sandy Spring Road area where they found a large group of… Read More
Police, Hyundai Team Up for Vehicle Security Upgrade
County residents with Hyundai vehicles can get a free software upgrade to help prevent a theft method popularized on social media. The Montgomery County Police Department worked with Hyundai to… Read More
Police Plan Event for Hyundai Owners Amid Increasing Car Thefts
Correction: Police clarified that the event next month is only for Hyundai owners and lessees. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Police are planning an event next month for Kia and Hyundai car owners as… Read More