Gaithersburg Gets New Police Station
Montgomery County has a new police station to serve Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village. On Monday, public safety and County leaders cut the ribbon in front of the station, which is on… Read More
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Takoma Park Police Department Names Officer of the Year
Corporal Emanuel Ayala has been named the 2024 Takoma Park Police Officer of the Year. According to a release from the Takoma Park Police Department (TPPD), Ayala’s “calm demeanor and sound… Read More
Police Step up Patrols in Wake of Capital Jewish Museum Shooting
This story was updated to include statements from County Executive Marc Elrich and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington After two Israeli Embassy staffers were killed in a… Read More
‘Always Remember’: Police Department Honors Officers Who Made Ultimate Sacrifice
On Wednesday, police officers who died from the line of duty were honored during the County Police Department’s annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service. Fallen law enforcement officers with Montgomery County… Read More
Rockville Preschool Teacher Arrested in Child Predator Sting
A Rockville preschool teacher was arrested April 25 as part of a child predator sting conducted by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in Virginia. Michael Peter Sherman, 26, who… Read More
Takoma Park Collects 381 Pounds of Medications on Take Back Day
Takoma Park police collected and safely delivered 381 pounds of unused and expired medications to a DEA drop-off site on April 26 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back… Read More
County Employees on Target For 3% Wage Increases
In his Fiscal Year 2026 budget, County Executive Marc Elrich proposed salary increases for all government employees as agreed upon in collective bargaining sessions. The Municipal and County Government Employees… Read More
Acts of Heroism Honored During Public Safety Awards Breakfast
Some of Montgomery County’s finest were honored Monday for running into blazing buildings, rescuing people attempting suicide, helping an 11-year-old stop a car as his mother went in and out… Read More
Montgomery County Police Department Hiring 911 Specialists
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is hiring 911 specialists, with fast-track hiring events planned for May 16 and June 20. The starting salary for the position is $53,900 and… Read More
Police Officers Honored During Awards Ceremony
Officers were honored Wednesday during a Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) awards ceremony at Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. Awardees included Sgt. Patrick Kepp, who received the Medal of Valor,… Read More
Montgomery County Police Working to Encrypt Radio Communications
The Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) is working to fully encrypt all police radio transmissions in the near future in an effort to protect public safety, according to the… Read More
Chevy Chase Deaths Determined Murder-Suicide
Identifications have been made as a result of an ongoing death investigation after two adults were found dead in a Chevy Chase residence on Wednesday evening. As of Monday afternoon,… Read More