Driver of Stolen Vehicle Takes, Crashes Car of Men Who Helped Fix Flat Tire
Two men stopped near Layhill Road last week to help another driver change a flat tire on what was later determined to be a stolen car — and the man… Read More
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Suspected Mental Illness is Key Risk Factor for Use of Force by MCPD, Report Finds
The Montgomery County Council’s Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) released a comprehensive report Tuesday analyzing the county’s public safety response to mental health situations. The report found that suspected mental… Read More
Three Taken to Hospital Following Five-Vehicle Crash on I-495
Three drivers were taken to a hospital Friday morning following a five-vehicle crash on the I-495 Outer Loop in Montgomery County, Maryland State Police (MSP) said. The crash occurred around… Read More
Takoma Police Report Strong-Arm Robbery at 7-Eleven
Takoma Park Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery at the 7-Eleven at 6900 New Hampshire Avenue that took place on Feb. 26. The subject walked into the convenience store, went… Read More
Police Chief Jones: ‘We’ve Never Had 7 Homicides in 1 Month’
“We’ve never had seven homicides in one month in Montgomery County that anyone can remember,” County Police (MCPD) Chief Marcus Jones said during a council Public Safety Committee meeting. According… Read More
Inmate Death at County Correctional Facility Under Investigation
At 7:01 p.m. on Feb. 19, 5th District officers and Fire and Rescue teams responded to a report of an unresponsive inmate at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) in… Read More
Several Collisions Reported on Capital Beltway
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer reported “quite a few wrecks” on the Capital Beltway Thursday. The county is under a Winter Weather Advisory; the National Weather… Read More
Poolesville Cracking Down on People Illegally Dumping Trash on School Property
The Town of Poolesville took to Facebook on Wednesday to ask the community to report anyone they have noticed taking part in suspicious “illegal dumping” activity at Poolesville Elementary School.… Read More
Police: Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots, Kills Laytonsville Man Who Was ‘Driving Erratically’
A Laytonsville man was shot and killed by a Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy Saturday, according to a Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) statement. Police say several 911 calls were received… Read More
County Task Force Releases 87 Recommendations for Policing
Montgomery County’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force released 87 recommendations for public safety and the police department in a comprehensive report Thursday. The task force was created by County Executive… Read More
Wilkins, Acevero Introduce Bills Proposing Elimination of School Resource Officers
Two State Delegates, representing Montgomery County residents, are introducing legislation in the Maryland House of Delegates aimed at reimagining police in public schools across Maryland. The two bills propose eliminating… Read More
Rep. Trone: Relief for State, Local Governments is Nonnegotiable
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-Md. 6) joined County Council President Tom Hucker at a media briefing Monday to discuss how the Biden administration would work with Montgomery County. Trone discussed… Read More