Between January 12-14, Takoma Park Police officers responded to six thefts of catalytic converters. More, per Takoma Park Police:
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In 2024, TSA officers intercepted a record 117 firearms at Baltimore/Washington region airport checkpoints—12 more than in 2023—with Baltimore/Washington International topping the list, while nationwide firearm detections slightly declined for the first time since 2020. (more…)
Montgomery County Police apprehended a suspect in a stolen vehicle operation near Georgia Ave/Shorefield Rd in Wheaton early this morning, recovering two stolen vehicles, securing a discarded firearm, and preventing an additional theft attempt. (more…)
21-year-old, Benjamin Jack Dresbach of Kensington has been arrested and charged in connection with the Monday, January 13, 2025 death of 29-year-old Trevor Dean Van Devander.
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An adult male was fatally shot in the 3900 block of Franklin Street in Kensington on January 13, 2025, with another adult male taken into custody.
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Update: MCPD is investigating this as a fatal shooting.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a shooting in the 3900blk of Franklin St in Kensington on Monday, January 13. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is urging residents to plan ahead and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis during the holiday season. To address impaired driving, MCPD has launched a “Holiday Task Force,” running sobriety checkpoints and patrols from November 20 through January 11. (more…)
A drunk driver lost control and struck a Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 6th District officer’s vehicle on I-270 early Saturday. There were no injuries reported. (more…)
A juvenile male was arrested in Germantown on January 7, 2024, and charged with four counts of second-degree burglary for three break-ins at a Tobacco Hut in Wheaton-Glenmont in December 2024, before being released to his guardian. (more…)