The Montgomery County Police Holiday Task Force arrested 244 impaired drivers for DUI between November 20, 2024, and January 12, 2025, including 30 arrests during its final week, with additional DUI arrests made by patrol officers not included in this total. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Missing Persons/Cold Case Section, are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jeryn Murillo Velasquez, who has been missing since January of 2024. (more…)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) continue to look for 17-year-old Jennifer Orellana and are asking for the public’s help in finding her. (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…)
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.
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…)