Maryland State Police are seeking public assistance as investigators work to identify a man who reportedly fled the scene of a traffic crash that occurred in Montgomery County Friday afternoon.
Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci were joined by Maryland State Police and Rockville Volunteer Fire Department personnel, family members, and friends of Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Sander B. Cohen on Friday morning for the dedication of a highway sign along I-270 in Montgomery County in his honor.
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A menorah outside of Chabad of Olney, a synagogue located at 17320 Georgia Avenue, was vandalized on Friday afternoon just minutes before the start of Hannukah, according to a social media post by Chabad of Olney co-director Devorah Stolik.
Sergeant Patrick Kepp of Montgomery County Police was transported from Baltimore to Walter Reed with a Montgomery County Police Department central traffic escort earlier this afternoon. The motorcade traveled down Interstate 95 to the Intercounty Connector/ MD 200, I-270 before exiting onto Wisconsin Avenue.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), has called on state and federal law enforcement authorities – including the FBI – to investigate a reported bomb threat targeting a Montgomery County, Maryland mosque as a hate crime.
The Montgomery County Police Department recently launched its Drone as First Responder (DFR) Pilot Program to provide air support to 911 or police generated calls for service in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner. The program has already made a difference, according to two occurrences shared by County Executive Marc Elrich.
The Montgomery County Police Department recently launched its Drone as First Responder (DFR) Pilot Program to provide air support to 911 or police generated calls for service in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner. The program has already made a difference, according to a story shared by County Executive Marc Elrich.
Wootton High School in Rockville was evacuated at approximately 8:30am on Monday morning due to a bomb threat that was investigated by Montgomery County Police. The school was cleared by police and students and staff re-entered the building at approximately 9:05am. Wootton principal Douglas Nelson sent the following message to the community:
According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), Wootton High School is evacuating following the report of a bomb threat. MCPD is investigating the validity of the threat. More information will be released as it becomes available.
8:56am update: Wootton High School is still under evacuation as officers search the school.
9:08am UPDATE: Wootton High School has been cleared and students will be returning to the building.
The Montgomery County Police Department has launched its Drone as First Responder (DFR) Pilot Program to provide air support to 911 or police generated calls for service in a safe, responsible, and transparent manner. The DFR program will:
Pine Crest Elementary School (Silver Spring, Maryland) and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) recently collaborated on an inspiring six-week Leadership Academy for students. Led by Officer Amaya and several dedicated MCPD Officers, the program aimed to instill leadership skills and values in students, fostering personal growth and success not only in the classroom but also in everyday life. (more…)
