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Montgomery County Releases Final Recommendations from Audit of the Montgomery County Police Department

Published November 19, 2022 at 11:30AM

Per Montgomery County: Today, County Executive Marc Elrich was joined by Montgomery County Police Department Chief Marcus Jones and Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Member Co-Chair Bernice Mireku-North for a presentation of the final recommendations by Effective Law Enforcement for All (ELEFA) s that offer improvements in officer education, supervision, practices, accountability and public transparency. To read the final review and recommendations, please click here. To view the press conference of this presentation, please click here. The full report can be found here.

Since July 2020, ELEFA has partnered with County officials, the MCPD, the Reimagining Public Safety (RPS) Task Force, and local residents to identify, evaluate, and recommend structural and systemic improvements the Department can implement to achieve a shared vision of safe and effective law enforcement in Montgomery County. ELEFA’s audit included evaluation of the Department’s organizational culture, policies, resources, transparency, procedures and operations. The Preliminary Report issued in June 2021 identified a number of opportunities for improvement. Since then, ELEFA has continued its audit of the MCPD, working in close cooperation with MCPD and other constituent organizations.

MCPS: Crossing Guards Needed to Keep Our Community Safe

By MCS Staff

Published November 17, 2022 at 10:39PM

The Montgomery County Police Department has openings for crossing guards. The position involves helping schoolchildren and other pedestrians cross the street, and providing traffic control at designated crossings. The Montgomery County Police Crossing Guard position involves the safe crossing of school children, other pedestrians, and control of traffic at designated crossings.

Contacts include school children and other pedestrians to issue instructions, such as when to proceed/stop; police officers to report motorists who do not comply with traffic laws; and school officials to report children and motorists who fail to obey instructions of the employee. Direct, routine assistance is provided to pedestrians and/or vehicles at busy intersections. Work may also be performed at other places, such as church crossings, walking field trips, or for special community County-wide events and emergencies. Work is performed independently with periodic checks by police officers at the crossing(s) to which the employee is assigned.

Detectives Investigate Theft; Release Surveillance Photos of Suspects

By MCS Staff

Published November 17, 2022 at 4:31PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – 4^th District Patrol Investigations Unit (PIU) are investigating a theft that occurred in the 13000 block of New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them (photos below).

On Friday, October 14, 2022, at approximately 2:15 p.m., 4^th District officers responded to the location for the report of a theft that occurred earlier. The initial investigation revealed that sometime between Tuesday, October 11, 2022, and Thursday, October 13, 2022, unknown suspects entered the victim’s residence and stole her wallet and personal property.

Fourth Teen Arrested in Connection with Germantown Homicide

By MCS Staff

Published November 17, 2022 at 3:46PM

Per MCPD: A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the Friday, April 22, 2022, homicide of 20-year-old Taon Lamont Cline on Gunners Branch Road in Germantown.

During the course of the investigation, Major Crimes detectives discovered evidence connecting 17-year-old, Daylon Windell Miller of Germantown, to the April 22 homicide. Miller was arrested on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Detectives Asking for Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 76-Year-Old Woman

By MCS Staff

Published November 17, 2022 at 8:01AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 76-year-old female from Chevy Chase. On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at approximately 1:55 p.m., Majorie Robinson Seides was last seen in the area of I-495 and I-95. She is driving a silver 2017 Subaru Forrester bearing Maryland license plate 3CX9300.

Seides is 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 135 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Majorie Robinson Seides is asked to call the 2nd District Investigative Section at (240) 773- 6700 (24-hour line) or call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Gaithersburg Police Warns of Phone Scam

By MCS Staff

Published November 14, 2022 at 3:49PM

Per the Gaithersburg PD: The Gaithersburg Police Department has recently received complaints about a phone scam in which the caller identifies themselves as an officer(s) with the Gaithersburg Police Department. During the calls, the scammer tells the victim that they have a warrant for their arrest and to avoid arrest, they should make payment using a gift card.

We would like to remind our community that this is a PHONE SCAM and that you should never give any personal information to the caller. In addition, the Gaithersburg Police Department does not call residents regarding arrest warrants and will never ask for payments to avoid an arrest. If you receive one of these scam phone calls, hang up immediately!

Montgomery County Department of Police Announces Appointment of New Assistant Chief

By Patrick Herron

Published November 1, 2022 at 2:52PM

Chief Jones has also announced several promotions and transfers within the department. Sean Gagen, commander of the 2^nd District Station in Bethesda, is now captain over the Major Crimes Division. Amy Daum, formerly captain over the Special Victims Investigations Division, now commands the 2^nd District. Gerald McFarland has been promoted to captain of the Special Investigations Division

Assistant Chief Augustine has been assigned to the Investigative Services Bureau and begins his role immediately.

SoberRide Offering Free Rides Home This Weekend

By Patrick Herron

Published October 26, 2022 at 10:22AM | Updated October 26, 2022 at 3:13PM

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) SoberRide program will run from 4pm Saturday October 29 until 4am on Sunday October 30. SoberRide offers free Lyft rides home up to $15. For more information visit https://wrap.org/soberride/ “This Halloween, do not drink and drive. Have a designated driver, call a ride share or #ChooseSoberRide.”

Investigative Report Released for February’s Fatal Police Pursuit in Montgomery County; Decision Made to Not Prosecute Case

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2022 at 7:47AM

The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of Attorney General today released its investigative report of the February 26, 2022, fatal police pursuit in Montgomery County.

On February 26, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Montgomery County Police Department Officer Antonio Copeland observed a silver Honda Accord commit traffic violations including speeding in the area of Rockville Pike and Nicholson Lane in North Bethesda. Officer Copeland conducted a traffic stop on the car, and while he was standing next to the Honda, the driver, Noraly Paz Chavez, drove away. Officer Copeland returned to his car and pursued the Honda. During the pursuit, Ms. Paz Chavez crashed in the 3600 block of Randolph Road in Wheaton. She was pronounced dead on the scene. The passenger, an adult male, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and was treated and released. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

(Located) Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 25, 2022 at 9:09PM | Updated October 26, 2022 at 12:29PM

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Ashley Nicole Hernandez was last seen leaving her residence in the 2300 block of Spencerville Rd.

Hernandez is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 190 pounds. She has short blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, a blue North Face sweater with a bear on it, black pants and black Adidas shoes. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

(Located) Detectives Are Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Missing 54-year-old

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2022 at 7:24PM | Updated October 31, 2022 at 10:10AM

Marc Joseph Grier was last seen on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in the 2100 block of Fairland Rd. Grier is approximately 6-feet tall and weighs 250 pounds. He has short gray hair and brown eyes. Grier may have a neck brace on and uses a walker. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Marc Joseph Grier is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at (240) 773- 6870 or the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.