The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Unmask ICE Act (Bill 5-26), which prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the County, with limited exceptions.
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Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass has introduced the Continued Excellence in Public Service Act, legislation that would require additional background review for applicants to the Montgomery County Police Department who previously participated in federal immigration enforcement efforts on or after January 21, 2025.
The Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Vehicle Recovery Act, an expedited measure aimed at reducing barriers for families seeking to recover impounded vehicles when the registered owner is not present. The legislation was introduced in response to an increase in federal immigration detentions, which can leave vehicles behind and create challenges for families attempting to retrieve them.
Montgomery County Police are investigating an armed robbery reported at the Albert Einstein High School stadium in the 11100 block of Newport Mill Road in Kensington.
Montgomery County Police shared an overview of reported calls for service on April 27, 2026, including burglaries, thefts, robberies, and multiple hate/bias-related incidents across several districts.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) honored K–12 students at the 2026 Waste Reduction–Reuse–Recycling Poster Contest in Rockville, recognizing creative efforts to promote sustainability.
Montgomery County athletes made their presence felt on a national stage this weekend, as Maryland Twisters MoCo out of Gaithersburg delivered a standout performance at the Prep & Rec Grand Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services will host a free Spring Forum titled “Help for Recovery thru Connection” from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, April 30 at the Bauer Drive Recreation Center in Rockville.
The Montgomery County Council is expected to vote on Bill 5-26, known as the Unmask ICE Act, during its April 28 meeting. The legislation would prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from wearing masks or facial coverings while on duty in the County, with certain exceptions, and is intended to improve transparency and accountability.
Montgomery County Police are stepping away from one of their social media platforms.
Montgomery County Police released a summary of reported calls for service over the weekend, covering Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, highlighting a mix of auto thefts, robberies, assaults, and several incidents involving schools.