Gaithersburg

An event scheduled for Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the 5900 block of Sundown Rd. in Gaithersburg/Laytonsville, has been cancelled, according to a social media post by the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD).

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Maryland

According to the Office of Governor Wes Moore, the State of Maryland has made significant system restoration progress and continues to actively address and monitor impacts following the global technology outage involving CrowdStrike software and Microsoft operating systems. (more…)


Event

General admission is $25 per person, which includes chili tastings. Free Admission for kids under 18, Police Officers and their Family is provided by MCPF). All proceeds benefit the Foundation’s mission to strengthen community-police relationships, support officers wellness, and enhance public safety initiatives across Montgomery County.

In addition to delicious chili, attendees can enjoy local craft beer from Lone Oak Brewery, family activities, and opportunities to meet and interact with Montgomery County police officers in a fun, relaxed setting.


Crime

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has filed the first lawsuit by Maryland’s new Civil Rights Division against Eric Sessoms and Mt. Vernon Group, LLC, for gender-based discrimination in housing. The investigation found Sessoms subjected female tenants to severe sexual harassment, violating the Fair Housing Act and Maryland’s anti-discrimination laws.

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