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UPDATE 11:20 a.m.: Police have released video of the vehicle rescue that happened at White’s Ferry this morning. The driver who drove onto a ferry and then into the Potomac River was rescued by bystanders and then arrested by Montgomery County Police for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to the MCPD Facebook page. […]

MyMCMedia‘s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on a dedication ceremony for Police Officer Noah Leotta in Olney, an update on the Clarksburg Premium Outlets, the 50th anniversary of Leisure World and more. You can watch the show in its entirety, below:

Montgomery County police officers arrested dozens of motorists for driving under the influence (DUI) in Montgomery County over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) spokesperson Paul Starks said officers arrested 49 people between Friday night and noon on Labor Day. “Our cops worked overtime this holiday weekend to keep our roads […]

The Maryland State Police Department is anticipating higher traffic volume and warning drivers to expect enforcement of speed, occupant restraint and most importantly DUI laws this Labor Day weekend. As summer ends and Labor Day weekend approaches, many celebrants will be celebrating with friends and family. In efforts to increase safety, the State Police Impaired […]

Montgomery County police officers arrested nine people for driving under the influence (DUI) at a sobriety checkpoint on Friday night in the city of Gaithersburg. The checkpoint was set up from 10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. on Aug. 27 at Sam Eig Highway and Fields Road. ‘ On Monday, the Maryland State Police Department announced […]

A former Wootton High School quarterback involved in a fatal crash last summer that killed two of his friends was sentenced to serve four years in prison on Thursday. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, below, watch the news conference following the sentencing hearing. Sam Ellis, 19, of North Potomac, was sentenced to 20 years in […]

The Maryland State Police Department plans to conduct a sobriety checkpoint on May 27 in Montgomery County. According to a MDSP news release, the goal is to reduce the number of impaired drivers on Montgomery County roadways. Just last weekend, police arrested 14 drivers in Montgomery County for driving under the influence. SPIDRE Team arrested […]

Montgomery County police officers plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint Saturday, May 14. According to a news release, this campaign is part of the department’s continuing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking. Police said, the exact location of the checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance. The checkpoint will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. […]

Montgomery County police officers plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint tonight. According to a news release, this campaign is part of the department’s continuing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking. Police said, the exact location of the checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance. The checkpoint will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. MCP will […]

Montgomery County police officers plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint tonight. According to a news release, this is part of the department’s continuing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking. The exact location will not be disclosed in advance. Sobriety Checkpoint Tonighthttps://t.co/n5mYcz6r8i pic.twitter.com/UDSbv9aBla — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) April 8, 2016