Montgomery Community Media

On May 2, the Montgomery County Police Department, the Chevy Chase Village Police Department, the Gaithersburg Police Department, and the Takoma Park Police Department conducted a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at multiple locations and netted hundreds of pounds of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. Law enforcement agencies participating in the event collected approximately 530 pounds […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Police Spokesperson Rick Goodale says police hope to close the vandalism case detectives are investigating at the Shaare Torah synagogue in Gaithersburg. Here’s a recap: Goodale says detectives at the 6th district station are encouraging citizens to call in tips at 240.773.5770. For more MyMCMedia coverage, see below:

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Montgomery County Police Officer Rick Goodale says the police investigation is still ongoing into the April 7th vandalism at Shaare Torah synagogue in Gaithersburg. Goodale says detectives at the 6th district station are encouraging citizens to call in tips at 240.773.5770. For more MyMCMedia coverage, see below:

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Mayor Jud Ashman talks about police body worn cameras being piloted in Gaithersburg.

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett said county police are moving forward with a review and plan for introducing body cameras to the force. Take a look: Dan Lane, the public information officer for the Gaithersburg Police Department, said the city’s department is also considering the implementation of body worn cameras. […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Gaithersburg Police Chief Mark Sroka presents the Meritorious Service Citation to police interns Anthony Jones and Orlando Jarquin. Take a look. Related:

Gaithersburg police have arrested four residents for assault, possession of firearms and drug-related charges.   According to police, the arrested include 57-year-old Dana Johnson, 25-year-old Zachary Johnson, 55-year-old Regina Johnson and a 17-year-old male, all of Perrywinkle Lane  in Gaithersburg. Here’s a police account of what happened: “On January 13, 2014, an aggravated assault was […]

Police say the night before Thanksgiving is known as one of the busiest nights for underage drinking and impaired driving. That’s why the Montgomery County Police Department is participating in Operation Turkey Chase, along with other law enforcement agencies. The operation formally kicks off the multi-agency Holiday Season Task Force. The mission is to reduce […]

Detectives from the Gaithersburg Police Investigative Section are continuing to investigate an aggravated assault that occurred on December 16, 2012 in the 200 block of East Diamond Avenue.  Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect, Santos Orellana-Juarez. Orellana-Juarez is described by police as a Hispanic male, 5’06” to 5’07”, 155-165 lbs., […]

Montgomery County police report that three speed cameras were vandalized last night along Quince Orchard Road between Great Seneca Highway and Darnestown Road. Police spokesperson Angela Cruz said police received a tip about the vandalism at 11:47 p.m. on Oct. 30. According to Cruz, three of the cameras were spray painted on the lenses and […]