Montgomery County Police Department

April 16, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Police Official: ‘Speeding a Common Complaint Against County Officers’

Speeding and courtesy are the two most common complaints called in by residents against Montgomery County police officers, according to Sgt. Pete Baker. Baker, who currently serves in Montgomery County Police Department’s internal affairs division, revealed this information to residents during a free seminar regarding the department’s compliment and complaint process. “It’s important for the […]

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April 13, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Third District Police Station Welcomes New Commander

Montgomery County Police Department’s Third District has a new commander. Captain William Montgomery is no stranger to the police department. He has been with MCPD department for more than 20 years. “Before I came here I held a position in our special operations division,” he said. “Prior to that I was with internal affairs and […]

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April 11, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Police Discuss Department’s Internal Affairs Process When Complaint is Filed

Officers from Montgomery County police department’s third district are teaching residents about the internal affairs process when a complaint is filed against an officer. “It’s part of a series,” said Willie Montgomery who serves as commander for the third district. “Every month we have a different theme. This month it’s internal affairs so that it […]

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April 6, 2018 | Staff Writer

Police to Conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint Tonight

To continue their efforts to curb impaired driving and underage drinking, law enforcement officers from the Montgomery County Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maryland State Police, are conducting a sobriety checkpoint. The location of the checkpoint anticipated for Friday April 6, has not been disclosed and is expected to begin at […]

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March 29, 2018 | Marian Merewitz

A Dialogue with Police Officer Michael Prather

On this episode of Dialagondo Con La Policia del Condado de Montgomery, host Blanca Kling is joined by Montgomery County Police Community Services Officer, Michael Prather. Officer Prather has been awarded by the City of Rockville and been a well known and loved member of the community for a very long time. On the second half […]

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March 27, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for March 27 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Tuesday, March 27 in Montgomery County: 1. Health Fair: Free health screenings for glucose, BMI and blood pressure will be available in the Student Union at Montgomery College Germantown Campus. 2. Cone with a Cop: Montgomery County Police department’s fourth district will host “cone with a cop,” from noon to 4 .p.m […]

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March 20, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Five Things to Know for March 20 in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Tuesday, March 20 in Montgomery County: 1. Spring Equinox: Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere begins at 12:15 p.m. 2. Winter Weather Advisory: And while the first day of spring may be marked on the calendar to begin today, residents should expect winter weather instead of warmer temperatures. A Winter […]

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January 26, 2018 | Michelle Queen

County Report This Week

Anqoinette Crosby hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week with news and information for Montgomery County. On this episode, find reports on: County officials celebrate the new 2nd District Police Station with a ribbon cutting ceremony; County Executive Ike Leggett talks about the County being on Amazon’s short list of possible locations for […]

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January 23, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

New Police Station Opens in Bethesda After Nearly 60 Years

Bethesda is changing which is evident just by traveling down Wisconsin Avenue where any biker or driver alike, can hear the construction happening downtown. Montgomery County Department of General Services Director David Dise called it the “sound of prosperity” early Monday as he welcomed county leaders for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Montgomery County […]

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January 5, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

Police Identify Woman’s Body Found in Burtonsville

The Montgomery County police have identified a body they found earlier this week in a Burtonsville pond. Police said in a statement that the body found Jan. 3 behind the 14200 block of Ballinger Terrace was that of  Kristin Danielle Bessix, 36, of Burtonsville. Bessix was reported missing to police on Nov. 22 just days after […]

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