Montgomery County Police Department

May 2, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Police Chief Tom Manger Says Hate Crimes Increased by 32 Percent

After the second bomb threat was made to the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, the U.S. Department of Justice reached out to staff to see how they could be of assistance. “I said ‘well  I think it would be great if we could have a program that would educate our community and bring […]

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May 2, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Dozens of Cars Vandalized in Montgomery Village, Police Charge Three Teens with Destruction of Property

Imagine waking up to find your vehicle’s windshield had been smashed in overnight. That’s what happened to dozens of residents in Montgomery Village on Monday morning, according to a Montgomery County police spokesperson. Officer Rick Goodale said 36 cars were vandalized, and the majority of the damage was smashed in windshields and side windshields. He […]

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April 28, 2017 | Staff Writer

Police Say a 14-Year-Old Girl Was Stabbed Near a Bus Stop in Silver Spring

A 14-year-old girl was stabbed near a public bus stop in Silver Spring on Thursday afternoon, police said, and the suspect is a 14-year-old boy. According to a report by the Montgomery County police, officers responded around 3:15 p.m. in the area of East Franklin Avenue and University Boulevard where they found a 14-year-old girl […]

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April 27, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Hate Crime Prevention Forum to Take Place on May 1

Hate incidents across the county is why the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations service for a forum to help prevent hate. Representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Anti Defamation League and the Montgomery County Police Department will inform […]

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April 26, 2017 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, April 26, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, April 26th, in Montgomery County: 1. Police Beat: Montgomery County Police Captain Mark Plazinski, a 23-year veteran of the department, has been named the police department’s new 5th district commander. He begins his new role on May 1st. 2. Best Schools: Churchill High School is one of the […]

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April 7, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Missing Rockville Man Located Safe (PHOTO)

UPDATED Montgomery County police say that Daniel Zancan has been located safe and unharmed. Update: Daniel Garrett Zancan has been located safe and unharmed. TY for sharing!https://t.co/1YnnEd9Gqs pic.twitter.com/ePoOSyduEI — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) April 7, 2017 Montgomery County police officers are asking for your help to locate a missing Rockville man. According to […]

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April 2, 2017 | Staff Writer

Police Investigate ‘Possible Threat’ to Clarksburg High

The principal of Clarksburg High School sent a message to parents and students today following a “possible threat” to the school that was reportedly posted on Instagram. According to principal Stephen Whiting, Montgomery County police officers are investigating and have determined there is “no credible danger.” When asked for more information, MCPS spokesperson Derek Turner […]

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March 30, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Officer Remains in Hospital after Being Struck on I-270

A Montgomery County police officer remains hospitalized in stable condition after he tried to pull over an automobile on Interstate 270 and was struck by another automobile, a police statement said Thursday afternoon. Officer Robert Sagona, a four-year veteran of the force, was traveling north in his cruiser on I-270 near the Montgomery Village Avenue […]

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March 28, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATE: Police Say Man Killed after Lunging at Officer with Knife

UPDATED: A police officer shot a man Monday night, who had called police to report a stolen bicycle, after the man lunged at the officer with a knife, Montgomery County police said Tuesday. As part of the investigation, investigators examined the officer’s body camera video, said a police statement, released Tuesday afternoon. About 10:55 p.m., […]

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March 22, 2017 | Staff Writer

UPDATED: Police Locate Missing Germantown Man

UPATED Montgomery County police say that Huu Banh has been located and is being reunited with family. UPDATE to Silver Alert: Huu Banh has been LOCATED and is being reunited with family. TY for sharing: https://t.co/xglLIgOIJC pic.twitter.com/37s4SHuKGF — Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) March 23, 2017 The Montgomery County Police Department needs your help to locate […]

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