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March 21, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Gaithersburg

UPDATED Montgomery County detectives are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a school bus that occurred at 6:26 a.m. on March 21 on Clopper Road. Police and fire rescue units responded to the area of Clopper Road and Metropolitan Grove Road for the report of a personal injury collision. According to police, the […]

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March 6, 2013 | Staff Writer

Tree Falls on Car

Montgomery County police and fire rescue crews responded to Newcastle Avenue at Woodley Avenue in Silver Spring at 3:04 p.m. on March 6 for the report of a tree down on a car. According to police, one person was transported to the hospital. The patient’s condition is unknown. The road was closed until the tree […]

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February 17, 2013 | Staff Writer

MoCo Police District Boundaries (Video)

This month, Montgomery County police redistricted some of the boundaries patrolled by officers at the department’s six stations. In this interview, Officer Rebecca Innocenti explains why the changes were implemented and how residents can get more information. View the new district maps right here.

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February 15, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Gaithersburg Police Asking for Public’s Help (Photo)

Detectives from the Gaithersburg Police Investigations Section are investigating an attempted strong arm robbery and sex assault incident that occurred in the 900 block of Clopper Road on Feb 11.  Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to identify a possible suspect. On Feb. 11, police said, at approximately 10:50 p.m., the victim stated that […]

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February 4, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Citizen Academy Graduates Feb. 5

A graduation ceremony for the 2012 fall session, Session 43, of the Citizen Academy will be held at the Public Safety Training Academy on Tuesday, February 5, at 7 p.m. The 30 graduates participated in an 18-week program which was developed as an extension of the department’s community policing efforts. Community members who participate in […]

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February 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

Police Tips for Super Bowl Sunday

Montgomery County Police are encouraging everyone participating in Super Bowl parties to stay safe on Super Bowl Sunday. If you are watching the big game at a location other than your home, and you plan to drink alcohol, make sure you have a safe way to get home. Don’t Drive Drunk! According to MADD, Super Bowl […]

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February 3, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Germantown Robbery Investigation (Video)

Montgomery County Police Officer Rebecca Innocenti provides an update on a series of thefts from vehicles and robberies in the Germantown area that began on December 26. Police detectives believed that seven incidents have all been committed by the same individual. The suspect breaks into vehicles and steals primarily purses, according to police. The last […]

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January 30, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Wheaton Robbery Suspect Arrested (Photo)

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect believed to be responsible for an armed robbery of a convenience store and an armed robbery of a bank that occurred in Wheaton.  Police said the suspect is also responsible for an armed robbery of a bank that occurred on January 23. On January 23, at approximately 4:17 […]

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January 30, 2013 | Staff Writer

Germantown Robbery Composite

Composite of Germantown Suspect (Photo)

Detectives from the 5th District Investigative Section continue to investigate a series of theft from vehicles and robberies in Germantown that are believed to have been committed by the same suspect.  Detectives are releasing a composite of the suspect and are asking for the public’s help in identifying him. Since December 26, 2012, there have […]

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January 29, 2013 | Staff Writer

Rockville Police Took the Plunge (Video)

Rockville City Police officers and staff, along with K-9 Boomer, took part in the 17th annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 26. The event raises funds for the Maryland Special Olympics. More than 20 Rockville City Police officers plunged into the cold water of the Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State […]

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