Sheriff Popkin

June 11, 2020 | Suzanne Pollak

Chiefs: Community Policing and Trust Are Vital for Police and Community To Work Together

Six police chiefs from throughout Montgomery County as well as the County Sheriff detailed the importance of community policing during a June 11 Facebook Live virtual town hall on law enforcement. They also stressed the need for good communications, empathy and the ability to treat all citizens fairly to build trust between police and residents. […]

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February 23, 2016 | Staff Writer

Sheriff Warns Residents of Phone Scam to Prevent Arrest (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office is warning residents of a nationwide phone scam currently targeting Montgomery County residents. The caller, claiming to be from the sheriff’s office, says that a warrant for their arrest will be served unless money is immediately paid. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

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September 30, 2014 | Staff Writer

New Laws Go Into Effect, Domestic Violence Awareness Month

There are several new laws that go into effect on October 1, including new domestic violence laws. “October has been established as the national Domestic Violence Awareness Month and county residents should be proud of the programs and services provided by the Montgomery County Family Justice Center’s [FJC} multi-agency staff to curtail domestic violence and […]

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April 2, 2014 | Staff Writer

Sheriff Popkin’s Warning on Latest Phone Scam

Scammers are now using the guise of a sheriff’s deputy to extort people into immediately sending money to avoid arrest. According to Montgomery County Sheriff Darren M. Popkin, a phone scam currently going around the country has reached Montgomery County. A caller, falsely claiming to be from the sheriff’s office, says that a warrant has […]

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