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County Executive Ike Leggett announced the appointment of a Montgomery County Human Trafficking Task Force to explore possible new legislation to combat human trafficking. Lorna Virgili has more. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Crime is down in Montgomery County but public safety remains a top priority for local leaders. County Executive Ike Leggett was joined by several County Councilmembers, other county and state officials, law enforcement officers and dozens of residents for the dedication ceremony of the new 3rd District Police Station in the White Oak section of […]

Montgomery County Police Captain Don Johnson, the 3rd District Commander, is retiring after 29 years on the job. Johnson was hired by the Montgomery County Police Department in 1985 when “Don Johnson” was already a household name due to the popularity of the television show, Miami Vice, starring the actor with the same name. This […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett announced the appointment of a Montgomery County Human Trafficking Task Force on June 5. This new task force will explore possible new County legislation to combat human trafficking, raise awareness of the forms human trafficking takes in the County, and review ways to improve services provided by the County to […]

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger introduces the director of the new animal shelter, Mary Healey.  Manger said Healey’s philosophy is that “every animal matters.” Take a look: Related:

It’s been a big week for animal lovers in Montgomery County: the county’s new animal shelter is now open for business. The spacious state-of-the-art facility replaces the cramped shelter on Rothgeb Drive in Rockville and it’s operated by the Animal Services Division of the Montgomery County Police Department. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can visit […]

The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) opens for business and adoption on March 2 from noon – 5 p.m. at 7315 Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood. Montgomery County leaders celebrated the completion of the state-of-the-art facility on March 1 with two ribbon-cutting ceremonies and tours of the new building. “I hope that […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett and Police Chief Thomas Manger, along with State’s Attorney John McCarthy and County Council President Craig Rice, announced today (Feb. 25) that total crime for 2013 in Montgomery County decreased nine percent from 2012 – part of a seven-year trend that totaled a 33 percent reduction in serious crime and […]

Montgomery County police held a news conference, along with the FBI this week, to identify a person of interest in the disappearance of the Lyon sisters nearly 40 years ago. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports.   Related posts:      

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger and FBI Special Agent in Charge Steve Vogt hold a news conference to report a new development in the disappearance of the Lyon sisters. The two girls went missing from Wheaton back in 1975 and now police investigators have identified a person of interest. Take […]