Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Gaithersburg Police Foundation held its annual fundraiser at Dogfish Head Alehouse on Tuesday.
Kentlands residents Gil Price and Ron Canova wrapped up lunch Tuesday at Dogfish Head Alehouse around 1:30 p.m., but that wasn't the only meal Price planned to eat at the Gaithersburg restaurant. He was heading back for dinner with his family, too. As president of the Gaithersburg Police Foundation, Price wanted to make sure he was contributing to the organizations annual fundraiser at the restaurant. The GPF, through a series of events such as Tuesday's at Dogfish, raises money "with the intention of supporting the Gaithersburg Police Department and the individual officers," Price said. The group tries to raise about $20,000 annually to help fund what Price called "urgent, off-budget items." "The Gaithersburg Police Foundation supports …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Police and Montgomery County firefighters investigated the letter at Diamond Elementary.
A letter sent to a Diamond Elementary School faculty member contained an unknown substance and came from a fake Canadian business, a Gaithersburg police spokesman said Tuesday afternoon. Police were called to the Gaithersburg school Tuesday morning to investigate the letter, which Montgomery County Public Schools officials said posed no threat to students or staff. "The letter came from—it said on the receiving end—from a business out of Canada," Gaithersburg police Officer Dan Lane said. "When we looked up the business, the business didn't exist. So right now we don't know where it came from. "Where it came from is a fake address." Diamond Elementary instituted a "shelter in place" procedure and Marquis Drive was closed for a short time …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Gaithersburg news in brief.
The city of Gaithersburg released the following news: Gaithersburg Police Foundation Fundraiser Set for May 14 The Gaithersburg Police Foundation will hold its 5th annual fundraising event at Dogfish Head Alehouse, located at 800 West Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg, on Tuesday May 14, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Dogfish Head Alehouse will donate 15 percent of that day’s proceeds to the Gaithersburg Police Foundation. The public is encouraged to drop by for a fun time, good food and an opportunity to meet the members of the Gaithersburg Police Department and the Gaithersburg Police Foundation, who will be on hand throughout the day. More information is available on the city of Gaithersburg website. City Celebrates 100 Years of Peony…
Monday, April 15, 2013
Gaithersburg police officers were stationed at City Hall for Monday's Mayor and City Council meeting.
Two Gaithersburg police officers stationed in the hallway leading to City Hall's Council Chambers during Monday evening's Mayor and City Council meeting provided a stark reminder of the bombings at the Boston Marathon earlier in the day. "Our presence at City Hall is precautionary," Officer Dan Lane, a Gaithersburg police spokesman, told Patch. "There are no known threats or concerns." There is no other increased police presence in the city but officers "are vigilant and reminded to remain aware of their surroundings and any suspicious activities that may occur," Lane said. Gaithersburg Mayor Sidney A. Katz opened the meeting with a moment of silence, asking those in the audience to keep the victims of Monday afternoon's bombings in their …
Monday, April 1, 2013
April 1 marks the 50th anniversary of the Gaithersburg Police Department.
April 1 marks a day for jokes, but the Gaithersburg Police Department has been all business for 50 years. On April 1, 1963, a resolution was signed by then Mayor Merton F. Duvall establishing the Gaithersburg Police Department. In the 50 years since, the department has grown from three sworn officers and one civilian clerk to 57 sworn officers and 15 civilians, according to a city news release. “Over the last half century, the department has seen many changes, including increased strength of officers, technological advancement and training, and redesigns of the police cruisers and uniforms; however, our mission has not changed," Chief Mark P. Sroka said in a statement. "We remain committed to our core values of Service, Integrity and …
Friday, March 29, 2013
Police were stationed at three Gaithersburg intersections promoting pedestrian safety for both walkers and drivers.
In hope of preventing another fatal incident involving a pedestrian, Gaithersburg police took to three high-risk intersections to promote pedestrian safety to walkers and drivers alike. On March 26, from 4-9 p.m., Gaithersburg officers were stationed at Clopper Road at Firstfield Road, Route 355 at Odend Hal Avenue and Great Seneca Highway at Orchard Ridge Drive, according to a news release. The focus was on pedestrians not properly using crosswalks, drivers failing to stop at clearly marked stop lines and drivers failing to yield to pedestrians. Drivers and pedestrians observed in violation received either a citation or a pre-printed warning. Officers issued 131 warnings and nine traffic citations to both pedestrians and drivers and …
Friday, February 22, 2013
The Gaithersburg Police Department released the following crime statistics as part of its 2012 Annual Report.
The Gaithersburg Police Department released the following crime statistics as part of its 2012 Annual Report: Proactive policing resulted in a significant increase in arrests from prior years that has attributed to the increased crime statistics: Traffic accidents decreased by 1.1 percent, with personal injury accidents showing a decrease of 3.7 percent: Crime Enforcement There has been a 10.6 percent increase in Part I Crimes within the city of Gaithersburg for January-September of 2012, as compared to the crime reporting statistics for January-September of 2011. The crime reporting statistics for the 4th Quarter of 2012 are not available at this time. The full Gaithersburg Police Department 2012 Annual Report can be viewed on the city of…
Friday, January 25, 2013
Officer Gregg Johannesen and Sergeant Chris Vance were honored by the Gaithersburg Police Department.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Gaithersburg police officer Dan Lane sent Patch tips for residents to stay safe and warm during this week's cold stretch.
After a weekend of unusually high January temperatures, winter weather struck Gaithersburg in force with temperatures in the teens. Gaithersburg police officer Dan Lane submitted the following tips for Gaithersburg area residents to stay warm and safe during extreme cold: Indoor Safety Heat Your Home Safely If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater, be extremely careful. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions as well as the home safety measures on page 3, and remember these safety tips: • Use fireplace, wood stoves, or other combustion heaters only if they are properly vented to the outside and do not leak flue gas into the indoor air space. • Do not burn paper in a fireplace. • Ensure adequate ventilation if you must use…
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Third quarter crime rates are up from 2011 in Gaithersburg, with incidents of robbery almost doubling, The Washington Examiner reported.
Early numbers show crime rates are up in the city of Gaithersburg, The Washington Examiner reported. Police data shows crime rates are up from 1,366 total crimes last year to 1,634 this year — nearly a 20 percent increase — through September, according to the report. Robberies and aggravated assaults showed the greatest increase, with robberies nearly doubling from 34 incidents between January and September 2011 to 63 between January and September this year, according to the report. Armed robberies are up to 78 from 47 in the same period. Read the full story, including comment from Gaithersburg police officer Dan Lane and City Council Member Henry Marraffa, on The Washington Examiner. SPEAK OUT: Do you feel safe in Gaithersburg? If yes, …
Joe Thomas
6:24 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
"Shelter in place" because of a letter. What a joke. more ›