The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Police Department. Arrests or charges do not indicate a conviction.
Montgomery County police released a crime summary for April 8 through April 16. The following incidents were reported in Gaithersburg: For questions about this blotter, email greg.cohen@patch.com.
Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger will join 6th District officers for the meeting.
Montgomery County police will hold a public safety meeting in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, May 7, to discuss crime and crime stats, and provide an update on additional officers scheduled for the 6th district. Residents of and business owners in Montgomery Village are encouraged to participate in this discussion, which will include Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger, 6th District Commander Willie Parker-Loan and Patrol Services Bureau Chief Darryl McSwain. Police said the meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Marion Community Center, located at 8821 East Village Avenue. For more information call Director of Government Relations Sharon Levine at 301-948-0110, ext. 2313 or e-mail slevine@mvf.org.
The following incidents were provided by Montgomery County Police. Arrests do not indicate conviction. This is not an all-encompassing list. Please click on map markers—color-coded by district—to read about the incidents.
Police officers conducted a pedestrian safety sting last week in Kentlands, stopping about 100 vehicles in one hour for violations.
Gaithersburg police officers stopped about 100 vehicles in one hour for violations during an educational pedestrian sting in Kentlands last week, The Gazette reported. Conducted at the intersection of Market Street and Center Point Way, officers used a handful of volunteers in bright yellow T-shirts to act as pedestrian decoys, according to the report. Drivers were warned after officers saw them driving without wearing seat belts, not yielding to pedestrians and not stopping at the marked line at a stop sign, Gaithersburg police officer Dan Lane told The Gazette. Gaithersburg officials are also warning bicyclists to remain cautious while riding. A combined 43 vehicle accidents involved a bicyclist during 2011 and 2012 in Montgomery County'…
Bus “plowed” through vehicles stopped at red light, WUSA9 reports
(UPDATED 9 a.m. Tuesday) A Ride-On Bus was involved in a 12-vehicle crash at Nicholson Lane, near Rockville Pike, a Montgomery County Police spokeswoman confirmed. The crash occurred at around 1:40 p.m. Monday, Officer Janelle Smith told Patch. According to what observers told WUSA9, the bus “plowed” through cars stopped at a red light at that intersection either because the brakes failed or because “the bus driver wasn’t paying attention”—details police were unable to corroborate when reached Monday. Smith said several people were treated for minor injuries and that police were still investigating what caused the crash. --- EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated since it was originally published on Monday, April 22 to correct an error…
The 51-year-old allegedly jumped on cars, threw around large objects, and ignored police orders.
Montgomery County police identified 51-year-old Anthony Howard as the man who died after being tasered Friday evening by officers in Gaithersburg. Howard, whose address was not known, was acting erratically Friday, according to police. A 911 caller told police Howard had been standing in a parked pickup truck "yelling profanities, striking the truck with rocks, and crawling on other vehicles." Howard was tasered and restrained with handcuffs after a series of incidents, police said. After being restrained, police noticed that the subject wasn't breathing, authorities said. Howard was later pronounced dead at Shady Grove Hospital. Police are continuing to investigate Howard's death and ask that anyone who witnessed this event and has not …
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The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Police Department. Arrests or charges do not indicate a conviction.
Montgomery County police released a crime summary for April 1 through April 9. The following incidents were reported in Gaithersburg: For questions about this blotter, email greg.cohen@patch.com.
10:08 am on Monday, April 22, 2013
Lost Knife in the news????? So what else is NEW!! It's a 'regular' when it comes to criminal activity and has been for years except in past 5 years has just gotten worse, more aggressive attacks. City of Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village need to sit down and discuss problems with this specific location! more ›
Pike’s Peek 10K race is Sunday down Rockville Pike. Police said heightened security was precautionary; there were no indication of threats.
There will be a stronger police presence at Pike’s Peek 10K in Rockville on Sunday, a race day that falls almost a week after explosions killed three people and caused mass injuries at the Boston Marathon. Montgomery County Police Cpt. Paul Starks said more police resources would be on hand, including police dogs that could detect explosives. Starks said police had no indication of possible threats to the local event. “But in light of recent events, we’re taking extra precautions and are asking the public to help in that effort,” Starks said. Police are urging people to avoid leaving packages and bags unattended and reminded people to call police if they see suspicious behavior. As in past years, county police would be working with …
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Free vaccine is Sunday, April 21 at Montgomery County Animal Shelter in Rockville
Free rabies vaccinations will be offered at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter to the pets of Montgomery County residents. The clinics will held at the shelter, at 14645 Rothgeb Dr., from 10 a.m. to noon on the following dates: Maryland law requires that all dogs, cats, and ferrets over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies. Owners who don’t vaccinate animals could face a $500 fine. When brought in for vaccination, all dogs must be leashed. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers or otherwise contained. Pet owners will be required to purchase a pet license if their pet is not currently licensed. There will be a $4 charge for ferrets and out-of-county pets. Those with questions may contact the Montgomery County Police …
The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Police Department. Arrests or charges do not indicate a conviction.
Montgomery County police released a crime summary for March 25 through April 2. The following incidents were reported in Gaithersburg: For questions about this blotter, email greg.cohen@patch.com.
Sharon Adams
10:27 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The question is.... How long will police be at those corners to monitor or basically 'babysit'??!!!! more ›