Solicitation On May 8 at 11:43 a.m., Montgomery County Police responded to a complaint that two women with a baby were soliciting money in the parking lot of the Kentlands Giant. The women were not found, and no report was filed. Residential Burglary On May 3 at 9:50 a.m., a residential burglary was reported...
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The Gaithersburg Planning Commission plays a vital role in making sure development projects are consistent with the city’s overall goals while also meeting the diverse needs of residents, commission members and city officials say. Balancing those needs can be tricky, but the city’s long track record of thriving developments — including Kentlands and Lakelands...
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As more people venture out to enjoy the spring season, state authorities and the Gaithersburg Police Department want to make sure motorists and bicyclists know and obey the rules of the road. “The safety of everyone on the roads is our highest concern 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Melinda B. Peters,...
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Attempted Kidnapping The Gaithersburg Police Department is seeking the public’s help as it investigates an attempted kidnapping that occurred in the 500 block of Midsummer Drive. On April 22, at approximately 6:54 p.m., the victim, a 14-year-old male, stated that he was running along the sidewalk of Midsummer Drive when an unknown Hispanic male...
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A large majority of respondents to a recent survey rejected the idea of the city of Gaithersburg opting into the Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC) program, according to a city official who spoke at an April 8 mayor and City Council work session. More than 3,500 surveys were mailed to a random sampling...
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If all goes well, Gaithersburg will have an extensively remodeled library this fall with a host of new features and services designed to meet the needs of the city’s diverse population. “We want this to be something that the community is comfortable coming to and where there’s a place for everyone,” Kay Bowman, the...
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The Gaithersburg Police Department celebrated its 50th anniversary April 1. A lot has changed in the past five decades when it comes to law enforcement training, techniques and budgets. In Fiscal Year 1964, David Marstiller, Gathersburg’s first chief of police, had only $4,000 to pay his sole officer, along with an equipment budget of...
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A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) will arrive in Gaithersburg on April 14 to examine all aspects of the Gaithersburg Police Department’s policies and operations. The assessors will judge the department in nine major areas, including roles, responsibilities, and relationships; organization, management, and administration; personnel...
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Testing and replacing smoke detectors is kind of like eating right: Everyone knows they should do it, but who really has the time? Well, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and lots of other government agencies suggest you make the time. After all, FEMA points out that properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are...
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Anyone who has tried to get on I-270 from MD-124 or West Diamond Avenue in recent years knows what a painful experience it can be, especially during the morning rush hour. About 161,000 vehicles use I-270 every day, noted State Highway Administration (SHA) spokesman Charlie Gischlar, many more than the highway was built for....
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