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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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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The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments recently approved a motion to reconsider its position on gun violence by a vote of 24-4-1. A substitute motion to ask for committee input and address how to handle potential legislative positions was approved by a vote of 26-2-1. At a city work session on April 8, Gaithersburg...
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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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On March 26, from 4 to 9 p.m., the Gaithersburg Police Department conducted an initiative to increase awareness of pedestrian safety through education and enforcement efforts. The campaign was made possible through a grant from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Highway Safety Office. Locations were chosen for education and enforcement actions due to high...
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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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Winter is almost over, but that’s no excuse for letting your driving skills slide. On the contrary, given the frequently unpredictable weather in this area, it’s important to drive defensively and stock your vehicle with the appropriate safety equipment. “This time of year can be particularly problematic because of the wide range of temperatures...
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The Gaithersburg Police Department began conducting a “Junior Police Academy” Feb. 6 at Gaithersburg Middle School. The six-week program, which meets on Wednesdays for an hour, is designed to introduce sixth- and seventh-graders to police work and help them make good life choices. “Kids that age are starting to figure out who they are,...
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