A Gaithersburg woman was arrested after she attempted to catch a ride on a bus headed for Lakelands Park Middle School (LPMS) and then allegedly stole a car. Kidest Warren, 21 of Gaithersburg, was hanging out at the bus stop at 714 Quince Orchard Boulevard at about 7:30 a.m. Feb. 9, according to a...
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A southbound CSX train hit a disabled car on the railroad tracks at the intersection of Summit Avenue in Olde Towne Gaithersburg around 7:47 p.m. on February 4. Gaithersburg Police Officer Dan Lane said no one was injured in the crash. According to Lane, the driver and two children exited the automobile before it...
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Montgomery County police are investigating the Feb. 1 armed robbery of the Sovereign Bank, 481 North Frederick Avenue, in Gaithersburg. According to police, a male suspect armed with a handgun entered the bank shortly before 3:30 p.m. and verbally demanded cash. The suspect fled after receiving an undisclosed amount of cash and no one...
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Bennett Named “Officer of the Year” Gaithersburg Police Officer Jonathan Bennett has been named the 2010 “Officer of the Year” for his outstanding commitment to duty, his professionalism and for his contributions to the city of Gaithersburg. Bennett said he found out the news when Police Chief Mark Sroka sent out a note to...
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A 77-year-old woman who was reported missing overnight has died, most likely from exposure to the extreme cold weather, according to Montgomery County police. Addie Brown was reported missing by family members last night around 11 p.m. from Bryan Avenue. She was visiting the Gaithersburg area from North Carolina and family members told police...
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Gaithersburg Police Officer Jonathan Bennett has been named the 2010 “Officer of the Year” for his outstanding commitment to duty, his professionalism and for his contributions to the city of Gaithersburg. Bennett said he found out the news when Police Chief Mark Sroka sent out a note to the entire department earlier this month....
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Montgomery County police arrested 31-year-old Phillip Watson on Jan. 6 and charged him with the attempted murder of a Gaithersburg police officer. The incident began on Jan. 5 at approximately 11:25 p.m. when police said Watson called 911 to report a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot near his home. According to Montgomery County...
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LPMS Student Hit by Car A Lakelands Park Middle School student was hit by a car on Nov. 10 at 7:52 a.m. at 1200 Main Street near the dropoff area. Montgomery County Police Spokesman Dan Fritz said the student was evaluated by the school nurse and appeared to be okay. The driver of the...
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The Gaithersburg Police Department is adding another police dog thanks to the generosity of the Gaithersburg Police Foundation (GPF). “The second canine team will enhance our service to the citizens by expanding the hours of canine coverage in the city,” said Gaithersburg Police Chief Mark Sroka. “As a result of the outstanding partnership with...
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Montgomery County police are releasing surveillance photos in hopes of finding a suspect who broke into the Shell gas station at 600 Quince Orchard Road at approximately 6:22 a.m. on July 25. According to police, the suspect stole cash, cigarettes and propane cylinders. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his 20s...
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