Early warning from flood sensors & quick action from our partners led to road closures & protected residents from flash floods on Saturday. Thx to Montgomery County, MD - Dept. of Transportation @MCPnews Park Police MC @mygreenmc We must prepare for more #Flooding with climate change. ow.ly/mipo50WuYzY

🚨 Ready to be prepared? 🚨 Join Montgomery Co. MD OEMHS for the Emergency Preparedness & Public Safety Fair! 📅 Sat, Sept. 13 | ⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 📍 Wheaton Local Park CPR & AED trainings, safety demos, giveaways, trucks to explore and more!

HAPPENING NOW: It’s Thursday at the Mont. Co. Ag. Fair! Reminder, we have a $20,000 sign-on bonus for Police Candidates and $5,000 sign-on bonus for 911 Emergency Call Takers and Dispatchers. Come meet Operations Manager Graves for more information! #MCPD #MCPnews Montgomery Village #MCPD6D

HAPPENING NOW: State’s Attorney John McCarthy, Chief Marc Yamada, and Sgt. Patrick Kepp talk with media following the sentencing of Raphael Mayorga, who received 22 years for intentionally running over Sgt. Kepp in October of 2023.

I joined Montgomery County Department of Police & University of Maryland Global Campus to announce a new partnership that makes higher education more affordable for our officers, civilian employees & their families. Investing in those who serve strengthens recruitment & builds a safer community. ow.ly/6RVi50WO6OE

Hi everyone! Welcome to the X account of the Commander, MCPD 5th District. Excited to get to work with the brave men and women of the 5th District and to get to meet the community!🚔👮‍♂️🚓

Congrats on the new role and new X handle Commander Picerno.

Want to welcome The Banner Montgomery to the County media scene. It’s critical in a functioning democracy that we have strong local reporting. Even as a local appointed official, I strongly believe that independent reporting that holds us accountable is how we earn trust in government.

[1/2] Our County's second Maryland Mesonet weather station in Poolesville is online, joining the Layhill site. These stations will improve forecasts & warnings to the public & decision-makers. #MdWx Layhill site: ow.ly/wzL450WXOO6 Poolesville site: ow.ly/J5gF50WXOO4

Maryland's 34th mesonet site is now online! This station closes a ~120 square mile data gap in western Montgomery County. #MdWx Station page: mesonet.umd.edu/station?stid=M…

Juvenile shoplifter caught with a loaded AR pistol "ghost gun" in his backpack 😳 This evening your Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District officers were dispatched to a shoplifting (theft) that just occurred at the CVS in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue in downtown Silver Spring. Officers were

Congratulations to Ofc R. Chowdhury, Montgomery County Department of Police 2D Officer of the Quarter! His dedication to proactive traffic enforcement, DUI arrests, and solo patrol work exemplifies excellence. Thank you for your service & commitment!

🚨Starting Oct. 1, Maryland is replacing the flat $40 speed-camera fine (12+ mph over) with a graduated schedule. The faster you go, the higher the fine. Automated enforcement helps reduce crashes and keep our streets safe. Please slow down. 🚦

🚨New MCPD hiring news 📰 Come fight crime and serve the community working with Montgomery County Department of Police 🚔🚔 $70k starting salary 💵 $20k hiring bonus 💵 The big update: No college yet? No problem! Complete our police academy and field training program and you get 60 college credits!! So

We are aware of the tragedy at the LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan today. 5th District officers will continue to be a high visibility presence at religious sites of ALL faiths in the coming weeks

The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act, named after a Montgomery County police officer who lost both of his legs in the line of duty, takes effect today, Oct. 1, 2025. The law strengthens penalties for reckless, negligent and aggressive driving. www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/… #MCPD #MCPNews

CONGRATS - Kelly Mullendore promoted to MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire Assistant Chief (effective Oct 5,2025) Assistant Chief Mullendore will lead the Special Operations section. She has over 20 years of experience as a firefighter, paramedic & most recently Battalion Chief for Administrative Services

Serve your community. Earn your degree. Through our partnership with the University of Maryland Global Campus, new officers can now earn 60 college credits while completing the police academy and field training. #MCPNews #MCPD UMGC Careers

Under the Sgt. Patrick Kepp Act, effective October 1, 2025, driving 30+ mph over the speed limit is now considered reckless driving. Penalties include: • Up to 60 days in jail • $1,000 fine • 6 MVA points #TrafficTipTuesday #MCPNews #MCPD

HAPPENING NOW: Lt. King, Ofc. Beardsley, and Cadet Quach are lending a hand to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Rockville to distribute food to those in need. #MCPNews #MCPD #FoodDonation