Montgomery County Police Department

Montgomery County's Public Safety Training Academy graduated 37 new police officers and sheriff’s deputies during a ceremony in Rockville, Maryland. The new class includes officers joining agencies like Montgomery County Police and Gaithersburg City Police, with a focus on diversity and community trust. Officer Alfredo Hernandez highlighted bilingual skills and varied backgrounds as assets to policing.

A man died after a police shooting at Montgomery Village Crossing Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Officers responded to a report of a man with a gun at a bus stop; during the encounter, he took actions prompting officers to fire, resulting in his death. No injuries were reported, and a handgun was recovered at the scene.

Montgomery County police are investigating multiple car break-ins in Silver Spring, with authorities suggesting several groups are involved. Security camera footage has led to arrests, and stolen car parts were reported in some incidents. Residents are urged to share surveillance footage to aid the investigation.