Official account for the Montgomery County, MD Police 3rd District Commander. Not monitored 24/7. Call 911 or 301-279-8000 to report a crime or emergency 🚨montgomerycountymd.gov/pol/districts/… Silver Spring, MDJoined July 2024
At 4:56 p.m., 3rd District officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle at New Hampshire Ave & Lockwood Dr.
A pursuit followed, ending near Cherry Hill Rd & Jayrose Blvd (PG).
Three suspects are in MCPD custody after running away.
No injuries reported.
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Join MCPD’s 3rd District for #CoffeewithaCop ☕👮
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It’s your chance to meet your local officers, ask questions, and explore careers in law enforcement. We hope to see you there!
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To add, If It is an "in progress" crime, or active suspicious situation, 911 is also appropriate.
I like to say 301-279-8000 is for non emergencies or crimes that are not "in progress".
To add, If It is an "in progress" crime, or active suspicious situation, 911 is also appropriate.
I like to say 301-279-8000 is for non emergencies or crimes that are not "in progress".
If you are interested in things happening up around Germantown in our 5th District give @MCPD5DCommander a follow!
Nice work by @mcpnews 5D officers safely handling this potentially dangerous situation.
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If you are interested in things happening up around Germantown in our 5th District give @MCPD5DCommander a follow!
Nice work by @mcpnews 5D officers safely handling this potentially dangerous situation.
#MCPD
Montgomery County has signed a new contract with Vitronic, a global leader in automated traffic enforcement operating in more than 80 countries, to expand its program with 140 new speed cameras and 76 red-light cameras.
www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/…#MCPD#MCPNews
🚨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. 🚦
Juvenile shoplifter caught with a loaded AR pistol "ghost gun" in his backpack 😳
This evening your @mcpnews 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…
Stolen car pursuit & bail out - two foot chases with apprehensions 🚔
The stolen car hit a curb which caused the tires to deflate.
@usparkpolicepio helicopter 🚁 Eagle-1 assists as suspect fought with officers. Two suspects under arrest.
Then....
Shortly after, a robbery in…
Stolen car pursuit & bail out - two foot chases with apprehensions 🚔
The stolen car hit a curb which caused the tires to deflate.
@usparkpolicepio helicopter 🚁 Eagle-1 assists as suspect fought with officers. Two suspects under arrest.
Then....
Shortly after, a robbery in…
Join Friends of White Oak for a free outdoor movie night featuring Disney’s Encanto!
🗓️ Friday, September 19, 2025
⏲️ Movie starts 7 p.m.
📍The Field at Hillandale Local Park (10615 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring)
No ticket needed—RSVP encouraged!
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Juvenile on Juvenile Robbery - Arrests Made 🚔🚨
Tonight around 6PM a dispute between two groups of juveniles led to a robbery in downtown Silver Spring near the metro station. One juvenile was robbed of his backpack and the suspects fled on foot.
Your @mcpnews 3rd District…
Dump truck loses brakes while traveling on Colesville Rd today 😳😳😳
Luckily the driver reacted quickly and drove the truck up on the curb and into an embankment to fully stop.
This is a downhill slope from the beltway south towards Sligo Creek Parkway where many bicycles and…
Today is National Policewoman Day. We’re grateful for the women of MCPD who show up every day for Montgomery County with strength and heart. Your work matters, and so do you. Thank you.
For those who want to follow what is happening in the upcounty (MCPD 5th District - Germantown/ Clarksburg/Damascus) click below and follow the new @MCPD5DCommander who is freshly on this platform.
For those who want to follow what is happening in the upcounty (MCPD 5th District - Germantown/ Clarksburg/Damascus) click below and follow the new @MCPD5DCommander who is freshly on this platform.
Quick and dedicated work by your @mcpnews officers, analysts, and detectives making arrests in these two violent incidents (see below press release).
These arrests close two homicides within the same area of Silver Spring (University Blvd and Piney Branch area).
These armed &…
Quick and dedicated work by your @mcpnews officers, analysts, and detectives making arrests in these two violent incidents (see below press release).
These arrests close two homicides within the same area of Silver Spring (University Blvd and Piney Branch area).
These armed &…
At approximately 9:46 p.m. 3D officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Langley Place for the report of a shooting.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
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The next #MCDOT Parking Division's 'Parker' Outreach event is▶️
🗓️Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
🕰️11:00am–3:00pm
📌Silver Spring End of Summer Festival, 1 Veterans Place, #SilverSpringMD
🛑Stop by to provide your feedback🗣️& complete a survey @MontgomeryCoMD@MCPD3DCommander@mcpnews
The Montgomery County Department of Police is seeking the public's assistance in identifying an individual observed on the property of St. Patrick's Church in the 4100 block of Norbeck Road in Olney on September 1, 2025.
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