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🚦Due to power outages. Remember, if you come across a dark intersection, to treat it as a four way stop.
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We are encouraging residents to shelter in place as this is an active scene.
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Congratulations to
@GaithersburgHS
SRO, Officer Bobby Blackmon on receiving the Gaithersburg High School Education Foundation - 2020 Foundation Community Contribution Award!
@gburgef
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Our SRO, Officer Blackmon was out at Summit Hall ES with members of McLean Bible Church serving food boxes.
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Due to a power outage, the traffic lights are out in the intersection of Sam Eig Highway and Fields Road. The power is also out in surrounding neighborhoods such as Crown and Rio. There is no estimate of restoration of power.
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Today at 5:53 PM, Gaithersburg Police Officers were involved in a shooting that occurred in the unit block of S Frederick Avenue.
Media staging area will be in the parking lot of St Martin’s located at the corner of 355 and S Summit.
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Thank you to the Muddy Branch
@Starbucks
for the custom apron for Joey. He will now be prepared to serve pupchinos!
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Never a dull moment in police work. Today, ofcs apprehended a peacock running around a neighborhood.
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Good morning from all of us in DC today assisting with the 58th Presidential Inauguration!
@mcpnews
#InaugurationDay
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Lakelands Park Middle School is currently in Shelter-in-Place due to a threat received. At this time, we do not believe the threat is credible. Out of an abundance caution, the shelter-in-place will continue for a short period of time.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of FBI Supervisory Special Agent Carlos Wolff and Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Sander Cohen.
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Please join us in celebrating Officer Bobby Blackmon's retirement!! Officer Blackmon has dedicated 21 years to the citizens of the City of Gaithersburg.
He has impacted the lives of countless students while working as an SRO at Gaithersburg HS.
Thank you for your service!
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From all of us here at the Gaithersburg Police Department, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a Happy and Safe Holiday!
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Gaithersburg Police Arrest Gaithersburg High School Student with a Loaded Privately Manufactured Handgun on Campus
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Power has been restored.
Due to a power outage, the traffic lights are out in the intersection of Sam Eig Highway and Fields Road. The power is also out in surrounding neighborhoods such as Crown and Rio. There is no estimate of restoration of power.
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We're at the 2017 Principals, Counselors & PTA Appreciation Breakfast! Great folks to be around.
#wearegaithersburg
@GburgMD
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Yesterday, K9 Joey took a break to cool down and have a little fun on the job at the Gaithersburg Water Park at Bohrer Park.
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We’re out today at Bowl America for the
@SpOlympicsMD
State Finals Bowling Tournament with
@mcpnews
@NIHPolice
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Ofcs participated in today's
#ShopWithaCop2017
. We had a blast!
@LakeforestMall
@mcpnews
@GaithersburgPF
@MCPD6DCommander
@MDSP
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We will be participating in Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the GPD station located at 14 Fulks Corner Avenue.
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Today is
#CoffeewithaCop
at the Starbucks on Muddy Branch Rx from 1-3pm. Stop on by and talk with ofcs from GPD and
@mcpnews
.
Join us Thursday, February 20 for
#CoffewithaCop
. Ofcs from GPD &
@mcpnews
will be at the
@Starbucks
on Muddy Road located at 898 Muddy Branch Road Boardwalk from 1-3PM.
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Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of N Summit Ave.
At 6:28 a.m, ofcs from GPD &
@mcpnews
responded to the area for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Ofcs located 2 adult victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
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School starts next week! GPD would like to remind you when you have to stop for a school bus.
This graphic shows you when you need to stop.
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The rain stopped for a minute and McGruff was excited! We made it to Montgomery Meadows!
#NationalNightOut
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Today, we met with staff of
@Starbucks
to discuss future partnerships with first responders.
@JeffSDanley
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Join us Thursday, February 20 for
#CoffewithaCop
. Ofcs from GPD &
@mcpnews
will be at the
@Starbucks
on Muddy Road located at 898 Muddy Branch Road Boardwalk from 1-3PM.
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We are investigating a suspicious situation that occurred at the Target in Rio. At 8:17p.m, ofcs from GPD &
@mcpnews
responded for a subject with a gun. The subject was located & taken into custody without incident. A BB gun was located. There is no ongoing threat to the public.
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Join us in celebrating Sergeant Patrick Word’s retirement! Sergeant Word has dedicated 30 years to the citizens of the City of Gaithersburg. 🚔
We thank him for his many years of outstanding and professional service, and wish him all the best on his future endeavors. 👏
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We’re here giving out great info and gettig some from amazing folks. Come on by.
Getting set up for the Emergency Preparedness Fair at
@JHUMoCo
today! Please join us from 11-2 to celebrate
#NationalPreparednessMonth
!
#NatlPrep
#MDPrepares
#MoCoPrepares
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Happy International Women's Day! 💐
At Gaithersburg Police Department, we are honored to work alongside these incredibly hardworking women at the department. Thank you for all that you do to protect our community! 👏 👮♀
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Don’t forget, today is the day. We’re participating in
#TakeBackDay
where you can drop off unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications.
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Today is the day & we are excited! McGruff has ironed his coat, shined his boots & is ready to meet some residents.
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We’re out here today along with our various partners. Come on out and get some great info!
@mcpnews
@Rockville411
@MDMEMA
Getting set up for the
#EmergencyPreparedness
Fair at
@JHUMoCo
today! Please join us from 11-2 to get an early start to
#NationalPreparednessMonth
!
#NatlPrep
#MDPrepares
#MoCoPrepares
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Join GPD &
@mcpnews
for
@CoffeewithaCop
at Java Junction (5 S Summit Ave) on 10/13 from 7-9 am
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Congratulations to Officer Lane for 2019 Officer of the Year!
Congratulations to
@GPDNews
Officer Dan Lane on being named Officer of the Year for 2019! Thank you Officer Lane for your commitment to the safety of our community!
#WeAreGaithersburg
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Road Closed: Muddy Branch Rd. is closed between W. Deer Park Rd. and W. Diamond Ave. for a police investigation.
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We’re out at Tysons Corner Center with
@NLEMuseum
and the
@mcpnews
Police Explorers.
@LEExploringLFL
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UPDATE: The Shelter-in-Place has been lifted at Lakelands Park Middle School.
Lakelands Park Middle School is currently in Shelter-in-Place due to a threat received. At this time, we do not believe the threat is credible. Out of an abundance caution, the shelter-in-place will continue for a short period of time.
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.
@GburgMD
Public Works,
@MontCo_Highways
&
@MDSHA
are out working hard to keep the streets & highways as clear as possible. SLOW DOWN & increase stopping distance. First Responders have responded to several collisions thus far. If you don’t have to drive, we encourage you not to.
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Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning at 12:06 a.m. in the 800 block of Russell Ave in Gaithersburg.
There are no victims of a shooting or suspect information at this time.
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We are proud to announce that we received our reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
To learn more about the process of accreditation CALEA at .
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We have concluded for the day. Thank you to all those who came out & supported such an amazing cause!
@mcpnews
@TakomaParkPD
@SpOlympicsMD
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Today’s the day. Clean out your cabinets and dispose your unused/unwanted Rx drugs!
Reminder: Tomorrow is “National Rx Take Back Day”. Be sure to clean out your cabinets. Ofcs will be at the following locations collecting;
- Gaithersburg Police Station
- Asbury Methodist Village
- Senior Living at Kentlands Manor
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Detectives are investigating a suspicious situation that occurred Wed., April 14, outside of an apartment building at 392 North Summit Avenue.
Read full story & view body-worn camera footage here:
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We're at the
@RMHCBaltimore
5K w/Daren the Lion & Scruff McGruff & the
@mcpnews
Police Explorers
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Today is the
@GburgMD
Book Festival at Bohrer Park from 10AM to 6 PM
Anticipate higher traffic volume along MD355 adjacent to Bohrer Park between 9AM & 7 PM.
Crossing guards will be stationed along MD355 at S. Summit Ave & Education Blvd.
#GPDNews
#BookFestival
#trafficadvisory
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Hay there! We’re out at the Crown West Community Fall Festival. Stop by and chat with us as we have all the in-cider information about safety tips.
@mcpnews
@SmartUrbanLivin
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When wearing masks and gloves in public to keep yourselves and others safe, remember to throw them in the trash when you’re done.
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The Community Action Team (CAT) did the Tour de Gaithersburg this evening to get their bikes ready for
#Summerfest
tomorrow. Can you name what neighborhood or pool they were at? Come out to Summerfest tomorrow to meet these guys!!
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The GPD Police Officer Application Process is now OPEN until August 31, 2018. More info & to apply:
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Thank you for the invite. We had a great time!
#MyNIHDay
#TYCTWD
is underway at NCI Shady Grove!
Our kids are learning about:
-
#Topography
,
#Erosion
, &
#NaturalHazards
with the
@ReadyNCI
#AugmentedReality
sandbox
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#PetFirstAid
with
@SESRedHeels
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#BullyingPrevention
with the
#NIH
Civil Program
-
#CyberSafety
with
@GPDNews
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Thank you to
@EUMC20877
for the generous donations of both breakfast and lunch today for Officers and staff. It was very much enjoyed!
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the
@TakomaParkPD
and his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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Several Gaithersburg neighborhoods are joining communities across the country to participate in the National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime campaign.
For more info on Gaithersburg’s NNO programs, please visit the City’s website at .
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We're at the
@LakeforestMall
@jcpenney
for the "Back2School" event. Come on by!
@GburgMD
@mcpnews
@MCPD6DCommander
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Chief Sroka will address the media at the staging area in approximately 20 mins.
Today at 5:53 PM, Gaithersburg Police Officers were involved in a shooting that occurred in the unit block of S Frederick Avenue.
Media staging area will be in the parking lot of St Martin’s located at the corner of 355 and S Summit.
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Officers are investigating a bomb threat to the Police Station. Street closures are in effect for Fulks Corner between S Frederick Ave and Olde Towne Ave.
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Cpl. Salgado doing her first interview as a PIO. Great job!
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We’re at the Bohrer Park Activity Center for the Career Fair till 6PM. Stop by!
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.
@GburgMD
Public Works,
@MontCo_Highways
&
@MDSHA
have been working hard to keep the streets & highways as clear as possible. Remember, road conditions vary from plowed & wet, to snow covered & icy. If you don’t have to drive, we encourage you not to.
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Please join us in celebrating Detective Corporal Everett Cammack’s retirement!! Detective Corporal Cammack has dedicated 24 years to the citizens of the City of the Gaithersburg.
We congratulate you on your retirement and wish you good health and happiness. You will be missed!
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Today, we got to participate in the Gaithersburg
@Childtime
“Truck Day” event. Had a great time with all the kids and parents!
@GburgMD
@mcfrs
@MDOTNews
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We had fun and look forward to the next event.
A very big thank you to the staff from
@ReadyMontgomery
,
@MCFRSNews
,
@mcfrs
,
@GPDNews
, &
@MoCoRec
who provided great information to our
#TYCTWD
kids during
#MyNIHDay
at NCI Shady Grove last week!
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After 29 years of residing at 14 Fulks Corner Ave, today at 9pm, we will be securing the doors one last time as we will be moving into our new place at 16 S. Summit Ave.
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Detectives have arrested and charged two additional suspects for the shooting incident that occurred on October 3, 2020 at a hotel in Gaithersburg.
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