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Here we go, AGAIN! It’s time for a weekly challenge!

We’ll drop a photo of one of our cruisers somewhere in the community, and it’s up to YOU to figure out where it is.

Look closely… we’ll leave a few hints in every picture. All locations are right here in Montgomery County.

Think you know it? Drop your guess in the comments!

Got a spot we should feature next? Send us a message!

Bragging rights are on the line… can you crack the case?

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Extreme summer heat is coming! 🌡️🥵

Here's how to clear out hot, stagnant air and cool your car in seconds. ⤵️

And remember: never leave a child alone in a vehicle — not even for a second.

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Walkers, runners, cyclists, kids on bikes - summer brings everyone outside. Slow down and make room for all.

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An overview of reported calls for service from June 8, 2026.
For real-time updates, follow @mcpnews.

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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police - Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026. The collision resulted in the death of 39-year-old Irrael Lopez Garcia, of an unknown address.

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MCPD dispatched at approximately 6:16 a.m., to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Rt. 355 and Pooks Hill Road.

Two lanes of southbound Rt. 355 remain closed at this time.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect delays.

No injuries have been reported.

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UPDATE: Thomas Albrittain has been located safe and unharmed.

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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police - 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public's assistance in locating Thomas Albrittain, a missing 64-year-old man.

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An overview of reported calls for service over the weekend from Friday June 5 to Sunday June 7, 2026.

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The following is a brief summary of events regarding a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026, near the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Gail Street in Silver Spring.
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"Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world." -Howard Zinn

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UPDATE: All roads are open at this time.

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MCPD dispatched at 2:08 a.m., to a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on a scooter in the area of Veirs Mill Rd. and Gail St.

Veirs Mill Rd. remains closed in both directions between Claridge Rd. and Connecticut Ave.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.

Further information will be released when it becomes available.

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UPDATE: The collision on Veirs Mill Rd. is being investigated as a fatal collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

The adult male pedestrian pronounced dead on scene was not traveling on a scooter.

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UPDATE: One adult male pronounced dead at the scene of the fatal collision on Veirs Mill Rd.
Striking vehicle remained on scene.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Whites Ferry Rd. is closed at Partnership Rd. because of downed wires in the roadway following a single-vehicle collision. 

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. 

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The weekly MCPD Crime Summary 05/24/26 to 05/30/26 is now available at: https://t.co/rSEkMYjKau

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MCPD 6D officers dispatched to Shady Grove Hospital in the 9900 block of Medical Center Drive at approximately 2:27 p.m. for the report of an adult male threatening staff with a knife in the triage area.

When officers attempted to take the suspect into custody, he ran from the emergency department. Officers deployed Tasers, but did not make contact with the suspect.
Officers apprehended the suspect and he was placed into custody.
No staff, patients, or officers were injured during the incident.