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Gun Violence Prevention Resolution Introduced at NACo Conference

Councilmember Sayles introduced a NACo resolution on gun violence prevention following the shooting at Wootton High School; the resolution received mixed committee feedback.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Public Safety

Montgomery County Trust Act Signed, Protects Immigrant Residents

The Trust Act, now signed into law, bars county employees from probing immigration status and restricts county resources from use in federal civil immigration enforcement.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Public Safety

Joint Committee Reviews Bill to Establish Crisis Intervention Team with MCPD, DHHS

Bill 43-23 would create a joint MCPD-DHHS crisis intervention team addressing mental health, behavioral health, and substance use crises.

MCCouncil· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 26, 2026”
Feb 25
Public Safety

Nonprofit Security Grant Award Results Posted This Week

FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program review is complete; award results to be posted the week of February 24, 2026.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Public Safety

200+ Fallen Trees Reported After Storm, MCDOT Responds

Montgomery County reports 200+ fallen trees or trees on wires; MCDOT and Pepco crews responding as winds may worsen conditions overnight.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Actualización #3 y última: El Condado de Montgomery está trabajando en la caída …”
Feb 23
Public Safety

Council Hears Bill on EMS Insurance Reimbursement Revenue Use

Expedited Bill 6-26 on how EMS insurance reimbursement revenues may be used goes to public hearing Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Public Safety

~200 Downed Trees Reported; MCDOT, Pepco Responding

About 200 trees reported down or on wires across Montgomery County; MCDOT and Pepco crews are actively responding.

MCDOT· Feb 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #2: Plowing Update, Downed Trees Bei…”
Feb 23
Public Safety

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Montgomery County

NWS issued a Winter Storm Warning for northern Montgomery County with 2–6 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph expected.

Friedson· Feb 22, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “February Winter Storm Update”
Feb 22
Public Safety

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Montgomery County

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for northern Montgomery County until 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, with 2–6 inches of snow and gusts up to 35 mph expected.

Fani-González· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Winter Storm Update - Feb. 22, 2026”
Feb 22
Public Safety

Alert Montgomery Available for Storm Emergency Notifications

Residents can sign up for Alert Montgomery to receive weather emergency alerts by text and email during the winter storm.

MCDOT· Feb 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Preparativos para la tormenta invernal pronosticada para el domingo 22 de febrer…”
Feb 22
Public Safety

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Montgomery County Feb. 22-23

A winter storm warning runs from 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 through 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, with moderate snow accumulation expected.

MCDOT· Feb 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County February 2026 Snow Update #1: Preparations for the Storm Forec…”
Feb 21
Public Safety

FBI, MCPD Bust $49M International Fraud Call Centers

Joint investigation by FBI, MCPD, and State's Attorney's Office dismantled India-based scam call centers that stole nearly $49M from Americans.

SAO· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Updates from the State's Attorney's Office”
Feb 20
Public Safety

Silver Spring Man Sentenced 50 Years for Federal Sextortion Crimes

A Silver Spring man was sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for coercing 100+ girls into producing explicit images online.

Montgomery County· Feb 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power is Coming...Are You Ready?”
Feb 20
Public Safety

Elrich Signs Immigrant Protections Trust Act Bill 35-25

County Executive Elrich signed Bill 35-25, the Trust Act, barring staff from investigating immigration status and limiting cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.

PIO· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Expedited Bill 35-25, County Adm…”
Feb 20
Public Safety

County Launches 'Look Before You Book' Anti-Trafficking Campaign

Montgomery County kicked off a public awareness campaign to help residents identify signs of human trafficking at massage and wellness businesses.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Public Safety

Student Shot at Wootton High School, Sparking Safety Debate

A student was seriously injured after a classmate brought a firearm to Thomas S. Wootton High School, triggering a lockdown.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Public Safety

Wootton High School Ghost Gun Shooting Suspect Charged as Adult

A 16-year-old charged in the Wootton High School ghost gun shooting will be held without bond in an adult facility.

MyMCMedia· Feb 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #279; February 17, 2026”
Feb 17
Public Safety

County Launches 'Look Before You Book' Anti-Trafficking Campaign

Montgomery County's new campaign helps residents identify legal massage businesses and spot signs of human trafficking.

Montgomery County· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Look Before You Book: Protecting Our Community from Human Trafficking”
Feb 13
Public Safety

'Built to Last' Theme Set for May 2026 Building Safety Month

The 2026 Building Safety Month campaign, themed 'Built to Last,' runs throughout May with weekly safety topics and local DPS events.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Public Safety

DPS Podcast Episode Covers Fire Code Compliance and Emergency Safety Plans

A new DPS podcast episode features Fire Code Compliance Manager Patsy Warnick on key FCC changes and emergency safety plans.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
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