Gaithersburg Police Department

10/09/2026

Due to impending weather, Oktoberfest has been canceled .

Due to impending weather, we are unfortunately canceling Oktoberfest.

The safety of our guests, staff, and vendors is our top priority. We appreciate your understanding and hope to celebrate with you at a future event.

Stay safe and dry! 🌧️🍂

10/09/2026

Sunday, October 11 is the City of Gaithersburg Government Oktoberfest celebration. The festivities will be occurring by the Arts Barn, Kentlands Mansion, and Kentlands Village Green, along Main Street and Inspiration Lane.

Starting at 6 a.m. the following streets will be closed and will re-open at approximately 9 p.m.:
🚧Kent Square
🚧Selby Street
🚧Main Street from Midtown to Market Street West
🚧Kentlands Boulevard (both circles), no 360 traffic between 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
🚧Kentlands Boulevard (crossovers), 7-11 & Whole Foods parking lot entrances
🚧Firehouse Lane from Leekes Lot Way to Inspiration Lane
🚧Hart Road between Golden Ash Way & Firehouse Lane
🚧Inspiration Lane from Main Street to Golden Ash Way; between Briscoe and Selby Streets
🚧Inspiration Lane from Firehouse to Briscoe Street & Golden Ash Way to Selby Street

10/09/2026

Will you be joining us on Sunday, October 11 for Oktoberfest?! 🍂🎉

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you — admission and parking are FREE!

A free wheelchair-accessible shuttle will run regularly during festival hours to and from satellite parking at 101 Orchard Ridge Dr., just off Quince Orchard Road.

For full event details, visit: https://gburg.md/Oktoberfest

We hope to see you there! 🍻🍁

09/11/2026

On this and every September 11, we remember the innocent lives lost, those who gave their lives trying to save others, and all those who fight for our country to protect our freedoms. We will never forget.

09/01/2026

Christopher Avenue will be closed between MD‑355 and Russell Avenue from Monday, September 14, through Wednesday, September 16, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes as needed.

Christopher Avenue will be closed between MD-355 and Russell Avenue from Monday, August 31 through Wednesday, September 2, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. each night. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes as needed.

09/01/2026

The Montgomery County Department of Police has launched a new Public Calls for Service Dashboard, providing the community and media with timely, basic information about recent police calls for service throughout Montgomery County.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/new-public-calls-service-dashboard

09/01/2026

🔔 REMINDER 🔔

Next Community Shredding & Electronics Recycling Event is happening this Saturday, September 5, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park.

Please note our new time: 8:30–11:30 AM.

Bring your old documents and unwanted electronics and help keep our community clean and green! 🌿♻️

For details, visit: https://gburg.md/GburgShreds

🔔 REMINDER 🔔

Our next Community Shredding & Electronics Recycling Event is happening this Saturday, September 5, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park.

Please note our new time: 8:30–11:30 AM.

Bring your old documents and unwanted electronics and help keep our community clean and green! 🌿♻️

For details, visit: https://gburg.md/GburgShreds

08/31/2026

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Friday, August 28, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., at the intersection of North Frederick Avenue and Professional Drive in Gaithersburg.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that resulted in the death of 61-year-old Craig Anthony Budd, of Gaithersburg.

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/news/detectives-investigate-north-frederick-avenue-fatal-pedestrian-collision-victims-identity-released

08/24/2026

Gaithersburg Police Department patrol officers recently conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle stopped and stationary in a traffic lane.

Upon approaching the vehicle, officers observed both the driver and front-seat passenger asleep. Officers were able to wake both occupants and subsequently spoke with them as part of the investigation. During the interaction, the front-seat passenger provided officers with various controlled dangerous substances (CDS), including cannabis, as well as other CDS-related items.

As the investigation continued, officers located a short-barreled r***e inside a backpack.

The driver was issued a citation for the traffic violation. The front-seat passenger, a 22-year-old male, was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Central Processing Unit for formal charging. He was subsequently held without bond.

08/21/2026

Christopher Avenue will be closed between MD-355 and Russell Avenue from Monday, August 31 through Wednesday, September 2, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. each night. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes as needed.