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10/04/2026

The Hancock Police Dept. is investigating a reported theft that occurred at Mr. Hardware on October 3, 2026 at approximately 11:15 am.

We are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, have information regarding the theft, or can identify the truck or individual in the photos please contact Officer Jesse Walls: [email protected].

All information provided will be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.

10/01/2026

Playground Vandalism Notice

Yesterday evening, someone vandalized the playground at Town Hall. Three gates were damaged, and mulch was thrown across the sidewalk and into the basement vents.

This type of behavior is disappointing and costly to our community. We ask anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has information that could help identify those responsible to please contact Town Hall at 301-678-5622.

Your assistance is appreciated as we work to keep our public spaces safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.

Thank you for supporting our community.

09/01/2026

Please see the release from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office in regards to last nights event.

08/24/2026

Still seeking more information on this individual. Please call the number below if you have anymore information. Thank you

08/10/2026

Hancock Police Department is requesting the public to help identify this individual for an investigation of a theft at Smoker’s World.
Please contact Sgt. Faith at 800 792-8501.
Ext. 5

*****update****
Please see the white suv. If you recognize this vehicle or subject, please call the number above. Thank you for your assistance.

08/03/2026

🎆REMINDER 🎆

National Night Out is tomorrow evening, Tuesday, August 4th, beginning at 6 pm.
This is a free community event to honor our Hancock Police Department and all first responders. There will be other agencies attending from the area.
We will have hot dogs, chips, bottled water.
They will be served at 6:30 pm

Bounce houses, games, balloon animals, the splash pad will be open till 8 pm. Lots of things for the community to enjoy.
Take Two will be taking the stage at 6 pm to kick off the evening.
Ending the evening with fireworks at dark.

Please for anyone who doesn’t have social media please let them know about this event.

Also please remember your animals during the fireworks they normally begin estimated
920 pm and last estimated 12 minutes.

07/08/2026

🚨 Community Alert – Hancock Area Cat Investigation 🚨

The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) Field Services is currently looking into several reports of deceased cats found in the area of Jackson Street, Washington Street, and Virginia Avenue in the town of Hancock.

We are asking residents in this immediate area to please check on their owned cats and monitor them closely.

If your cat has experienced a recent onset of any of the following symptoms, please contact your veterinarian immediately for evaluation and care:

🐾 Loss of appetite
🐾 Vomiting
🐾 Drooling
🐾 Diarrhea
🐾 Lethargy or weakness
🐾 Tremors or seizures
🐾 Excessive drinking or urination

If your cat is found deceased, please do not dispose of the body. If it can be done safely, avoid unnecessary handling, wear gloves if the animal must be moved, and contact HSWC immediately so we can provide guidance and determine whether the animal should be examined as part of this investigation.

We are also asking for the community's assistance in reporting any suspicious activity that may involve the health or well-being of cats in the affected area.
If you have information that may assist with this investigation, please contact HSWC Field Services at (240) 707-3082 during normal business hours or email [email protected].

Your assistance could be vital in helping protect pets and identifying the cause of these incidents.

06/25/2026

National Night Out is quickly approaching! August 4th starting at 6:00 p.m. Any business, non-profit, church etc., wishing to set up a table at the event please email [email protected]. This is a free community event.
The following are a few ideas: face painting, small games, popcorn, cotton candy. etc.

03/30/2026

MEDIA RELEASE:

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, officers from the Hancock Police Department and deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to Whispering Wind Road in Hancock, Washington County, Maryland, for a reported shooting involving an adult male victim.

The victim, identified as Brian Keith Lavoie Jr., was transported to Meritus Medical Center for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries. An extensive investigation conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit determined that the individual who discharged the fi***rm was a juvenile, and that the juvenile acted in defense of self and others during the incident.

The case was presented to the Washington County State’s Attorney’s Office, which reviewed the facts and circumstances and concurred with that determination.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the case was further presented to a Washington County Grand Jury, which also determined that the juvenile’s actions were justified and declined to return an indictment.

Due to the involvement of a juvenile and in order to protect the privacy rights of those involved, no additional information will be released at this time.

Address

126 W. High Street
Hancock, MD
21750

Telephone

+13016785633

Website

http://www.townofhancock.org/

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