Montgomery County leaders, including Police Chief Marcus Jones, address the surge in crime in downtown Silver Spring. Despite challenges like staffing levels, efforts are being made to cut crime. Jones mentioned that crime in the county was up 10% in 2023, with downtown Silver Spring accounting for 9% of all crimes.
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said crime overall in the county was up 10% in 2023. Referring to downtown Silver Spring, Jones said the area “accounted for 9% of all of the crimes in the county.” https://t.co/nnAr5nnNnl
Officials in Montgomery County held a news conference Wednesday on their efforts to cut crime in downtown Silver Spring, emphasizing that progress is being made despite challenges that include police department staffing levels. https://t.co/nnAr5nolcT
7News Anchor Megan Clarke spoke with Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones about public safety efforts, rising crime, recent wild animal attacks in Montgomery County and more. Watch full interview here: https://t.co/Om75ArUmAM
County leaders talk Silver Spring safety concerns https://t.co/joJr9GYheO
Montgomery County leaders address Silver Spring crime surge https://t.co/QdaXtqwOny