The uncomfortable plunge in temperatures can turn deadly if you get stranded in your car or during an outdoor activity such as hiking or skiing. Take a moment now to review these Winter Weather Safety Tips:
Bring your ID and Cell Phonewith you and make sure the phone is fully charged.
Enable Location Sharing from your phoneand tell someone where you are headed before leaving home.
Plan your tripbeing mindful of places where you could seek shelter during the journey.
Dress for cold weather from head to toe and dress in layers.
Keep a bottle of water, snacks, and hand and foot warmersin your backpack or car.
Bring blankets, a first aid kit, and emergency supplies when making a road trip.
Signal rescuers: tie a brightly colored cloth to your car’s exterior and raise its hood.
Wrap your entire body, including your head, in extra clothing or blankets if stranded.
Keep moving your arms and legs as you sit, and huddle with other people for warmth.
Stay awake, as sleep may render you vulnerable to cold-related health dangers.
Run the motor (and heater) for about 10 minutes per hour, opening one window slightly to let in air.
Make sure that snow is not blocking the exhaust pipe to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
1/27/26, a male, age 34, was arrested for shoplifting in the 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike.
1/27/26, a male, age 23, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and on an outstanding bench warrant at the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Clagett Drive.
1/28/26, a male, age 32, was arrested for rogue and vagabond and obstructing and hindering in the 13000 Blk. Ardennes Avenue.
1/30/26, a male, age 51, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant in the 12300 Blk. Twinbrook Parkway.
1/30/26, a female, age 34, was arrested on two outstanding bench warrants in the 1100 Blk. First Street.
1/30/26, two males, ages 33 and 45, were arrested for assault, reckless endangerment, and narcotics possession in the 1900 Blk. Veirs Mill Road.
1/31/26, a male, age 37, was arrested for DUI at the intersection of Veirs Mill Road and Edmonston Drive.
2/1/26, a male, age 55, was arrested for shoplifting from a business, narcotics possession, and obstructing and hindering in the 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike.
2/1/26, a male, age 54, was arrested for shoplifting from a business in the 1500 Blk. Rockville Pike.
Incidents
500 Blk. Blandford Street, a known male assaulted a former roommate when an argument escalated at 11:00 p.m. on 1/27/26. The victim was referred for charges and obtaining a protection order.
700 Blk. Fallsgrove Drive, a known male stole the cash from a bag while it was left unattended on 1/28/26 between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The victim recovered most of the cash and declined to file charges.
Unit Blk. Monroe Place, an unknown male subject obtained unauthorized access to a residential building and stole property between 11:27 a.m. and 11:51 a.m. on 1/22/26. The subject was described as: a younger black male, approx. 20’s with a nose stud in the left nostril wearing a black hooded coat with a white crab logo on the left side, a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and dark-colored shoes and carrying a black tech bag. Incident reported: 1/29/26.
2200 Blk. Veirs Mill Road, a known male cashed two checks on 1/22/26 at 1:30 p.m., which the check cashing business learned were fraudulent on 1/27/26. Charges have been filed. Incident reported: 1/29/26.
1000 Blk. Westmore Avenue, an unknown subject stole personal property from the victim’s bag while it was left unattended at a business between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on 1/28/26. Incident reported: 1/30/26.
700 Blk. Grand Champion Drive, an unknown subject stole personal property from an unsecured vehicle between 1/23/26 and 1/30/26 at 2:00 p.m., when the victim discovered it missing.
700 Blk. Monroe Street, an unknown subject broke off the driver-side door handle and damaged the ignition before stealing personal property from the vehicle between 4:00 p.m. on 1/21/26 and 7:56 a.m. on 1/22/26.
400 Blk. Redland Boulevard, an unknown male stole merchandise from a business at 3:11 p.m. on 1/31/26.
Unit Blk. Maryland Avenue, a group of male juveniles damaged the glass of a commercial elevator at 7:20 p.m. on 1/31/26.
14900 Blk. Shady Grove Road, a known male assaulted the victim when an argument escalated at 1:00 p.m. on 2/1/26. The victim was referred for charges and obtaining a protective order.
Unit Blk. Dawson Avenue, an unknown female and an unknown male stole merchandise from a business at 1:50 a.m. on 2/1/26.
200 Blk. Congressional Lane, an unknown subject damaged the tires and rims and broke the rear window of the victim’s vehicle at 3:41 a.m. on 2/1/26.
