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Drone Tracks Down Missing Child, Aids In Arrest Of Six Suspects In Montgomery County: Police Drone Tracks Down Missing Child, Aids In Arrest Of Six Suspects In Montgomery County: Police
Drone Tracks Down Missing Child, Aids In Arrest Of Six Suspects In Montgomery County: Police Montgomery County police put technology to work in a big way, using a high-tech drone to safely locate a missing 5-year-old and help officers arrest six suspects in a series of unrelated incidents, officials announced. The Montgomery County Police Department’s Drone as First Responder (RAVEN) was deployed on Thursday, March 13, assisting in several separate missions throughout the day, including two theft cases and the search for the missing child. Officers were first called around 1:10 p.m. for a theft in progress in the 900 block of Thayer Avenue.  While officers rushed to the scene…

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by Zak Failla
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Montgomery County Police Address Buzz Over Recent Drone Sightings Montgomery County Police Address Buzz Over Recent Drone Sightings
Montgomery County Police Address Buzz Over Recent Drone Sightings The recent rash of drone sightings up and down the East Coast has not reached parts of Maryland, though concern is still on the rise for some, prompting some police agencies to proactively reach out to their communities. On Thursday, the Montgomery County Department of Police issued a fresh alert addressing the reports of suspicious unmanned aircraft sightings that have made national headlines. Although the department is not currently investigating any drone-related incidents in the county, authorities released a statement reminding residents about their active drone program and emphasizing…

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by Zak Failla