Montgomery County, MD Arrest Warrants Search

Arrests occur in two ways, either the officer observes the person violating the law or the officer’s suspicion, accompanied by probable cause, gives a judge reason to issue an arrest warrant. Probable cause is evidence that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the suspect has committed a crime. Arrest warrants issued in Montgomery County, Maryland, are no different.

If you suspect that you or someone you know has an active warrant against them in Maryland, here are some ways that you can check. The Maryland Judiciary Case Search http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/is an easy way to look for outstanding warrants against anyone by just entering some basic information. If you are concerned specifically about a warrant in Montgomery County, MD, calling the police department at 240-773-5360 will allow them to conduct a warrant search.

A police officer serves the warrant by knocking on the door of the suspect’s last known residence and then taking the individual into custody. The officer must read the arrestee their Miranda rights as mandated by the Fourth Amendment. If the officer suspects the subject may be armed, they may enter the residence without knocking. Prior arrest records or details of the current suspected crime may give the officer insight into what they may be facing.

An arrest warrant that goes unresolved for 30 days will result in the inability to renew your driver’s license or motor vehicle registration. To turn yourself in, you must make an appointment by calling the police department at the number listed above.

How do you access arrest records and details on warrants from Montgomery County over the phone? (Valid in 2023)    

• Arrest records-240-777-7000.
• Recent arrests-(240) 777-9960.
• Inmate search-(240) 773-9700.
• Warrant search- 301-563-8800/301-563-8500.
• Victim’s assistance-(240) 777-7300.
• Judicial records- 240-777-9400.

Crime statistics of Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Police Department handled approximately 15,700 criminal matters in 2019. Of the complaints filed, more than 14,209 were against property crimes, while the rest were against violent crimes.

Instances of larceny theft had the highest occurrence rate at more than 12,016 complaints/annum, while burglary cases came in a close second with approximately 1,329 cases filed yearly against such crimes. 

Older crime statistics

In Maryland as a whole, the crime rate has decreased by 9%; however, in Montgomery County, the crime rate has almost doubled since 1999. Most of the sharp increase occurred in 2004 due to an unknown reason. Despite the sharp increase, Montgomery County’s crime rate is relatively low, accounting for less than 20% of Maryland’s total crime rate. Less than 8% of the total crime statics are attributed to violent crime.

Browse Recent Arrests in Montgomery County, MD

The following is a list of recent arrests in Montgomery County, Maryland. The given information contains the individual’s full name, the date and place of the arrest, and the charge for which the individual was arrested. This list is regularly updated and acts as a resource for informing the community about local criminal activity. Please be advised that an arrest does not imply guilt, and everyone is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

If you wish to learn more about the specifics and prior charges of individuals on the list, you can use the search box located above.