POLICE ARREST 24 FOR DRUNK DRIVING ON THANKSGIVING EVE

The Montgomery County Police Holiday Task Force hauled in 24 drivers for DUI in a Thanksgiving Eve anti-drunk-driving operation. In all, police said, Task Force officers interacted with 291 citizens, and issued 253 traffic citations, 127 warnings, 32 equipment repair orders, 9 criminal violations, and 2 civil violations.

Among alcohol-related offenses were underage drinking and public urination. At least 5 of the drivers alleged to be driving under the influence Wednesday night, and early Thursday morning, were taken to the Bethesda 2nd District Police Station.

SCULPTURE DEDICATED AT DOWNTOWN CROWN (PHOTOS)

Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman and other city officials took part in the dedication of a new piece of public art in Downtown Crown yesterday. Amid frigid temperatures, they welcomed Inner Being, a 750-pound bronze sculpture by St. Louis-Missouri artist Charles Strain - and the 24th piece of public art in the city of Gaithersburg.

Robert Zeiller, artist Charles Strain and
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman

At over 8 feet tall, Inner Being was designed to reflect a spirit of innovation and community that the developers of Crown Farm sought the development's design to embody.

Strain was in attendance at the dedication, still putting the finishing touches on the display.

GERMANTOWN BURGLARY CAUGHT ON VIDEO

Montgomery County Police have released a video of a burglary in progress in the 11400 block of Flowerton Place in Germantown. Police hope the video will help the public identify the suspects, and their getaway car, which was also captured on the surveillance video. Anyone who recognizes either of these suspects or who has further information is asked to call the 5th District Investigative Section at 240-773-6237. Callers may remain anonymous.