Elrich to name new MCPD chief
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Assistant Police Chief Marc Yamada. Photo via MCPD
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will name Assistant Police Chief Marc Yamada to replace Chief Marcus Jones who is retiring at the end of next month, according to sources.
FOX 5 DC's Tom Fitzgerald reported Tuesday that Elrich will name Yamada as the new Montgomery County Police Chief in a weekly briefing on Wednesday.
Jones announced his retirement after a nearly 40-year career earlier this year. His retirement begins on July 1, 2024.