Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones announces retirement

Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones, a 38-year veteran of the department, will retire in July, he announced Tuesday. Jones, 59, has held the post since 2019. He commands a staff of about 1,300 sworn officers and 650 support personnel that protects the busy Washington suburb and the most populous county in Maryland. “It has been an honor to lead such a dedicated and talented department of officers and professional staff,” Jones said in a statement. “I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together.”