Douglass Township Police Department of Montgomery County

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

ROAD CLOSURE

East Philadelphia Avenue in Gilbertsville is closed between Jackson Road and Bartman Avenue. ROAD IS EXPECTED TO BE CLOSED WELL INTO THE MONDAY MORNING COMMUTE. Plan your Monday morning accordingly.

08/29/2026

Our department is all set up and ready for a great day! We’re excited to meet all the campers at the PSP Sunny Day Camp! ☀️👮‍♂️

07/12/2026

The owner was located. Thank you.

07/01/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Weis Markets for donating cases of water to our department and Gilbertsville Fire & Rescue Co., especially in these extreme temperatures. This kind gesture is greatly appreciated!

06/09/2026

Please welcome the newest member of the Douglass Township Police family: Officer Liam Chambers!

05/31/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, fellow officers of Officer Kristen Yeager, and all members of the Central Berks Regional Police Department during this heartbreaking time.

We ask that you keep her loved ones and law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this tremendous loss.

Rest in peace, Officer Yeager. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/12/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Douglass Township Public Works Department will be painting lines on the following roadways throughout the township on Wednesday May 13 thru Friday May 15, weather permitting;

MOYER ROAD
GROSSER ROAD
JACKSON ROAD
MERKEL ROAD
MONTGOMERY AVENUE
COUNTY LINE ROAD
BARTMAN AVENUE
HOLLY ROAD
MIDDLE CREEK ROAD
SCHLEGEL ROAD
SMITH ROAD
CONGO ROAD
OBERHOLTZER ROAD
HOFFMANSVILLE ROAD
GREEN HILL ROAD
MILLER ROAD
NIANTIC ROAD
HILL ROAD
WEST BRANCH ROAD
HENRY ROAD
HIMMELWRIGHT ROAD

To avoid getting paint onto your vehicle, please follow these tips:
- Stay back 500 feet from our line-painting equipment
- Don't drive on the wet paint lines
- Don't pass the trucks in the paint train
- BE PATIENT! The paint truck will pull over periodically to let traffic pass

All questions related to the line painting project on roadways within Douglass Township can be directed to the Township Roadmaster Michael Heydt at 610-367-0984. See less

05/05/2026

Some good info regarding E-Bikes from PennDot and our friends at the West Pottsgrove Township Police Department.

Electric scooters have become a popular way to get around, but their legal status in Pennsylvania can be confusing. Here’s a breakdown of the current status of Pennsylvania law regarding electric scooters and electric bikes.
Pennsylvania law is quite strict when it comes to electric scooters on public roads. The state considers them vehicles Title 18, §102 Definitions (motor-driven cycle), meaning they are not exempt from titling and registration requirements as set forth by PennDOT and would be required to pass equipment standards and inspection requirements. However, most electric scooters don’t have the necessary equipment (like turn signals and mirrors) to meet these registration and inspection requirements. Electric scooters, like electric skateboards and electric unicycles, cannot be legally operated on public roadways. Electric scooters can only be operated on private property.
Pennsylvania law also prohibits electric scooters on sidewalks. Title 18, § 3703.
In Pennsylvania, an electric bike (e-bike) is considered a “pedacycle with electric assist”, provided it meets certain criteria: The electric motor must be under 750 watts, it can reach a maximum speed of 20 mph on a level surface when powered solely by the motor, the e-bike must weigh no more than 100 lbs., and the e-bike must have operable pedals.
Additionally, the operator of the e-bike must be 16 years of age or older.

04/24/2026

Please welcome Officer Michael Choiniere to the Douglass Township Police family!