Montgomery Police Department

10/16/2026

These two friendly adventurers were picked up on Artesian Way a short while ago. They do not have chips so will be taking a joy tide to Kendall County Animal Control shortly for safe keeping.

Help us return these two rascals to their rightful owners. Post shares are always welcomed!

10/06/2026

Join us for Halloween fun and help raise awareness about domestic violence!


Find out more at https://conta.cc/3TDpQPm.

Email from Village of Montgomery Annual Halloween Safety Event Set for October 18; Community Invited to Support Mutual Ground MONTGOMERY POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Chris Burne | Chief of Police  

10/01/2026

LOST DOG OR LOST OWNER?
Do you recognize this sweet face? They are currently on the way to Kendall County Animal Control for safe keeping. Found on Avalon and Lakewood a short while ago.

Please help us reunite dog and owner.

09/26/2026

Monty attended 3 community events today and loved them all!

✅ Anderson Farms Community Bazaar
✅ Downtown Montgomery Cruise Night
✅ Dickson Murst Beers, Bands, and Barn event

It’s true. He made friends everywhere he went and his work mom was chopped liver.

09/22/2026

Update- The roadway is reopen. Thank you to the public for their assistance and to the first responders who worked to ensure safety while we cleared the intersection.

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⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

The Montgomery Police Department is currently on scene of a traffic accident at Route 30 and Briarcliff.

Traffic in the area is being redirected as the roadway is closed westbound Rt. 30 at Douglas and southbound at Fox Mead.

We are asking the public to seek alternate routes until the roadway is clear.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

09/12/2026

The Montgomery Police Department is lucky to have four sworn Police Officer women serving and protecting the Montgomery community.

Thank you Commander Liz Palko, Officer Lauren Schweisthal, Officer Kelli Smith , and Officer Gina Galanis for your service and inspiring the next generation!

09/07/2026

In observance of Labor Day, today, September 7, the Village Administrative Offices at Village Hall, Public Works, and the Records Department at the PD will be closed.

While the offices at these locations are closed, our dedicated on-call Public Works staff and Police Officers work 365 days a year, 24/7, to ensure the safety of our community.

Offices will reopen on Tuesday for regularly scheduled business.

09/02/2026

The Montgomery Police Department continues to actively investigate the motor vehicle theft that occurred on September 1 on Mayfield Drive.

Read the full release from the Montgomery Police Department at https://conta.cc/46BJSMK.

Email from Village of Montgomery Detectives from the Montgomery Police Department, along with multiple law enforcement agencies, continue to investigate the vehicle theft on Mayfield Dr. MONTGOMERY PO

09/01/2026

ACTIVE INCIDENT MEDIA NOTIFICATION

The Montgomery Police Department is investigating an early-morning incident involving shots fired in the 2400 block of Mayfield Drive.

At approximately 4:00A, officers responded to a report of shots fired. The initial investigation has determined the shots were associated with a motor vehicle theft in progress. Local hospitals have reported no injuries.

LPR tracked the stolen vehicle out of the area. At this time, there is no assumed threat to the public. Police will maintain an ongoing presence in the area this morning while the investigation continues.

District 308 has been notified; however, school busing will not be delayed.

MPD is asking residents near the 2400 block of Mayfield Drive to check security camera footage from 3:30–4:10 a.m. for any activity that may assist investigators.

Anyone with information or potentially relevant footage is asked to contact Detective Lindholm at 331-212-9050 or [email protected].

Please avoid calling 911 for non-emergency information related to this investigation.