Press Releases 2019
State’s Attorney John McCarthy's Report on Howard County State's Attorney's Determination Regarding the Police-Involved Shooting in Potomac, Maryland.
In the matter of the March 12, 2020 police-involved shooting in Potomac, Maryland. Pursuant to an agreement between the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office is providing this summary detailing the investigation and conclusions regarding a police-involved shooting that occurred on March 12, 2020 in Potomac, Maryland. REPORT - March 2020 Event(pdf file) John J. McCarthy State’s Attorney For Montgomery County, Maryland
In the matter of the May 7, 2020 police-involved shooting in Silver Spring, Maryland. The State’s Attorney’s Office is providing this summary detailing the investigation and conclusions regarding a police-involved shooting that occurred on May 7, 2020 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
REPORT - May 2020 Event
Police Body Worn Camera Video -
Warning Graphic in Nature - Viewer Discretion is Advised
John J. McCarthy
State’s Attorney For Montgomery County, Maryland
In the matter of the June 13, 2019 police-involved shooting in Rockville, Maryland.
In the matter of the June 13, 2019 police-involved shooting in Rockville, Maryland. Pursuant to an agreement between the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office is providing this written memorandum detailing its investigation and conclusion regarding a Police- Involved Shooting that occurred on June 13, 2019 in Rockville, Maryland REPORT - June 2019 Event John J. McCarthy State’s Attorney For Montgomery County, Maryland
Moving forward, prosecutors and police must pave the way to public trust
Moving forward, prosecutors and police must pave the way to public trust As state's attorneys, our primary goal is to maintain public safety for all members of our communities. We must ensure that we hold to a philosophy of service and protection to the community rather than a militaristic warrior mentality. Integrity matters, and true public safety can be achieved only if we work together. Paving a pathway to public trust is that first step. Article - June 2020 Event John J. McCarthy State’s Attorney For Montgomery County, Maryland
In the matter of the January 16, 2019 death of Mikyas Tegegne.
In the matter of the January 16, 2019 police-involved shooting in Silver Spring, Maryland. Pursuant to an agreement between the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office is providing this summary detailing the investigation and conclusions regarding a police-involved shooting that occurred on January 16, 2019 in Silver Spring, Maryland, resulting in the death of Mikyas Tegegne. REPORT - January 2019 Event John J. McCarthy State’s Attorney For Montgomery County, Maryland
Memorandum of Understanding concerning in-custody/police involved death investigations
Between the Howard County State's Attorney's Office and the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy joins State's Attorney for Howard County Rich Gibson at signing ceremony for their Memorandum of Understanding concerning in-custody/police involved death investigations. MEMORANDUM John J. McCarthy State’s Attorney For Montgomery County, Maryland