Douglass Township Police Department of Montgomery County

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!

04/23/2026

The Douglass Township Police Department is a drop-off location for unused or expired medication for Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 25th. You can bring the medication to our station from 10am-2pm for appropriate disposal. Please note that we cannot accept needles or liquids. Thank you!

04/09/2026

Regarding base repair on Gilbertsville Road, please direct all inquiries to the Media Contact person listed at the top of this post.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Helen Reinbrecht, [email protected]

Base Repair Operations Begin Monday on Gilbertsville Road in Douglass, Upper Pottsgrove Townships

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that base repair operations will begin on Monday, April 13, on Gilbertsville Road in Douglass and Upper Pottsgrove townships, Montgomery County.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restriction:

Monday, April 13, through Wednesday, April 22, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Gilbertsville Road will be closed and detoured weekdays between Farmington Avenue and Route 73 (Philadelphia Avenue). During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Farmington Avenue/Maugers Mill Road, Route 663 (Charlotte Street), and Route 73 (Philadelphia Avenue).

Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling near the work area because backups and delays may occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.

03/24/2026

Our department has received several calls about suspicious text messages from fraudsters posing as PennDOT. Please know that these text messages are a scam, and PennDOT will in no way contact you via text message to collect payment for any unpaid traffic violations.

Residents are urged to report these text messages to their service provider as spam. Any resident who has sustained a financial loss should contact their financial institution and their local police department.

03/10/2026

As April approaches and communities across the nation recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), the Douglass Township Police Department is proud to partner with the Victim Services Center of Montgomery County to help raise awareness and show support for survivors of sexual assault.
As part of this initiative, a Sexual Assault Awareness Month magnet will be displayed on one of the department’s marked patrol vehicles throughout the month of April. This visible show of support serves as a reminder that survivors are not alone and that law enforcement and community partners stand together in support of victims.
The Douglass Township Police Department remains committed to working collaboratively with organizations such as the Victim Services Center to provide support, resources, and advocacy for victims of crime within our community.
For more information about Sexual Assault Awareness Month or victim support services, please contact the Victim Services Center of Montgomery County at 610-277-0932 or email [email protected].

03/03/2026