Acting Chief Francke Leads Montgomery Police After Chief Resigns
Marc Yamada stepped down as Montgomery County police chief in September 2026, and Acting Chief Francke assumed command to address misconduct revealed by an Inspector General report.
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In September 2026, Marc Yamada resigned as chief of the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland, and Acting Chief Francke took over the department's leadership.
The transition follows an Inspector General report that uncovered misconduct within the force, and the new acting chief has begun steps to restore integrity and rebuild community trust.