Patrick Herron, Author at The MoCo Show

Update: Trooper Hospitalized After Being Struck Early Monday in Work Zone; Driver Suspected of Impairment

Published May 22, 2023 at 8:45AM

Per the Maryland State Police: A Maryland state trooper is hospitalized for injuries he sustained early this morning when his patrol vehicle was struck by a driver suspected of impairment while working traffic control in a Montgomery County highway construction zone. The injured trooper, assigned to the College Park Barrack, was working enforcement inside a work zone area in the inner loop of I-495 at University Boulevard with his emergency lights activated. He was transported by ambulance to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for treatment.

The driver of a white Mercedes SUV is identified as Anthony Bowser, 31, of Washington, D.C. Bowser was transported to Suburban Hospital. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation and consultation with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office.

MCPD

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old; May Be With Another Missing Teen

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2023 at 9:50PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Special Victim Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Anaje Anthony Denton Nzuwah, a missing 14-year-old from Rockville. Nzuwah was last seen on Friday, May 12, 2023, at approximately 7:45p.m., in the area of Rockville Town Center.

Nzuwah is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red scarf, brown sleeveless hoodie, black sweatpants. He could be wearing a grey hoodie, black sweatpants and black and grey Crocs. He may be with another missing teen, Nawean Dion Waters. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

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Update: Police Investigate Airpark Drive Single-Motorcycle Fatality

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2023 at 8:15PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal single-motorcycle collision that occurred on Sunday, May 21. According to MCPD, “At approximately 3:04 p.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Airpark Dr. and Muncaster Mill Rd. for the report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle.

The adult male motorcyclist, was traveling on Airpark Dr., when for reasons still under investigation, he left the roadway and crashed. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

I-270

Update: Pedestrian Killed on I-270 Sunday Morning; Police Investigating

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2023 at 11:57AM | Updated May 21, 2023 at 2:02PM

The main lanes of southbound 270 between 28 and Montrose Rd. were closed several hours on Sunday, May 21 as the result of a traffic collision that involved a pedestrian. Per the Maryland State Police: “At about 7:50 a.m., troopers from the Rockville Barrack responded to I-270 South north of Montrose Road for a report of a pedestrian struck.

According to a preliminary investigation, the pedestrian, for unknown reasons, ran into the road from the right shoulder. A Lincoln passenger vehicle was unable to avoid the pedestrian and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was then struck by a second vehicle, a Volkswagen sedan. The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene. The identity of the victim is unknown at this time. Montgomery County Fire Department is assisting in diverting traffic.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.”

Glenmont

Police Attempting to Identify Child Found This Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2023 at 9:42AM | Updated May 21, 2023 at 1:35PM

Anyone with information regarding guardians or family is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Glenmont

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Driver on Veirs Mill Road Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2023 at 9:15AM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred this morning in Wheaton-Glenmont. According to MCPD, “At approximately 5:04 a.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Veirs Mill Rd. and Newport Mill Rd., for the report of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian.

For reasons still under investigation, an adult male victim was struck by blue Toyota RAV4, on Veirs Mill Rd. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene.

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Police Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Sisters

By Patrick Herron

Published May 20, 2023 at 11:07PM | Updated May 22, 2023 at 9:00AM

Zayonah Jackson was last seen on Friday, May 19, 2023, at approximately 8 a.m., in the 1300 block of 1st Street. Zayonah is approximately 4-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has long brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing.

Zybreiah Jackson was last seen on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 8 a.m., also in the 1300 block of 1st Street. Zybreiah is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has long brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for their welfare.

I-270

Update: Fatal Collision Following Police Pursuit on I-270 Under Investigation

By Patrick Herron

Published May 20, 2023 at 8:59AM

Per MCPD: At approximately 5:01 a.m., Montgomery County Department of Police 2nd District officers responded to a call for service in the middle travel lane on the ramp of Rockledge Road to check the welfare of an adult male inside of a car.

When officers arrived, they found a lone individual who they believed to be intoxicated and observed a gun on the driver’s lap. They attempted to prevent the occupant from driving away. However, he drove off, heading northbound on I-270. Officers initiated a brief pursuit and the driver crashed on I-270, south of route 28. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

I-270

Fatal Collision Closes Portion of I-270 Saturday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published May 20, 2023 at 7:06AM | Updated May 20, 2023 at 11:14AM

UPDATE: Severe Traffic Alert I-270 – All southbound lanes on Interstate 270 are now open at West Montgomery Ave (MD 28). All northbound lanes remain closed at Falls Road (MD 189). Expect major delays and seek alternate route. (OEMHS)

According to Montgomery County Police, “A serious collision has NB lanes of I-270, south of 28 shut down, with two local lanes closed. SB 270 lanes at 28 are also closed. Roads will be closed for an extended period of time. Drivers should seek alternate routes.”

MoCo Government

Message from the County Executive: “Green Hydrogen Buses—Our Next Step in Fighting Climate Change”

By Patrick Herron

Published May 19, 2023 at 6:14PM

Dear friends,

Here is a rendering of what that project could look like:

MCPD

Update: Detectives Investigate New Hampshire Avenue Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published May 19, 2023 at 3:35PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue. At approximately 5:20 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location and located two adult males suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The preliminary investigation has determined that unknown suspects drove into the 7-Eleven parking lot. The suspects began to shoot at two male victims who were seated in the parking lot located in the back of the convenience store. The suspects then drove out of the parking lot and headed towards Prince George’s County.