Author: Patrick Herron

Germantown

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 12-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Duffin was last seen on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., on Cottage Field Ct. He may be traveling to the Rio area in Gaithersburg. Duffin is approximately 4-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 80 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, black jeans and blue and white Jordan sneakers. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Marcell Rejaun Rozier Duffinis asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

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White Oak

Police Respond to Shooting Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting in White Oak on Sunday, April 23. According to MCPD, “the call for a shooting was received at approximately 10:01 a.m. 3rd District officers responded to the 11300 block of Lockwood Dr. and located an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No suspect is in custody at this time. At this time, there is no reason to believe there is a threat to the public.

Public safety reporter Cordell Pugh tweeted that that officers applied a tourniquet to the victim prior to EMS’ arrival. We will post an update when addition information is available.

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Silver Spring

MCFRS Respond to House Fire Caused by Lightning Strike

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a small house fire on Eldrid Ct in Silver Spring on Saturday, April 23. According to the Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a low pressure gas line in a basement utility room ignited after the home was struck by lightning. There was minor damage to the home and no injuries reported.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “One adult, one child home at the time of a lightning strike, reportedly saw the flash & then checked out some sound from the basement, found a fire in utility room, wisely closed the door, got out, called 911 (text book), no injuries”

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Germantown

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Amaya is approximately 6-feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing Amaya was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jefferson Amaya is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Germantown

Bed Bath & Beyond in Germantown to Close This Sunday

By Patrick Herron

Bed Bath & Beyond at 12940 Middlebrook in the Germantown Commons shopping center has confirmed that the store will be closing permanently on Sunday, April 23. “Store Closing” signage was placed on the store windows back in February. A representative from the Germantown location tells us that the nearby Rockville and Frederick stores will remain open.

The Gaithersburg location closed a couple years back in Gaithersburg Square and has been replaced by Marshalls. The Wall Street Journal reports that the company is expected to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the coming days.

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Silver Spring

Defendant Sentenced to Life Plus 110 Years For Home Invasion Murder

By Patrick Herron

“We commend Judge Maloney for this sentence which sends an incredibly strong message to the community that anyone who commits such despicable acts of violence will be held accountable,” said State’s Attorney John McCarthy.

A jury convicted Dorsey on January 13th 2023 in a trial prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorneys Peter Larson and Kimberly Cissel. The charges stem from an incident on November 30th, 2021, when Dorsey forced his way into an apartment along the 12300 block of Treetop Drive in Silver Spring, shooting and killing 39-year-old James Beverly whose eight-month-old daughter and other family members were just feet away, inside of the unit. Dorsey also assaulted two women inside of the apartment. As detailed in court proceedings, Dorsey had previously stayed at the residence with the victims and had a falling out with them, so he was known to them. He was found by police nearly a month later in Colonial Heights, VA.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council to Hold Committee Meetings on Monday, April 24

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee will meet on Monday, April 24 at 9:30 a.m. to review Bill 17-23, Taxation – Recordation Tax Rates – Amendments. In addition, the committee will review the Recommended FY24 Operating Budgets for the Department of Finance, Risk Management NDA, Debt Service, the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The members of the GO Committee include Chair Kate Stewart, Council Vice President Andrew Friedson and Councilmember Sidney Katz.

The joint Education and Culture (EC) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee will meet at 10 a.m. to review the Recommended FY24 Operating Budgets for programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) related to early care and education, Linkages to Learning, High School Wellness Centers, High School Cluster Projects and private partnerships. In addition, the Committee will review an $850,000 FY23 supplemental appropriation for School-Based Health and Linkages to Learning Centers.

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MCFRS

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Rollover on Frederick Road

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision with rollover on Friday afternoon in Rockville. According to the Rockville Police Department, the collision occurred at Southbound Frederick Rd and Redland Rd. Three people have been transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Drivers should expect delays. We will post an update if additional information is available.

Traffic Alert – 4/21/23 at 3:00 p.m. Southbound Frederick Rd at Redland due to rollover collision. 3 people transported to hospital w/non-life threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/2bczeDvwTw

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Chevy Chase

Auto Theft Suspect in Custody After FOX 5 Helicopter Notifies MCPD of Suspect’s Location

By Patrick Herron

An auto theft suspect is in custody this morning after a FOX 5 helicopter alerted Montgomery County Police of the suspect’s location.  According to MCPD, “At approximately 5:55 a.m., 2nd District officers were dispatched to Rolling Road in Chevy Chase. Neighbors witnessed suspicious vehicles and people checking (pulling on the handle of) car doors.

A 2D officer observed three suspicious vehicles on Leland and Woodbine Streets, and as the officer followed, all three vehicles drove off.  The vehicles, a black Kia, Toyota Highlander and silver Range/Land Rover stopped at Beach and East West Highway. A brief pursuit was initiated, and during that pursuit, the black Kia drove over a median, causing the tires to blow out.

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Germantown

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old from Silver Spring.

Harmonee Sykes was last seen on Monday, April 17, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., leaving her residence in the 19600 block of Scenery Drive in Germantown. Harmonee is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She has dark brown eyes and dark brown hair. She was last seen wearing a green sweater, blue jeans and black shoes.  Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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Fairland

Update: Police Investigating Multiple Shots Fired Into Residence Near Fairland Elementary School

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on April 13, 2023, in the 14300 block of Fairdale Road. At approximately 10:13 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location and located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

The preliminary investigation has determined that unknown suspects fired multiple shots into a residence, striking the victim in the residence in the abdomen. The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives have determined that a blue Tesla was observed leaving the scene shortly after the shooting.

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