Author: Patrick Herron

White Oak

One Person Shot and Killed on a Metro Bus Friday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police and Metro Transit Police responded to a fatal shooting on board a Metro Transit bus in White Oak on Friday evening. According to police, “ At approximately 7:45 p.m., MCPD 3rd District officers responded to the 14300 block of Lockwood Drive where an adult male had been shot inside of the bus.

Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded and provided life-saving measures, but the victim died on scene.  The suspect exited the bus and ran from the location.  Preliminarily, it appears that there was an altercation between the suspect and the victim and there is no threat to the community.

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Montgomery Village

Detectives Investigate Montgomery Village Homicide; Suspect Has Been Arrested

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested a suspect wanted for a homicide that occurred on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in the 19000 block of Mills Choice Rd. At approximately 12:09 p.m., 6th District officers responded to the location for a check the welfare call.  Upon arrival, officers located 41-year-old Louis James Chesley, of Montgomery Village, deceased with apparent trauma to the body. His body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, where an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine the cause and manner of death.

The suspect, 35-year-old William Oligiwan Cutler was arrested the afternoon of Friday, February 17, in Gaithersburg. Cutler has no known address. He has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.

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Glenmont

MCPD: Seven Juveniles Charged with Auto Theft After Crashing Stolen Vehicle

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have charged seven juveniles, one 14-year-old, three 15-year-olds, two 16-year-olds, and one 17-year-old, with auto theft. On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the 12300 block of Livingston St. for the report of a suspicious situation.

Detectives from the Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) were in the area conducting proactive enforcement, with 4th District patrol, in response to Hyundai and Kia theft trends and responded to the location as well. The preliminary on scene investigation revealed that officers observed a red Hyundai Sonata leaving the area at a high rate of speed. Officers determined that the Sonata was reported stolen from Washington, D.C.

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Gaithersburg

Guilty Verdict For Man Who Planned Meeting for Sex with a Minor near Quince Orchard HS

By Patrick Herron

Per the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office: In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable Karla Smith, a jury has found defendant, Adin Huezo Grandados, 28, of Leesburg, VA, guilty of Sexual Solicitation of a Minor. The jury returned the verdict this week, on Wednesday, February 15th.

Huezo communicated with what he thought was a 15-year-old female through a social media profile created by an undercover officer with the Montgomery County Police Vice & Intelligence Unit and was arrested on June 17, 2022 when he arrived at a planned meeting place in a shopping center across from a Montgomery County public high school. He believed the “female” he would meet was a student at the school.

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Maryland

Governor Moore Testifies Before House Ways and Means Committee in Support of The Keep Our Heroes Home Act

By Patrick Herron

Per the State of Maryland: Governor Wes Moore yesterday testified in support of The Keep Our Heroes Home Act, presented as House Bill 554 before the House Ways and Means Committee, marking the first time a sitting governor has testified in support of a bill since 2014. The act is a major component of the governor’s legislative agenda to support veterans and their families.

“Maryland’s veterans start small businesses, serve on boards, and bring their talents to companies that are driving Maryland’s economy forward,” said Governor Moore. “These public servants start families, make friends, and build their lives here in Maryland—and yet we’re losing them to other states. I believe that this legislation stands to be among the most impactful that you will consider this session.”

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Gaithersburg

Detectives Investigate Robbery and Attempted Sexual Assault at Claire’s

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a commercial armed robbery and attempted sexual assault that occurred on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the Claire’s in the 500 block of North Frederick Avenue. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that the suspect entered the store and approached the counter. After briefly chatting with the victim, the suspect stated he had a gun and demanded that the victim open the register. When the victim refused to comply, the suspect walked behind the victim and placed her in a chokehold. The victim complied and the suspect took an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect stated he had a gun, took the victim to the bathroom and attempted to sexually assault the victim.  When the victim refused to comply, the suspect hit her in the head multiple times before fleeing the store.

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Rockville

Details on How You Can Help the Girl Scout Troop That Was Robbed of Their Cookie Money in Front of Grocery Store

By Patrick Herron

Update: Last weekend, a Girl Scout troop selling cookies in front of the Safeway at 14939 Shady Grove Rd in Rockville had approximately $300 stolen when someone grabbed their cash box and ran away. The group has since reached out to let us know that that if anyone would like to help the troop they can purchase cookies for donation at this link, and the troop will receive part of the proceeds.

February 14 Update: According to Montgomery County Police, “The victim stated that while her child was selling girl scout cookies she noticed a male sitting on the bench in front of the location for about 15 to 20 minutes. The suspect walked up to the Girl Scout Cookie table and grabbed the cash box and ran away. Officers searched the area for the suspect and attempted to find any surveillance video of the suspect running away. The victim said that she did not want to press charges if the suspect was found. She said that she just wanted her money back.”

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Silver Spring

MCFRS Respond to Apartment Fire Early Friday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the Elizabeth House apartment building at 1400 Fenwick Lane in Silver Spring on Friday morning around 2:45am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a maintenance worker located the fire on the 4th floor of the building and the fire was contained by the building’s sprinkler system.

Update – Elizabeth House, automatic fire alarm, maintenance worker located fire (contained by sprinkler); FFs located 1 person in apt; Origin/Cause-electrical failure, electric cord to space heater; Damage, ~$80k; some Water damage (on 2-4 floors) many were vacant (renovation) https://t.co/qsrS7re478

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Montgomery Village

Update on Thursday Night Fire in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire reported in the bedroom of a two story, middle-of-the-row townhouse on Club Lake Rd in Montgomery Village at approximately 9:30pm on Thursday night (video below). The cause of the fire has been determined to be unattended incense burning which ignited curtains.

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Maryland

Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Government Accountability for Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise Program

By Patrick Herron

Per the State of Maryland: Governor Wes Moore today signed an executive order to underscore his administration’s commitment to strengthening participation, compliance, and accountability for Maryland’s Minority Business Enterprise program. The executive order—the first minority business enterprise-related order issued by any Maryland governor—will provide the Moore-Miller administration with data to assess Maryland’s current Minority Business Enterprise program performance and inform program development strategy.

“I’ve said this before and I will say this again, I am data driven and heart-led; the data shows that we are not meeting the mark in our Minority Business Enterprise program, so my heart is saying we must do everything we can to not only meet our goals, but exceed them,” said Governor Moore. “Our administration has the most diverse cabinet in history, and it’s critical that we take the first step forward in delivering more access and opportunities to our minority-owned businesses in order to create a more economically competitive and inclusive state.”

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