Author: Patrick Herron

Germantown

Concern for Missing Seventy-Year-Old Man

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 70-year-old from Germantown. Donnie Garnet Allen was last seen on Friday, November 25, 2022, at approximately 12 p.m., in the 11000 block of Grassy Knoll Ter. Allen is approximately 6-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has grey and brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing.

Allen was driving a pink 2021 Cadillac XT5 SUV with North Carolina tags JFM9618. The car has the “Mary Kay” logo on the back. Maryland State Police has entered a Silver Alert for Allen. Police and family are concerned her his welfare.

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Germantown

Adult Male Arrested and Charged with the Dollar Tree Robberies and Dunkin’ Donuts Theft in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested 32-year-old Hakeem Morris, unknown address, with the two robberies of the Dollar Tree store on Mateny Rd. and with the theft of the Dunkin’ Donuts store on Mateny Rd. that occurred in November 2022. 

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at approximately 8:31 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the Dollar Tree store in the 18000 block of Mateny Rd. for the report of a strong-arm robbery that just occurred. The investigation by detectives has determined that Morris entered the store, picked up merchandise to purchase and went to the counter. While an employee was helping another customer, Morris pushed the employee out of the way. The two struggled and Morris stole an undisclosed amount of money from the cash register and left the scene.

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Rockville

Continued Concern for Missing Seventeen-Year-Old from Rockville

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 Saniah Brown, a missing 17-year-old from Rockville.  Brown was last seen on Saturday, October 21, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., in the 600 block of Maryland Avenue in Rockville.

Brown is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing.  Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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Silver Spring

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 14-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 assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old from Silver Spring. Jessica Nicole Garcia Aldana was last seen on Monday, November 21, 2022, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 2200 block of McMahon Rd.

Aldana is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. It is known what she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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Rockville

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 14-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 14-year-old from Rockville. Allison Espinales was last seen on Monday, November 21, 2022, at approximately 2 a.m., in the 14200 block of Canterbury Ln.

Espinales is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has reddish hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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Rockville

Burglary With Forced Entry Reported at Atlantic Guns in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

A burglary occurred early Friday morning at Atlantic Guns at 15813 Frederick Rd in Rockville. According to Montgomery County Police, officers responded to the scene around 1:00am after receiving reports of a black sedan ramming the front of the store.  MCPD believe that five or six individuals made entry into the store and left with several guns. After taking the guns, the suspects ran off. The vehicle used was stolen. ATF is assisting with the investigation.

Atlantic Guns posted the following message this morning on social media: “🚨 SMASH AND GRAB 🚨 As many of our followers, customers, and friends already know, there was an attempt to make entry into the store last Saturday morning. Unfortunately, what appears to be the same group of individuals returned early this morning and made a successful entry and theft. We are still assessing the damage and missing items which do appear to be minimal overall.

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Maryland

Governor Hogan, First Lady to Host Final Holiday Open House Saturday, December 3

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan invite all Marylanders and their families to join them for their final Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Government House in Annapolis. The event is free of charge, open to the public, and no reservations are required.

“For the past eight years, it has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your Governor and First Lady,” said Governor Hogan. “The First Lady and I look forward to welcoming Marylanders of all ages to Government House this holiday season for our final Holiday Open House.”

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Olney

Detectives Investigate Residential Burglary in Olney; Surveillance Photos of Suspect’s Vehicle Released

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating a residential burglary that occurred on Friday, November 4, 2022, in Olney. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect’s vehicle and are asking the public’s assistance in identifying it. At approximately 2 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the 4200 block of Cherry Valley Drive for the report of a residential burglary that occurred earlier.

The investigation by detectives has determined that an unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the victim’s home through the front and rear patio doors. Once inside, the suspect(s) rummaged through the residence, stealing property and personal documents.

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Montgomery Village

(Located) Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division Ask for Assistance Locating Missing 10-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Offutt is approximately 4-feet tall and weighs 85 pounds. He has hazel eyes and black hair and was last seen wearing a black and red Nike hoodie, blue jeans and gray Crocs. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Aiden Niko Offutt 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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Bethesda

Second Suspect Arrested in Connection With Armed Robbery of Apple Store in Bethesda Involving Gold Gun and Gold Cadillac

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 27-year-old Brianna Zigler, of Oxon Hill, MD, with the armed robbery of an Apple store in the 4000 block of Bethesda Ave. Through the investigation, detectives identified Zigler as the second suspect involved in the armed robbery of the Apple store. On November 10, 2022, detectives obtained an arrest warrant, charging Zigler with armed robbery related charges.

On November 22, 2022, Zigler was arrested on Southern Ave. in Oxon Hill, MD. She was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where she has been released on a $5,000 bond. Press release on first arrest below:

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Silver Spring

Two Juveniles and 18-Year-Old Arrested Following Attempted Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Two juveniles and an 18-year-old have been arrested, following an attempted carjacking in a grocery store parking lot. On Monday, November 21, 2022, at approximately 8:50 p.m.,  Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District officers working the downtown Central Business District area, observed three males looking into vehicles in the Whole Foods parking lot.

The group then walked towards the Safeway parking lot in the 900 block of Thayer Ave. The suspects observed the victim come out of Safeway with groceries and walk to his vehicle. As the victim was loading the groceries into his 2018 Audi Q7, the three suspects rushed him. All three suspects punched, kicked, and demanded the victim give up his car keys. The victim refused to hand over his keys and a witness, who observed the assault, began to honk their horn. The suspects ran towards the Silver Spring Metro, where 3D patrol officers and K9 arrested the group after a brief foot chase. All three suspects were taken into custody and a bb gun was recovered during the arrest.

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