Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are investigating a burglary that occurred on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Bone Jour store in the 4900 block of Del Ray Ave. in Bethesda. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

The investigation has revealed that the rear door of the store was pried open, and a female suspect entered the store.  A bundle of permanent balloons was stolen from outside of the store.


Per the Maryland Attorney General’s Office: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General today released the dashboard and body-worn camera footage from the fatal police-involved shooting that occurred on July 22, 2023, in Montgomery County.

 


Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) have arrested and charged 29-year-old Victoria Sok of Silver Spring with auto theft.  On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., detectives were proactively patrolling a neighborhood in Silver Spring when they located the suspect inside of a vehicle, that was reported stolen in Washington, D.C.

Detectives also determined that Sok has an outstanding out-of-state warrant. SOK was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where she was charged with auto theft related charges. She is being held without bond.


Montgomery County Police is investigating a shooting on the 9400 block of Hickory View Pl. in Montgomery Village.

According to police, “an adult male was shot and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No suspects are in custody at this time. The scene is secure and there is no current threat to the public.


According to Howard County Police, around 8:30am Wednesday morning police were notified that a Department of Corrections inmate, incarcerated for burglary, escaped a transport van in the area of Dorsey Run Rd/32. Police are searching on foot and with drones, with the help of neighboring jurisdictions, including Anne Arundel County Police and Maryland State Police.

Randy Morris, 38, is described as a white male, five feet nine inches tall, 130-140 pounds, bald, with a beard. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue shorts and is no longer wearing handcuffs or shackles. Anyone who sees Morris should call 911. Maryland State Police is taking the lead on the search with Howard County Police assisting.


Approximately 10:09 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. The investigation has revealed that an adult male victim was in front of the apartment building when he was shot twice in the torsoby an unknown suspect. The victim was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Officers also determined that three apartments were also struck by gun fire.


On August 13, 2023, at approximately 3:25 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Roanoke Avenue and Hudson Avenue for a report of possible shots fired reported by multiple callers.

According to Police, “Officers canvassed the area on foot for suspects, potential victims and casings. Several casings were found in the 8300 block of Roanoke Avenue.  Two vehicles were also damaged from the shots.”


Per MCPD: 37-year-old Anthony L. Green, of Washington, D.C., has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and other related charges, for a shooting he allegedly committed on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Silver Spring.

At approximately 1:54 p.m., an adult male victim walked into the fire station in the 8100 block of Georgia Ave. suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to his torso. He was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.


Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police have arrested 29-year-old Ricko Ford of Capital Heights and 30-year-old Wayne Pitt of Gaithersburg, for attempting to steal a Ride-On Metro Bus the morning of Friday, August 11, 2023, in the area of Connecticut Ave. and Georgia Ave. in Wheaton.   At approximately 12:27 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for report of a carjacking.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the male driver of the Ride-On Metro Bus picked up Ford and Pitt at the Glenmont Metro Station in Wheaton. Ford and Pitt told the bus driver that they wanted to go to Greenbelt. The bus driver told them that the bus was going to Montgomery Mall. Ford and Pitt approached the bus driver, and one of them told the bus driver he wanted the bus. The bus driver got off of the bus and walked away. Ford and Pitt are then seen attempting to drive away in the bus.


The preliminary investigation has determined that at approximately 4 p.m., four Black males and a separate lone Black male began shooting at each other in the 1500 block of November Circle. The lone male, wearing a white tank top, black shorts, white socks and dark shoes ran towards April Lane.  Detectives believe he then entered a grey Honda Accord with heavy tint, which was then seen speeding through the parking lot. At the same time, the group of males, wearing all dark clothing, circled around a building on November Circle, shot off an additional round and then ran towards the White Oak Recreation Center.


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