Crime Archives - Page 210 of 238

Suspects Use Winning Lottery Ticket Scam to Steal $10,000 From Elderly Victim in Germantown; Surveillance Photos Released

Published May 12, 2023 at 1:47PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are investigating a theft that occurred on April 10, 2023. Detectives have released photos of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

The preliminary investigation by detectives revealed that the victim was at the TJMaxx store in the 20900 block of Frederick Rd., when she was approached by two suspects, who asked her if she spoke Spanish. When the victim said that she did, the suspects asked for directions to a church in the area that helps immigrants.

Police Respond to Theft of CVS in Bethesda; WUSA9 Releases Video Footage

By Patrick Herron

Published May 11, 2023 at 12:30PM | Updated May 11, 2023 at 6:55PM

On Wednesday, WUSA9 reporter Lorenzo Hall tweeted footage of what appears to be several individuals walking out of a CVS in Bethesda with bags full of merchandise. According to police, “MCPD received a call for a shoplifting at approximately 6:48 p.m., at a CVS in the 4600 block of Sagamore Rd. Officers responded and determined that three suspects entered the store and stole an unknown amount of merchandise. No injuries were reported and there are no suspects in custody at this time.” WUSA9 also reports that a different CVS three miles away at 4859 Macarthur Boulevard in Northwest, DC was also robbed just an hour prior.

On Thursday, Councilmember Andrew Friedson tweeted the following: “Share concern and alarm related to a string of store thefts over the past 2 weeks in our community and along the corridor in DC. I’ve been communicating with @2dCommander Daum and really appreciate @mcpnews 2nd District coordinating with @DCPoliceDept to respond and investigate.”

$15,000 Reward Offered for Information About Gun Store Burglaries in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published May 10, 2023 at 7:31PM

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Montgomery County Police are offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of individuals that stole seven pistols and five rifles from Atlantic Guns (15813 Frederick Road) in Rockville in November.

Per the ATF: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division and Montgomery County Police Department are offering a combined reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of individuals responsible for burglaries and attempted burglaries of federal firearms licensees (FFLs).

BMW Stolen at Gunpoint in North Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published May 9, 2023 at 6:41PM

Montgomery County Police responded to an armed carjacking around 5pm on Tuesday, May 9 in North Bethesda. According to MCPD, “Officers responded to the 11300 block of Woodglen Dr. for the report of an armed carjacking. The suspect approached the victim and demanded her keys and displayed a handgun. The victim complied and the suspect drove away in a blue 2015 BMW 535i with Maryland Tag 9DE1456. The lookout for the suspect is a Black male, wearing a light colored beanie, black face mask, a grey hoodie and cargo style pants.”

Gaithersburg Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Restaurant Parking Lot Shooting Caught on Camera

By Patrick Herron

Published May 9, 2023 at 11:14AM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “the Honorable Eric Johnson sentenced defendant, Jefferson Delgado, 29, of Gaithersburg, to life in prison suspend all but 30 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. The sentence was handed down yesterday in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD. On March 30^th, 2023, a jury found Delgado guilty of first-degree attempted murder for shooting a man outside of Antojitos restaurant located on East Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg.

This shooting Aril 18, 2021, was prompted by an argument between two groups of people at the restaurant. It happened in the parking lot outside of Antojitos at 1:22 a.m. and was caught on surveillance footage. After retrieving a shotgun from a friend’s vehicle, Delgado opened fire at least twice hitting the victim with two bullets. He then ran to a parking garage where he was captured by another surveillance camera running back and forth. He is seen attempting to hide the weapon. The victim in this case survived. Prosecution was handled by Assistant State’s Attorney Teresa Casafranca.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Victim Touched Inappropriately and Threatened With Knife

By MCS Staff

Published May 9, 2023 at 9:39AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, May 1, 2023, in the 5500 block of Wisconsin Ave. in Chevy Chase. Detectives have released photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 10:45 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery that occurred inside a commercial building. The investigation has revealed that the suspect approached a female victim in a stairwell of the commercial building. The suspect pushed her against the wall, touched her inappropriately, displayed a knife and threatened to kill her. The suspect took her cell phone and threw it against the wall. The suspect then stole her wallet and left the scene.

Two Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 3:56PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have charged 35-year-old Shamell Naquan Joyner, of Washington D.C., with two armed robberies and 30-year-old Aaron Christopher Johnson, of an unconfirmed address, with one armed robbery, that occurred in Silver Spring.

Joyner is accused of committing an armed robbery on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at an Exxon in the 9300 block of Georgia Ave.

Montgomery Village Man Whose Wife’s Remains Have Never Been Recovered Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 9:52AM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the honorable Kevin Hessler, a jury has found defendant, Jean J. Pierre, 50, of Montgomery Village, guilty of second-degree murder for the death of his wife, 41-year-old Nerlande Foreste. The jury deliberated for just two hours, reaching a verdict Friday evening, May 5^th, 2023 after a five day trial prosecuted by Deputy State’s Attorney Ryan Wechsler and Assistant State’s Attorney Gabe Carrera.

It is believed that Pierre stabbed and killed Foreste inside of their home on the 20000 block of Rothbury Lane in Montgomery Village on August 21^st, 2019, then placed her body inside of a shipping container and carried it out to a dumpster. The victim’s remains have not been recovered. The defendant faces up to 40 years in prison. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Friday, July 14^th 2023, at 10 a.m.”

Life Sentence Plus 20 Years for Defendant in 2022 Red Roof Inn Murder

By MCS Staff

Published May 5, 2023 at 3:19PM

Per the Office of the Montgomery County State’s Attorney: In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Karla Smith has sentenced defendant Sergey Danshin, 35, of Rockville, to life in prison plus an additional 20 years. The sentencing hearing was held earlier this week on Wednesday, May 3^rd, 2023. Danshin was convicted by a jury on January 13^th, 2023, of first-degree murder and related handgun charges for the death of 39-year-old Javier Gonzalez-Mena.

On June 22^nd, 2022, Danshin and co-defendant, Micah Clemons, 33, of Virginia, knocked on the door of a room at the Red Roof Inn along the 16000 block of Shady Grove Road in Rockville, where victim, Gonzalez-Mena, had been staying. After an initial confrontation, Danshin left the area of the room, only to return several minutes later to ambush Gonzalez-Mena. Danshin then fatally shot Gonzalez-Mena. Gonzalez-Mena’s girlfriend was holding his hand as he was shot and fell to the ground. Danshin ordered her to come to a waiting get-away car where he removed a facial covering that he was wearing and revealed his identity. The two were known to each other. As soon as Gonzalez-Mena’s girlfriend had the opportunity, she called 911. Danshin and Clemons were arrested along with the driver of the getaway car, Willman Quintanilla, 44, of Boyds.

Twenty-Year-Old Man Arrested in Connection to Easter Morning Home Invasion Murder

By Patrick Herron

Published May 5, 2023 at 12:16PM | Updated May 5, 2023 at 12:34PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 20-year-old Kaleab Abebe Berhanu, of Baltimore, for the homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in the 11800 block of Old Columbia Pike.

Berhanu is accused of killing 20-year-old Carlos Rashard Carter, of Silver Spring. Through the investigation, detectives developed Berhanu as the suspect.

Detectives Investigate Dollar Tree Burglary; Suspect Flees Scene on Razor Kick Scooter

By Patrick Herron

Published May 5, 2023 at 10:05AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary of the Dollar Tree store in the 13800 block of Outlet Drive in Silver Spring that occurred on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the female suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying her.

At approximately 9:07 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial burglary that just occurred. The investigation has revealed that the suspect forced entry into the store, vandalized property and merchandise and left the scene on a razor kick scooter. Detectives reviewed the surveillance cameras of the store and obtained a description of the suspect. The suspect appears to be a female with long dark hair, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black leggings and red shoes.