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Police Respond to Armed Robbery/Auto Theft in Rockville Saturday Night

Published March 12, 2023 at 1:00AM

Rockville Police responded to a call for armed robbery/auto theft on the 1300 block of Piccard Drive at approximately 9:30pm. According to police, an unknown male approached and pointed a handgun at the victim, taking the victim’s keys, and fleeing in a blue 2017 Hyundai Sonata, MD Tag 2DB6897. The suspect is described as a black male, early teens, 5’7, skinny build wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. The victim was not injured. Anyone who sees the stolen vehicle or has information is asked to call 911, by Rockville Police.

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Montgomery County Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison for Gun And Drug Conspiracy Charges

By MCS Staff

Published March 11, 2023 at 2:58PM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: U.S. District Judge Deborah L. Boardman sentenced Darryl Colton Frazer, age 34, of Silver Spring, Maryland, yesterday to seven years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release for gun and drug conspiracy charges and for violation of supervised release. Frazer was convicted of those charges on November 3, 2022, after a three-day trial.

According to the evidence presented at trial, on July 25, 2019, MCPD officers approached Frazer and co-defendant Shamire Moore after noting that Moore appeared to match the description of an individual involved a recent shooting. When Frazer and Moore saw the officers, they ran into a nearby residential area. Officers followed them and found Frazer in a nearby apartment building’s open stairwell attempting to enter an apartment.

Montgomery County Man Previously Arrested for Spray Painting the Word “Groomer” on Two Libraries Has Been Charged With Possession of Child Pornography

By MCS Staff

Published March 10, 2023 at 8:57AM

A Takoma Park man previously charged for vandalism after spray painting the word “groomer” on the exteriors of two Prince George’s County libraries, is now being charged with possessing child pornography. Charles Sutherland faces at least seven charges of possessing child pornography, according to a charging document

According to a WUSA 9, the charging document says “officers found numerous diapers, children’s dolls, and a child-sized doll in Sutherland’s bed. According to Sutherland, he has no children or nieces or nephews, the documents say. He also admitted he had child pornography on a laptop in his home. In January, a digital forensics examination of the laptop was completed and found seven files of child pornography.”

Teenager Arrested for Food Truck Armed Robberies

By MCS Staff

Published March 8, 2023 at 7:09AM

Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrest of a 16-year-old male juvenile from Hyattsville, Maryland, for armed robbery. The defendant was involved with food truck armed robberies in Takoma Park and Montgomery County. The defendant has been charged as an adult.

During January and February 2023, investigators from Takoma Park and Montgomery County Police Departments have been investigating several commercial armed robberies of food trucks. During the course of the investigation, detectives developed the defendant as the suspect responsible for the armed robberies. During the first week of March 2023, Takoma Park Police detectives and Montgomery County Police detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging the defendant with the armed robberies of:

Guilty Plea in Rape of Teenager in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published March 7, 2023 at 6:50PM

Defendant, Caden Riley, 19, of Rockville, has pleaded guilty to the charge of second-degree rape for an attack on a 16-year-old girl who was a stranger to him. Riley entered his guilty plea on Friday, March 3, 2023, in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the judge John Maloney. He faces up to ten years in prison when he is sentenced on July 28^th, 2023.

This stems from an incident on April 16^th, 2022. The defendant was 18 years old at the time and assaulted the victim after encountering her on a pedestrian bridge along Glenmore Terrace in Rockville. Featured photo, courtesy of Google Maps, shows Glenmore Terrace.

Police Respond to Armed Carjacking in Bethesda; Suspects Abandon Separate Stolen Vehicle at the Scene

By Patrick Herron

Published March 6, 2023 at 1:01PM

Montgomery County Police responded to an armed carjacking on Sunday night. According to MCPD, “On Sunday, March 5, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., MCP officers responded to the 8700 block of Lowell Street for the report of a carjacking. The preliminary investigation has revealed that four armed suspects arrived at the location in a vehicle and approached an adult male victim. The suspects then stole the victim’s vehicle and left the scene in the victim’s vehicle, leaving the vehicle that they arrived in at the scene. Officers determined that the vehicle used by the suspects had been reported stolen. This is an active and ongoing investigation.”

Public safety reporter Cordell Pugh reports that the suspects stole a 2009 Honda Accord and left a stolen Hyundai Elantra at the scene. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Police Investigate Armed Car Jacking That Occurred Saturday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published March 5, 2023 at 2:26AM

On March 4 at 10:28 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7100 block of Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland, for the report of an armed carjacking. The suspect ordered the victim out of her vehicle at gunpoint. The victim complied and the suspect fled with her vehicle. The suspect was described as a Black male, skinny, 5’6 to 5’8, 18-22 years old, last seen wearing all dark clothing and a black ski mask. The suspect’s handgun was described as a small compact black handgun.

The victim’s vehicle was described as a 2023 black Toyota. The victim was not seriously physically injured. At approximately 4:08 pm, through investigation, the vehicle was located intact in the District of Columbia. Investigation continues under case #230010692 Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Man Who Allegedly Stole Money From Girl Scout Troop Arrested

By Patrick Herron

Published March 4, 2023 at 8:58PM

Per the Rockville City Police: On March 3, 2023, a search and arrest warrant was served in the 700 block of Fallsgrove Drive in relation to several robberies impacting the Fallsgrove community. The search warrant stemmed from several investigations being conducted by both the Rockville City Police and Montgomery County Police Department.

During the course of the investigations, Rockville City Police Criminal Investigators and Montgomery County Police Department’s Major Crimes Robbery Investigators identified a subject.

Car Stolen Friday Morning, Attempted Auto Theft Thursday Night

By MCS Staff

Published March 4, 2023 at 3:04AM

On Friday, March 3, at approximately 7:30 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7700 block of Maple Avenue for the report of a stolen auto. The victim’s vehicle was stolen from in front of her residence on March 2 at 8:54 pm (per video surveillance). The outstanding stolen vehicle is described as a 2019 Hyundai Sonata, MD Tag #7FG7703. Case #230010496

Additionally, on Thursday, March 2 at approximately 8:40 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6700 block of Prince George’s Avenue for the report of an attempt auto theft. Two suspects attempted to pry open the driver’s door of the victim’s 2017 Hyundai Elantra without success. The suspects fled the scene after a resident saw them.

Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council Urges Hyundai, Kia Owners To Get Free Updates Following TikTok Challenge Thefts

By Patrick Herron

Published March 3, 2023 at 5:52PM

Per the Maryland State Police: The Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council is urging motorists who own certain makes and models of Hyundai and Kia cars to reach out to the automakers for a free security software update following a nationwide surge in thefts that led to at least 14 crashes and eight fatalities.

The theft deterrent software is designed for millions of Hyundai and Kia vehicles that lack an immobilizer. The upgrade is available free of charge to vehicle owners. As part of the software update, the theft alarm software logic will extend the length of the alarm sound from 30 seconds to one minute and now requires the key to be in the ignition switch to turn the vehicle on.

Northwood High School Closes Outdoor Facilities to the Public Due to Hate Speech and Antisemitic Vandalism at Athletic Field

By Patrick Herron

Published March 2, 2023 at 2:19PM

As such, beginning Saturday, March 4, 2023, all Northwood outdoor facilities will be closed to community members until further notice. This includes our athletic fields, track, tennis courts, and all other external areas of the building. Additionally, the Loxford Terrace access gate between our baseball and softball fields will remain closed. This closure does not include MCPS approved activities. We recognize and regret the inconvenience this causes for our surrounding community. However, the safety of our students, staff, and community must take precedence. It is our sincere hope that facilities will reopen as soon as a suspects) is apprehended or there is confidence the hate vandalism against our community has stopped.

We are asking parents and guardians receiving this message to please share it with any community members without students attending Northwood who use our facilities so they are aware. This message will also be provided to feeder schools and local listservs. If any community members have any questions, comments, or any information regarding the recent incidents of hate vandalism, please contact school administration: 240-740-6950″