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Man Assaults Wife and Family Member With Knife Monday Night in Glenmont

Published August 29, 2023 at 4:12PM

At approximately 7:39 p.m., Montgomery County Police officers responded to an apartment in the 12500 block of Winexburg Manor Drive in Glenmont for the report of a stabbing/assault.

According to police, “The preliminary investigation has revealed that there was a domestic dispute between a husband (adult male) and a wife (adult female) as well a family member (adult male). The husband cut his wife on her arm and cut the family member in the face with a knife. The family member punched the husband in the face.

Damascus Man Arrested for Vandalizing Montgomery County Police Cruisers

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 3:00PM

Per MCPD: 41-year-old Steven Michael Blank, of Damascus, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of vandalism and resisting arrest, for allegedly vandalizing two marked Montgomery County Police cruisers in Damascus.

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at approximately 7:32 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the 10200 block of Lewis Dr. for the report of a vandalism.

Juvenile Stabbed Multiples Times Monday Night in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 12:14PM

According to the Rockville City Police, “at approximately 10:20 p.m. on August 28, 2023, Rockville City Police responded to the 700 block of Rockville Pike for a report of an assault. Through the course of our initial investigation, several juveniles, known to each other, met at an undisclosed location and engaged in mutual combative behavior which resulted in one of the juveniles being stabbed several times. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.”

The incident is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the RCPD Criminal Investigations Unit at 240-314-8938 or [email protected]. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Update: Detectives Investigative Topgolf Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 12:11PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, August 29, 2023, at Topgolf in the 20100 block of Century Blvd. in Germantown.

At approximately 12:06 a.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. The investigation has revealed that an unknown male suspect allegedly shot two male employees following an altercation. The 18-year-old male victim was shot in the lower body and the 23-year-old male victim was shot in the upper body. The suspect then drove away in an unknown vehicle. The victims were transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police Respond to Armed Robbery at 7-Eleven Early Tuesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published August 29, 2023 at 11:23AM

On August 29, at approximately 3:04 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1300 block of University Boulevard (7-11) for an armed robbery that had just occurred.

According to Takoma Park Police, store surveillance video revealed that at approximately 2:55 am, an unknown Hispanic male suspect without a shirt on, wearing dark-colored pants/sweats, white sneakers, a black ski mask, and carrying a coral-colored shirt entered the 7-11, grabbed merchandise, and went to the register as if attempting to pay for the items. At this point, another unknown Hispanic male suspect entered the 7-11, wearing a dark-colored hoodie, light gray pants, gray shoes, and black ski mask, carrying a black handgun, pointed the gun at the cashier, and demanded money. The victim complied and the first suspect who entered the 7-11 grabbed the cashier tray and both suspects fled the 7-11 in an unknown direction; unknown if it was on foot or in a vehicle.

Two Topgolf Germantown Employees Shot Shortly After Midnight

By MCS Staff

Published August 29, 2023 at 8:03AM

Shortly after midnight on Tuesday (12:06am), Montgomery County Police responded to a report of a shooting at Top Golf in Germantown (20101 Century Blvd). Police say, “On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at approximately 12:06 a.m., MCP officers responded to Top Golf in the 20100 block of Century Blvd. in Germantown for the report of a shooting.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that an unknow suspect fired his firearm for reasons that are still under investigation, and two Top Golf employees (adult males) were shot. One was shot in the leg and the other one in the torso area. Both victims were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect left the scene in an unknown vehicle.”

Antisemitic Graffiti Found Under Bridge on Josiah Henson Parkway in North Bethesda (Sensitive Content)

By MCS Staff

Published August 28, 2023 at 4:14PM

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (JFGW) shared a photo of antisemitic graffiti found under a bridge on Josiah Henson Parkway in North Bethesda (an unedited photo can be seen below). They released the following statement: “We are deeply disturbed by the racist and antisemitic message found under a bridge of Josiah Henson Parkway in North Bethesda, MD. Our community will continue to stand strong and resilient in the face of hatred in all its forms.” The JFGW also stated that they are working closely with their security team and Montgomery County Police to keep the community safe and learn more about this incident. JFGW asks the public to continue to report security concerns or incidents to their security team.

Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart also tweeted the following regarding the graffiti, “I condemn the hateful message and swastikas found under a bridge of Josiah Henson Parkway in the vicinity of Tildenwood Dr in North Bethesda. I have been in touch with MCPD District 2D, which is investigating this hate vandalism and we are working to remove it immediately.” She also tweeted that residents are advised to report similar incidents to MCPD at 301-279-8000 as soon as they are seen.

Detectives Investigate Residential Burglaries in Clarksburg and Germantown; Reward of up to $10,000 Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

By Patrick Herron

Published August 28, 2023 at 9:50AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are investigating two residential burglaries that occurred on Friday, June 30, 2023, and Thursday, August 3, 2023.

On Friday, June 30, 2023, 5th District officers responded to a residence in the 12300 block of Houser Dr., in Clarksburg, where the victim noticed his rear door smashed in and found multiple pieces of property were stolen. On Thursday, August 3, 2023, 5th District officers responded to a residence in the 19900 block of Crystal Rock Dr., in Germantown, where the victims advised that when they returned home, their door had been pried open and found multiple pieces of property and an undisclosed amount of money stolen.

Police Investigate Shots Fired Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published August 27, 2023 at 10:10PM

On August 25 at approximately 11:03 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the area of Sligo Creek Parkway and Aspen Avenue for the report of possible shots fired. According to police, officers canvassed the area on foot for suspects, potential victims and casings with negative results. Park Police were notified and responded.

The investigation is ongoing under case #230051387. If you have any information, please contact police at 301-270-1100. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Germantown Oral Surgeon Found Guilty of Second-Degree Depraved Heart Murder and Involuntary Manslaughter

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 7:03PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable Cheryl McCally, a jury found defendant, Dr. James Michael Ryan, 50, of Clarksburg, guilty of second-degree depraved heart murder and involuntary manslaughter for the death of 25-year-old Sarah Harris, along with possession with the intent to distribute midazolam and distribution of ketamine and diazepam. The jury deliberated for less than three hours following a two week trial. Ryan faces up to 55 years in prison when he is sentenced. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled at a later date.

The victim, Harris, was found deceased in the home she and Ryan were renting in Clarksburg on January 26, 2022. A medical examiner determined her cause of death was ketamine, propofol and diazepam intoxication. Ryan had been supplying her with drugs, taken from his oral surgery practice, often administering them himself. Prior to their romantic involvement, Harris was Ryan’s patient who he recruited as an employee.

Two 20-Year-Olds Arrested for Bethesda Tobacco Shop Burglary

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 11:34AM

Per MCPD: Two 20-year-olds from Baltimore have been arrested for a commercial burglary that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, August 21, 2023. At approximately 3:50 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the Island Smoke Tobacco Shop in the 7900 block of Norfolk Avenue for the report of a commercial burglary.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that Nathan Stewart and Donald Pevia III forced entry into the store, stole property and then left the area on foot. An alert citizen witnessed the two suspects exit the store and was able to provide police with an accurate description of both Stewart and Pevia III.