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Suspects Arrested for Series of Residential Burglaries; Ghost Gun Recovered From Stolen Vehicle

Published August 25, 2023 at 10:46AM

Detectives from the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Districts Investigative Sections, along with detectives from Gaithersburg Police, collaborated and determined that a series of residential burglaries were committed by the same suspects. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the two suspects posed as workers wearing a reflective vest, forced entry into at least 7 homes, stole property and left the scenes.

Police: Wanted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 8:40AM

Per MCPD: The suspect wanted for a July 5 homicide is in custody. 20-year-old Lawrence Marcellus Marshall IV was wanted in connection with the shooting death of 40-year-old Cedric Warner and turned himself in at the Montgomery County Department of Police 6th District Station in Gaithersburg on Thursday, August 24.

Marshall IV, of Montgomery Village, allegedly shot and killed Warner on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring. Officers arrived at the scene and located Warner inside an apartment, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Respond to Attempted Armed Robbery at Olney Restaurant

By MCS Staff

Published August 22, 2023 at 10:50PM

According to Montgomery County Police, there was a call for an armed robbery that was received at 9:48 p.m. 4th District officers responded to a restaurant in the 3300 block of Georgia Ave. The suspect entered the business and displayed a gun. Employees left the restaurant. No injuries were reported and the suspect is not in custody.

Per our public safety reporter, Cordell Pugh, “At approximately 9:45PM Tuesday, at Five Guys on Georgia Avenue & Olney–Sandy Spring Rd. Armed Male suspect in restaurant wearing ski mask. Montgomery County Police currently on scene investigating as an attempted armed robbery & First-Degree Assault.”

Montgomery Village Man Wanted for Murder; $10,000 Reward Offered for Information

By MCS Staff

Published August 22, 2023 at 5:24PM | Updated August 24, 2023 at 12:21PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Homicide Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for a July murder.

20-year-old Lawrence Marcellus Marshall, IV is wanted in connection with the shooting death of 40-year-old Cedric Warner.

Two Adults and One Teen Arrested for for Handgun Possession in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Published August 22, 2023 at 5:21PM

Per MCPD: 19-year-old Oliver Perez-Fierro, of Montgomery Village, 19-year-old Osman Maldonado, of Gaithersburg, and a 16-year-old, from Gaithersburg, have been arrested and charged with multiple firearm related charges.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Decentralized Community Action Team conducted a traffic stop on a Black Honda Accord in the area of Montgomery Village Ave. and Arrowhead Rd., for a traffic violation.

Detectives Continue to Search for Suspect Wanted for Groping Several Women Along Bethesda Trolley Trail; Possibility of Additional Victims a Concern

By Patrick Herron

Published August 22, 2023 at 11:56AM

Montgomery County Police are continuing to investigate a “series of inappropriate touching” that occurred this spring on the Bethesda Trolley Trail. Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Patrol Investigations Unit are investigating a series of inappropriate touching committed by a suspect who groped women in the adjacent neighborhood along the Trolley Trail located between Edson Lane and Tuckerman Lane in Bethesda. Detectives have released video of the male suspect and are urging anyone who may be a victim of an inappropriate touching by this suspect to come forward.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a female victim was walking on Nicholson Lane near the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center when she was approached by the suspect who was riding an electric scooter. The suspect then knocked her to the ground and groped her before she was able to escape and call police.

Montgomery County Man Arrested for Illegally Installing Hidden Cameras in Airbnb and Possession of Methamphetamine; Possibility of Additional Victims a Concern

By Patrick Herron

Published August 21, 2023 at 5:16PM

Per MCPD: 3rd District officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police have arrested 38-year-old Larry Goisse of Silver Spring for installing hidden cameras inside of an Airbnb bedroom that was rented by two guests on Friday, August 5, 2022. Detectives are urging anyone who may be a victim of this crime to come forward.

The investigation has revealed that a couple from Texas rented an Airbnb bedroom inside a residence in the 1100 block of Dale Drive in Silver Spring. After arriving at the location, the couple located hidden cameras inside smoke detectors in the bedroom and bathroom. The couple left the house and drove to the Target store on Cherry Hill Road in Silver Spring, where they reported the incident to the police.

Man in Custody After Report of Shooting/Domestic Violence in Poolesville on Sunday Night

By MCS Staff

Published August 21, 2023 at 9:25AM

According to Montgomery County Police, “On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Montgomery County Police Officers responded to the 19800 block of Beatriz Ave. in Poolesville for the report […]

Police Looking for Bethesda Balloon Burglars

By Patrick Herron

Published August 18, 2023 at 2:44PM

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.

Dashboard and Body-Worn Camera Footage from July 22 Fatal Police Involved Shooting Released

By Patrick Herron

Published August 17, 2023 at 2:43PM

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.

Montgomery County Woman Arrested for Auto Theft

By Patrick Herron

Published August 17, 2023 at 2:15PM

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.