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Multiple Injuries After Possible Stabbing; Suspect Shot by Police on Saturday Morning

Published July 22, 2023 at 12:59PM | Updated July 22, 2023 at 2:06PM

Per Montgomery County Police: “MCPD 4th District officers are on scene of an officer involved shooting in the 4300 block of Havard Street. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division has been notified and are enroute. The scene is secured and there is not a current threat to the community.”

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer tweeted that MCFRS “assisted injured persons (from assault) found in several nearby locations within close proximity, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported at least 4 patients to local hospitals.”

12 Year Sentence for Defendant in Gang Related Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published July 20, 2023 at 12:37PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Michael McAuliffe has sentenced defendant, Aaron Jefferson, 28, of Washington D.C., to 12 years in prison and five years of supervised probation upon release, for a shooting on the 7900 Block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Judge McAuliffe issued the sentence on July 17^th, 2023. On May 31, 2023, Jefferson pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and reckless endangerment for his role in the incident, which occurred on October 2, 2021. Investigators believe this shooting was the result of a rival gang dispute.

More than 40 rifle and handgun casings were recovered from the scene. Bullets struck a man in the hand and leg. That victim survived. Three commercial businesses and five vehicles were also hit by bullets. The investigation by Montgomery County Police showed that Jefferson was one of multiple individuals shooting handguns and a rifle. Jefferson was shot in the back and back of his neck. It’s believed he sustained his injuries as a result of the other shooters hitting him from behind. The search continues for additional suspects. Assistant State’s Attorney Thea Zumwalt prosecuted this case.”

Three Arrested With Over $15K in Stolen Property From MoCo Department Store

By MCS Staff

Published July 20, 2023 at 11:32AM

Per Fairfax County Police: Officers assigned to the Tysons Urban Team (TUT) successfully prevented an organized retail theft crew from carrying out their intended plan and made a swift arrest. On July 13, officers received a tip from Sak’s Fifth Ave Regional Loss Prevention team that the Saks Fifth Avenue store located in Chevy Chase, Maryland reported a retail theft crew left the store in a gold Chevrolet Impala with Pennsylvania tags.

With this information, TUT officers utilized LPR technology and learned that the vehicle had entered Virginia and was in the immediate vicinity. The vehicle was located and observed by TUT units heading in the direction of Saks Fifth Avenue in McLean. The vehicle’s occupants were observed by the TUT team entering the store. Once in the store, they selected multiple high-end handbags and other luxury merchandise and headed toward the exit without paying. When approached by the store’s Loss Prevention team, the two suspects ran. TUT units were already in the area and were able to take one suspect into custody. The other suspect was found in a nearby dumpster after a brief search of the area. The driver of the vehicle was soon located and taken into custody, as well.

Police Investigating Montgomery County Liquor and Wine Store Burglary

By Patrick Herron

Published July 20, 2023 at 10:13AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Montgomery County Liquor and Wine store in the 11200 block of New Hampshire Ave. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the six suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

At approximately 5:49 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of burglary. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the six suspects arrived at the store in a black Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan and a black BMW 5-Series sedan. The suspects forced entry into the store, stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise and left the scene in their vehicles. Detectives reviewed the surveillance video of the store and obtained a description of the suspects.

Wanted Retail Theft Suspect Turns Herself In; Allegedly Involved in the Theft of $49,000 Worth of Merchandise From MoCo Stores

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 4:31PM | Updated July 19, 2023 at 5:48PM

Per MCPD: A 21-year-old Washington D.C. woman, wanted in connection with pack retail thefts throughout Montgomery County has turned herself in. An arrest warrant was issued for Regina Christmas for thefts that she is alleged to have committed between April 28 and June 15, 2023. Christmas was initially arrested for these crimes on Friday, June 21, 2023, and was subsequently released in Washington D.C.

On Tuesday, July 17, 2023, she turned herself in at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where she is currently being held without bond. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Two Men Arrested for Multiple Thefts from Autos in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 3:14PM

Per MCPD: Two men have been arrested for multiple thefts from autos in the Bethesda area that they committed on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. At approximately 3:18 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the 8500 block of 16th Street for the report of a theft from auto in progress. The preliminary investigation revealed that two Black males, wearing all black clothing with blue rubber gloves, were walking around and attempting to open the doors of multiple cars in the area.

Upon arrival, officers located two suspects matching the description and placed them under arrest. The suspects were identified as 23-year-old Matthew Alfonso Scott Jr., of Washington D.C. and 22-year-old Manden Jervell Turner, of Hyattsville. During a search of Scott, officers located a window punch and blue latex gloves. While searching Turner, officers located a loaded black High Point 10 mm handgun and a backpack containing a stolen purse and multiple stolen wallets and bank cards.

Detectives Investigate Home Invasion Robbery; Victim Stabbed and Zip-Tied

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 9:38AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on Monday, July 10, 2023, on Key West Avenue in Rockville. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. At approximately 1:25 a.m., 1st District officers responded to the location for the report of a home invasion robbery.

The investigation by detectives has revealed the adult male victim parked his vehicle in the parking garage of the apartment complex. When the victim exited his vehicle, the suspects approached him, displayed handguns and announced the robbery. The suspects then stabbed and assaulted the victim and tied his hands behind his back with zip ties. The victim was forced into the suspects’ vehicle. The victim gave the suspects access to his apartment, where they took the safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry before fleeing the scene.

Former Montgomery County Councilmember Murdered in Arkansas

By MCS Staff

Published July 18, 2023 at 2:08PM | Updated July 18, 2023 at 2:24PM

On July 10, 2023, Charles Pepper, 47 of Little Rock, was arrested and charged with Capital Murder in reference to a homicide that occurred on East 39th Street in Little Rock on the same date. The victim has been identified as Donell Peterman, 56, who is a former Montgomery County Councilmember.

Peterman was a Montgomery County Council member who was appointed in July, 2002 after Derick Berlage resigned in June of the same year to become head of the Department of Park and Planning. In a report by MoCo360, “In recent years, Peterman traveled regularly between Little Rock and Silver Spring. Peterman graduated from Morehouse College in 1989, then joined the U.S. Army. Then, he founded Joshua Group Ministries in 1996 in Takoma Park and served as senior pastor.”

50 Year Sentence for Defendant in Fatal Stabbing Outside Germantown Extended Stay

By Patrick Herron

Published July 17, 2023 at 8:48PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable John Maloney sentenced defendant, Kyle Noble, to 60 years in prison suspend all but 50 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release.” Noble was convicted last month on charges of second-degree murder and armed robbery for the death and robbery of 31-year-old Efrain Arias.

This stems from an incident on September 15^th 2019, when the defendant, Noble, confronted Efrain Arias as Arias exited a vehicle in the parking lot of the Extended Stay America hotel on Milestone Center Drive in Germantown. Noble chased the victim down a hill into a field near the parking lot, fatally stabbed him, then came back and robbed the dying victim of personal property. As stated by the prosecutors in court, the attack was fueled by drug-seeking behavior and a jealous rage, as the victim was a friend of the defendant’s ex-girlfriend.

Armed Juvenile Arrested for Burglary in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published July 17, 2023 at 5:20PM

Per MCPD: A juvenile male has been arrested and charged for a burglary that he committed on Monday, July 17, 2023. At approximately 12:10 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the area of Pickering Ct., in Germantown, for the report of domestic violence in progress. The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, who was armed with a knife and handgun, had attempted to force entry into the home of an acquaintance and left the scene. When officers located the suspect, he ran away toward Pickering Dr., and a perimeter was established.

The suspect was later located and taken into custody in the 13000 block of Waters Landing Dr. A backpack containing a knife and an air pistol were also recovered. The suspect was transported to the 5th District station, where he has been charged with first-degree burglary and related charges. Feature photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Suspect Arrested After Threatening Victim With Machete at North Bethesda Metro Station

By MCS Staff

Published July 16, 2023 at 4:05PM

Montgomery County Police (MCP) say that on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at approximately 11:18 p.m., MCP officers responded to the 5400 block of Marinelli Road for the report of an assault.

Per Montgomery County Police, “The preliminary investigation has revealed that there was an argument between the male victim and the adult male suspect. The suspect then displayed a machete and threatened the victim who then managed to enter his vehicle and leave the scene. The victim then contacted the police. Officers located the suspect close to the area where the crime occurred and took him into custody.” Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.