Crime Archives - Page 229 of 265

Detectives Investigate Shed Burglary; Photos of Suspect Released

Published June 27, 2023 at 2:31PM | Updated June 28, 2023 at 4:26PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investing a shed burglary that occurred on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in the 12300 block of Atherton Dr. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released photos of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 6:25 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of a burglary that just occurred. The investigation by detectives determined that the unknown male suspect went into the victim’s shed and placed stolen tools in a black backpack. As the suspect was walking away from the scene, the adult male victim confronted him and pulled on the backpack, causing the stolen tools to fall. The suspect walked away from the scene without any stolen property.

MCPD Responds to Call For Shooting Near Lakeforest Mall

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2023 at 11:08AM | Updated June 27, 2023 at 11:53AM

11:38am update by MCPD: The victim has been transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries at this time. This appears to be an isolated incident.

Montgomery County Police 6th District officers are responding to a shooting call on the 18200 block of Lost Knife Circle (across the street from Lakeforest Mall) in Montgomery Village/Gaithersburg. Per police, more information will be released as it becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Collision Leads to Strong Arm Robbery and Assault Monday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published June 26, 2023 at 9:40PM

On June 26 at approximately 11:11 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7300 block of Piney Branch Road for the report of a strong arm robbery and assault that had just occurred.

According to police, “An unknown suspect struck the victim’s vehicle’s bumper with his vehicle. When the victim got out of her vehicle and attempted to call 911 on her cell phone, the suspect got out of his vehicle, forcefully removed the cell phone from the victim’s hands and fled in his vehicle, striking the victim with his vehicle. The victim was not seriously physically injured.”

Police: Bethesda Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Parents

By Patrick Herron

Published June 26, 2023 at 7:14PM

Per MCPD: A Bethesda man has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault of his parents on Sunday, June 25, 2023. 24-year-old Joseph Michael Bowers of Bethesda is accused of stabbing his parents with a knife in the 6500 block of Greentree Road in Bethesda on Sunday evening.

At approximately 11:50 p.m., MCP 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of a domestic-related assault. Upon arrival, officers located Bowers’ 62-year-old mother and father outside of their residence, both suffering from multiple stab wounds. Both parents were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries.

MCPD Responds to Sounds of Gunshots in Germantown Monday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published June 26, 2023 at 2:26PM

Montgomery County Police responded to the 18500 block of Nutmeg Pl, off of Cinnamon Dr., at approximately 12:40pm for the sound of gunshots. According to MCPD, no injuries have been […]

24-Year-Old Man Allegedly Stabs His Parents in Bethesda Late Sunday Night

By MCS Staff

Published June 26, 2023 at 8:51AM

Earlier this morning we reported that a man was arrested following a domestic dispute on the 6500 block of Greentree Rd in Bethesda late Sunday night/early Monday morning. The following is a brief summary of events regarding the assault that occurred on Sunday, June 25, 2023, per Montgomery County Police:

“At approximately 11:50 p.m., MCP 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of a domestic-related assault. The preliminary investigation has revealed that a dispute occurred between a 24-year-old male and his parents. The dispute escalated and the suspect allegedly stabbed his parents with a knife. Both parents were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries. The suspect has been taken into custody.

One Person in Custody, Two Victims Transported to Hospital With Serious Injuries After Domestic Incident in Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Published June 26, 2023 at 6:41AM

Updated to include a quote from Montgomery County Police

An arrest was made on Monday morning stemming from an incident that closed Greentree Rd. in Bethesda and involved heavy police presence for several hours overnight. According to Police, “MCPD responded to the 6500 block of Greentree Road for the report of a domestic-related assault. Two adult victims were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening but serious injuries. The suspect has been taken into custody. There is no threat to the community at this time.”

Two 15-Year-Olds Shot at Birthday Party in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 25, 2023 at 10:40PM

The Maryland-Nation Capital Park Police Montgomery County Division have released additional information regarding a shooting that occurred in Germantown on Sunday, June 25. According to a press release, “The Maryland-National Capital Park Police are investigating a shooting that occurred today at approximately 6:30 p.m. at Clearspring Local Park located at 20101 Scenery Drive Germantown, Maryland.

Montgomery County Featured in Latest Episode of ‘Catching Killers’ on Netflix

By MCS Staff

Published June 25, 2023 at 9:59PM | Updated June 30, 2023 at 5:44PM

The Netflix series ‘Catching Killers’ focuses on the investigators behind infamous serial killer cases who reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts. The latest episode of the series (season 3, episode 4), follows retired Montgomery County detective Terry Ryan as he takes you through his experience with the D.C. sniper murders that began in Montgomery County.

At 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2002, a shot was fired through the window of a Michaels craft store in Aspen Hill. The bullet narrowly missed Ann Chapman, a cashier at the store. Since no one was injured, the shot was assumed to be random, and no serious alarms were raised. Approximately one hour later, at 6:30 p.m., James Martin, a 55-year-old program analyst at NOAA, was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Shoppers Food Warehouse grocery store located in Glenmont.

Police Respond to Church Burglary On Saturday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published June 25, 2023 at 9:19PM

On Saturday, June 24 at approximately 4:30 pm, Takoma Park police responded to the 7000 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Grace United Methodist Church) for a burglary, according to a press release by the Takoma Park Police Department.

Per Takoma Park Police: “Unknown suspect(s) broke into the church sometime on June 22 and damaged an equipment cabinet and ransacked a private area of the church. It is unknown at this time if any property was stolen. The investigation continues under case #230030269. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100.” Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Two Shot Sunday in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 25, 2023 at 7:13PM

Police are on the scene of a shooting that took place Sunday, June 25 around 6:30pm near Clearspring Local Park & Captain James E. Daly Elementary in Germantown. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, one person was shot in the stomach and one person was injured when a bullet grazed their arm.