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Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Victim Touched Inappropriately and Threatened With Knife

Published May 9, 2023 at 9:39AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, May 1, 2023, in the 5500 block of Wisconsin Ave. in Chevy Chase. Detectives have released photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 10:45 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery that occurred inside a commercial building. The investigation has revealed that the suspect approached a female victim in a stairwell of the commercial building. The suspect pushed her against the wall, touched her inappropriately, displayed a knife and threatened to kill her. The suspect took her cell phone and threw it against the wall. The suspect then stole her wallet and left the scene.

Two Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 3:56PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have charged 35-year-old Shamell Naquan Joyner, of Washington D.C., with two armed robberies and 30-year-old Aaron Christopher Johnson, of an unconfirmed address, with one armed robbery, that occurred in Silver Spring.

Joyner is accused of committing an armed robbery on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at an Exxon in the 9300 block of Georgia Ave.

Montgomery Village Man Whose Wife’s Remains Have Never Been Recovered Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 9:52AM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the honorable Kevin Hessler, a jury has found defendant, Jean J. Pierre, 50, of Montgomery Village, guilty of second-degree murder for the death of his wife, 41-year-old Nerlande Foreste. The jury deliberated for just two hours, reaching a verdict Friday evening, May 5^th, 2023 after a five day trial prosecuted by Deputy State’s Attorney Ryan Wechsler and Assistant State’s Attorney Gabe Carrera.

It is believed that Pierre stabbed and killed Foreste inside of their home on the 20000 block of Rothbury Lane in Montgomery Village on August 21^st, 2019, then placed her body inside of a shipping container and carried it out to a dumpster. The victim’s remains have not been recovered. The defendant faces up to 40 years in prison. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Friday, July 14^th 2023, at 10 a.m.”

Life Sentence Plus 20 Years for Defendant in 2022 Red Roof Inn Murder

By MCS Staff

Published May 5, 2023 at 3:19PM

Per the Office of the Montgomery County State’s Attorney: In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Karla Smith has sentenced defendant Sergey Danshin, 35, of Rockville, to life in prison plus an additional 20 years. The sentencing hearing was held earlier this week on Wednesday, May 3^rd, 2023. Danshin was convicted by a jury on January 13^th, 2023, of first-degree murder and related handgun charges for the death of 39-year-old Javier Gonzalez-Mena.

On June 22^nd, 2022, Danshin and co-defendant, Micah Clemons, 33, of Virginia, knocked on the door of a room at the Red Roof Inn along the 16000 block of Shady Grove Road in Rockville, where victim, Gonzalez-Mena, had been staying. After an initial confrontation, Danshin left the area of the room, only to return several minutes later to ambush Gonzalez-Mena. Danshin then fatally shot Gonzalez-Mena. Gonzalez-Mena’s girlfriend was holding his hand as he was shot and fell to the ground. Danshin ordered her to come to a waiting get-away car where he removed a facial covering that he was wearing and revealed his identity. The two were known to each other. As soon as Gonzalez-Mena’s girlfriend had the opportunity, she called 911. Danshin and Clemons were arrested along with the driver of the getaway car, Willman Quintanilla, 44, of Boyds.

Twenty-Year-Old Man Arrested in Connection to Easter Morning Home Invasion Murder

By Patrick Herron

Published May 5, 2023 at 12:16PM | Updated May 5, 2023 at 12:34PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 20-year-old Kaleab Abebe Berhanu, of Baltimore, for the homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in the 11800 block of Old Columbia Pike.

Berhanu is accused of killing 20-year-old Carlos Rashard Carter, of Silver Spring. Through the investigation, detectives developed Berhanu as the suspect.

Detectives Investigate Dollar Tree Burglary; Suspect Flees Scene on Razor Kick Scooter

By Patrick Herron

Published May 5, 2023 at 10:05AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary of the Dollar Tree store in the 13800 block of Outlet Drive in Silver Spring that occurred on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the female suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying her.

At approximately 9:07 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial burglary that just occurred. The investigation has revealed that the suspect forced entry into the store, vandalized property and merchandise and left the scene on a razor kick scooter. Detectives reviewed the surveillance cameras of the store and obtained a description of the suspect. The suspect appears to be a female with long dark hair, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black leggings and red shoes.

Detectives From Major Crimes Division Investigating Kidnapping and Armed Robbery near Shady Grove Road; Victim Forced to Drive Suspect to ATM

By MCS Staff

Published May 4, 2023 at 4:57PM

The initial investigation has revealed that the victim was exiting the I-270 ramp onto Shady Grove Road when he came across a silver Mitsubishi vehicle partially blocking the exit ramp. A suspect, who the victim believed to be a police officer, flagged him over, onto the side of the road. The victim then got out of his vehicle and began to walk towards the suspect, at which point the suspect demanded that he return to his vehicle. The suspect then approached the victim’s vehicle and demanded money. At that time, the suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and demanded that the victim drive to a Bank of America in the 15000 block of Shady Grove Road to withdraw money from the ATM. As the victim drove to the bank, the silver Mitsubishi began to follow, driven by a second suspect. The victim advised that he observed a handgun in the suit jacket of the suspect on multiple occasions.

Two Sixteen-Year-Olds Arrested for Robbery; Ghost Gun and Large Amount of Fentanyl Pills Found in Suspect’s Vehicle

By Patrick Herron

Published May 4, 2023 at 10:26AM

The investigation by detectives revealed that the juvenile victim was at the McDonalds when he was approached by two juvenile suspects, who demanded his shoes. When the victim refused, he was punched in the face and his shoes were stolen. Then, the suspects left the scene in a Honda SUV.

Break-In Attempt Caught on Camera at MoCo Gun Shop

By MCS Staff

Published May 3, 2023 at 6:31PM

Engage Armament, a gun shop located at 701 E Gude Drive #101 in Rockville, captured a break-in attempt on camera, according to a post the shop shared on social media (seen below). The attempted robbery took place over the weekend.

According to Fox 5, the video shows two burglars enter the shop then quickly exit when they fail to bypass an interior doorway. The suspects wore black hoodies and masks that covered most of their faces. Video also captured a dark / silver sedan as it was driving away from the business. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).

Parents Charged With Second-Degree-Murder of Daughter

By Patrick Herron

Published May 3, 2023 at 2:22PM | Updated May 4, 2023 at 11:30PM

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Detectives Investigate Residential Burglary; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 3, 2023 at 9:52AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a residential burglary that occurred on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in the 14000 block of Castle Blvd. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 5:44 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a burglary that just occurred. The investigation has revealed that the suspect forced entry into the front door of the apartment building with a large rock. The suspect then entered an apartment through its front door that had been left open, stole property and left the scene. Detectives reviewed the surveillance cameras of the apartment building and obtained a description of the suspect. The suspect is described as a Black male with black hair, in his 20s or 30s, wearing a red hat, black glasses, a black/white/red jacket, black jeans, and black shoes.