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Montgomery County Man Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison for the Armed Robberies of an Armored Truck, Two Banks and a Convenience Store

Published April 1, 2023 at 8:23AM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland – U.S. District Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Israel Ramirez, age 29, of Burtonsville, Maryland, to 17 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for an armed robbery of an armored truck, two armed bank robberies and the armed robbery of a convenience store. In each of the armed robberies, Ramirez discharged his weapon. Ramirez discharged his handgun multiple times in the bank robberies.

According to his guilty plea, on July 4, 2021 Ramirez committed the armed robbery of convenience store in Laurel, Maryland. During the robbery, Ramirez brandished a firearm, which he fired into a cigarette display behind the register when the employees had trouble opening the register. Ultimately, the employees were able to open the register and provided Ramirez with cash. On July 12^th, Ramirez robbed the same store. An employee recognized Ramirez as the person that had robbed the store and discharged his weapon the week before. Ramirez kept his hand in his pocket and demanded that the employee open the register. The employee provided Ramirez with cash from the register and Ramirez left the store.

Montgomery County Man Identified as Suspect in College Park 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) and Indecent Exposure Cases

By MCS Staff

Published March 30, 2023 at 6:00PM

Per University of Maryland Police: The suspect in the 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) and Indecent Exposure Cases has been identified. On March 29, our Detective applied for and received an arrest warrant for Marquise Tranell Mahoney of Silver Spring. He was charged with the following: One Count of CR 3-308 ((b)(1)) Sex Off 4th Deg-Sex Contact, One Count of CR 3-203 Assault – Sec Degree, One Count of ED 26-101 ((b)) Schl Molest Etc Other Loc, Two Counts of CR 11-107 Indecent Exposure.

If you see Marquise Tranell Mahoney on our campus, call UMPD immediately at 301-405-3333 or #3333 (for AT&T and Verizon Wireless). You may also text or call UMPD using the UMD Guardian app. If you have any information on his whereabouts, you are encouraged to call UMPD at 301-405-3555.

Texas Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiring to Break Into Businesses in Maryland (Including Rockville) to Steal From ATMs

By MCS Staff

Published March 30, 2023 at 7:31AM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland – U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Robert Reeves III, age 37 of Dallas, Texas, to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for a conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen goods where the defendant and his co-conspirators broke into businesses and stole cash from Bitcoin-related ATMs. Judge Hollander also ordered Reeves to pay restitution in the full amount of the victims’ losses, which is $55,316. The sentence was imposed on March 27, 2023.

According to his guilty plea, from August 2018 through at least September 13, 2018, Reeves, co-defendants Meleech Neugent and Brandon Davis, and other individuals conspired to travel from the Dallas, Texas area to other parts of the United States, including the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, break into businesses after they closed and steal cash from Bitcoin-related automated teller machines (“ATMs”). Specifically, on August 29, 2018, Reeves, his co-defendants and others traveled from Dallas, Texas to Dulles International Airport and rented a vehicle. In the early morning hours of August 31, 2018 and September 1, 2018, they used that vehicle to drive to locations in Rockville, Columbia and Baltimore, Maryland, where they broke into four separate businesses. Once inside the business, the conspirators stole cash from the ATM machines.

Montgomery County Police Respond to Shooting Outside of Brooke Grove Elementary School in Olney; Scene is Secure and Shooting is Not School Related, Per Police

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 7:52PM

At approximately 6:34 pm, the Montgomery County Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Spartan Road for the report of a shooting that had just occurred. The preliminarily investigation […]

Suspect Wanted For Attempted First Degree Rape; False Imprisonment; Other Offenses

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 1:11PM

Per Takoma Park Police: On March 28 at approximately 4:35 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Red Carpet Inn) for a welfare check on a female. Officers arrived and were directed to a specific room where they found a victim suffering from injuries. The victim, an employee of the establishment, was conducting house cleaning in a room when she was approached by an unknown male in the doorway of the room. The male suspect entered the room, struck the victim in the head and put his hand forcefully over her mouth. The male suspect attempted to rape the victim, without success. The victim was able to free her mouth long enough to scream so someone would hear her. The suspect fled on foot towards New Hampshire Avenue. Prior to police arrival, a witness approached the room to check on the welfare of the victim at which time the suspect was making his way back to the room. The victim barricaded herself in another room and the witness was able to flee and reach the management office to alert police.

Surveillance footage revealed a male suspect in an orange or yellow shirt with a dark jacket over the shirt, dark pants, boots, glasses and a surgical mask over his face fleeing the scene on foot towards New Hampshire Avenue. Items of evidentiary value were recovered by police. The victim was not seriously physically injured. Investigation continues. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 and reference case #230015040.

Rockville Police Investigates Two Separate Incidents of Gunshot Sounds on Sunday Night and Monday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published March 27, 2023 at 6:51PM

Rockville police is investigating two incidents of gunshot wounds that occurred on Sunday night night and Monday afternoon. On March 26, 2023, officers from the Rockville City Police Department responded to the 800 block of Monroe St in the vicinity of Dogwood Park around 9:15 p.m. for the sounds of gunshots. Officers located evidence that a firearm had been discharged, no property or person appears to be injured.

On March 27, 2023 at approximately 1:00 p.m. RCPD officers responded to the 13000 block of Midway Ave also for the sounds of gunshots. Officers located evidence that a firearm had been discharged striking a nearby residence, no injuries have been reported. Both incidents remain under active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rockville City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation’s Unit at 240-314-8938.

Loaded and Cocked Handgun Found During Traffic Stop in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published March 24, 2023 at 3:08PM

Per Gaithersburg Police: On March 22, 2023 at 2:23 a.m., a Gaithersburg Police Department patrol officer observed a vehicle traveling on S. Frederick Avenue without the vehicle headlights on. A traffic stop was initiated and approached the vehicle, immediately smelled the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The officer requested the driver’s drivers license and vehicle registration card, at which point the driver opened the glove box and inadvertently revealed a handgun.

The subsequent investigation revealed that the handgun was loaded with one round in the chamber and the external hammer cocked. Additionally, there were large amounts of fresh marijuana loose throughout the vehicle. Based on the numerous violations, the driver, 22-years-old, male from Gaithersburg, MD was arrested and issued traffic citations and charged with firearms violations.

Juvenile Arrested For Theft/Destruction of Property After Breaking Food Truck Window

By MCS Staff

Published March 23, 2023 at 1:04PM

Per Takoma Park Police: On March 23, at approximately 1:52 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 1000 block of University Blvd., Takoma Park, Maryland, for a theft from auto in progress. The caller advised an individual had broken out a window to a food truck. When officers arrived, the individual tried to flee on foot but was apprehended. The victim, owner of the food truck, arrived on scene and advised that two surveillance cameras in the vehicle were destroyed.

The individual, a 16-year-old male from Hyattsville, Maryland, was charged with theft from auto and destruction of property. The charged juvenile was released to the custody of a parent(s). Investigation continues. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #230013995 Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Rockville Police Investigating Two Separate Incidents of Assault in King Farm Community

By MCS Staff

Published March 23, 2023 at 12:37PM

The Rockville City Police Department’s (RCPD) Criminal Investigations Unit is currently investigating two separate incidents of assault in the King Farm community.

Per Rockville Police: On March 15, 2023 around 4:30 p.m. RCPD responded to the area of Redland Boulevard and Piccard Drive for the report of an assault. A female advised that an unknown man grabbed her buttocks and fled towards a nearby parking garage. The suspect in this incident was described as a black male, 5’10” 190lbs., with short black hair, wearing a dark colored sweatshirt and sweatpants.

Police Searching for Suspect in Strong Arm Carjacking

By MCS Staff

Published March 20, 2023 at 8:19PM

Per Takoma Park Police: On March 20, at approximately 8:50 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7000 block of Carroll Avenue for the report of a carjacking that had just occurred. The victim was inside her vehicle when an unknown suspect walked up to her window and demanded property. The victim complied by opening her window slightly. The suspect took advantage of that opportunity to reach in and open the victim’s door from the inside and demanded her to get out of the vehicle. The victim complied and the suspect stole her vehicle, last seen driving down Carroll Avenue towards the District of Columbia.

The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5’7-5’11, approximately 190 lbs., last seen wearing a black hoodie jacket and a full mask covering. A lookout was broadcast to all surrounding jurisdictions. The stolen vehicle is described as a 2006 gray Nissan Pathfinder, MD#740M503. The outstanding vehicle has been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) stolen vehicle database. Investigation continues. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #230013413. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Arrest Warrant Out For Suspect Accused Of Sexual Assault With A Knife After Meeting Victim on Dating App

By MCS Staff

Published March 17, 2023 at 6:33PM

On March 15, 2023 at approximately 3:00 P.M. Takoma Park Officers responded to the 7700 block of Maple Avenue in Takoma Park, for the report of a “cutting.” According to Takoma Park Police, officers found the female victim with lacerations to her leg. The victim also reported to the on-scene officers that a sexual assault occurred. The victim met the suspect using an online dating app. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived and the victim was transported by Montgomery County Fire Rescue to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

A suspect was identified and an arrest warrant with multiple charges related to the sexual assault and assault was issued for the suspect. The suspect was not named and a description for the known suspect was not provided by Takoma Park Police. “This incident occurred in Ward 5. Anyone with additional information can contact the Takoma Park Police Criminal Investigations Division at 301-270-1100.” Featured photo of the 7700 block of Maple Ave in Takoma Park courtesy of Google Maps.