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Takoma Park Police is Investigating a Homicide That Took Place on Friday Evening

Published April 23, 2022 at 6:38AM | Updated April 23, 2022 at 7:22AM

Takoma Park Police are actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 5:47 pm on April 22, 2022 in the 7600 block of Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. Officers responded for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injury. This is an active and on-going investigation.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to please call 301-270-1100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may text a tip: Text to 847411, Type TPPDTIP at the beginning of your message, Type your message, including as much detail as possible, to ensure that your tip is thoroughly investigated.

Beyond MoCo Update: Suspect in DC Shootings Has Been Located Deceased

By MCS Staff

Published April 22, 2022 at 4:53PM | Updated April 22, 2022 at 10:06PM

This article is being updated with as MPD provides updates

The Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) tweeted at 3:47pm that it was “responding to the 4100 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW for the report of at least 2 shooting victims (it ha snow been confirmed that there are 4 victims). There is a large police presence in the area. Updates will follow.”

Montgomery County Police Detectives Investigate Attempted Commercial Robbery; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By MCS Staff

Published April 22, 2022 at 9:51AM

Per Montgomery County Police, For Immediate Release: Friday, April 22, 2022

Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an attempted commercial robbery of the Exhale Smoke Shop in the 8200 block of Georgia Avenue. Detectives have released surveillance video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

Woman Allegedly Sets Small Fire During Domestic Situation in Silver Spring Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published April 16, 2022 at 8:00AM

A person of interest has been detained after allegedly setting a small fire during a domestic dispute on the 1200 block of East West Highway in Silver Spring.

According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue PIO Pete Piringer, units were dispatched to the Silverton condominiums in Silver Spring last night after reports of a fire on the fourth floor and the activation of the fire alarm.

Former Montgomery County Inmate Sentenced to Over Five Years for Credit Card Fraud Scheme

By MCS Staff

Published April 11, 2022 at 9:45AM

Defendant Directed a Co-Conspirator Use Bitcoin to Purchase Stolen Credit and Debit Card Numbers on the Dark Web and Use the Cards to Deposit Funds in Inmate Accounts

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office (Maryland):

Eight Individuals Facing Federal Indictment for a $3 Million Scheme to Defraud Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the Defense Health Agency

By MCS Staff

Published April 7, 2022 at 7:22AM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland:

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging eight individuals, including the President, Vice-President and Chief Finance and Strategy Officer at a company that provided medical billing and coding services on government contracts and an employee at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud and related charges, in connection with a scheme to defraud WRNMMC and the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The indictment was returned on March 17, 2022, and unsealed today upon the arrests of three defendants. Charged in the indictment are:

Olney Man Arrested for University of Maryland Sexual Assault

By Cordell Pugh

Published April 7, 2022 at 6:36AM

The University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) announced that 30-year-old Joshua Leo Black of Olney has been arrested and charged with two assaults that occurred at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Per the University of Maryland Police Department:

Two Montgomery County Men (And One From DC) Found Guilty of Federal Charges in Series of Armed Robberies Targeting Area Businesses

By MCS Staff

Published March 31, 2022 at 6:17AM

Defendants Carried Out 10 Robberies Within Four-Week Period

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office:

Maryland State Police Arrest Montgomery County Man On Child Pornography Charges

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2022 at 5:32PM

Per Maryland State Police:

(SILVER SPRING, MD) – Troopers arrested and charged a Montgomery County man early Thursday morning after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation developed evidence supporting charges of possession of child pornography.

Additional Details Surrounding Murder That Occurred on Monday Night Near Crown

By MCS Staff

Published March 23, 2022 at 5:03PM

Today in the District Court for Montgomery County, MD, defendant DeMarco Rayford, 25, of Montgomery Village, was ordered held without bond. He is accused of stabbing and killing Deante Foreman. A preliminary hearing is set for April 15^th at 8:30 a.m.

A 21-year-old male was killed following an altercation outside of his residence on Reprise Drive in Rockville. On Monday, March 21, at approximately 9 p.m., Montgomery County Police 6th District officers responded to the 10100 block of Reprise Drive for the report of a shooting that just occurred.

Montgomery County Man Killed in Fatal Northwest D.C. Stabbing

By MCS Staff

Published March 16, 2022 at 3:39PM

A Montgomery County man was killed in a Northwest D.C. Stabbing early Monday morning. The Metropolitan Police Department identified the victim as 42 year-old Kenneth Thomas Jr., of Silver Spring, MD.

Below is the full news release by MPD: