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Beyond MoCo: TikTok Car Theft Trend Reaches Howard County

Published October 18, 2022 at 2:19PM

Howard County Police warn residents of a national trend that has seen an increase in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles. This trend has been referred to as the “Kia Boyz Challenge” that has gained popularity on social media, including the video sharing app TikTok. The challenge was allegedly started by the Kia Boyz, who showed people how easy it is to use a USB cable in the steering columns to start, and steal Kias and Hyundais.

Per Howard County Police: In recent months, Howard County has seen an increase in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles, which is part of a national trend occurring across the U.S. If you have a 2016-2021 Hyundai or 2011-2021 Kia model that is started by a key, consider taking the following preventive measures:

Gaithersburg Man Charged With Reckless Endangerment, Crime Motivated by Race or Religion, and 1st Degree Assault After Incident at Hunter Woods Local Park

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2022 at 7:04AM

10/14/22 Update Per Park Police: “The subject was identified as Jonathan Boka, 26, of Gaithersburg. He was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, crime motivated by race or religion, use of a firearm in a crime of violence, and 1st degree assault. We thank the community for tips that led to his arrest.”

Original Report: On Tuesday, Maryland Park Police sent out a tweet asking for help to identify a subject wanted in a crime at Hunters Woods Local Park in Gaithersburg on October 8 at 12:15 pm. If you have information, please contact investigators at 301-929-2748 or [email protected] and reference case # 22001790.

Beyond MoCo: Ohio Man Admits to Making a Bomb and Driving it to Carroll County, Maryland with the Intent to Kill His Romantic Rival

By MCS Staff

Published October 13, 2022 at 7:05AM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: Clayton Alexander McCoy, age 32, of Chesterland, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to transporting explosives with intent to injure and to possession of an unregistered firearm/explosive device, in connection with an explosion at a home in Carroll County, Maryland. A resident of the home was the boyfriend of a woman in whom McCoy had a romantic interest.

The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Toni M. Crosby of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Baltimore Field Division; Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci; Carroll County Sheriff James T. DeWees; and Carroll County State’s Attorney Allan Culver.

Rockville Police is Investigating A Report of Gunshots Fired

By MCS Staff

Published October 12, 2022 at 8:26PM

Per the Rockville Police Department: 10/12/22 – 8:00 p.m. RCPD is currently on scene in the 600 block of Monroe Street investigating the report of gunshots fired. Roadway has been shut down as part of the investigation. No injuries reported.

This story will be updated if additional information becomes available.

Additional Information on Twinbrook Shooting Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2022 at 3:49PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – 1st District Investigative Section are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on October 7, 2022, in the area of Twinbrook Parkway. At approximately 9:23 p.m., officers responded to the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway for the sound of shots and the report of a shooting that just occurred.

Upon arrival, the first responding officer on scene observed the suspect carrying a black handgun with an extended magazine down by his side. As the officer stopped his unmarked vehicle, the suspect raised the gun towards the officer. The officer began to get out of his car, announcing his presence and ordered the suspect to put down the gun. The suspect dropped the gun and ran away from the scene.

MCPD Responds to Report of Shooting in Twinbrook Area Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2022 at 11:34AM | Updated October 8, 2022 at 12:14PM

Per Montgomery County Police: MCPD responded to the area of Twinbrook Parkway on Friday, October 7, at approximately 9:27 p.m., for the report of a shooting that just occurred. No injuries […]

MCPD Responds to Report of Shots Fired in Montgomery Village on Thursday Night

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2022 at 10:03AM

Per MCPD: Montgomery County Police responded to the 9900 block of Walkers House Road on Thursday, October 6, at approximately 8:20 p.m., for the sound of shots fired. When officers arrived on scene, the observed property damage as the result of gunshots. At this time, there have been no injuries confirmed on scene. No arrests have been made stemming from this incident.

Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps. Original report, by Cordell Pugh, below:

Montgomery County Man Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl That Led to an Overdose Death

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2022 at 8:41AM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Enitan Mouroukeji Agbi, a/k/a “Anton Agbi” and “Tone,” age 38, of Germantown, Maryland to 114 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl. A victim died from using drugs that Agbi distributed. Judge Grimm also ordered Agbi to pay restitution of at least $1,125.

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget of the Drug Enforcement Administration – Washington Division; Chief Marcus Jones of the Montgomery County Police Department; Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department; Chief Darryl McSwain of the Maryland National Capital Park Police; Chief Robert J. Contee III of the Metropolitan Police Department; and Chief Victor Brito of the City of Rockville Police Department.

40 Year Sentence for Rockville Medical Worker Who Sexually Abused Psych Patients

By MCS Staff

Published October 7, 2022 at 4:18PM

Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, Judge David Boynton sentenced, defendant, Macdoff Oghenejabo Okah,46, of Silver Spring, to 60 years suspend all but 40 years in prison and 5 years of supervised probation upon release. The sentence was for six counts of criminal charges related to a guilty plea entered by Okah on charges of sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult and sexual offense in the third degree and Okah’s conviction in a separate case where a jury found him guilty of one count of sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult and three counts of sexual offense in the third degree.

There were two victims involved and the incidents occurred in 2018 and 2019 while Okah was employed as a Psychiatric Tech at Adventist Healthcare Behavioral Health located in the 14900 block of Broschart Rd. in Rockville. He was in a position where he was entrusted with the care of these women and took advantaged of that, targeting them while they were in psychiatric crisis and had no way to defend themselves. Judge Boynton also ruled that Okah will be on the sex offender registry for life and can never work in the health care profession again or have unsupervised contact with vulnerable adults

Suspect Now Identified (and Still Wanted) in Attempted Purse Snatching That Was Caught on Video in March

By MCS Staff

Published October 5, 2022 at 3:16PM

A suspect has been identified in an attempted robbery of another person that occurred at the Chick-fil-A in the 12000 block of Tech Road. The suspect, who was caught on video, has been identified as Jamara Hampton. Original press release from MCPD and photos of the suspect, who is wanted, can be seen below:

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section, are investigating an attempted robbery of a person that occurred at the Chick-fil-A in the 12000 block of Tech Road. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, at approximately 8 a.m., 3rd District Officers responded to the location for the report of a robbery that just occurred. The investigation determined that the suspect entered the Chick-fil-A and snatched the victim’s purse inside the restaurant.

Man Arrested for Theft From Auto

By MCS Staff

Published October 5, 2022 at 1:20PM

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Patrol have arrested and charged 33-year-old Eric Delonty Feggins, of no fixed address, with rogue and vagabond, theft under $1500 and other related offenses for theft from auto.

On Friday, September 30, 2022, a detective with the 3rd District Investigative Section was parked in the 8100 block of George Ave., while conducting a follow-up investigation.