In Montgomery County Circuit Court, 19-year-old Zhenyong Weng of Brooklyn, New York pleaded guilty to attempted theft and conspiracy to commit theft, facing a maximum sentence of 20 years, with prosecutors seeking a penalty exceeding guidelines due to the case’s complexity and the victim’s vulnerability. (more…)
On Friday, January 17, a double homicide in Rockville claimed the lives of Marcell Jordan Hebron, 26, known in the music industry as Lil Xelly, and 27-year-old Leilani Marroquin. In the wake of this incident, the community has come together to support the grieving families, launching a GoFundMe fundraiser to assist with funeral expenses.
Marcell Jordan Hebron, 26, known in the music industry as Lil Xelly, and Leilani Marroquin, 27, both of Rockville, were identified as the victims in a double homicide that occurred on January 17, 2025 in Rockville. Suspect Kaloyan Dimov Stoev, 25, has been arrested and is now facing charges of first-degree murder and handgun-related offenses. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been started to assist both families with funeral expenses.
A 69-year-old Rockville man was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine after U.S. Customs officers discovered 2.07 kilograms of cocaine concealed in food items and desserts during a secondary inspection at Dulles International Airport. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) arrested 25-year-old Kaloyan Dimov Stoev in connection with a double homicide on January 17, 2025, involving a male victim found in a vehicle at Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard and a female victim found nearby at 2 Research Court, both with gunshot wounds. (more…)
A federal grand jury returned a 22-count indictment, charging a Montgomery County, Maryland attorney with tax evasion, assisting in the preparation of false tax returns, failing to pay taxes, and making false statements to two separate mortgage lenders, according to the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland.
Last week, Montgomery County Holiday Alcohol Task Force officers arrested a driver for DUI after the individual rear-ended a parked police cruiser on I-270, causing significant damage but no injuries. (more…)
An eyewitness helped Montgomery County Police officers quickly arrest two juveniles who assaulted and robbed a flower vendor in White Oak, with one suspect already wearing an ankle monitor for a prior felony.
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of Pedro Luis Trevino, 34, of Jessup, Maryland, for 2nd Degree Assault, disorderly conduct, larceny, and other offenses.
Ramone Ramsay, 32, was convicted in Montgomery County Circuit Court of first-degree murder and related charges for a July 2023 shooting in Silver Spring that killed 21-year-old Kymani Bailey and injured two others. Ramsay, who was previously released early from a 2015 prison sentence, faces life without parole at his sentencing on April 28, 2025. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Holiday Task Force arrested 244 impaired drivers for DUI between November 20, 2024, and January 12, 2025, including 30 arrests during its final week, with additional DUI arrests made by patrol officers not included in this total. (more…)