Cesar De La O Rodriguez, 21, a citizen of El Salvador and a member of the violent transnational criminal street gang known as 18th Street, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 40 years in federal prison in connection with the 2021 stalking and killing of an individual he suspected was a rival international gang member in Rockville, Maryland, a slaying committed to increase his standing in the 18th Street gang.
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) have arrested and charged three adult males in connection with a stolen vehicle, linking them to additional thefts of copper and other vehicles, with one suspect held without bond and two released on unsecured bonds. (more…)
A traffic stop near the White Oak Shopping Center led to an arrest and seizure of a loaded firearm. (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department announced the arrest of 32-year-old Kofi Aidoo of Silver Spring on firearms-related charges, including prohibited possession of a firearm, after recovering a stolen handgun near Glenmont United Methodist Church. In response to inquiries about the law enforcement presence, police confirmed that the activity was solely related to the criminal investigation and had no connection to immigration status or enforcement.
Jean-Pierre Velasco, 21, of Silver Spring, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Circuit Court to two counts of manslaughter by motor vehicle for a 2023 crash in Rockville that killed two 19-year-olds, with sentencing set for April 7, 2025 (more…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Holiday Inn near the 7900 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring on January 15, 2025. Police have released surveillance footage of two suspects and are seeking public assistance in identifying them. (more…)
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…)