19-year-old Zhenyong Weng of New York, who pleaded guilty on Tuesday, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for his role in an attempted Gold Bar Scam targeting an elderly victim who had lost over $900,000, with prosecutors emphasizing the inadequacy of current sentencing guidelines for such crimes. (more…)


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…)


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.

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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…)


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…)


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