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.
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…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is investigating a serious collision that occurred on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in the area of Cedar Lane near Amherst Lane in Bethesda.
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…)
Two juveniles were arrested on Monday afternoon after attempting to rob a victim in a Silver Spring parking garage, with officers apprehending them following a foot pursuit and charging them before releasing them to their parents. (more…)
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.
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…)
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is currently on the scene of a shooting in Silver Spring on Friday evening. (more…)