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Detectives Investigating Theft and Credit Card Fraud in Bethesda

Published October 26, 2023 at 3:21PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for a theft and fraudulent credit card use in Bethesda. On Saturday, September 16, 2023, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the victim was at a CAVA restaurant in the 4800 block of Bethesda Avenue when an unknown suspect stole his black Lulu Fanny Pack, containing personal property and credit cards, from the back of his chair.

Moments after the victim discovered his bag had been stolen, he received a notification that his credit card had been used at a Target in the 6800 block of Wisconsin Avenue. Detectives obtained surveillance video of the suspect. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 40 to 50-years-old with a salt and pepper beard. He was wearing a black Nike baseball hat, a gray Nike long sleeve zippered sweatshirt and black Nike sweatpants.

Police and Family Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 26, 2023 at 12:41PM

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tavion V Page, a missing 16-year-old. Page was last seen on Friday, October 20, 2023, in the 1900 block of Amberstone Ct. in Silver Spring. He is 6′, 115 Ibs, with brown eyes and black hair.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Tavion V Page is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Police and Family Searching for Missing 12-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 26, 2023 at 12:00PM

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Xavier Munox-Dasilva, a missing 12-year-old. Munoz-Dasilva was last seen at midnight, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in the 8000 block of 13th St. in Silver Spring. He is 5’2″, 90 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing all black clothing.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Xavier Munoz-Dasilva is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 26, 2023 at 10:34AM

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kelly Nana Acquah, a missing 14-year-old. Acquah was last seen on Monday, October 23, 2023, at approximately 7:20 a.m., in the 14000 block of Castle Blvd. in Silver Spring. He is 5’9, 130 lbs, with brown hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black jacket with a blue design on the back, black jeans and black shoes.

Concern for Missing Fourteen-Year-Old

Police on Scene of Shooting Wednesday Afternoon in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published October 25, 2023 at 2:55PM

Police are currently on the scene of a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Gaithersburg. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the shooting occurred at Stewartown Local Park on Goshen Rd. The victim was found shot at least twice near the park pavilion. Montgomery County 6th District Officers aided the victim prior to EMS arrival. Park Police are handling the investigation.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Police and Family Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 25, 2023 at 1:34PM | Updated October 26, 2023 at 6:27AM

Update: Chimereze Onuzulike has been found safe and unharmed.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Chimereze Onuzulike, a missing 14-year-old from Silver Spring. Onuzulike was last seen on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at approximately 12 p.m., in the 8800 block of Flower Avenue in Silver Spring. He is 5’8, 140 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

Springbrook High School Evacuating Due to Bomb Threat

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2023 at 12:01PM | Updated October 25, 2023 at 2:07PM

1:58 Update: Springbrook High School has been cleared. Students, teachers and staff are returning to school.

According to police, “Springbrook High School is evacuating, following the report of a bomb threat. MCPD is investigating the validity of the threat. More information will be released as it becomes available.” This is the second high school that has evacuated today (Wednesday, October 25th), as Albert Einstein High School in Kensington evacuated this morning and was given clearance to return a couple hours later.

12-Year-Old Identified as Individual Responsible for Multiple Bomb Threats

By Patrick Herron

Published October 25, 2023 at 9:48AM | Updated October 25, 2023 at 10:58AM

Montgomery County Police released the following statement from Chief Marcus Jones regarding the person identified in school bomb threats (the statement by MCPD initially listed the incorrect high school, but has since been corrected):

“The person responsible for multiple bomb threats targeting Montgomery Blair High School and Oak View Elementary School has been identified. On October 13, 16, and 23, Montgomery County Public Schools received threats sent via email to Montgomery Blair High School. Similarly, on October 15, Oak View Elementary School was also targeted with a separate email threat. This reckless and dangerous behavior posed a direct threat to the safety and well-being of our schools and students.

MCPD Responding to Reported Bomb Threat at Albert Einstein High School

By Patrick Herron

Published October 25, 2023 at 9:40AM | Updated October 25, 2023 at 11:52AM

11:05am UPDATE: Albert Einstein HS has been cleared. Students, faculty, and staff are returning to the building. Once Newport Mill Rd. is open, parents can reunite with their child at the main office of Albert Einstein HS.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Update: Major Crimes Division Investigating Fatal Triple Shooting and Burglary; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2023 at 8:15PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, October 23, 2023. At approximately 10:57 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 14300 block of Fairdale Rd., for the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers located 22-year-old Rakiy Deinol Gardner, of an unknown address, outside of the residence, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving attempts, Gardner was pronounced dead at the scene.

A black Mercedes CLA 250 sedan was observed leaving the scene, at a high rate of speed, and collided with an officer responding to the scene in a marked patrol car. The driver of the Mercedes and the officer were transported to area hospitals for evaluation. A second male victim, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, was located a short distance from the scene and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

(Located) Continued Concern for Missing Thirty-One-Year Old Man With Down Syndrome

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2023 at 8:06PM | Updated October 26, 2023 at 10:41PM

Update per Montgomery County Police: Rashawn Williams has been located safe and unharmed

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Missing Person/Cold Case Unit continues to ask for the public’s assistance in locating Rashawn Williams, a 31-year-old non-verbal male. Williams was last seen boarding a bus at the intersection of Plum Orchard Drive and Cherry Hill Road in Silver Spring. He is 5′ 05,” 150lbs with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing: