MCPD

Armed Carjacking Suspect Arrested

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 31-year-old Freddy Obi with an attempted armed carjacking and strong-arm carjacking, both of which occurred on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in the Burtonsville and Silver Spring areas.

At approximately 6:13 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the 14900 block of Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville for the report of an attempted armed carjacking. Unable to take the vehicle, the suspect was observed leaving the scene in a white Ford Fusion with significant damage to the back bumper.

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Police and Family Searching for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Walmer Miranda Gomez, a missing 14-year-old. Gomez was last seen on Monday, September 11, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., in the 12000 block of Veirs Mill Road in Wheaton. He is 5’4″, 130 Ibs., with black hair, brown eyes, pierced ears and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and black pants.

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

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Collision Involving Ride On Bus and SUV Closes Wilson Lane in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – A collision involving a Ride On bus and SUV has Wilson Lane at Glenbrook Rd shut down. No injuries reported.
Drivers should expect significant delays. #RoadClosure #MCPD pic.twitter.com/DVWpUFdA7k

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Former Montgomery County Elementary School Teacher Convicted of Sexual Abuse Released on Bond; Additional Victims Come Forward

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: John Anthony Vigna, a former Montgomery County elementary school teacher who was convicted in 2017 for sexual abuse of students, has been released from prison.

In July 2023 the conviction of Vigna, now 58-years-old, was overturned and he was released on bond as he awaits a new trial. Since his initial conviction, additional victims have come forward.  Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division believe that there may be more.  Detectives would like to speak with any potential victims and urge them to call 240-773-5050.

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Multiple Businesses and Vehicles Set on Fire in Gaithersburg; Incidents Being Investigated as Arson

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Explosive Investigators are seeking information on multiple fires that occurred early Sunday morning in Gaithersburg. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, at 2:30am approximately 75 firefighters responded to the Holbrook Center (across from Gaitherburg High School) at 400blk S. Frederick Ave. near Education Blvd, for the report of a fire. Investigators indicated there were at least three separate fires, all suspicious in nature.

Around 3:15am, MCFRS units then responded to LaFrontera Restaurant at 3 Russell Ave in Gaithersburg. Several vehicles were on fire, which then spread to the building.  There were also several other “outside” fires reported in the area. A person of interest has been taken into custody. Anyone with information is asked to call the arson topline at 240-777-2263. Additional images and video below courtesy of @mcfrsPIO on Twitter:

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Concern for Missing Adult

By Patrick Herron

The Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jay Turner, a missing Damascus man. Turner was last seen on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at approximately 12:32 p.m., in the 24600 block of Showbarn Circle in Damascus. He is 5-feet, 6-inches tall, slim build, bald.

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

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