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Police and Family Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old

Published October 5, 2023 at 12:11PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Matthew Hill, a missing 16-year-old from Rockville. Hill was last seen on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at approximately 8 a.m., in the 11300 block of Schulkill Road. He is 5’2″ “, 130 Ibs., with blue eyes, blonde hair, and was last seen wearing a black Adidas baseball hat, blue hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, yellow and black Puma shoes.

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

Statement From Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando Regarding Maryland Attorney General Opinion on the Safety and Traffic Equity In Policing (“STEP”) Act

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 3:41PM

From the Office of Councilmember Will Jawando: Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando released the following statement related to the Maryland Attorney General’s Opinion on the Safety and Traffic Equity in Policing (“STEP”) Act.

“I introduced the Safety and Traffic Equity in Policing (“STEP”) Act to address racial disparities in traffic enforcement and to free up our police department to focus on enforcement of traffic violations that are the key drivers of serious injuries and fatalities, for example, speeding, reckless driving, DUI and driving without seatbelts.

Concern for Missing 30-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 3:10PM | Updated October 5, 2023 at 12:08PM

Drijas Mavares is operating a 2023 dark gray Mazda 5 bearing Maryland license plate 7FJ7928. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jorge Alfonso Drijas Mavares is asked to call the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Police Investigating T-Mobile Burglary; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 3:03PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred in the 10200 block of New Hampshire Ave. in Silver Spring, on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that at approximately 2 a.m., the suspect forced entry into the business by breaking a front glass window, stole merchandise and left the store.

Teenage Brothers Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder for Death of Rival Gang Member in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published October 4, 2023 at 11:07AM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable Cheryl McCally, and after a three week trial, a jury found defendants, Malik Hney, 16, of Kensington, and Malachi Hney, 17, of Kensington, guilty of Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder for the death of Taon Lamont Cline, 20, of Frederick, MD. Cline was fatally shot along the 19500 block of Gunners Branch Rd. in Germantonon April 22, 2022.

The jury returned its verdict late in the afternoon yesterday, October 3rd. 2023. The Hney brothers each face the potential of life in prison when they are sentenced. The sentencing date is TBA. The investigation revealed the defendants and two additional juvenile co-defendants were involved in an ongoing dispute between gangs in the Germantown and Gaithersburg areas. The victim was associated with a rival gang.”

Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery of Rockville Grocery Store; Surveillance Video Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2023 at 2:36PM

Per MCPD:

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Dawson’s Market in the 200 block of N. Washington St. in Rockville.

Concern for Missing 31-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 2, 2023 at 10:20PM

The Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eddy Prospero Zevallos, a missing 31-year-old. Zevallos was last seen on Monday, September 2, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 20600 block of Boland Farm Road in Germantown. He is 5’8″ tall, 160 lbs., with dark brown hair, a birth mark on his wrist, and was last seen wearing a gray shirt, blue pajama pants, bright orange Crocs.

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

Detectives Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Motorcycle; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 2, 2023 at 4:29PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday, October 1, 2023, on Veirs Mill Road. At approximately 7:57 p.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 13000 block of Veirs Mill Road between Aspen Hill Road and Arbutus Avenue for the report of a traffic collision involving a gray, 2019 Jeep Limited and a black and red, 2016 Suzuki GSX R 600L motorcycle.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the driver of the Jeep was making a U-Turn from westbound Veirs Mill Road to continue eastbound on Veirs Mill Road. The operator of the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Veirs Mill Road when it collided with the back of the jeep.

Escaped Inmate Wanted for Gaithersburg Armed Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Published October 2, 2023 at 2:53PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Naseem Roulack, who is wanted in connection with an armed carjacking that occurred on Friday, September 1, 2023.

At approximately 12:05 a.m., 6th District officers responded to the 400 block of W. Deer Park Rd., for the report of an armed carjacking that occurred earlier. Detectives have determined that the adult female victim was sitting in her blue 2016 Nissan Sentra when the unknown suspect approached the suspect, pointed a black handgun at her and demanded her car.

MCPD to Conduct Drone Training This Week

By Patrick Herron

Published October 2, 2023 at 8:43AM

Montgomery County Police are alerting residents that the department will be conducting drone training this week in Silver Spring. “The MCPD Special Operations Division will be conducting UAS (drone) training in & around the Central Business District of Silver Spring at various times between Mon., Oct. 2 -Sat., Oct. 7, 2023. Residents/community members may observe a drone however there is no reason for alarm.”

MCPD has recently been speaking with residents about their proposal to use drone technology as first responders to enhance public safety and decrease police response times.

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision Sunday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published October 1, 2023 at 9:49PM

Montgomery County Police is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Sunday evening. According to police, “At approximately 7:57 p.m., on Sunday, October 1, 2023, officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 12800 block of Veirs Mill Road for the report of a fatal traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle. The adult male operating the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene.

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating the collision. A news release will be distributed once more information becomes available, including the name of the deceased, following proper notification of next of kin.” We will provide an update when additional information is available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.