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Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

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:

Update: Detectives Investigating Germantown Armed Carjacking; Description of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2023 at 3:16PM

The investigation by detectives has revealed that at approximately 9:35 p.m., an adult male victim arrived at his home in a 2015 silver BMW and parked it on the driveway. At that point, four suspects parked their unknown vehicle behind the victim, blocking the driveway. Three armed suspects exited the vehicle, pointed their guns at the victim and ordered the victim to get out of the BMW. The victim complied with the suspects’ demands. One of the suspects got in the BMW and left the scene, and the other three suspects drove away in their vehicle.

Update: Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Burtonsville; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2023 at 12:35PM

Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, October 23, 2023. At approximately 12:05 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of southbound Columbia Pike at Blackburn Rd., for the report of a traffic collision involving two vehicles.

The preliminary investigation by detectives has revealed that the driver of a white 2019 Ford Escape was stopped in the roadway of the southbound lanes of Columbia Pike at the intersection of Blackburn Rd. For reasons still under investigation, the driver a black 2010 Toyota Corolla, hit the back of the Ford, sending both vehicles through the intersection.

Police Investigating Fatal Democracy Boulevard Collision; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2023 at 10:39AM

Per MCPD: “Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District officers are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The preliminary investigation has revealed that at approximately 6:26 p.m., 60-year-old Byron Jennings was driving a 2012 Kia Sorento westbound on Democracy Blvd prior to Newbridge Drive when he suffered a medical emergency. The Kia then left the roadway, causing a 2015 BMW to collide with the curb and to leave the roadway.

The driver of the BMW sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital. Jennings, of Lynchburg, VA, was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.” Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.