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Update: Detectives Investigative Topgolf Shooting

Published August 29, 2023 at 12:11PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, August 29, 2023, at Topgolf in the 20100 block of Century Blvd. in Germantown.

At approximately 12:06 a.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. The investigation has revealed that an unknown male suspect allegedly shot two male employees following an altercation. The 18-year-old male victim was shot in the lower body and the 23-year-old male victim was shot in the upper body. The suspect then drove away in an unknown vehicle. The victims were transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police and Family Searching for Missing14-Year-Old Last Seen on August 23

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 12:07PM | Updated August 29, 2023 at 12:35PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Yerasbin Villeda, a missing 14-year-old. Villeda was last seen on Wednesday August 23, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., in the 4100 block of Tulare Dr. in Wheaton. She is 5’6, 120 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, pierced ears, and was last seen wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.

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

Bomb Threat at Kennedy High School Determined Not Valid

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 11:24AM

We will post an update when additional information is available.

Kennedy High School is currently in lockdown as the result of a bomb threat. MCPD is on scene investigating the validity of this threat. More information will be released as it becomes available. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/6pYgDKG9Kq

Police: Kennedy High School Currently in Lockdown Due to Bomb Threat

By Patrick Herron

Published August 29, 2023 at 9:38AM | Updated August 29, 2023 at 11:21AM

We will post an update when additional information is available.

Kennedy High School is currently in lockdown as the result of a bomb threat. MCPD is on scene investigating the validity of this threat. More information will be released as it becomes available. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/6pYgDKG9Kq

372 Vehicles Stopped, 5 Arrested During August 25 Sobriety Checkpoint

By Patrick Herron

Published August 28, 2023 at 1:46PM | Updated August 30, 2023 at 2:16PM

Montgomery County Police has announced that during the August 25 sobriety checkpoint on northbound Georgia Avenue at Weller Road, officers from MCPD and allied agencies stopped approximately 372 vehicles and arrested 5 people for driving while impaired. Last week MCPD announced that it stopped 565 vehicles and arrested 4 people for driving while impaired during an August 18th sobriety checkpoint on northbound Frederick Road at Game Preserve Road in Gaithersburg.

Last month, recreational marijuana use became legal in the state of Maryland and Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones issued the following reminder before the July 4th weekend, “We implore drivers to think of cannabis the same way they think of alcohol. Do not get behind the wheel of a car if you are impaired. Our officers will pull over and arrest anyone they suspect of driving while impaired. Alcohol, marijuana and other drugs can impair the ability to drive because they slow coordination, judgment, and reaction times. Our priority is keeping the roads safe for everyone.”

Detectives Investigate Residential Burglaries in Clarksburg and Germantown; Reward of up to $10,000 Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

By Patrick Herron

Published August 28, 2023 at 9:50AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are investigating two residential burglaries that occurred on Friday, June 30, 2023, and Thursday, August 3, 2023.

On Friday, June 30, 2023, 5th District officers responded to a residence in the 12300 block of Houser Dr., in Clarksburg, where the victim noticed his rear door smashed in and found multiple pieces of property were stolen. On Thursday, August 3, 2023, 5th District officers responded to a residence in the 19900 block of Crystal Rock Dr., in Germantown, where the victims advised that when they returned home, their door had been pried open and found multiple pieces of property and an undisclosed amount of money stolen.

Two 20-Year-Olds Arrested for Bethesda Tobacco Shop Burglary

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 11:34AM

Per MCPD: Two 20-year-olds from Baltimore have been arrested for a commercial burglary that occurred in the early morning hours of Monday, August 21, 2023. At approximately 3:50 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the Island Smoke Tobacco Shop in the 7900 block of Norfolk Avenue for the report of a commercial burglary.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that Nathan Stewart and Donald Pevia III forced entry into the store, stole property and then left the area on foot. An alert citizen witnessed the two suspects exit the store and was able to provide police with an accurate description of both Stewart and Pevia III.

Suspects Arrested for Series of Residential Burglaries; Ghost Gun Recovered From Stolen Vehicle

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 10:46AM

Detectives from the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th Districts Investigative Sections, along with detectives from Gaithersburg Police, collaborated and determined that a series of residential burglaries were committed by the same suspects. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the two suspects posed as workers wearing a reflective vest, forced entry into at least 7 homes, stole property and left the scenes.

Police: Wanted Murder Suspect Turns Himself In

By Patrick Herron

Published August 25, 2023 at 8:40AM

Per MCPD: The suspect wanted for a July 5 homicide is in custody. 20-year-old Lawrence Marcellus Marshall IV was wanted in connection with the shooting death of 40-year-old Cedric Warner and turned himself in at the Montgomery County Department of Police 6th District Station in Gaithersburg on Thursday, August 24.

Marshall IV, of Montgomery Village, allegedly shot and killed Warner on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring. Officers arrived at the scene and located Warner inside an apartment, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Traffic: Significant Delays on Germantown Road Thursday Morning Due to Investigation

By Patrick Herron

Published August 24, 2023 at 9:20AM | Updated August 24, 2023 at 11:09AM

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The entrance to the Department of Energy in the 19900 block of Germantown Rd. is closed as the result of an investigation by the Federal Protective Services.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.

565 Vehicles Stopped and 4 Arrested During Recent Sobriety Checkpoint

By Patrick Herron

Published August 23, 2023 at 1:13PM

On Friday, August 18, 2023, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police and allied agencies conducted a sobriety checkpoint on northbound Frederick Road at Game Preserve Road in Gaithersburg. On Tuesday, MCPD announced that during the checkpoint, officers stopped approximately 565 vehicles and arrested 4 people for driving while impaired.

Last month, recreational marijuana use became legal in the state of Maryland and Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones issued the following reminder before the July 4th weekend, “We implore drivers to think of cannabis the same way they think of alcohol. Do not get behind the wheel of a car if you are impaired. Our officers will pull over and arrest anyone they suspect of driving while impaired. Alcohol, marijuana and other drugs can impair the ability to drive because they slow coordination, judgment, and reaction times. Our priority is keeping the roads safe for everyone.”