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Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old

Published July 21, 2023 at 11:34AM

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old. Carol Hernandez was last seen on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane in Hillandale/Silver Spring. Hernandez is 5’2″, 145 lbs, with short black hair above the shoulders and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white tank top and blue jean shorts. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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

Police Investigating Montgomery County Liquor and Wine Store Burglary

By Patrick Herron

Published July 20, 2023 at 10:13AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Montgomery County Liquor and Wine store in the 11200 block of New Hampshire Ave. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the six suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

At approximately 5:49 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of burglary. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the six suspects arrived at the store in a black Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan and a black BMW 5-Series sedan. The suspects forced entry into the store, stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise and left the scene in their vehicles. Detectives reviewed the surveillance video of the store and obtained a description of the suspects.

Concern for Missing 50-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published July 20, 2023 at 9:25AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tina Louise Martinez, a missing 50-year-old. Martinez was last seen on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in the 19900 block of Sweetgum Circle in Germantown. She is 5’5″, 210 Ibs., with blonde hair and green eyes and was last seen wearing a tan shirt. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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

Wanted Retail Theft Suspect Turns Herself In; Allegedly Involved in the Theft of $49,000 Worth of Merchandise From MoCo Stores

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 4:31PM | Updated July 19, 2023 at 5:48PM

Per MCPD: A 21-year-old Washington D.C. woman, wanted in connection with pack retail thefts throughout Montgomery County has turned herself in. An arrest warrant was issued for Regina Christmas for thefts that she is alleged to have committed between April 28 and June 15, 2023. Christmas was initially arrested for these crimes on Friday, June 21, 2023, and was subsequently released in Washington D.C.

On Tuesday, July 17, 2023, she turned herself in at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where she is currently being held without bond. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Two Men Arrested for Multiple Thefts from Autos in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 3:14PM

Per MCPD: Two men have been arrested for multiple thefts from autos in the Bethesda area that they committed on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. At approximately 3:18 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the 8500 block of 16th Street for the report of a theft from auto in progress. The preliminary investigation revealed that two Black males, wearing all black clothing with blue rubber gloves, were walking around and attempting to open the doors of multiple cars in the area.

Upon arrival, officers located two suspects matching the description and placed them under arrest. The suspects were identified as 23-year-old Matthew Alfonso Scott Jr., of Washington D.C. and 22-year-old Manden Jervell Turner, of Hyattsville. During a search of Scott, officers located a window punch and blue latex gloves. While searching Turner, officers located a loaded black High Point 10 mm handgun and a backpack containing a stolen purse and multiple stolen wallets and bank cards.

54-Year-Old Olney Woman Dies After Collision; Police Reconstruction Unit Investigating

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 2:26PM

Per MCPD: A 54-year-old Olney woman has died following a traffic collision that occurred on Sunday, June 18, 2023. At approximately 4:10 p.m., Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire Rescue Personnel responded to a collision that occurred at East-West Hwy. and Blair Mill Rd.

The preliminary investigation by Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) detectives has revealed that a white 2022 Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on East-West Hwy., when it made a left turn and collided with an eastbound blue 2004 Toyota Sienna. The right rear passenger of the Sienna was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. On Monday, July 17, 2023, the victim died as a result of the injuries she sustained in the collision.

Concern for Missing Woman Last Seen on July 5

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 10:38AM | Updated July 19, 2023 at 12:10PM

Detectives from the MCPD – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sarah Ann Kauffman, a missing 34-year-old. Kauffman was last seen on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She is 5’2″, 130 lbs., and has blonde hair and hazel eyes. Kauffman may be driving a Silver Mazda with Maryland registration 5FF2582. According to police, she is known to frequent the Gaithersburg and Olney areas.

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

Detectives Investigate Home Invasion Robbery; Victim Stabbed and Zip-Tied

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2023 at 9:38AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred on Monday, July 10, 2023, on Key West Avenue in Rockville. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. At approximately 1:25 a.m., 1st District officers responded to the location for the report of a home invasion robbery.

The investigation by detectives has revealed the adult male victim parked his vehicle in the parking garage of the apartment complex. When the victim exited his vehicle, the suspects approached him, displayed handguns and announced the robbery. The suspects then stabbed and assaulted the victim and tied his hands behind his back with zip ties. The victim was forced into the suspects’ vehicle. The victim gave the suspects access to his apartment, where they took the safe containing an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry before fleeing the scene.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 18, 2023 at 4:46PM

Per MCPD: The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old. Neveah Washington was last seen on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in the 14200 block of Castle Blvd in Burtonsville. She is 5’4″, 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Neveah Washington is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Concern for Missing Fifteen-Year-Old

Concern for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 18, 2023 at 4:15PM

Per MCPD: The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old. Ruth Ochoa was last seen on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at approximately 9 a.m., at her residence on Gateshead Manor Way in Silver Spring. She is 5-feet, 4-inches tall, 130 lbs, with brown eyes and brown hair. Ochoa was last seen wearing a black Nike hoodie, gray Nike leggings, and Bubble sandals.

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

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 18, 2023 at 4:08PM

Per MCPD: The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old. Xavier Beltran was last seen on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. in the 200 block of Poplar Spring Rd in Rockville. He is 5’6″, 120 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Beltran was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, a black hoodie with “Rick and Morty” and black sweatpants

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