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Pedestrian Struck and Critically Injured by Driver Tuesday Night

Published September 5, 2023 at 10:40PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Southbound MD-650 New Hampshire Ave, just South of Bonifant/Good Hope Roads in Colesville on Tuesday, September 5 around 9:20pm. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the patient was was transported to an area trauma center with critical injuries.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 9:53pm: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has southbound New Hampshire Ave. closed between Bonifant Rd. and the ICC. Expect significant delays. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.” We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Update: Suspect Arrested for Monday Night Homicide; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2023 at 5:46PM

Per MCPD: 23-year-old Manuel Alejandro Ayala, of Layhill, has been arrested and charged with a shooting and murder that he allegedly committed on Monday, September 4, 2023. At approximately 7:54 p.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 14200 block of Punch St. for the report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male in the street, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. When officers entered a nearby home, they located 65-year-old Rosa Maria Benitez-Ozuna, of Layhill, deceased. Officers also located the suspect’s mother suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to an area hospital in serious condition.

Police and Family Searching for Missing 11-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2023 at 5:39PM | Updated September 6, 2023 at 9:20AM

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

Concern for Missing Eleven-Year-Old

Child Struck by Driver Near Middle School; Suffers Minor Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2023 at 1:45PM | Updated September 5, 2023 at 2:05PM

WUSA9 reports that Montgomery County Police responded to a collision involving a child on Tuesday, September 5, near Rocky Hill Middle School in Clarksburg. According to police, “MCPD responded to the area of Frederick Road and Little Seneca Parkway at approximately 7:49 a.m., for the report of a pedestrian struck. A juvenile victim has been transported with minor injury to an area hospital. The driver remained on scene.”

We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2023 at 1:22PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Elkin Herrera, a missing 14-year-old. Herrera was last seen on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at approximately 5:30 p.m., in the 600 block of Monroe St. in Rockville. He 5’7′ 120 Ibs, with black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing red t-shirt with the Nike logo, black sweatpants and grey sneakers.

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

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2023 at 1:11PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Betsy Angelee Santiago Olan, a missing 16-year-old. Santiago Olan was last seen on Friday, September 1, 2023 at approximately 5 p.m., in the 400 block of Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg. She is 5-feet tall, 150 lbs., with black hair, green eyes, and a tattoo on her hand. She was last seen wearing all black clothing.

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

Concern for Missing 57-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2023 at 11:36AM

The Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Silver Spring woman. Arminda Williams was last seen on Monday, September 4, 2023 at approximately 2 p.m., in the 11900 block of Bucknell Drive of Silver Spring. She is 5’3″ tall, 120 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a pink sweatshirt, black yoga pants, tennis shoes.

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

Traffic: Southbound 355 Closed Due to Collision Tuesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published September 5, 2023 at 9:46AM

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 9:34am on Tuesday, September 5: “A traffic collision has Southbound Route 355 closed at College Parkway. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.” We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has Southbound Route 355 closed at College Parkway. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpd #MCPNews #traffic pic.twitter.com/CDU24IqgR7

One Dead, Two Injured After Domestic Related Shooting Monday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published September 4, 2023 at 10:37PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting in the 14200 block of Punch St (off of Layhill Rd near Bel Pre/Bonifant in Layhill/Silver Spring) on Monday, September 4. According to MCPD, “At approximately 7:40 p.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 14200 block of Punch St. for the report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male in the street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital, his condition is unknown at this time. Officers went into a residence and located two females suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One of the females was pronounced deceased. The other female was transported to an area hospital, her condition is unknown at this time.

MCPD Respond to Call for Shooting Monday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published September 4, 2023 at 8:26PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a call for a shooting in the 14200 block of Punch St (off of Layhill Rd near Bel Pre/Bonifant in Layhill/Silver Spring) on Monday, September 4, around 8pm. Police report that there were injuries sustained and the suspect is in custody. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

MCPD responded to a call for a shooting in the 14200 block of Punch St.

Update: Detectives Investigate Single-Vehicle Fatal Collision; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published September 2, 2023 at 6:01PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Friday, September 1, 2023, in the area of East West Highway and Washington Avenue in Silver Spring. The decedent has been identified as 22-year-old Josue Abisai Melendez of Hyattsville.

At approximately 1:11 a.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision. The preliminary investigation revealed that Melendez was traveling east in a blue Honda Civic on East West Highway, past Washington Avenue. For reasons that are still under investigation, the Honda left the roadway and collided with a tree. Melendez was pronounced dead at the scene.