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Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision That Occurred Early Friday Morning

Published September 1, 2023 at 12:38PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Friday, September 1, 2023, in the area of East West Highway and Washington Avenue. According to MCPD, “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 a blue Honda was traveling in the area of East West Highway and Washington Avenue when it left the roadway and collided with a tree. The driver of the Honda, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the collision. A news release will be distributed later today, once more information becomes available. The name of the deceased will be released following proper notification of next of kin.”

16-Year-Old Wanted for Father’s Day Homicide in Damascus Arrested

By Patrick Herron

Published August 31, 2023 at 9:04PM

Per MCPD: A 16-year-old wanted in connection with a Father’s Day homicide is in custody. Isaiah Brown-Hawkins was arrested by Forest Heights police officers on Thursday, August 31, 2023. The Damascus teen is accused of shooting and killing 32-year-old James Joel Austin on Sunday, June 18 in the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Road in Damascus. Brown-Hawkins drove away in a Honda belonging to Austin. The car was located in Washington, DC, however he has been on the run since the shooting.

Brown-Hawkins was seen driving a stolen vehicle on Audrey Lane in Oxon Hill. When officers attempted to make a traffic stop, Brown-Hawkins allegedly rammed police cruisers, got out of the car and ran away. Brown-Hawkins was taken into custody following a brief foot pursuit. A handgun was found by officers during the pursuit. Detectives requested and obtained a warrant for Brown-Hawkins’ arrest on Monday, June 19. He has been charged with first-degree murder, armed carjacking and use of a handgun in the commission of a felony.

Detectives Investigating Frederick Road Fatality; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published August 31, 2023 at 9:01PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in the area of Frederick Road and Gunners Branch Road in Germantown. The decedent has been identified as 28-year-old David Glenn Jenkins, II of Germantown.

At approximately 9:49 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision involving a bicyclist. The preliminary investigation has revealed that Jenkins was traveling east to west across Frederick Road when he was struck by a silver 2005 Acura RSX that was traveling northbound on Frederick Road. Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Acura remained at the scene and CRU detectives are investigating the possibility that other vehicles may have been involved with the collision

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 31, 2023 at 2:59PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Christopher Calderon, a missing 14-year-old. Calderon was last seen on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, around 4 p.m., in the 700 block of Sligo Avenue in Silver Spring. He is 5-feet, 4-inches tall, 125 Ibs, with black hair, and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing black t-shirt with the Harley Davidson logo, black cargo shorts, and white Crocs.

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Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 31, 2023 at 12:59PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Heyli Sales-Cortez, a missing 16-year-old. Sales-Cortez was last seen on Saturday, August 26, 2023, around 5:30 p.m., in the area of Kayson […]

Update: Bicyclist Struck and Killed by Driver Wednesday Night in Germantown; Police Investigating

By Patrick Herron

Published August 31, 2023 at 10:29AM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a collision that occurred on Wednesday, August 30, in the area of Frederick Road and Gunners Branch Road in Germantown. According to MCPD: “At approximately 9:49 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision involving a bicyclist. The preliminary investigation revealed that the bicyclist was struck by a silver Acura traveling northbound on Frederick Road.

Detectives are investigating the involvement of additional vehicles in the collision. The driver of the Acura remained at the scene. The bicyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the collision. A news release will be distributed later today, once more information becomes available. The name of the deceased will be released following proper notification of next of kin.”

Detectives Requesting Public’s Assistance in Identifying Auto Theft Suspects; $10,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

By Patrick Herron

Published August 31, 2023 at 10:11AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two auto theft suspects. On Sunday, August 27, 2023, 2nd District officers responded to the victim’s Bethesda home for the report of a stolen 2018 Black Nissan Rogue. The victim stated that sometime between 6 p.m., on Saturday, August 26 and 1 p.m., on August 27, her car was stolen.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives determined that the suspects used the victim’s credit card at multiple locations. Detectives obtained surveillance photos of the suspects.

Bicyclist Struck by Driver Wednesday Night in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 10:37PM

According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, a bicyclist was struck and critically injured on Southbound Frederick Rd (MD-355) near Gunners Branch Rd/Scenery Dr around 9:35pm on Wednesday, August 30th. Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 10:22pm: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY – N. Frederick Avenue is closed at Plummer Drive due to a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.”

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

Germantown TopGolf Shooting Suspect Arrested in Ocean City

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 6:16PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section have arrested and charged 28-year-old Cyprian Nwaigwe with the shooting that occurred at Topgolf on Monday, August 29, 2023.

The investigation has revealed that at approximately 12:06 a.m., a 23-year-old Topgolf security guard informed Nwaigwe to leave the premises because they were closing for the night. Nwaigwe proceeded to get into a physical altercation with the security guard. The physical altercation continued to the front door area, where Nwaigwe pulled out a handgun and shot the security guard in his upper body. An 18-year-old Topgolf employee was also shot in his lower body. Nwaigwe then left the scene.

Sobriety Checkpoint to Take Place Saturday, September 2nd

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 4:27PM | Updated August 30, 2023 at 8:40PM

According to Montgomery County Police, “On Saturday, September 2, 2023, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police and allied agencies, including Howard County Police Department, will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint and will conduct focused enforcement on impaired driving laws. The exact location of the checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance.

Earlier this week, 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.

Rockville Woman Charged with Attempting to Bribe Child Welfare Services Worker After Initiating Claims of Sexual Abuse

By Patrick Herron

Published August 30, 2023 at 12:57PM

Per MCPD: Sawsan Al Hadidi of Rockville has been charged with obstruction of justice and bribery after she allegedly attempted to bribe a Montgomery County Child Welfare Services (CWS) employee. The 42-year-old is accused of attempting to pay off an Assessment Social Worker, who had been assigned to investigate claims of sexual abuse against a child, which had been initiated by Al Hadidi.

The CWS employee reported that on Wednesday, July 26, Al Hadidi stated she had a gift for the investigator and presented a large amount of cash. The investigator refused the money and reported the incident. A warrant was requested and Al Hadidi was issued a summons to appear in court.