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Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Germantown Fatal Motorcycle Collision; Identity of Victim Released

Published July 10, 2023 at 3:46PM

Per MCPD: A 24-year-old Clarksburg man has died following a traffic collision that occurred on Sunday, July 9, 2023. At approximately 6:13 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Frederick Rd. at Milestone Manor Ln., for the report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle.

Preliminarily, Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) detectives have determined that the operator of a black 2021 Yamaha MT09 motorcycle was traveling southbound on Frederick Rd. approaching the intersection at Milestone Manor Ln. when for reasons still under investigation, he struck a left turning white 2017 Toyota Prius. The driver of the Prius and a passenger were treated for minor injuries at an area hospital. The motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The motorcyclist has been identified as Elijah Isaiah Shand Thweatt, of Clarksburg. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at (240) 773-6620.

Police Respond to Stabbing Early Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published July 10, 2023 at 12:33PM | Updated July 10, 2023 at 1:04PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a stabbing on Monday, July 10. According to MCPD, “at approximately 2:27 a.m., officers responded to the 12000 block of Milton St. in Silver Spring for the report of a stabbing that just occurred. Officers arrived at the scene and located an adult male victim, suffering from a laceration on his arm. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect has not been apprehended. This is an active and ongoing investigation.” We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 10, 2023 at 12:24PM

Per MCPD: The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Wheaton.

Concern for Missing Fifteen-Year-Old

Motorcyclist Dead After Collision Sunday Evening in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published July 9, 2023 at 8:42PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating g a fatal collision involving a motorcycle that occurred, Sunday, July 9. According to MCPD, “At approximately 6:11 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Milestone Manor Ln. and Frederick Rd. for the report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle.

Major Crimes Investigating Deadly Parking Garage Shooting; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published July 8, 2023 at 8:42PM

Per MCPD: A 21-year-old Baltimore man was shot and killed inside of a Montgomery County Parking garage early Saturday morning. On July 8, 2023, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District officers were dispatched to Montgomery County Public Parking Garage 3 in the 900 block of Silver Spring Avenue, for the report of a shooting that just occurred.

Upon arrival, officers located Kymani Elijah Bailey on the first level of the garage, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

MCPD: Construction Sign Board Hacked Displaying Racist Messaging Saturday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published July 8, 2023 at 3:31PM

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District station responded to a hate/bias incident involving an electronic sign board in a construction zone. On Saturday, July 8, 2023, at approximately 6:47 a.m., the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center received multiple calls about a sign board displaying a racist message near Brookeville Road and George Avenue, in Brookeville.

When patrol officers arrived, they discovered that the sign board, intended for construction safety messages, had been hacked into. Officers were able to erase the message and arranged to have the sign removed.

Update: One Person Shot and Killed Inside Public Parking Garage Early Saturday

By Patrick Herron

Published July 8, 2023 at 9:21AM

Montgomery County Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in downtown Silver Spring early Saturday morning. According to MCPD, “At approximately 2:40 a.m., the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center received multiple calls for shots fired inside of Public Parking Garage 3, near Thayer and Silver Spring Avenues.

Third District officers located an adult male on the first level of the parking garage with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.” There is no suspect in custody and MCPD is expected to issue a press releases with additional information later today.

Auto Crimes Enforcement Detectives Apprehend Auto Theft Duo

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2023 at 3:08PM

Per MCPD: On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) located a stolen Lexus IS300 in the 13800 block of Avonshire Drive, in Silver Spring. Two adult males were observed getting into the stolen vehicle and attempted to drive away. ACES detectives, along with Montgomery County K-9, and 1st and 3rd District Special Assignment Teams (SAT) officers, immediately surrounded the Lexus, taking both occupants into custody without incident.

The occupants of the Lexus have been identified as 20-year-old Jeferson Figueroa of Capitol Heights and 19-year-old Steven Becerra of Cheverly, MD. Through the course of the investigation, ACES detectives learned that the Lexus had been stolen from Prince George’s County. Within close proximity to the Lexus was a second vehicle, a Hyundai Elantra, which was determined to have been stolen from Montgomery County. Figueroa and Becerra were arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit. Both face multiple auto-theft related charges. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 60-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2023 at 11:15AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3^rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Porfirio Adolfo Diaz-Sanchez, a missing 60-year-old from Silver Spring. Diaz-Sanchez was last seen on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at approximately 3 p.m., in the 8600 block of Flower Avenue.

Diaz-Sanchez is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and 130 pounds. He has gray hair and gray eyes. He was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, white short-sleeved shirt, khaki pants, and brown dress shoes. He uses public transportation. Family and police are concerned for his welfare.

Shooting Suspect Arrested and Charged With Attempted First-Degree Murder

By Patrick Herron

Published July 7, 2023 at 10:55AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section have arrested and charged 43-year-old Olutoye Ayorinde of Silver Spring, in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 2900 block of Marlow Farm Terrace. On Saturday, February 25, 2023, at approximately 1:03 a.m., the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center received multiple calls for shots fired in the area of Fairland Road. Officers subsequently located the scene of the shooting in the 2900 block of Marlow Farm Road. Montgomery County Police Officers also responded to a local hospital for a patient suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Police Searching for Missing 6-Year-Old Believed to be With Mother’s Boyfriend

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 7:27PM | Updated July 7, 2023 at 8:27AM

Isaiah was last seen on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at approximately 3 p.m., in the area of Montgomery Avenue and East West Highway in Bethesda. Isaiah was seen inside a dark gray 4-door F-150 bearing New Jersey license plate PGTW70 that was driven by his mother’s boyfriend, 28-year-old Chris Mitchell, who resides in New Jersey.

Isaiah is approximately 4-feet tall and weighs approximately 55 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing an orange long sleeved sweatshirt and navy-blue shorts. Isaiah is believed to be traveling with his mother’s boyfriend, Chris Mitchell, to New Jersey.