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

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.”

Update: 15-Year-Old Missing Since July 11 Has Been Located and Reunited With Family

By Patrick Herron

Published August 22, 2023 at 7:50PM

Montgomery County Police has released an update on 15-year-old Sophia Roach, who was missing since July 11. Sophia’s mother, Mayyasa Roach, previously stated that she believed her daughter “was kind of groomed and lured online by somebody, and we’ve got evidence of that from social media.” Statement below, per police:

“Sophia Roach of Bethesda, was located early this afternoon in Baltimore City. She has been reunited with her family in Montgomery County.

Montgomery Village Man Wanted for Murder; $10,000 Reward Offered for Information

By MCS Staff

Published August 22, 2023 at 5:24PM | Updated August 24, 2023 at 12:21PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Homicide Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for a July murder.

20-year-old Lawrence Marcellus Marshall, IV is wanted in connection with the shooting death of 40-year-old Cedric Warner.

Two Adults and One Teen Arrested for for Handgun Possession in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Published August 22, 2023 at 5:21PM

Per MCPD: 19-year-old Oliver Perez-Fierro, of Montgomery Village, 19-year-old Osman Maldonado, of Gaithersburg, and a 16-year-old, from Gaithersburg, have been arrested and charged with multiple firearm related charges.

On Wednesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6th District Decentralized Community Action Team conducted a traffic stop on a Black Honda Accord in the area of Montgomery Village Ave. and Arrowhead Rd., for a traffic violation.

Tuesday Morning Bomb Threat Believed to be Related to Friday’s Bomb Threat at Montgomery Mall; Both Determined Not Valid

By Patrick Herron

Published August 22, 2023 at 1:57PM

On Tuesday, Montgomery County Police responded to the Bullis School (10601 Falls Rd) in Potomac for the report of a bomb threat. The school was evacuated and after several hours it was determined that the threat was not valid. MCPD tweeted that the school had been turned back over to Bullis administration and that it is believed this incident is related to a “swatting call” that occurred August 18 at Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 12pm on Tuesday, August 22: “MCPD is at Bullis School for a reported bomb threat. School is being evacuated as a precaution. Currently investigating the validity of the report. More information will be released as it becomes available.” We will post an update when additional information is available.

Police and Family Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published August 22, 2023 at 12:14PM

The Special Victims Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Xavier Beltran, a missing 15-year-old. Beltran was last seen on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at approximately 12 p.m., in the 200 block of Poplar Spring Road in Rockville. He is 5’6″, 120 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.

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

Police Responding to Bomb Threat at Bullis School in Potomac

By Patrick Herron

Published August 22, 2023 at 12:05PM | Updated August 22, 2023 at 1:48PM

The Bullis School is located at 10601 Falls Rd in Potomac. We will post an update when additional information is available.

MCPD is at Bullis School for a reported bomb threat. School is being evacuated as a precaution. Currently investigating the validity of the report. More information will be released as it becomes available. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/hjQzFAyjI8