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Police Respond to Shots Fired in Poolesville on Friday Morning

Published September 15, 2023 at 2:39PM

Police responded to a call for shots fired in Poolesville on Friday, September 15. According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 11:09 a.m., MCP officers responded to the 18300 block of Cattail Rd. A person has been transported to an area hospital for an emergency evaluation petition. The officers already cleared the call and are no longer on scene.”

According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, Maryland Natural Resources Police assisted MCPD at the scene. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Wheaton Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published September 15, 2023 at 2:31PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating an armed robbery of a person that occurred on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Westfield Wheaton Mall in the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Rd. Detectives have released surveillance video of the two suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

At approximately 7:20 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery.

Woodfield Road Closed Friday Morning Due to Collision

By Patrick Herron

Published September 15, 2023 at 7:39AM | Updated September 15, 2023 at 8:55AM

“TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has Woodfield Road at Deanna Drive closed in both directions. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpd #mcpnews #traffic

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has Woodfield Road at Deanna Drive closed in both directions. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpd #mcpnews #traffic pic.twitter.com/9NZYvLHKF0

Police Respond to Stabbing Thursday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published September 14, 2023 at 9:37PM

Montgomery County Police responded to the 900 block of Ellsworth Drive at approximately 6:10 p.m., on Thursday, September 14, for the report of a stabbing. According to police, a male victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries and a male suspect is in custody. Public safety reporter Cordell Pugh reports that the victim suffered chest & facial injuries.

This is an active investigation and we will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Police and Family Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published September 14, 2023 at 9:31PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Xavier Beltran, a missing 15-year-old. Beltran was last seen on Monday, September 11, 2023, in the 200 block of Poplar St. in Rockville. He is 5’6″, 120 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants and red and black high top sneakers.

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 Investigating Verizon Store Burglary

By Patrick Herron

Published September 14, 2023 at 5:03PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 6thDistrict Investigative Section are investigating a burglary that occurred on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at a Verizon store in the 17700 block of Muncaster Mill Road in Derwood. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him. The investigation has revealed that the suspect broke a window to force his way into the store. Once inside, he stole store items before leaving the scene.

Detectives reviewed surveillance video and obtained a description of the suspect. The suspect is described as a Black male, with medium length black hair and a black beard. He is described as a wearing a tan long sleeve hooded t-shirt, black sweatpants with “Nike Air,” written vertically on the right leg and white sneakers with gray and black designs.

Update: Police Investigating New Hampshire Avenue Pedestrian Fatality; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published September 14, 2023 at 2:08PM

Per MCPD: A 31-year-old Silver Spring man died after he was hit by a vehicle on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. At approximately 4:12 a.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to New Hampshire Avenue near Chalmers Road for the report of a collision involving a pedestrian.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation has determined that the driver of a white 2020 Ford Transit Van was traveling southbound on New Hampshire Avenue, when he struck a pedestrian, later identified as Evan Heath Hesekiel, who was crossing southbound New Hampshire Avenue, north of Chalmers Road. The driver remained on scene.

MCPD: Detectives Investigating Hate-Based Vandalism on Josiah Henson Parkway Bridge Found in August

By Patrick Herron

Published September 14, 2023 at 12:33PM

On August 27, 2023, at approximately 7: 53 p.m., 2nd District officers observed orange spray paint reading, “Club Aryan Excellent” with a black Swastika in an orange outline and a palm tree painted on the wall under the Josiah Henson Parkway pedestrian tunnel.

Anyone with information regarding suspect(s) or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Tips may remain anonymous.”

Detectives Investigate Mail Theft in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published September 14, 2023 at 11:24AM | Updated September 14, 2023 at 11:50AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects who stole packages and mail from an apartment complex in Bethesda.

On August 19, 2023, 2nd District officers responded to the 5400 block of Westbard Ave. for the report of a theft that occurred earlier. The investigation by detectives has determined that two suspects entered the secured building, after a resident opened the lobby door to pick up a food delivery. Once in the building, the suspects stole multiple packages belonging to residents. Detectives obtained surveillance video of the suspects.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery of Germantown 7-Eleven; Video of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

Published September 14, 2023 at 10:20AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Major Crimes Division area investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at a 7-Eleven in the 12300 block of Middlebrook Road in Germantown. At approximately 12:45 a.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial armed robbery.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that two suspects entered the 7-Eleven. One of the suspects displayed a black handgun, pointed it at an employee, forced the employee behind the cash register and demanded cash. The employee complied with the suspect’s initial demand. When the employee was unable to comply with the suspect’s demand to open the store safe, the suspect demanded personal property from the employee.

Police and Family Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published September 13, 2023 at 3:42PM

The Special Victims Investigations Division is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eduardo Lobos, a missing 16-year-old. Lobos was last seen on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at approximately 11:40 p.m., in the Kemp Mill area of Wheaton. He is 5’5″, 120 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black shirt, gray shorts, and black Crocs.

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