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Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

Published June 19, 2023 at 4:59PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Makayla Osborne, a missing 15-year-old from Briggs Chaney.

Osborne was last seen on Friday, June 16, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m. on Shepperton Ter. Osborne is approximately 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has waist length braids, that are colored pink and blonde, and brown eyes. Osborne has a nose piercing and pierced ears. She was last seen wearing a brown hoodie with pink letters on the front, black leggings and grey and green sneakers. She was carrying a black duffle bag with “Pink” written in pink. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Police Respond to Stabbing Sunday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 1:58PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a stabbing on Sunday night at the corner of New Hampshire Ave and Powder Mill Rd (Exxon) in Hillandale. According to MCPD, “The call for a stabbing was received at approximately 10:55 p.m., on Sunday, June 18th, 2023. 3rd District officers responded to the location and located an adult male victim suffering from non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to an area hospital. No suspect(s) are in custody at this time.”

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

Concern for Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 12:26PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Darwin Rivera, a missing 17-year-old from Silver Spring.

Rivera was last seen on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., in the 900 block of Browning Ave. Rivera is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has medium length black hair and brown eyes. Rivera has a mustache, pierced ears and tattoos on his left forearm and hands. It is unknown what clothing he was last seen wearing.

Update: One Dead After Shooting in Damascus

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 7:44AM

Montgomery County Police responded to a fatal shooting in the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Road on Sunday, June 18. According to MCPD, “at approximately 9:58 p.m., the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center received a call for a shooting at the above location.

Upon arrival, 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel located a 32-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on scene.

Police Respond to Shooting Sunday Night in Damascus

By Patrick Herron

Published June 18, 2023 at 10:50PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting Sunday night in Damascus. According to MCPD, “5th District officers are on scene of a shooting in the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Road in Damascus. This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released when it becomes available.”

Per @cordelltraffic on Twitter: DAMASCUS CRITICAL SHOOTING: ~10PM Sunday, near the Damascus Garden Apartments at the corner of MD-124 Woodfield Road and Bethesda Church Road (Montgomery County). Man found shot, critically injured. MCP 5D Officers aided victim prior to 🚑 arrival.

Detectives Investigate Residential Burglary

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2023 at 4:46PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a burglary that occurred on Monday, June 5, 2023, in the 600 block of Saint Andrews Ln. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 7:19 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a burglary that occurred earlier. The investigation by detectives revealed that while the adult male victim was in his backyard, an unknown male suspect entered the victim’s garage, stole property and left the scene. Detectives reviewed residential surveillance video and obtained a description of the suspect. The suspect is described as a Black male, with long locs, wearing a blue baseball cap, a light blue sweatshirt, dark blue jeans and white shoes.

MCPD: Traffic Stop in Germantown Leads to Arrest for Possession With Intent to Distribute and Firearm Charges

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2023 at 3:16PM

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police- 5th District Community Action Team have arrested 20-year-old, Elvis Gomez of Boyds, for possessing a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute and a privately manufactured firearm (PMF).

At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers observed a blue 2016 Toyota Corolla commit a moving violation in the area of Wisteria Drive and Father Hurley Boulevard. Officers initiated a traffic stop of the Toyota, which turned into a shopping center in the area. When the vehicle stopped the front and rear passengers jumped out of the car and ran away. Gomez, who was driving the Toyota, remained on scene. After talking with officers, Gomez took off on foot, running down Wisteria Drive. While running, officers observed Gomez throw the keys to his vehicle into a sewer drain. Gomez was quickly apprehended without incident.

Detectives Investigate North Bethesda Armed Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2023 at 1:34PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred in the 5500 block of Executive Blvd. in North Bethesda on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance photos the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 5:05 p.m., 2nd District officers responded to the 11300 block of Woodglen Dr. for the report of an armed carjacking that just occurred. The investigation by detectives determined that an adult female victim was walking away from her 2015 navy blue BMW 535i, that was parked in the 5500 block of Executive Blvd., when the unknown suspect approached her, demanded her keys and displayed a dark colored handgun. The victim threw her keys at the suspect and ran toward Woodglen Dr., where she called the police. The suspect left the area in the BMW, traveling on Woodglen Dr. toward Nicholson Ln.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2023 at 8:14AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Christopher Sanchez, a missing 17-year-old from Silver Spring.

Sanchez was last seen on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in the 9000 block of Piney Branch Road. Sanchez is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Sanchez has a tattoo of a “$” behind his ear, “Catarina,” on his forearm and “Karina,” on his chest. It is unknown what clothing he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 22-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 7:50PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Precious Destiny Battle, a missing 22-year-old from Silver Spring.

Precious was last seen on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., in the 12200 block of Plum Orchard Drive in Silver Spring. Precious is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has brown eyes and long locks died gold and pink. She has a nose piercing and braces. She was last seen wearing a blue Denim shirt, light blue jeans and white Ked sneakers. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 57-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 10:38AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating William Edward Mease a missing 57-year-old from Germantown.

Mease was last seen on Friday, June 2, 2023, in the area of Doxdam Court. Mease is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. He has brown hair. It is unknown what clothing he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.