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Police and Family Concerned for Missing 60-Year-Old

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.

Update: Detectives Investigate Lockwood Drive Homicide; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 6:05PM | Updated July 6, 2023 at 8:12PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, July 6, 2023, in the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring.

At approximately 9:51p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel were dispatched to the location for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located an adult male inside an apartment, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue arrived.

Police Asking Homeowners to Review Home Surveillance Video for Vandalism Suspects Accused of Lighting Pride and Ukrainian Flags on Fire

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 3:26PM

Third District investigators have released Ring camera video of a suspect setting fire to a flag hanging on the outside of a home but believe that there may be more than one person involved. During the overnight hours of Tuesday, June 27, 2023, to Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at least eleven Pride and Ukrainian flags, as well as sign boards had been burned in the Mansfield Road, Wayne Place, Ellsworth Place, Greenbrier Drive, Pershing Drive and Deerfield Avenue neighborhoods.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 12:05PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Karla Daniela De Paz, a missing 16-year-old from Germantown.

De Paz was last seen on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., on Stone Hollow Drive. De Paz is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and 120 pounds. She has brown hair with blonde highlights and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a long-sleeved gray shirt and black shorts.

Concern for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 11:33AM | Updated July 7, 2023 at 8:28AM

Morgan is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and 150 pounds. He has brown hair in twists, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black and white checkered pajama pants, a black shirt and carrying a black backpack. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Morgan Lee Frederick is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 11:23AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eduardo Mendez-Rodriguez, a missing 14-year-old from Gaithersburg.

Mendez-Rodriguez was last seen on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m., on Grazing Way. Mendez-Rodriguez is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and 145 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Three Suspects in Stolen Vehicle Arrested Following Traffic Stop and Pursuit

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 11:05AM

Per MCPD: Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Patrol officers have arrested and charged 21-year-old Lawrence Xavier Harrison, of Gaithersburg, and two juvenile males with auto theft related charges, following a traffic stop that occurred on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

At approximately 1:11 a.m., officers were patrolling the area of Frederick Rd. and Rosecrest Dr. (Clarksburg) when they observed a white Hyundai traveling northbound on Frederick Rd. with its headlights off and at a high rate of speed. Officers followed the Hyundai, and determined that the Hyundai had been reported stolen. Officers observed the Hyundai make a U-Turn and fail to stop at a red traffic light. The Hyundai then got on northbound I-270 Highway. Officers activated their lights and sirens and attempted to pull over the Hyundai on I-270, but the driver of the Hyundai failed to stop and continued traveling a high rate of speed, committing several traffic infractions.

One Dead After Wednesday Night Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 7:05AM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. According to MCPD, “At approximately 9:51p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to an apartment in the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring (White Oak) for the report of a shooting that just occurred.

Officers arrived at the scene and located inside the apartment an adult male victim, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue arrived. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police on the Scene of Shooting Wednesday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published July 5, 2023 at 10:26PM

According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the shooting occurred around 9:45pm at the Montgomery White Oak Apartments off Lockwood Dr in White Oak. The victim was reportedly shot multiple times and officers applied occlusive dressing/chest seal prior to EMS arrival. We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

WHITE OAK CRITICAL SHOOTING: ~9:45PM Wednesday, Montgomery White Oak Apartments off Lockwood Dr in White Oak, MD (Montgomery County). Victim shot multiple times and critical inside an apartment. MCP 3D & K9 Officers applied Occlusive Dressing/Chest Seal(s) prior to 🚑 arrival.