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MCPD: Detectives Investigate Bethesda Theft; Surveillance Video Released

Published June 2, 2023 at 3:26PM

The preliminary investigation by detectives has determined that at approximately 4 p.m., the victim saw her bank cards in her wallet while in the Tatte Bakery & Cafe located in the 7200 block of Wisconsin Avenue. Shortly later, the victim began to receive bank alerts for unauthorized transactions at a variety of stores throughout Bethesda, before noticing her bank cards were missing from her wallet.

Police Investigate Laundry Room Burglary; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2023 at 1:02PM

Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this crime or the suspect involved to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Police Search for Suspect That Groped Several Women Along in Bethesda; Possibility of Additional Victims a Concern

By Patrick Herron

Published June 2, 2023 at 11:42AM | Updated June 14, 2023 at 7:42AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Patrol Investigations Unit are investigating a series of inappropriate touchings committed by a suspect who groped women in the adjacent neighborhood along the Trolley Trail located between Edson Lane and Tuckerman Lane in Bethesda. Detectives have released video of the male suspect and are urging anyone who may be a victim of an inappropriate touching by this suspect to come forward.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a female victim was walking on Nicholson Lane near the Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center when she was approached by the suspect who was riding an electric scooter. The suspect then knocked her to the ground and groped her before she was able to escape and call police.

Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2023 at 3:40PM

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

Powers was last seen on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, approximately 12 p.m., in the 19400 block of Crystal Rock Dr. Powers is approximately 5-feet, 4-inches tall. She has brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing black and clear eyeglasses, a black hoodie, blue jeans, and black and white canvas Vans sneakers. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Concern for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2023 at 11:44AM | Updated June 5, 2023 at 5:06PM

Alasya Dee Cross has been located safe and unharmed.

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Alasya Dee Cross, a missing 15-year-old from Germantown. Alasya was last seen on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at her residence on Circle Gate Drive in Germantown. Dakota is approximately 5-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a navy blue t-shirt, dark colored sweat pants and black/white Victoria Secret Pink slides.

Concern for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2023 at 11:43AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Dakota Lillian Nicole Smith, a missing 14-year-old from Montgomery Village. Dakota was last seen on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at approximately 11 p.m., at her residence on Loading Rock Place in Montgomery Village. Dakota is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 156 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Dakota Lillian Nicole Smith is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Concern for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2023 at 10:28AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Zamya Santiago, a missing 13-year-old from Germantown.

Zamya was last seen on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., leaving her residence on Locbury Court in Germantown. Zamya is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with black and red pajama bottoms.

MCPD: Final Suspect Arrested for 2022 Stabbing

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2023 at 10:06AM

Per MCPD: Kevin Vargas Gomez, age 20, Jose Ingles Mendez, age 30, and Heidy Gomez Rodriguez, age 36, all of Silver Spring have been arrested in connection with the Sunday, August 21, 2022, stabbing that occurred near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Reedie Drive in Wheaton.

Montgomery County Police – 4^th District Patrol Investigations Unit (PIU) learned that Vargas Gomez and Mendez approached the victim in the 2400 block of Reedie Drive and began to punch him repeatedly before hitting him with a bottle causing it to break. They then used the broken bottle to stab the victim repeatedly. The victim was able to get away and ran towards Georgia Avenue. Vargas Gomez and Mendez chased after the victim and continued to punch and kick him in the street. Gomez Rodriguez picked up both Mendez and Vargas Gomez in a vehicle and drove away from the scene of the assault.

MCPD: Six Arrested in Connection With Gang Related Murder

By Patrick Herron

Published May 31, 2023 at 4:08PM

Per MCPD: Six suspects have been arrested in connection with a November 2022 homicide and shooting in Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park. On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District officers responded to the 9000 block of Piney Branch Road for multiple calls of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds in a wooded area behind an apartment complex. That victim was transported to an area hospital in serious but stable condition.

As K-9 officers canvassed the crime scene, they discovered a deceased male with apparent gunshot wounds, close to the area where the shooting victim was found. The body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and identified as 20-year-old, Edvin Moises Agustin Leon. The victim had no known address. Through the course of the investigation, detectives learned that the shooting and homicide were gang related.

Police Investigating Georgia Avenue Theft

By Patrick Herron

Published May 31, 2023 at 3:13PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Patrol Investigations Unit (PIU) are investigating a theft that occurred in the 11300 block of Georgia Avenue on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

The preliminary investigation by detectives has determined that the suspect entered the store at approximately 1 p.m., walked to the back of the store and entered the manager’s office. The suspect searched the office until he located an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect stole the cash and exited the store. The suspect is described as a Black male, tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a black shirt and dark jeans.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 11-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 31, 2023 at 12:10PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Carter Prince, a missing 11-year-old from Silver Spring. Carter was last seen on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m., leaving his residence on Auden Place in Silver Spring.Carter is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 90 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue/orange Adidas backpack, a gray t-shirt and black/gray Crocs. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Carter Prince is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.