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Seven Suspects Using Stolen Kia Steal From Target and Sephora

Published May 25, 2023 at 10:43AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating two thefts at department stores that were committed by seven suspects who used a stolen Kia to commit these crimes. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

On Friday, April 28, 2023, 2nd District officers responded to Sephora in the 5300 block of Western Ave. in Chevy Chase for the report of a theft. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the seven suspects walked into the store, placed merchandise in shopping bags and ran out of the store without paying. The suspects then left the scene in a black Kia bearing Washington, D.C. license plate GC-5918.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 24, 2023 at 2:39PM | Updated May 25, 2023 at 9:28AM

McCarthy was last seen on Monday, May 22, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., in the 8600 block of Fountain Valley Dr. McCarthy is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has curly shoulder length black hair and brown eyes. She also has a nose ring. McCarthy was last seen wearing a black zip-up hoodie, a white crop top, shorts and red Jordan sneakers. She was also carrying a Tommy Hilfiger purse. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jocelyn McCarthy 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.

Detectives Investigate Outlet Drive Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published May 24, 2023 at 1:00PM

The preliminary investigation by detectives determined that two groups were involved in an argument. At some point during the argument, the suspect fired two shots at the other group. No injuries have been reported. The suspect is described as a Black male, of a dark complexion, approximately 16 to 18-years-old, with short black hair, wearing a white t-shirt with the word “boss” on the front, light blue ripped jeans, and black and white Nike Jordan sneakers. He was also carrying a dark colored drawstring bag.

Traffic Stop in Germantown Leads to Multiple Arrests

By Patrick Herron

Published May 24, 2023 at 11:00AM | Updated May 24, 2023 at 1:02PM

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District – Community Action Team have arrested 28-year-old Humberto Guerra Jr., of Silver Spring, who had two outstanding criminal warrants that stemmed from a traffic stop that occurred on Friday, February 17, 2023. During that stop, an AR-15 was recovered and later determined to be stolen in a burglary from Alexandria, VA.

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, officers observed 29-year-old Maria Argueta of Silver Spring, who they knew had an outstanding warrant for burglary from March 4, 2022, and her brother Guerra Jr. both get into a Grey Honda CR-V at a 7-11 in Germantown along with three other individuals.

Update on Tuesday Evening Shooting in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published May 23, 2023 at 10:21PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting in the 19000 block of Misty Meadow Terrace in Germantown on Tuesday, May 23. According to MCPD, “At approximately 7:43 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. Officers located an adult male victim with apparent gunshot wounds to his body and provided life-saving measures to him until Montgomery County Fire Rescue arrived.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No bystanders were injured during the shooting. The suspect(s) have not been apprehended.”

One Person Shot and Transported to Hospital Tuesday Evening in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published May 23, 2023 at 8:27PM

GERMANTOWN SHOOTING: ~7:40PM Tues, Misty Meadow Terrace off Wisteria Dr. (MoCo, MD). Person shot multiple times. Numerous shots fired, at least 1 round found inside a nearby occupied residence. MoCo Police 5D Officers applied 2 tourniquets prior to 🚑 arrival. @StopTheBleed

— Cordell (@CordellTraffic) May 24, 2023

Man Charged With First-Degree Child Abuse and Second-Degree Murder in Connection With Death of 16-Month-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 23, 2023 at 4:02PM | Updated May 23, 2023 at 6:18PM

Per MCPD: A Washington, DC man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s 16-month-old son. On Thursday, March 11, 2023, at approximately 4 a.m., Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded to the 7900 block of Chicago Avenue in Silver Spring, for a child not breathing.

The child, Zavier Giron was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. Montgomery County Major Crimes Detectives interviewed the child’s mother who stated that her son had not been feeling well and when she woke up at 4 a.m., she found the toddler not breathing, and 911 was called.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 23, 2023 at 1:41PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Noah Adkins, a missing 15-year-old from Montgomery Village. Noah was last seen on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 6:30 a.m., on Lakeshore Drive.

Noah is approximately 5-feet, 11-inches tall and 140 pounds. He has reddish-brown hair and brown eyes. Noah was last seen wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, stone washed denim jeans and brown boots. He may be carrying a backpack with the Spiderman logo on it.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 74-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 22, 2023 at 7:25PM | Updated May 22, 2023 at 9:26PM

Barbara is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has brown hair. She was last seen wearing glasses, a light green short sleeve blouse and dark cargo style pants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Barbara Bend is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the 2nd District Investigative Section at (240) -773-6710.

Update: Police Investigating Airpark Road Single-Motorcycle Fatality; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 22, 2023 at 4:14PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal single-motorcycle collision that occurred on Sunday, May 21, 2023, on Airpark Rd. At approximately 3:04 p.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Airpark Rd. between Antares Dr. and Muncaster Mill Rd. for the report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the adult male victim was operating a blue and white 2010 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe, when for reasons still under investigation, he entered the median and was ejected from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 45-year-old Jason Ramon Caballero, of Bethesda. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Update: Police Investigating Veirs Mill Road Pedestrian Fatality; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 22, 2023 at 3:34PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Sunday, May 21, 2023, on Veirs Mill Rd. At approximately 5:04 a.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Veirs Mill Rd. and Newport Mill Rd., for the report of a pedestrian struck.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult male was struck by the driver of a dark blue 2007 Toyota Rav4, as it was traveling eastbound on Veirs Mill Rd. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old Hernan Zuasnabar Cunyas, of Silver Spring.