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Concern for Missing 28-Year-Old

Published July 3, 2023 at 3:20PM

Green was last seen on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at approximately 1:46 p.m., in the 19700 block of Germantown Rd. Green is approximately 6-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black jean shorts, black leggings and black boots. He also has a nose ring. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Driver Near Bus Stop Early Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published July 3, 2023 at 8:13AM | Updated July 3, 2023 at 8:37AM

Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred early this morning, Monday, July 3, 2023. According to MCPD, “At approximately 12 a.m., Takoma Park officers and Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Glenside Drive in Takoma Park for the report of a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that a Nissan was traveling south on New Hampshire Ave at Glenside Drive when, for reasons that are still under investigation, it left the roadway and collided with a bus stop before coming to rest in a wooded area.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 2, 2023 at 5:21PM

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

Smith was last seen on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., in the 9800 block of Washingtonian Boulevard. Smith is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. She has brown hair that is styled in a bob with bangs. She was last seen wearing a gray wool sweater and jeans. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Montgomery County Issues Warning Against Impaired Driving Ahead of Independence Day Weekend; Information on Free Sober Rides July 4

By Patrick Herron

Published July 2, 2023 at 10:25AM

Per Montgomery County: As Independence Day weekend approaches, the Montgomery County Department of Police and the County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) are warning motorists: Impaired driving is drunk driving. County Police and allied local and State police departments will be on the road with enhanced patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout the weekend.

Nationally, the holiday weekend, marked by celebrations and increased travel, often comes with a surge in traffic crashes caused by excessive speed, impairment and distracted driving. The National Safety Council estimates 619 people may die on U.S. roads this Independence Day holiday.

MCPD Respond to Incident Involving Barricaded Person Early Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published July 2, 2023 at 8:32AM

Montgomery County Police responded to an incident involving a possible armed suspect that was barricaded in his residence in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane in Silver Spring around 4am on Sunday, July 2. Because of the large police presence, Mount Pisgah and Hampshire Green Lanes were closed for several hours. Residents in the area were also asked to shelter in place while the situation was ongoing.

MCPD announced that the suspect, an adult male, had been taken into custody and roads had reopened around 6am. We will post an update if any additional information becomes available.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 20-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 2, 2023 at 8:02AM | Updated July 3, 2023 at 1:32PM

Che was last seen on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., in the 23000 block of Birch Mead Road. Che is approximately 6-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ian Bama Che is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Multiple Officers Assaulted in Gaithersburg; Two Hospitalized With Serious Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published June 30, 2023 at 10:14PM

According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 8:03 p.m., MCP officers responded to an apartment building in the 7900 block of Spiceberry Cir in Gaithersburg for the report of an individual spraying a fire extinguisher in the hallway.

Officers arrived at the scene and spoke with a victim who advised that the same individual had broken into his/her apartment. Officers searched for the suspect and located him in the area of Washington Grove Lane and Mineral Springs Drive, where the suspect assaulted officers. The suspect then fled to the McDonald’s located at 18273 Flower Hill Way and assaulted more officers.

Police Respond to Shooting Friday Night in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 30, 2023 at 7:49PM | Updated June 30, 2023 at 8:06PM

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following on Friday, June 30 at 7:41pm: “MCP 5th District officers are investigating a shooting in the 19600 block of Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown. No reported injuries. The scene is secured. More information will be released as it becomes available.”

We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 30, 2023 at 4:37PM

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 Calderon, a missing 14-year-old from Silver Spring.

Christopher Calderon was last seen on the morning of Thursday, June 29, 2023, in the 1700 block of Mount Pisgah Lane. Christopher is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 135 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing all black clothing and black Crocs. He has braces with blue bands. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New 6th District Police Station in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published June 30, 2023 at 12:49PM

Per Montgomery County:

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Evan Glass joined the ceremonies on June 29 as the County broke ground on a new 6th District Police Station at 222 Paramount Park Drive in Gaithersburg. Serving the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village communities, the new 6th District Police Station will replace an outdated facility with a new, sustainably designed energy-efficient building scheduled to open in spring 2025.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 30, 2023 at 11:07AM | Updated July 3, 2023 at 1:32PM

Harmonee is approximately 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. She has brown eyes and red hair. She was last seen wearing a gray shirt and black jeans. Police and family are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Harmonee Sykes is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.