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19-Year-Old From Germantown Killed in Single-Vehicle Collision; Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating

Published May 10, 2023 at 11:27AM | Updated May 10, 2023 at 2:42PM

Montgomery County Police issued a press release Wednesday with additional information on a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred early Tuesday morning in Germantown. The decedent, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, has been identified as 19-year-old Samuel Isaac Castaneda, of Germantown. According to a GoFundMe launched to help with funeral expenses, “Sam was the light of his families lives- full of jokes and fun and always keeping the party going. If you knew Sam, you know exactly the type of guy he was. He was and will continue to be amazing.” Castaneda graduated in the top 25 of his class at Northwest High School in 2021.

Additional information per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, on Clopper Rd. between Waring Station Rd. and Game Preserve Rd. At approximately 12:37 a.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a single-vehicle collision.

Update: 15-Year-Old Hospitalized With Life—Threatening Injuries After Being Struck by Driver in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published May 10, 2023 at 7:55AM | Updated May 10, 2023 at 8:28AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and Montgomery County Police responded to a collision involving a pedestrian Tuesday night in Germantown. According to MCPD, “at approximately 8:53 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area Wisteria Dr. and Great Seneca Hwy. for the report of traffic collision involving a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 15-year-old male was crossing Wisteria Dr. after Great Seneca Hwy., when for reasons still under investigation he was struck by an Acura. The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Juvenile Pedestrian Critically Injured by Driver Near Seneca Valley High School Tuesday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published May 9, 2023 at 9:54PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian Tuesday night in Germantown. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a juvenile was transported to the hospital with Priority 1 traumatic injury after being struck by a vehicle near Seneca Valley High School. Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 9:22pm: “Wisteria Dr. is closed in both directions between Great Seneca Hwy. and Circle Gate Dr. as the result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.”

We will post an update if addition information becomes available.

Montgomery County Police Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day; MCPD Reports 52% Increase in Overdose Incidents From Last Year

By Patrick Herron

Published May 9, 2023 at 2:39PM

DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued law enforcement, public health, and non-profit partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Tomorrow represents an important opportunity to remember the victims of fentanyl poisoning and educate people in our communities about the deadly threat that fentanyl poses to the national security, health, and safety of the American people.

One year ago, on the first National Fentanyl Awareness Day, DEA opened the Faces of Fentanyl exhibit at DEA Headquarters—a wall in DEA’s West Building that displays the photos of those who lost their lives to fentanyl poisoning. The memorial started with 100 photos; over the past year, Americans from across the country have sent DEA more than 5,000 photos. It reflects the reality that fentanyl is killing Americans from all walks of life, in every state and community in this country. The youngest person on the wall is Forever 17-months old. The oldest is Forever 70 years old. The Faces of Fentanyl exhibit has become a safe and compassionate space for grieving families impacted by fentanyl to visit when in the Washington, D.C., area.

Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Collision in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published May 9, 2023 at 11:22AM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision that occurred on Clopper Road between Waring Station Road and Game Preserve Road early Tuesday morning. According to MCPD, “At approximately 12:37 a.m., on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, a Honda was traveling north on Clopper Rd., when for reasons still under investigation, it left the roadway and struck a utility pole. The adult male driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Victim Touched Inappropriately and Threatened With Knife

By MCS Staff

Published May 9, 2023 at 9:39AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, May 1, 2023, in the 5500 block of Wisconsin Ave. in Chevy Chase. Detectives have released photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 10:45 a.m., 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery that occurred inside a commercial building. The investigation has revealed that the suspect approached a female victim in a stairwell of the commercial building. The suspect pushed her against the wall, touched her inappropriately, displayed a knife and threatened to kill her. The suspect took her cell phone and threw it against the wall. The suspect then stole her wallet and left the scene.

Two Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 3:56PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have charged 35-year-old Shamell Naquan Joyner, of Washington D.C., with two armed robberies and 30-year-old Aaron Christopher Johnson, of an unconfirmed address, with one armed robbery, that occurred in Silver Spring.

Joyner is accused of committing an armed robbery on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at an Exxon in the 9300 block of Georgia Ave.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 12:47PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nasean Dion Waters, a missing 15-year-old from Rockville. Waters is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nasean Dion Waters 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 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 6, 2023 at 12:28PM | Updated May 6, 2023 at 7:18PM

Cassamajor was last seen on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at his residence on Fairland Park Drive in Silver Spring.

Cassamajor is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing glasses, a grey jacket, black pants and black Nike shoes with red swoop.

Montgomery County Police Receive Reports of Person Impersonating Officer; Reminds Residents Department Will Never Call Public and Ask for Money

By Patrick Herron

Published May 5, 2023 at 7:26PM

After receiving reports that a person impersonating a Montgomery County Police officer was calling residents, the MCPD issued a reminder stating that the department would never contact a community member or resident to ask for money. MCPD tweeted the following: “We have received reports of a person allegedly impersonating a MCP officer. No dept. personnel would ever call a resident or community member & ask for money. To ensure you are speaking w/ a real officer, ask for a badge number & call the Emergency Communication Center to verify.”

According to a police spokesperson, no one was scammed and no money was taken by the individual alleging to be an officer.

Twenty-Year-Old Man Arrested in Connection to Easter Morning Home Invasion Murder

By Patrick Herron

Published May 5, 2023 at 12:16PM | Updated May 5, 2023 at 12:34PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 20-year-old Kaleab Abebe Berhanu, of Baltimore, for the homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in the 11800 block of Old Columbia Pike.

Berhanu is accused of killing 20-year-old Carlos Rashard Carter, of Silver Spring. Through the investigation, detectives developed Berhanu as the suspect.