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Concern for Missing 13-Year-Old

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.

Driver and Officers Identified in Fatal I-270 Pursuit

By Patrick Herron

Published May 30, 2023 at 4:57PM | Updated May 30, 2023 at 5:18PM

Per the Maryland Attorney General: The Independent Investigations Division of the Office of the Attorney General has identified the decedent and involved officers in the fatal crash that occurred on May 20, 2023, in Montgomery County along I-270. The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old Lawrence White of Washington, D.C.

All the involved officers are with the Montgomery County Police Department. The officers are identified as Sergeant Brett Trahan, a 29-year veteran; Police Officer III Kyle Baxter, a 9-year veteran; Police Officer III Jonathan Johnson, a 5-year veteran; and Police Officer Quinton Bowles, who has approximately a year-and-a-half of law enforcement experience. All of the officers are assigned to the Patrol Services Bureau.

Man Arrested After Openly Carrying Assault Rifle and Knocking on Random Doors in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published May 30, 2023 at 9:43AM

Per MCPD: 30-year-old, Trevor Copeland of Silver Spring has been arrested after walking around a Germantown neighborhood, while openly carrying an assault rifle. On Thursday, April 27, 2023, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District- Community Action Team received a report of an individual walking around an apartment complex in the 23000 block of Sweetgum Circle, carrying an assault rifle and knocking on random doors.

When officers arrived at the complex, they quickly made contact with Copeland, who was on the 3rdfloor. Following several minutes of communication, officers quickly apprehended Copeland. When Copeland was taken into custody, he was in possession of a Privately Manufactured Firearm (PMF) short-barreled assault rifle loaded with 300 black ammunition rounds, with one round in the chamber.

Concern for Missing 23-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 27, 2023 at 12:08PM | Updated May 28, 2023 at 11:04AM

Tylasia was last seen on Saturday, May 27, 2023, leaving her residence on Aberstaw Way in Germantown. She is approximately 5-feet, 1-inch tall. She has black hair and dark colored eyes. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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

MCPD: Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted Tonight; Always Choose a Sober Driver

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 8:08PM

Per MCPD: Tonight (Friday, May 26, 2023), the Montgomery County Department of Police and allied agencies (Maryland State Police, Maryland Transportation Authority Police, Takoma Park Police, Rockville City Police and Gaithersburg Police) will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint and will conduct focused enforcement on impaired driving laws.

The exact location of the checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance.

Concern for Missing 39-Year-Old Man

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 8:06PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tommy Gbato Logan, a missing 39-year-old.

Tommy was last seen on Thursday, May 25, 2023, leaving his residence on Appledowre Circle in Germantown. He is approximately 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 210 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Tommy may be driving a gray 2007 Toyota Corolla bearing Maryland license plate 1EJ3800. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Police Investigating First-Degree Assault on Police Officer; Surveillance Photos of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 1:22PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Patrol Investigations Unit are investigating a first-degree assault on a Montgomery County Police officer that occurred on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in the parking lot of the Wegmans at 20600 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown. Detectives have released photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 2:07 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a theft in progress. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the suspect entered the store, placed merchandise in a cart and exited the store without paying. The suspect then walked across the street to the parking garage where officers approached him. The suspect quickly ran towards his vehicle. Officers attempted to prevent the suspect from getting in the vehicle, but they were unsuccessful. The suspect got in the vehicle and drove away, striking an officer with the driver side of the vehicle.