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Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old

Published May 26, 2023 at 12:41PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Anthony Amaya Ramos, a missing 16-year-old from Wheaton. Anthony was last seen on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at approximately 7:15 a.m., in the 2300 block of Blueridge Avenue. Anthony is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve gray shirt, gray pants and black sneakers.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Anthony Amaya Ramos 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.

Concern for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 11:46AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Hanan Al-Saghir, a missing 15-year-old from Gaithersburg. Hanan was last seen on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., in the 19600 block of Goshen Road. Hanan is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hanan Al-Saghir 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 Investigating Armed Robbery of Dunkin Donuts

By Patrick Herron

Published May 26, 2023 at 10:11AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed robbery of a Dunkin Donuts that occurred on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

The initial investigation has revealed that an unknown suspect entered a Dunkin Donuts in the 4300 block of Aspen Hill Road. The suspect walked up to the counter, displayed a box cutter and demanded money. When the employee began to back away from the counter, the suspect leaped over the counter and threatened the employee with a large knife he had in his waistband. The suspect then removed the cash boxes from the registers and left the scene. The suspect is described as a White or Hispanic male, approximately 40-years-old, 5-feet tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a white baseball hat, black jacket, light colored pants and tan work boots. He also had a white t-shirt around his face.

Concern for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 25, 2023 at 10:08PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Norma Lisseth-Amaya, a missing 13-year-old from Silver Spring.

Norma was last seen on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in the 3000 block of Weller Road. Norma is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has auburn hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing.

Montgomery County Issues Warning Against Reckless Driving Ahead of Memorial Day

By Patrick Herron

Published May 25, 2023 at 1:32PM

Per MCDOT: As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the Montgomery County Department of Police and the County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) are issuing a critical warning to motorists: Be safe, be aware and be responsible. Montgomery County Police and allied local and State police departments will be on the roads with enhanced patrols and sobriety checkpoints to get impaired drivers off the road. 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 469 people may die on U.S. roads this Memorial Day holiday.

“This Memorial Day weekend, let us honor the memory of our fallen heroes by ensuring their sacrifice is not overshadowed by preventable tragedies,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Every day, about 37 people die nationally in drunk driving crashes—that is one person every 39 minutes. Vision Zero and MCDOT continue to build and improve roadway infrastructure, but driver behavior plays a very important role as well. It is especially important for all of us to be diligent in making responsible choices this holiday weekend to ensure safer roads for everyone.”

Seven Suspects Using Stolen Kia Steal From Target and Sephora

By Patrick Herron

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