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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary of the Dollar Tree store in the 13800 block of Outlet Drive in Silver Spring that occurred on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Detectives have released surveillance video of the female suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying her.

At approximately 9:07 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial burglary that just occurred. The investigation has revealed that the suspect forced entry into the store, vandalized property and merchandise and left the scene on a razor kick scooter. Detectives reviewed the surveillance cameras of the store and obtained a description of the suspect. The suspect appears to be a female with long dark hair, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black leggings and red shoes.