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Suspect Charged With Theft and Strong Armed Robbery After Shoving Restaurant Server and Not Paying For Meal

Published May 22, 2023 at 2:47PM | Updated May 22, 2023 at 8:02PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Patrol Investigations Unit have arrested and charged 31-year-old Kerrick Omar Miller of an unknown address, with a theft that occurred on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Bethesda.

At approximately 10:51 p.m., 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of a theft that occurred earlier. The investigation revealed that the victim, a restaurant employee, had their backpack hanging on a coat rack, near the back of the restaurant. The suspect took the victim’s backpack, went into the men’s bathroom and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect left the backpack under the sink and exited the restaurant.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old; May Be With Another Missing Teen

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2023 at 9:50PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Special Victim Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Anaje Anthony Denton Nzuwah, a missing 14-year-old from Rockville. Nzuwah was last seen on Friday, May 12, 2023, at approximately 7:45p.m., in the area of Rockville Town Center.

Nzuwah is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red scarf, brown sleeveless hoodie, black sweatpants. He could be wearing a grey hoodie, black sweatpants and black and grey Crocs. He may be with another missing teen, Nawean Dion Waters. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Update: Police Investigate Airpark Drive Single-Motorcycle Fatality

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2023 at 8:15PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal single-motorcycle collision that occurred on Sunday, May 21. According to MCPD, “At approximately 3:04 p.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Airpark Dr. and Muncaster Mill Rd. for the report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle.

The adult male motorcyclist, was traveling on Airpark Dr., when for reasons still under investigation, he left the roadway and crashed. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Update: Pedestrian Killed on I-270 Sunday Morning; Police Investigating

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2023 at 11:57AM | Updated May 21, 2023 at 2:02PM

The main lanes of southbound 270 between 28 and Montrose Rd. were closed several hours on Sunday, May 21 as the result of a traffic collision that involved a pedestrian. Per the Maryland State Police: “At about 7:50 a.m., troopers from the Rockville Barrack responded to I-270 South north of Montrose Road for a report of a pedestrian struck.

According to a preliminary investigation, the pedestrian, for unknown reasons, ran into the road from the right shoulder. A Lincoln passenger vehicle was unable to avoid the pedestrian and struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was then struck by a second vehicle, a Volkswagen sedan. The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene. The identity of the victim is unknown at this time. Montgomery County Fire Department is assisting in diverting traffic.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.”

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Driver on Veirs Mill Road Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published May 21, 2023 at 9:15AM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred this morning in Wheaton-Glenmont. According to MCPD, “At approximately 5:04 a.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Veirs Mill Rd. and Newport Mill Rd., for the report of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian.

For reasons still under investigation, an adult male victim was struck by blue Toyota RAV4, on Veirs Mill Rd. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene.

Police Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Sisters

By Patrick Herron

Published May 20, 2023 at 11:07PM | Updated May 22, 2023 at 9:00AM

Zayonah Jackson was last seen on Friday, May 19, 2023, at approximately 8 a.m., in the 1300 block of 1st Street. Zayonah is approximately 4-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has long brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing.

Zybreiah Jackson was last seen on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 8 a.m., also in the 1300 block of 1st Street. Zybreiah is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has long brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for their welfare.

Update: Fatal Collision Following Police Pursuit on I-270 Under Investigation

By Patrick Herron

Published May 20, 2023 at 8:59AM

Per MCPD: At approximately 5:01 a.m., Montgomery County Department of Police 2nd District officers responded to a call for service in the middle travel lane on the ramp of Rockledge Road to check the welfare of an adult male inside of a car.

When officers arrived, they found a lone individual who they believed to be intoxicated and observed a gun on the driver’s lap. They attempted to prevent the occupant from driving away. However, he drove off, heading northbound on I-270. Officers initiated a brief pursuit and the driver crashed on I-270, south of route 28. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Update: Detectives Investigate New Hampshire Avenue Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published May 19, 2023 at 3:35PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue. At approximately 5:20 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location and located two adult males suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.

The preliminary investigation has determined that unknown suspects drove into the 7-Eleven parking lot. The suspects began to shoot at two male victims who were seated in the parking lot located in the back of the convenience store. The suspects then drove out of the parking lot and headed towards Prince George’s County.

Montgomery County Police Investigating Wheaton Metro Homicide; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 19, 2023 at 2:51PM | Updated May 19, 2023 at 3:16PM

Per MCPD: The Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division is investigating the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old inside of the Wheaton Metro station on Thursday, May 18, 2023. At approximately 5:53 p.m., 4thDistrict officers responded to the Wheaton Metro Station on Georgia Ave., for a report of a shooting that just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located Tenneson Vaughn Leslie, Jr., of Greenbelt, suffering from a gunshot wound.Leslie, Jr. was transported to an area hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.

During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Leslie, Jr. was with a group of people inside of the Wheaton station. Leslie, Jr. and his associates got into an altercation with a group of other males on the escalator. The dispute between the two groups escalated and Leslie, Jr. was shot on the train platform. The suspects ran from the scene. Montgomery County and Metro Transit Police searched surrounding areas for the suspects, however no one is in custody at this time.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 19, 2023 at 1:18PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kelvin Chovett, a missing 17-year-old from Germantown.

Kelvin was last seen on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 5:52 p.m., at his residence on Mountain Lake Terrance in Germantown. Kelvin is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 19, 2023 at 11:38AM | Updated May 25, 2023 at 10:06AM

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