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

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.

Update on Friday Morning Collision Involving MCPS School Bus

By Patrick Herron

Published May 19, 2023 at 11:35AM | Updated May 19, 2023 at 6:42PM

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the school bus was turning left from East Village Avenue onto Plum Creek Drive when it was struck by a BMW traveling on East Village Avenue. The driver and passenger of the BMW were transported to area hospitals with life-threatening injuries.

There were six occupants on the school bus. Some occupants on the bus sustained minor injuries but none were transported to area hospitals.

Update on Wheaton Metro Homicide

By Patrick Herron

Published May 19, 2023 at 7:42AM

Montgomery County Police has released additional information regarding Thursday’s shooting at the Wheaton Metro station. According to MCPD, “The victim in yesterday’s Metro station shooting has died. This is now being investigated as a homicide.

At approximately 5:53 p.m., Montgomery County Department of Police – 4thDistrict officers were called to the Wheaton Metro station on Georgia Avenue, for a shooting that just occurred. Preliminarily, there was an altercation between individuals on the escalator inside of the station. The dispute escalated and an 18-year-old male was shot on the train platform.

Two Hospitalized After Double Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published May 18, 2023 at 7:32PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a double shooting in Silver Spring on Thursday, May 18. According to police, “At approximately 5:20 p.m., MCPD responded to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Two adult male victims were transported to area hospitals. One victim was transported with non life threatening injuries. The second victim was transported in an unknown condition. No suspects are in custody at this time. This is an active and ongoing investigation.”

According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, Montgomery County Police 3rd District Officers aided both victims prior to EMS arrival. We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Police Respond to Shooting at Wheaton Metro

By Patrick Herron

Published May 18, 2023 at 6:48PM | Updated May 18, 2023 at 7:19PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting at the Wheaton Metro station on Thursday, May 18 around 5:50pm. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the incident occurred near the escalators and there is no active shooter. Metro trains are currently not running between Silver Spring and Glenmont due to the investigation.

MCPD tweeted the following at 6:40pm: “Montgomery County Police are on scene of a shooting at the Wheaton Metro Station. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.”

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published May 18, 2023 at 2:25PM | Updated May 19, 2023 at 9:52AM

Angie was last seen on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive. Angie is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black sweatpants and black Crocs. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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

Arrest Made After Shots Fired in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published May 18, 2023 at 11:50AM

One person has been arrested after multiple shots were fired just after midnight on Thursday, May 18 in Germantown. According to police, “At approximately 12 a.m., MCPD responded to the 20100 block of Club Hill Drive for the report of shots fired. Preliminary investigation has determined that a building was struck by a round. No injuries have been reported. Suspect information was obtained. 5th District officers observed the vehicle. A brief pursuit ensued. An adult female suspect has been taken into custody. This is an ongoing investigation.”

We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.