Montgomery County Chief of Police Marc R. Yamada issued the following statement on Friday after  a Montgomery County jury found Raphael Mayorga, 21, of Frederick, guilty of second-degree assault, failure […]


On Friday, a Montgomery County jury found Raphael Mayorga, 21, of Frederick, guilty of second-degree assault, failure to remain at the scene of an accident causing serious bodily injury, failure to stop at the scene, and multiple counts of fleeing from police. The collision resulted in a police sergeant Pat Kepp losing both of his legs. Mayorga faces up to 28 years plus 120 days in prison, with a sentencing hearing set for August 27, 2025. County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement, expressing disappointment with the jury’s verdict: (more…)


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