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Man Found Guilty on 13 of 18 Charges in High-Speed Crash That Left Officer With Both Legs Lost

Published April 11, 2025 at 7:03PM | Updated April 12, 2025 at 2:28PM

Courtesy Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office

Updated to include links to statements by County Executive Marc Elrich and MCPD Chief Marc Elrich

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.

Concern for Missing 67-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published April 11, 2025 at 1:00PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ramona Louise Johnson, a missing 67-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)

Concern for Missing 12-Year-Old Boy

By Patrick Herron

Published April 11, 2025 at 9:18AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Aiden “Niko” Offutt, a missing 12-year-old from Montgomery Village. (more…)

Suspect Arrested in Connection to Strong-Arm Robbery at Germantown 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron

Published April 10, 2025 at 3:36PM

Courtesy Google Maps

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) has arrested and charged 45-year-old Michael Powers with a strong-arm robbery and theft that occurred on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Germantown. (more…)

Report: Student Found with “People Who Should be Harmed” List; School and Police Respond

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2025 at 1:02PM

Courtesy Google Maps

According to a report by FOX 5, a Potomac Elementary School student was found with a list of individuals “they thought should be harmed” on Tuesday, April 8, prompting an immediate investigation by school officials, Montgomery County Police, and MCPS security staff. (more…)

Concern for Missing 88-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 10, 2025 at 11:32AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Luis Cosme, a missing 88-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)

Concern for Missing 16-Year-Old Girl

By Patrick Herron

Published April 9, 2025 at 2:46PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Bria Callahan, a missing 16-year-old from Germantown. (more…)

Concern for Missing 70-Year-Old Woman Last Seen in December 2024

By Patrick Herron

Published April 8, 2025 at 10:05PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sharareh Nassirin Kelley, a missing 70-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)

Concern for Missing 32-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published April 8, 2025 at 5:04PM

Detectives from the 3rd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Helane Davis also known as Helan Wossenu, a missing 32-year-old from Silver Spring. (more…)

Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Selling Pills That Led to Teen’s Fatal Overdose

By Patrick Herron

Published April 8, 2025 at 2:09PM

Courtesy Google Maps

In Montgomery County Circuit Court, Judge Sharon Burrell sentenced 26-year-old Cesar Alexander Lopez of Hyattsville to ten years in prison, suspending all but five years, followed by five years of supervised probation. Lopez pleaded guilty in November 2024 to involuntary manslaughter in the death of 17-year-old Aiden Vining, who overdosed after taking pills purchased from him. (more…)

Concern for Missing 45-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published April 8, 2025 at 2:02PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Monique Nicole Torres, a missing 45-year-old. (more…)