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Update on Wheaton Metro Homicide

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.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing Germantown Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published May 4, 2023 at 12:33PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigations Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Shoshana Tzvia Marcus, a missing 24-year-old from Germantown.

Marcus is missing from the 11400 block of Stoney Point Place. She may be traveling to the Baltimore area in a silver 2016 Toyota Corolla, bearing MD license plate, 5DM2382. Marcus is approximately 4-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 99 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Detectives Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Tow Truck in Montgomery Village; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 1, 2023 at 3:06PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Friday, April 28, 2023 on Wightman Road at Aspenwood Lane. At approximately 2 a.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of two vehicle collision.

The investigation has revealed that a red 2017 Ford F-450 tow truck was traveling north on Wightman Road when it struck a silver 2021 Nissan Versa attempting to turn left from southbound Wightman Road onto eastbound Aspenwood Lane. The adult male driver of the Nissan Versa was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 51-year-old, Juan Antonio Lamas Salcido, of Gaithersburg.

Police and Family Concerned For Welfare of Missing 11 and 15-Year-Old Brothers

By MCS Staff

Published May 1, 2023 at 7:08AM | Updated May 1, 2023 at 2:00PM

15-year-old Sean and 11-year-old Santino Jones were last seen on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at approximately 10 p.m. near the area of Bethesda Lane and Bethesda Avenue. Sean is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo on right arm and was last seen wearing black jeans and carrying a backpack. Santino is approximately 4-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 135 pounds. He wears his hair in short locs and has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and mint green sweatpants. Police and family are concerned for their welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sean and Santino Jones 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.

Air Bag Crime Prevention Information and Tips

By MCS Staff

Published April 30, 2023 at 8:30PM

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) estimates roughly 50,000 air bags are stolen each year, resulting in an annual loss of more than $50 million to owners and insurance companies. Hondas are the most common target of thieves, because their air bags can be removed in as little as 30 seconds.

Air bags are easy to steal and hide. Thieves resell the stolen air bags on the black market or on internet websites. Unscrupulous collision repair shops purchase the stolen air bags for between $50 to $200 each—which is cheaper than the $1,000 price tag at a dealership—in order to turn a profit, according to the NICB. Some tips to avoid falling victim to air bag thieves, by Takoma Park Police:

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 27, 2023 at 11:23AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Madalyn “Wren” Carper, a missing 15-year-old from Gaithersburg. Wren was last seen on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at approximately 12:30 p.m., in the 15800 block of Quince Orchard Rd. Wren is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has red hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, and white high-top Converse sneakers. She may be carrying a dark colored backpack and a tan tote bag. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Madalyn “Wren” Carper 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.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 85-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 4:02PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigations Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mary Lee Overton, a missing 85-year-old woman from Silver Spring. Overton was last seen on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., in the area of Hanover St. and Grace Church Rd. She may be traveling to the Downtown Silver Spring or Friendship Heights areas. Overton is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall. She has brown eyes, grey hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket and brown pants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

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

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 2:53PM | Updated April 27, 2023 at 7:52AM

Flores was last seen on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at approximately 6 a.m., in the 19500 block of Frederick Rd. Flores is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall. He has short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, black pants and black shoes. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Christian Flores 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.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 40-Year-Old That was Last Heard From in November

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 2:51PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Cold Case Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Robert Alexander Jeffers, a missing 44-year-old man. Jeffers was last heard from on Tuesday, November 4, 2022. He may be in the Baltimore, MD or York, PA areas. He is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

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

Police and Family Concerened for Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 26, 2023 at 1:39PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eliu Vesquez Funes, a missing 17-year-old from Gaithersburg. Funes was last seen on Friday, April 21, 2023, at approximately 12 p.m., in the 400 block of Muddy Branch Road. Funes is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has brown eyes, brown hair and wears glasses. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Eliu Vesquez Funes 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.

Montgomery County Police Asking for Assistance in Identifying and Locating Guardians or Family of Non-Verbal Man

By Patrick Herron

Published April 21, 2023 at 9:02AM

Montgomery County Police are asking the public’s assistances in identifying a non-verbal man that walked into a hospital on April 20. Per MCPD: “Montgomery County Department of Police is asking for assistance in identifying and locating guardians or family members for a male that walked into a Montgomery County hospital Thursday, April 20 at approximately 8:30 p.m. He is approximately 5-feet 8-inches to 5-feet 9-inches tall, with short black hair and all black clothing. He is non-verbal.

Anyone with information regarding guardians or family is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).”