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Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division Are Asking for the Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 17-year-old from Rockville

Published October 25, 2022 at 4:12PM

Per Montgomery County Police: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Saniah Brown, a missing 17-year-old from Rockville. Brown was last seen on Saturday, October 21, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., in the 600 block of Maryland Avenue in Rockville. Brown is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. 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 Saniah Brown 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.

Collision Involving MoCo Police Officer in Olney Saturday Night; No Injuries

By MCS Staff

Published October 17, 2022 at 7:48AM

At approximately 8:20 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022 an officer was involved in a collision with another vehicle at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Olney Laytonsville Road. No injuries were reported.

The following photo of the collision was tweeted to us at 8:45 on Saturday night. The road was temporarily closed; but reopened later Saturday Night. Featured photo tweeted to us by Mike Jackman.

Update on Fatal Germantown Collision Saturday Night

By MCS Staff

Published October 16, 2022 at 10:23AM

Per Montgomery County Police: On Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 11:16 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Frederick Road and Plummer Drive for the report of a traffic collision involving a truck and a jeep. An adult male passenger of the jeep was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man driving the jeep was transported to an area hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and passengers of the truck were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. The decedent’s name will be released following proper notification of next of kin.

Lawsuit Against Montgomery County Police for the Shooting of Ryan LeRoux at a Gaithersburg McDonald’s in 2021 Draws Support From Department of Justice

By MCS Staff

Published October 15, 2022 at 2:59PM | Updated October 15, 2022 at 3:23PM

The parents of Ryan LeRoux, who was shot and killed by police officers in July 2021, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Montgomery County Police. The attorneys for the family released a statement (available below) on Friday announcing support from The Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.

The lawsuit claims that LeRoux’s rights were violated under the Americans with Disabilities Act because he was suffering from a mental health crisis when he was shot, according to a Fox 5 report. The lawsuit also claims that MCPD has a history of using deadly force in cases that involve a mental health crisis and that the officers were poorly trained in handling these types of situations.

Public Safety Career Fair to be Held on Saturday, Oct. 22, in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published October 14, 2022 at 7:20AM | Updated October 14, 2022 at 7:50AM

The Public Safety Training Academy is located at 8751 Snouffer School Rd. in Gaithersburg. The Public Safety Career Fair will have a morning session from 9-11 a.m. and an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/JOBFAIR.

Attendees will be able to meet the County’s innovative public safety teams who are reimagining what it means to have a rewarding career in public safety. Representatives at the fair will include members of the Police Department, the Fire and Rescue Service, the Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing Woman

By MCS Staff

Published October 10, 2022 at 7:16AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 23-year-old from Silver Spring. Allyson Peek was last seen at approximately 4p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in the 2700 Block of Cassedy St.

Peek is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, and tattoos on her fingers and wrist. She was last seen wearing jeans and a tan sweater with a black shirt underneath. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Additional Information on Twinbrook Shooting Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published October 8, 2022 at 3:49PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – 1st District Investigative Section are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on October 7, 2022, in the area of Twinbrook Parkway. At approximately 9:23 p.m., officers responded to the 12900 block of Twinbrook Parkway for the sound of shots and the report of a shooting that just occurred.

Upon arrival, the first responding officer on scene observed the suspect carrying a black handgun with an extended magazine down by his side. As the officer stopped his unmarked vehicle, the suspect raised the gun towards the officer. The officer began to get out of his car, announcing his presence and ordered the suspect to put down the gun. The suspect dropped the gun and ran away from the scene.

Montgomery County Police Participate in Faith & Blue Weekend

By Patrick Herron

Published October 6, 2022 at 8:37PM

Faith & Blue was inaugurated in 2020 by MovementForward, Inc., in conjunction with The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

Suspect Now Identified (and Still Wanted) in Attempted Purse Snatching That Was Caught on Video in March

By MCS Staff

Published October 5, 2022 at 3:16PM

A suspect has been identified in an attempted robbery of another person that occurred at the Chick-fil-A in the 12000 block of Tech Road. The suspect, who was caught on video, has been identified as Jamara Hampton. Original press release from MCPD and photos of the suspect, who is wanted, can be seen below:

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section, are investigating an attempted robbery of a person that occurred at the Chick-fil-A in the 12000 block of Tech Road. On Saturday, March 26, 2022, at approximately 8 a.m., 3rd District Officers responded to the location for the report of a robbery that just occurred. The investigation determined that the suspect entered the Chick-fil-A and snatched the victim’s purse inside the restaurant.

Man Arrested for Theft From Auto

By MCS Staff

Published October 5, 2022 at 1:20PM

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Patrol have arrested and charged 33-year-old Eric Delonty Feggins, of no fixed address, with rogue and vagabond, theft under $1500 and other related offenses for theft from auto.

On Friday, September 30, 2022, a detective with the 3rd District Investigative Section was parked in the 8100 block of George Ave., while conducting a follow-up investigation.

MCPD Responds to Call for Shots Fired; Asks For Residents in the 14000 Block of Castle Blvd and ALL of Castle Ridge Circle to Shelter in Place

By MCS Staff

Published October 4, 2022 at 6:02AM | Updated October 4, 2022 at 11:41AM

Update: Montgomery County Police announced at 9:28am that barricade situation on Castle Boulevard has been safely resolved. The adult male is in custody and the shelter in place has been lifted.

Montgomery County Police (5:46am): MCPD is asking for residents in the 14000 block of Castle Boulevard and all of Castle Ridge Cir. to shelter in place.