Montgomery County Police responded to a report of shots fired Thursday afternoon in Silver Spring. According to police, “The call was received at approximately 4:24 p.m. 3rd District officers responded to the area of Quebec Ter. and Ruatan St. for the report of shots fired. No victims were located, but officers did find evidence of a shooting. No suspects are in custody at this time.”
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
It will be a great opportunity to learn more about Montgomery College classes, offerings, scholarships and financial assistance programs. There will be information available about WDCE (Workforce Development and Continuing Education) offerings, such as information technology, cosmetology, real estate, youth programs, early childhood education, automotive technology and building trades, and more.
For residents seeking information in Spanish, the College’s Hispanic Business Institute and the Early Childhood Education program will have Spanish-speaking representatives on site to answer questions. The whole family is welcome at this free event. Held rain or shine.
Detectives from the MCPD- 3rd District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s Assistance in locating Heidy Hernandez-Escobar, a missing 24-year-old. Escobar was last seen on Friday, October 6, 2023, in the 3100 block of Heilson Dr., in Silver Spring. She is 5’5″, 120 Ibs., with brown eyes, black hair, and has a tattoo on her left hand.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Heidy Hernandez-Escobar is asked to call the Montgomery County Non-Emergency Number at (301) 279-8000
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Tavion V Page, a missing 16-year-old. Page was last seen on Friday, October 20, 2023, in the 1900 block of Amberstone Ct. in Silver Spring. He is 6′, 115 Ibs, with brown eyes and black hair.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Tavion V Page is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Xavier Munox-Dasilva, a missing 12-year-old. Munoz-Dasilva was last seen at midnight, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in the 8000 block of 13th St. in Silver Spring. He is 5’2″, 90 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing all black clothing.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Xavier Munoz-Dasilva is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kelly Nana Acquah, a missing 14-year-old. Acquah was last seen on Monday, October 23, 2023, at approximately 7:20 a.m., in the 14000 block of Castle Blvd. in Silver Spring. He is 5’9, 130 lbs, with brown hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black jacket with a blue design on the back, black jeans and black shoes.
Concern for Missing Fourteen-Year-Old
Springbrook High School head football coach Akiel Russell was selected the Washington Commanders Coach of the Week on Sept. 29.
Russell, 37, is a Springbrook graduate himself. After high school he went on to attend Delaware State, where he starred at defensive end and continued playing football im the American Indoor Football Association and Semi-Pro leagues before returning to Springbrook as an assistant coach in 2009. He became the school‘s head football coach this season after spending time with other programs in recent years.
Halloween is less than a week away. Time for all the little witches, ghosts, and goblins to go out in search of treats. It is an exciting time for children of all ages, but Takoma Park Police wants to make sure everyone understands how to keep themselves safe, whether they are with their parents or out with friends. Tips below:
• Make sure your child’s costume is bright and reflective since it will become dark outside during their trick-or-treating. If it’s not, consider putting reflective tape or stripping on their costumes. Make sure their shoes fit well and their costumes are short enough that they don’t find themselves tripping.
Update: Chimereze Onuzulike has been found safe and unharmed.
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Chimereze Onuzulike, a missing 14-year-old from Silver Spring. Onuzulike was last seen on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at approximately 12 p.m., in the 8800 block of Flower Avenue in Silver Spring. He is 5’8, 140 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.
1:58 Update: Springbrook High School has been cleared. Students, teachers and staff are returning to school.
According to police, “Springbrook High School is evacuating, following the report of a bomb threat. MCPD is investigating the validity of the threat. More information will be released as it becomes available.” This is the second high school that has evacuated today (Wednesday, October 25th), as Albert Einstein High School in Kensington evacuated this morning and was given clearance to return a couple hours later.
Update per Montgomery County Police: Rashawn Williams has been located safe and unharmed
The Montgomery County Department of Police – Missing Person/Cold Case Unit continues to ask for the public’s assistance in locating Rashawn Williams, a 31-year-old non-verbal male. Williams was last seen boarding a bus at the intersection of Plum Orchard Drive and Cherry Hill Road in Silver Spring. He is 5′ 05,” 150lbs with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing: