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Co-defendant Sentenced to 26 Years in Prison for Pharmacy Robberies

Published March 30, 2023 at 8:51AM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable John Maloney sentenced defendant, Carlos Zackery, 26, of Washington, D.C., to 100 years in prison suspend all but 26 years and five years of supervised probation upon release. The sentence was handed down on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The defendant pleaded guilty in this case in September 2022 to six armed robberies, nine first degree assaults, and two conspiracy to commit armed robbery charges.

A codefendant in this case, Zackery’s half-brother, Dionte Taylor, 25, of unknown address, was sentenced on January 20, 2023 to 65 years with all but 12 suspended, and five years of supervised probation upon release. He had plead guilty to 13 counts related to the armed robberies.

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle Wednesday

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 6:15PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision with rollover on Wednesday, March 29 around 5:30pm. According to WTOP, westbound Randolph Rd is closed at Hawkesbury Ln in […]

Police Investigating Shed Burglaries; Photos of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published March 29, 2023 at 4:23PM | Updated March 31, 2023 at 11:27AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating two shed burglaries that occurred on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in the 12300 block of Middle Rd in Wheaton. Detectives have released photos of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him. At approximately 8:52 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of a theft that occurred earlier. The investigation by detectives determined that the adult male victim woke up and found his shed door open. He checked his security cameras and observed the suspect walk through his backyard with a wheelbarrow, enter his shed and put multiple tools in the wheelbarrow, before leaving the scene.

On the same date at approximately 9:44 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the same block for the report of a burglary that occurred earlier. The investigation by detectives determined that the adult male victim was reviewing his security cameras, from the night before, when he observed the suspect enter his shed and leave with multiple stolen tools.

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 13-Year Old; Maybe be Traveling With Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 29, 2023 at 3:00PM | Updated March 30, 2023 at 10:22AM

Chavez is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has short black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. She may be traveling with missing teen Elia Rosado Gamez. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Genesis Chavez 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.

Nineteen-Year-Old Arrested in Connection to Armed Robbery of Ride Share Driver

By Patrick Herron

Published March 29, 2023 at 1:40PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested 19-year-old Hector Zelaya Reyes with an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, February 3, 2023, in the 14100 block of Weeping Willow Drive in Aspen Hill. At approximately 1:10 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that the victim, a ride share driver, picked up a passenger, later identified as Zelaya Reyes, in the 12900 block of Connecticut Ave. and drove him to the 14100 block of Weeping Willow Drive. Upon arrival, Zelaya Reyes asked the victim for change, displayed a black handgun and demanded money. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of money to Zelaya Reyes, who then exited the vehicle and left the scene. Through the investigation, detectives identified Zelaya Reyes as the suspect.

Suspect Wanted For Attempted First Degree Rape; False Imprisonment; Other Offenses

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 1:11PM

Per Takoma Park Police: On March 28 at approximately 4:35 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7400 block of New Hampshire Avenue (Red Carpet Inn) for a welfare check on a female. Officers arrived and were directed to a specific room where they found a victim suffering from injuries. The victim, an employee of the establishment, was conducting house cleaning in a room when she was approached by an unknown male in the doorway of the room. The male suspect entered the room, struck the victim in the head and put his hand forcefully over her mouth. The male suspect attempted to rape the victim, without success. The victim was able to free her mouth long enough to scream so someone would hear her. The suspect fled on foot towards New Hampshire Avenue. Prior to police arrival, a witness approached the room to check on the welfare of the victim at which time the suspect was making his way back to the room. The victim barricaded herself in another room and the witness was able to flee and reach the management office to alert police.

Surveillance footage revealed a male suspect in an orange or yellow shirt with a dark jacket over the shirt, dark pants, boots, glasses and a surgical mask over his face fleeing the scene on foot towards New Hampshire Avenue. Items of evidentiary value were recovered by police. The victim was not seriously physically injured. Investigation continues. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to please call us at 301-270-1100 and reference case #230015040.

Postponed: Montgomery Parks hosts Shine Brighter Together for Autism Acceptance Month

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 1:06PM | Updated April 14, 2023 at 2:01PM

Postponed: April 15, 2023, Shine Brighter Together event re-scheduled due to rain The new date for the event is April 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is hosting Shine Brighter Together, a free special event to promote autism acceptance.

Police Investigating Series of Theft From Auto; Video of Suspects Released

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 9:41AM

On Friday, March 10, 2023, two victims parked their vehicles at the location. While the victims were inside the fitness center, the suspects forced entry into their vehicles. The suspects stole one of the victim’s personal belongings, including credit cards, from one of the vehicles. Several fraudulent transactions were then made with the stolen credit cards.

Fire at Auto Body Shop Causes Approximately $400K in Damage

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 9:29AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call involving a fire at a body shop on Piney Branch Rd at Arliss St in Silver Spring at approximately 10:40pm on Tuesday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, approximately 60 firefighters were on the scene of the commercial building fire. The fire originated at a car parked outside and an outdoor trash can before spreading inside to the garage area of the body shop. The cause of the fire, which started at the front of the vehicle, is unknown at this time and still under investigation. Approximately $400k in damage was incurred. Photos courtesy of Pete Piringer.

Defendant Sentenced to 40 Years in Near-Decapitation Murder Case

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2023 at 5:15PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, Jose Lara-Chacon of Wheaton was sentenced on Friday to life in prison suspend all but 40 years and five years of supervised probation upon release. A jury convicted Lara-Chacon of first-degree murder in November for the death of 21-year-old Dimer Diaz Martinez.

This stems from an incident on January 22, 2021 in an apartment along the 12000 block of Viers Mill Rd. in Wheaton. The defendant called 911 requesting emergency response to the scene, stating he and the victim had been drinking alcohol and that he injured the victim. During an interview with detectives, the defendant stated he hit the victim with a baseball bat twice in the head and “finished off” the victim by stabbing him in the neck. The victim was nearly decapitated. The defendant stated after he stabbed the victim, he placed a knife in the victim’s hand and then called 911.

New Principal Appointed at Watkins Mill High School and Two Elementary Schools

By MCS Staff

Published March 28, 2023 at 5:00PM

Per Montgomery County Public Schools: The Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments:

Robert Sinclair Jr., currently Principal, James Hubert Blake High School, as Consulting Principal, Department of Professional Growth Systems, Office of Human Resources and Development, Office of the Chief Operating Officer