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Police Investigating Armed Carjacking; Surveillance Footage Released

Published January 11, 2023 at 12:05PM

The investigation by detectives has determined that an adult male victim was outside of his vehicle at the ATM, when he was approached by a black male suspect, armed with a knife. The suspect demanded cash from the victim. As the victim backed away, the suspect entered the victim’s car and drove away. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 30-years-old, 6-feet, 2-inches to 6-feet, 3-inches tall, 180 to 190 pounds, with a medium build. He was wearing an orange hood and a medium length, gray coat.

Beloved MCPS Elementary Teacher, Dion Jones, Surprised with National Teaching Award

By MCS Staff

Published January 11, 2023 at 7:16AM

Tenacious, life-changing and strong leader are just some of the outstanding qualities used to describe this Silver Spring elementary school teacher and the latest Milken Educator Award recipient: Dion Jones. Jones was surprised with the national honor at a vibrant schoolwide assembly earlier this week. Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Dr. Jane Foley and Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury presented Jones with the prestigious recognition and the unrestricted cash prize to be used however he likes.

Jones, a third grade teacher at Fairland Elementary School in the Montgomery County Public School District, is among up to 40 elementary educators across the nation who will receive the Milken Educator Award during the 2022-2023 school year. On top of today’s celebration, he will have the opportunity to join the national Milken Educator Network of more than 2,900 exceptional K-12 educators and leaders across the country. Honorees receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the Milken Educator Awards Forum in Los Angeles this April.

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published January 10, 2023 at 12:56PM | Updated January 17, 2023 at 10:38AM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Christopher Sanchez 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.

Three Stabbed at McDonald’s; Police Searching for Suspect

By Patrick Herron

Published January 10, 2023 at 10:17AM | Updated January 10, 2023 at 10:35AM

Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday morning around 6:45am at the McDonald’s located at 8407 Colesville Rd in Silver Spring. FOX 5 reports that three were men were having breakfast when they were stabbed. All three victims appear to have suffered non-life threatening injuries. No employees of the McDonald’s are believed to have been involved.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following, “MCPD is investigating a stabbing in the 8400 block of Colesville Road. Officers have secured the area and are looking for the suspect.” We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

Montgomery County Man Sentenced Following Scheme Involving Tax Returns Filed With Information Taken From The Trash of Office Building

By MCS Staff

Published January 10, 2023 at 6:46AM

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the sentencing of Patrick Mpeck, 51, of Silver Spring, Maryland, for felony theft scheme. Anne Arundel County District Court Judge Kemp W. Hammond sentenced Mpeck to five years of incarceration, all suspended, with two years of supervised probation. Mpeck was also ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution.

During tax years 2007, 2008 and 2009, Mpeck filed false tax returns with the comptroller and received refunds to which he was not entitled. Mpeck obtained the personal identifying information of unsuspecting victims from the trash at the office building where he worked. He then filed the returns using that information supported by fraudulent W-2’s. Mpeck would then use fraudulent driver’s licenses with the victim’s information, but displaying his own photo to cash the refund checks at check cashing facilities.

Montgomery County Man Charged With Armed Drug Trafficking in Prince George’s County

By MCS Staff

Published January 9, 2023 at 6:17PM | Updated January 9, 2023 at 6:50PM

Per the Prince George’s County Police Department: The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gang Unit arrested a Silver Spring man for being in possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. The suspect is 29-year-old Raymond Jenkins. On December 30, 2022, at approximately 10:10 pm, officers were patrolling the 4400 block of Wheeler Road. While in the area, officers observed Jenkins slouched down in the front seat of a vehicle and believed that he may have needed medical attention. Officers immediately conducted a welfare check. As officers conducted the welfare check, they could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, which prompted a search of the vehicle.

Officers recovered a loaded handgun, as well as cocaine, and marijuana with an approximate street value of $25,000. Jenkins is charged with drug and gun related offenses.

Police Looking For Information Regarding Broken Church Window

By MCS Staff

Published January 9, 2023 at 2:25PM

Per Takoma Park Police: The Takoma Park Police responded to the 7300 block of New Hampshire Avenue for the report of vandalism. Unknown suspect(s) threw rocks through a stained-glass window. The incident occurred in the overnight hours.

According to Fox 5, this incident occurred at the Bright Light Baptist Church. Anyone with information on this case should call the Takoma Park Police Department at 301-270-1100 and refer to case #230001043. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

U.S. Capitol Police Offer Harry Dunn (Wheaton Resident) Receives The Presidential Citizens Medal For His Role in Protecting the Capitol on January 6, 2021

By MCS Staff

Published January 9, 2023 at 10:58AM

U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal at the White House on Friday for his role in protecting the Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Officer Dunn, who lives in Wheaton, shared the following statement on social media:

“Thank you, Mr. President. It is the honor of a lifetime to receive this award from you. I accept it humbly, and with gratitude to you and the other distinguished guests who are present today. I would like to thank my parents, Harry and Joyce Dunn, my daughter, Daphne, my sisters Janice and Lisa as well as Crystal and Cristen who could not be here today and to my cousin, Jarryd, for being here. I firmly believe that a man is only as strong as the family and his support system who surrounds him. I have been blessed with two loving parents who taught me to protect the things that I love, whether they were my sisters growing up, members of Congress, or my daughter, Daphne. And for you Daphne, I stood my ground on January 6, 2021, and every day since so that you can grow up in a country worthy of the label “land of the free and home of the brave.” I would like to lastly but certainly not least, acknowledge the men and women of The US

Silver Spring Apartment Building Sold For $20 Million

By MCS Staff

Published January 8, 2023 at 9:32AM

Transwestern Real Estate Services announced its Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Group has brokered the sale of Parkside Terrace, an 87-unit multifamily asset at 502 Easley St. in Silver Spring, Maryland. A partnership led by Enterprise Community Development (ECD), a nonprofit owner and developer of affordable homes, purchased the garden-style community for $20 million, or $229,885 per unit.

Per the press release: “The property has been well managed by long-term owners allowing ECD and its partners to preserve naturally occurring affordability in desirable Montgomery County with a high-quality apartment community,” said Williams, an Executive Vice President at Transwestern. Parkside Terrace features one- and two-bedroom units in a quiet neighborhood east of downtown Silver Spring. The property is situated adjacent to a public park, offering exceptional walkability and convenient access to public transportation and surrounding transportation arteries.

Early Saturday Morning Fire Causes ~$25K in Damage, Displaces Two

By MCS Staff

Published January 7, 2023 at 9:22AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire on the 100 block of E Melbourne Ave off of Sudbury Rd in Silver Spring at approximately 2:30am on Saturday, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

The fire was on the second floor and attic of the single family home and started as an electrical fire in the attic. Two occupants and a dog that lived in the home were able to get out without injury while the fire was extinguished. Damage totaled approximately $25K ($10K structural, $15K contents). The two adults and dog will be displaced.

18 Apartments With Varying Degrees of Damage Following Friday Afternoon Fire; No Injuries

By MCS Staff

Published January 6, 2023 at 8:03PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire on the fifth floor of the Central Apartments (8400 Fenton Street) in Silver Spring a little before 4pm on Friday afternoon. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the sprinkler system was activated and the building was evacuated. By 4:09pm the fire had been extinguished and two people were being evaluated for non-life threatening injuries. Fire department activity blocked some lanes on Fenton St and Bonifant St until the early evening.

The cause of the fire was unattended cooking and three occupants of the apartment, including a small child, were able to get out safely. There were no injuries after evaluation of residents, but 18 apartments are dealing with varying degrees of smoke and water damage, with 26 people being displaced.