Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Allison Espinales 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 are concerned for her welfare.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Damary Hernandez 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.
Per Purple Line MD: On or about January 16, 2023, crews will implement long-term lane closures and a new traffic configuration on Wayne Avenue between Sligo Creek Parkway and Fenton Street. Traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction for approximately 18 months for installation of a new storm drain system, curbs, and sidewalk reconstruction.
Residents will have access to their properties and driveways on Wayne Avenue through the construction zone. Pedestrian access will be maintained by always keeping one sidewalk either on the north or south side of Wayne Avenue open around the work zone. On-street parking in the work zones will be prohibited and bus stop access will be maintained. Please follow on-site signage. Work may occur 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays and weekends, as needed. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police Vice and Intelligence Unit have arrested and charged a Silver Spring man with multiple counts of sex trafficking and prostitution and believe there may be more victims.
34-year-old Pedro DeJesus Perez Oliveros was arrested on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, following an investigation by the Vice and Intelligence Unit. In September of 2022, Vice and Intelligence detectives learned that a female victim had been forced to work as a prostitute and began an investigation.
Dave & Buster’s co-founder James “Buster” Corley has died by suicide, according to a report by CBS News. Dave & Busters, which has a half video arcade and half full service restaurant/bar concept, opened its first location in 1982 and currently has over 150 locations in the US and Canada. Dave & Busters has MoCo locations at 9811 Washingtonian Blvd in Gaithersburg and 8661 Colesville Rd in Silver Spring.
“His pioneering spirit and steadfast belief that ‘everybody is somebody’ set the foundation for bringing food and games to millions of Dave & Buster’s guests over the past 40 years,” the statement reads. “Buster’s passion for hospitality, his demand for excellence, and the deep care he had for his team members were unparalleled. Our hearts go out to his family at this difficult time and while we will miss his wise counsel and his easy laugh, the legacy he and Dave built endures,” the company said in a statement to CBS News.
The Urban Winery at 2315 Stewart Ave in Silver Spring was broken into on New Year’s Eve, according to posts on the winery’s social media pages. Property was taken and police are investigating. Per Urban Winery: “Everyone on our Urban Winery team and family want to thank MOCO Police for their assistance with our investigation in to our New Year Eve robbery and vandalism at the Urban Winery of Silver Spring. Our Tasting Room will remain open for normal hours starting at 4 pm to celebrate our First Day of 2023 season. We are really looking forward to seeing, sharing and hearing all your stories and New Years Resolutions (both attainable and all ready broken) details. To raise a glass and toast a great year and beyond. Most importantly to, Do What You Love, With Who You Love is awesome. On the Bright Side, they have Excellent Taste of wine, took a bottle of 2017 Silver Spring Red Blend. Funny thing is this is exactly what Georgia and I had on NYE. Happy New Year 2023!”
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Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred on Friday, December 25, 2022, at the Shomrai Emunah Preschool in the 800 block of University Boulevard West in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the adult male suspect and his vehicle, and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them
On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at approximately 2:42 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of an attempted burglary. Detectives determined that on Friday, December 25, 2022, at approximately 8:12 p.m., the suspect arrived at the preschool in a silver Acura Sedan, attempted to force entry and left the scene in the Acura.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Keylin Yolibeth Chavez-Dominguez, a missing 20-year-old from Silver Spring. Chavez-Dominguez was last seen on Friday, December 30, 2022, at approximately 6:00 p.m., in the 12300 block of Braxfield Court.
Chavez-Dominguez is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 100 pounds. She has short brown hair, green eyes and braces. She has a tattoo on her right arm of roses and a hummingbird and piercings in both, her ears and nose. She was last seen wearing black shorts, an unknown color t-shirt and pink sandals. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division continue to investigate a series of bank robberies that began on January 18, 2022. Detectives have released surveillance photos and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect believed to be responsible for four bank robberies in Montgomery County.
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 3rd District officers responded to the Sandy Spring Bank, located in the 3500 block of Spencerville Road in Burtonsville, for a bank robbery that just occurred. The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 3:18 p.m., the male suspect entered the bank and approached the teller window. Once at the window, the suspect slid a note to the teller, announcing the robbery and demanding money. The teller complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect left the bank in an unknown direction.
A Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) bridge rehabilitation project is bringing Safe Zones Automated Speed Enforcement (“speed cameras”) back to the Beltway. This project involves the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying I-95 above the Outer Loop of the Beltway (I-495 West) within the I-495/I-95 interchange in College Park. Contractor crews will be repairing the bridge’s deck joints as well as its concrete piers and columns.
The Automated Speed Enforcement is focused on traffic on the Outer Loop of the Beltway, just past the split with I-95 North, headed towards New Hampshire Avenue and into Montgomery County. In a written statement, the State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) highlighted the different phases of this Automated Speed Enforcement effort:
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Cold Case Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 18-year-old from Wheaton. Luis Enrique Ortiz was last seen on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, in the 12000 block of Berry St. Ortiz is approximately 6-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs 220 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Luis Enrique Ortiz is asked to call the non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Major Crimes Division – Cold Case Unit at (240) 773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.