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Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 12-Year Old

Published December 26, 2022 at 9:27PM | Updated December 27, 2022 at 12:04PM

Malachi Morales was last seen on Monday, December 26, 2022, at approximately 3 p.m., in the 11500 block of Bucknell Dr. Morales is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and grey sweatpants. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Malachi Morales 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 With Rollover Blocks Some Lanes on Colesville Rd Monday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published December 26, 2022 at 9:59AM | Updated December 26, 2022 at 10:20AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision involving two vehicles on Colesville Rd at Fenton Street in Silver Spring at approximately 8:30am on Monday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one of the vehicles rolled over, trapping an occupant inside (the occupant has since been extricated). All lanes were initially blocked due to the collision that occurred in 18° temperatures. The left lane is now getting by. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Rahne Jones, Host of MTV’s ‘Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship!’ is a MoCo Native

By MCS Staff

Published December 26, 2022 at 9:18AM

Rahne Jones is an actress that made her television debut as Skye on Netflix’s The Politician in 2019. She is currently a co-host on the new MTV reality show, Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship!, which aired its first episode in April 2022. Rahne is a MoCo native, from Silver Spring, and graduated from Paint Branch High School in 2005.

She was named after her father, Ronnie. After graduating from Paint Branch High School in 2005, Jones attended college at Radford University on a full basketball scholarship for her freshman year. She eventually transferred to University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) where she got her bachelor’s degree in English. After college, she worked as an inspector for the US Department of Homeland Security for 4 years before moving to NYC and pursuing theater. Jones currently lives in NYC with her wife, Bridget.

Kennedy High School Music Teacher, Amanda Herold, Earns Professional Achievement Award

By MCS Staff

Published December 26, 2022 at 8:51AM

Amanda Herold, instrumental music teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, was given the Professional Achievement Award by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).

This award recognizes her outstanding dedication and commitment to the field of music education during her time as an undergraduate at Gettysburg College. Herold was an active member of NAfME and helped lead music education initiatives across campus. She was statewide president for the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association and was invited to speak at the NAfME Collegiate Advocacy Summit on the topic of advocacy in collegiate music education chapters in 2021.

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 13-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published December 25, 2022 at 7:04PM | Updated December 26, 2022 at 7:45PM

Carolina was last seen on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at approximately 2:24 p.m., leaving her residence in the 8600 block of Manchester Rd. Carolina is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 180 lbs. She has brown eyes and reddish hair. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Carolina Estes 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.

Detectives Investigate Fatal Piney Branch Rd. Collision

By Patrick Herron

Published December 25, 2022 at 12:54AM

The investigation by detectives has revealed that a silver 2007 Scion TC with three occupants, was traveling eastbound on Sligo Ave. when it crossed the median into the westbound lane, overturned, crossed the intersection and struck a pole on the east side of Piney Branch Rd.

Several Injured in Saturday Morning Crash

By MCS Staff

Published December 24, 2022 at 3:12PM

Several people were evaluated for trauma injuries following a single vehicle crash at approximately 4:30am on Saturday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).

Per Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one person was ejected from the vehicle, several suffered trauma injuries, and at least one person’s injuries are life-threatening. There were icy road conditions at the time of the crash with temperatures at approximately 6° when emergency units arrived on the scene.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 12-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published December 23, 2022 at 10:45AM | Updated December 23, 2022 at 5:56PM

Ashley was last seen on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at approximately 6 p.m., in the 10600 block of Glenhaven Drive. Ashley is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 105 pounds. She has long black hair and brown eyes. Ashley was last seen wearing a black winter jacket, black sweater, gray pants and a green hat. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ashley Yaeni Lara Villanueva 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.

Detectives Ask for Assistance Locating Missing Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 7:14PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Cold Case Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Maria Magdalena, a missing 58-year-old woman. Magdalena was last seen on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in the 8700 block of Georgia Avenue. Magdalena is 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 160 lbs. She has gray hair and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Maria Magdalena is asked to call the non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

MCPD: 62-Year-Old Man Killed in Silver Spring Parking Garage After Eating Dinner With His Family; Police Urging the Public for Assistance

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 3:29PM | Updated December 22, 2022 at 4:48PM

Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones, along with County Executive Marc Elrich and 3rd District Commander David McBain held a press conference regarding the Wednesday night homicide that occurred in the Wayne Avenue Parking Garage (Garage 60) near Ellsworth Dr. in Downtown Silver Spring. The victim has been identified as Charles Reynolds, 62, of Silver Spring. Reynolds was bringing leftovers to his vehicle after eating dinner with his family at a nearby restaurant when he was shot and killed in the stairwell of the garage. It does not appear to be a robbery as none of the victim’s personal items were taken. There are no suspects at this time. You can view the full press conference here.

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a homicide that occurred in the parking garage on Wayne Ave. and Fenton St. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Detectives are urging the public for assistance in solving this homicide. At approximately 8:59 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded to the location and found an adult male victim in a stairwell, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Life saving measures were provided to the victim who was then pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 62-year-old Charles Joseph Reynolds, of Silver Spring.

Update: Man Found Dead in Silver Spring Parking Garage, Police Investigating

By Patrick Herron

Published December 22, 2022 at 9:53AM | Updated December 22, 2022 at 1:14PM

Update: Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones will hold a press conference at 2pm regarding the Wayne Avenue homicide investigation. Commander David McBain will discuss steps the 3rd District is taking to ensure public safety in downtown Silver Spring.

Montgomery County Police are investigating the cause of death of a man in his 60’s that was found in the Wayne Avenue Parking Garage (Garage 60) near Ellsworth Dr. in Downtown Silver Spring on Wednesday night. Police initially responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call that someone had been stabbed, but inspection of scene indicated the victim may have been shot and the official cause of death has not been determined.