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MCPD Respond to Attempted Armed Robbery; Three Suspects in Custody

Published December 1, 2022 at 6:30PM

Montgomery County Police responded to an incident Thursday afternoon in the area of Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd) in Wheaton. According to MCPD, “at approximately 3:15 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the 11100 block of Veirs Mill Rd. for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers determined an attempted armed robbery had occurred. At this time, three suspects are in custody. No injuries were reported. A weapon was located on one of the suspects. This is an active and ongoing investigation.” We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

WHEATON PURSUIT + GUN RECOVERY: ~3:10PM Thursday, weapons complaint at Wheaton Mall near the JCPenney (Wheaton, MD). MCP Wheaton Officers already nearby immediately responded. After brief foot chase, 3 suspects detained & at least 2 guns recovered along Cobble Hill Terrace.

Detectives Investigate Series of Credit Union Frauds Committed by the Same Suspect; Photo of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published December 1, 2022 at 1:03PM

The investigation by detectives has revealed that the suspect presented fraudulent driver’s licenses at several credit unions to obtain funds from credit union members’ accounts. The credit unions were located in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg and also in the state of Pennsylvania. Detectives reviewed the surveillance cameras of the credit unions and obtained a photo of the suspect.

Upcoming Direct Cash Assistance Application Events in Takoma Park

By Patrick Herron

Published December 1, 2022 at 10:48AM

Per the City of Takoma Park: The City of Takoma Park has partnered with LiveStories (FORWARD) to administer $2.1 million in COVID relief funds to the community. This opportunity will provide a one-time $1,000 direct cash assistance to eligible households in the City to assist those negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

LiveStories (FORWARD) is hosting two in-person application events for individuals who do not have access to a computer, smartphone, or internet-enabled device or would like additional assistance.

Community Letter Addresses Graffiti With Threatening Language at Kennedy High School

By MCS Staff

Published December 1, 2022 at 8:30AM

A letter (seen below) was communicated to the John F. Kennedy High School community, in Silver Spring, informing parents and guardians of an incident that occurred at school on Wednesday involving graffiti with threatening language found in the bathroom. Per the letter, the threat is not believed to be credible, but school administrators, the security team, and the community engagement police officer will continue to be visible and on high alert this week. The full letter can be seen below:

“Dear Cavalier Parents and Guardians,

Defendant in Murder-For-Hire Conspiracy Sentenced to Life in Prison

By MCS Staff

Published November 29, 2022 at 9:38PM

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Sobocinski of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Baltimore Field Office; Postal Inspector in Charge Damon E. Wood of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service – Washington Division; and Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department.

According to court documents and the evidence presented at his trial, Navarro was an associate of co-defendant Miguel Angel Ayala Rivera, the leader of the Pinos Locos Salvatrucha clique La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13 gang (“MS-13”) and co-defendant Miguel Antonio Renderos, whom Navarro knew from El Salvador. In November 2016, Renderos was looking for someone to murder Victim 1 in exchange for $10,000. Navarro introduced Renderos to Ayala Rivera, who agreed to commit the murder.

Montgomery County Police Arrest Rapist in Forty-One-Year-Old Case

By Patrick Herron

Published November 29, 2022 at 4:54PM

On Monday, October 31, a search of the FBI’s National DNA Index System (NDIS), identified a match, connecting the DNA to 65-year-old Marion Edward Pearson, Jr., of Durham, NC.

Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery of 7-Eleven; Surveillance Video of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

Published November 29, 2022 at 3:47PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred on Monday, November 14, 2022, at a 7-Eleven in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the male suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. At approximately 3:44 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the 10200 block of New Hampshire Ave. for the report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation by detectives has revealed that two masked suspects entered the business. One suspect produced a handgun, announced the robbery and ordered the employee to the floor. The same suspect then ripped the cash drawer from the register and both suspects left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

The first suspect is described as a Black male, 20-30 years old, 5-feet, 9-inches tall, with a slim build. He was wearing all black clothing and Nike sneakers. The second suspect is described as a Black male, 20-30 years old, 5-feet, 9-inches tall, with a heavy build. He was wearing a black hoodie and camouflage pants.

MoCo Resident Claims $50,004 Powerball Prize from Historic Drawing

By Patrick Herron

Published November 29, 2022 at 2:12PM

Per the Maryland Lottery: A Takoma Park man who purchased a Powerball ticket in the historic Nov. 7 drawing came up $50,004 richer, missing the $2.04 billion jackpot win by only one number. The 70-year-old came into Maryland Lottery headquarters with a great big smile and left still thinking about how he would spend his prize. He was one of eight Marylanders who won third-tier prizes in the drawing, which also generated a $1 million prize for another player in the state.

His lucky Lottery retailer was Check Cash Depot #004 located at 8476 Piney Branch Road in Silver Spring. There’s still time to get tickets for the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The estimated jackpot annuity is $65 million with an estimated cash value of $33.7 million.

Silver Spring B&O R.R. Station to Hold Open House This Saturday, December 3

By Patrick Herron

Published November 29, 2022 at 12:44PM

This Station is a Montgomery County Historic Site and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open House is Co-Hosted by Montgomery Preservation Inc. https://www.montgomerypreservation.org/ & Silver Spring Historical Society, https://www.facebook.com/sshistory/

B&O STATION SAFETY MEASURES: Montgomery Preservation continues to prioritize the health and safety of our visitors, volunteers, and guests, with social distancing and a masking policy that follows CDC and Montgomery County rules. Anyone inside the building must wear a mask in consideration for vulnerable patrons and staff. Masking is optional outdoors.”

Detectives Investigate Taco Bell/Kentucky Fried Chicken Armed Robbery; Surveillance Video Released

By Patrick Herron

Published November 29, 2022 at 11:48AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a commercial armed robbery that occurred on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Takoma Park. Detectives have released surveillance video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 7:29 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the 7700 block of Blair Rd. for the report of a robbery. The preliminary investigation by detectives has revealed that the suspect entered the restaurant, displayed a firearm and demanded money. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands. The suspect left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.

Former MoCo Resident Sylvester Stallone Stars in His First Ever Series ‘Tulsa King’

By MCS Staff

Published November 29, 2022 at 10:57AM

Sylvester Stallone is one of the first people mentioned when talking celebrities with MoCo ties. Though he was born in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, his parents (Frank and Jackie Stallone) moved to the area in early 50s to open a beauty school. While living there, Sylvester spent some of his attended Woodlin Elementary School, Montgomery Hills Junior High, and was enrolled at Blair High School. Now, at age 76, Stallone is starring in his first ever television series Tulsa King.

The story of Tulsa King revolves around a former New York mafia boss Dwight “The General” Manfredi, played by Stallone. Manfredi is locked up for 25 years, obeys the code of silence/not ratting on your friends, and expects to be well compensated upon his release. Instead, he is sent down to Tulsa, where he’s tasked with “getting things started” for the mafia family.