Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) – 3rd District Investigative Section have charged 41-year-old Harold Barnes, of Washington, D.C., with the armed robbery of a U.S. Postal carrier that occurred on Monday, January 23, 2023, in the 800 block of Hudson Ave. in Silver Spring.
The joint investigation by detectives from MCPD and U.S. Postal Inspection Service has revealed that the adult male victim was delivering mail at the location when Barnes approached him, pointed a firearm and demanded his property. The victim handed over his property to Barnes, who then left the scene.
On Saturday, January 23, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers from the Arlington County Police Department pulled over a stolen 2017 Hyundai Tucson and arrested the driver who was identified as Harold Barnes.
A search of Barnes’ person revealed property belonging to the victim. Officers also located items of evidentiary value inside of the stolen Hyundai.
Barnes was arrested and transported to a correctional facility in Arlington, VA, where he is currently being held without bond. He is awaiting extradition to Montgomery County for armed robbery, first-degree assault and use of firearm in the commission of violent crime.
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Per Gaithersburg Police: Detectives from the Gaithersburg Police Department – Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of N. Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg.
On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at approximately 6:28 a.m., officers from both the Gaithersburg Police & the Montgomery County Police Department – 6th District responded to the area of N Summit Avenue for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Officers located two adult victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers provided first-aid to both victims until Fire & Rescue personnel arrived. The victims were then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
This remains an active & ongoing investigation. Investigators ask that anyone with information about this shooting contact the Gaithersburg Police – Investigative Section at 301-258-6400. Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Gaithersburg Tip Line at 301-330-4471.
Gaithersburg and Montgomery County Police responded to reports of a shooting on Tuesday morning in Gaithersburg. According to Gaithersburg Police, “Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of N Summit Ave. At 6:28 a.m, ofcs from GPD & @mcpnews responded to the area for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Ofcs located 2 adult victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.”
We will post an update when additional information is available. Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “400blk N Summit Ave near Girard St, Gaithersburg, assault, several persons injured, @mcfrs M708, A708B, PE708, EMS703 assisting PD”
Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of N Summit Ave.
At 6:28 a.m, ofcs from GPD & @mcpnews responded to the area for the report of a shooting that just occurred. Ofcs located 2 adult victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. pic.twitter.com/BvyHLoPqNF
— Gaithersburg Police (@GPDNews) January 31, 2023
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – 1st District Patrol Investigative Unit are investigating a theft from a delivery truck that occurred on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the 5700 block of Bou Avenue. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspects and their vehicles and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.
The investigation by detectives has revealed that at approximately 10:50 a.m., two unknown suspects entered a UPS truck, while the driver was inside a building making deliveries. Once inside, the two suspects forced their way into the back of the truck and stole multiple packages. A third suspect, wearing a security uniform stood in the area as a lookout. All three suspects left the scene in two separate vehicles of similar style.
Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Callers may remain anonymous.
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Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Patrol Services are investigating a theft of a gorilla statue that occurred on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Design Emporium Antiques in the 4000 block of Howard Ave. in Kensington. Detectives have released video of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
The investigation has revealed that at approximately 3:18 a.m., the suspect arrived at the store in an older model Chevrolet Colorado Z71, got out of the vehicle and approached the statute. The suspect then cut the cable that was locking the statue to the front of the store, loaded it into the truck and left the scene. Officers reviewed the surveillance cameras of the store and obtained a physical description of the suspect. The suspect is described as a White male, approximately 5-feet, 10-inches tall, medium build, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, light gray sweatpants and light-colored shoes.
Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers can remain anonymous.
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Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section have released surveillance video of two armed robbery suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. On Saturday, January 21, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the 11800 block of Regents Park Dr. for the report of a shooting. While investigating the shooting, an adult male stated he was the victim of an attempted robbery.
The investigation by detectives determined that the victim placed a PlayStation 4 (PS4) for sale on Snapchat. The victim and suspect agreed to meet at the victim’s house to complete the sale. Two suspects arrived at the victim’s home and when the victim gave the first suspect the PS4, he stated that he was not going to pay it. A struggle occurred between the two suspects and the victim. At some point, the first suspect produced a handgun and hit the victim with it, causing minor injuries. The suspects ran away without any property. While running, the first suspect tripped causing the gun to go off. The first suspect is described as a Black male, 6-feet, 2-inches tall, 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Callers may remain anonymous.
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Release ID: 23-052
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Tobacco Cloud store in the 11300 block of Georgia Ave. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the two male suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.
At approximately 5:19 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial burglary alarm. The investigation by detectives has revealed that the two suspects forced entry into the store, stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise and left the scene.
Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. Callers can remain anonymous.
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Per the Maryland State Police: Police are seeking the identification of a suspect allegedly involved in three commercial burglaries. The suspect, pictured below, is identified as an African American man, 6’-6’4” tall and approximately 300+ lbs. He has a dark complexion and walks with a pronounced limp. The three burglaries occurred on December 31, 2022 in this order:
Antwerpen Chevrolet in Sykesville, MD at 6:15 p.m.
Century Ford in Mt Airy, MD at 8:15 p.m.
Century Dodge/Jeep in Mt Airy, MD at 8:40 p.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at the Mount Airy Police Department at 301-703-1374 or via email at [email protected]. Callers may remain anonymous.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a Germantown home invasion. On Monday, January 23, 2023, at approximately 2:58 a.m., 5th District officers responded to the 21100 block of Archstone Way for the report of a home invasion that just occurred.
The investigation by detectives determined that three suspects, armed with handguns, broke into the residence shouting, “Montgomery County Police, get down on the ground,” and demanded cash and property. At some point, a physical altercation occurred and one of the four victims, an adult male, was struck in the back of the head, causing minor injuries. The suspects left the residence without any money or property. As they were leaving, the same victim chased the suspects down a stairwell, when one of the suspects fired a single shot toward the victim, who was not struck. The three suspects were wearing dark clothing and ski masks.
Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers can remain anonymous.
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Per the Maryland Attorney General’s Office: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced nine Baltimore men have been charged in connection with a long-term investigation in West Baltimore City. Charges in the indictments include illegal possession of firearms, distribution of Fentanyl, and distribution of cocaine. The investigation was led by the
Baltimore Police Department’s Group Violence Unit and the Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit, and was a coordinated effort under the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) and the Baltimore Group Violence Reduction Strategy.
In April 2022, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General and the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) began a joint investigation into the members and associates of a drugtrafficking organization known as “Wick Squad,” which operated in and around the 2500 block of Edmondson Avenue in West Baltimore. The investigation utilized a variety of investigative methods, including the use of undercover BPD detectives to make controlled purchases of narcotics, including Fentanyl. The investigation culminated in search warrants and arrests in October 2022. The most recent arrest took place in January 2023. In total, the investigation led to the seizure of 11 firearms and large amounts of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), ammunition, and packaging material.
The recent indictments include:
Jermaud Harris, 34, of Baltimore, is charged in a 40-count indictment, including charges of illegal possession of a regulated firearm with a disqualifying conviction, distribution of Fentanyl, and possession of a firearm with a nexus to a drug trafficking crime. Harris is being held without bail and has a trial date in May 2023.
Dernell Faulkner, 33, of Baltimore, is charged in a 34-count indictment, including charges of distribution of Fentanyl and illegal possession of ammunition. Faulkner has a trial date in May 2023.
Jermal Thompson, 32, of Baltimore, is charged in an 8-count indictment, including charges of possession of a firearm with a nexus to a drug trafficking crime and possession with intent to distribute Cocaine. Thompson has a trial date in May 2023.
Tevin Holmes, 31, of Baltimore, is charged in a 7-count indictment, including charges of illegal possession of a regulated firearm and distribution of Cocaine. Holmes is being held without bail and has an arraignment date in February 2023.
Justin Gregory, 30, of Baltimore, is charged in an 8-count indictment, including charges of conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances, possession with intent to distribute CDS, illegal possession of ammunition, and possession of CDS production equipment. Gregory has a trial date in May 2023.
Devon McKoy, 31, of Lynchburg, Virginia, is charged in a 2-count indictment, including a charge of possession with intent to distribute Cocaine. McKoy is being held without bail and has a trial date in May 2023.
In addition to the above-listed indictments, three cases were charged earlier in 2022 while the broader investigation was still ongoing. All three of those cases have already resulted in convictions:
On December 6, 2022, Jerome Lewis, 35, of Baltimore, pled guilty before the Honorable Melissa Phinn of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City to illegal possession of a regulated firearm with a disqualifying conviction and possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl. Lewis was sentenced to 12 years of incarceration, suspending all but five years to be served without parole. Upon his release from incarceration, he will be on three years of supervised probation.
On December 6, 2022, Arthur Beard, 29, of Baltimore, pled guilty before the Honorable Kendra Y. Ausby of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City to loaded handgun on person and possession of CDS. Beard was sentenced to four years of incarceration, suspending all but three years. Upon his release from incarceration, he will be on two years of supervised probation.
On December 8, 2022, James Jones, 29, of Baltimore, pled guilty before the Honorable Melissa Phinn of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City to loaded handgun on person and possession with intent to distribute Fentanyl. Jones was sentenced to 20 years of incarceration, suspending all but three years. Upon his release from incarceration, he will be on three years of supervised probation.
“With these indictments, nine violent criminals can no longer pose a threat to public safety and disrupt the communities in which they operated,” said Attorney General Brown. “This case represents just the beginning of our plan to strategically target organized crime and reduce drug trafficking and gun violence. With an expanded Organized Crime Unit, our office will take more criminals off the streets and make Maryland safer for all.”
“This case is just the latest in a series of operations that illustrates our progress with and commitment to the Group Violence Reduction Strategy. We are singularly focused on reducing the number of homicides and non-fatal shootings in our city,” said Commissioner Michael Harrison. “This success of this strategy hinges on multiple partnerships, the use of all the tools available in both our short- and long-term crime strategies and a holistic approach to steer violent offenders away from the culture of violence.”
“This is an example of our Group Violence Reduction Strategy in action,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “Imprisonment should not be a first resort, but if people decide that they are going to deny the opportunities on the table and continue down the path of crime and violence, we are going to hold them accountable with swift, certain, and legitimate consequences. I want to thank Attorney General Brown and our law enforcement personnel for helping make Baltimore a safer city.”
“Our work through this strategy and through our violence reduction efforts in Baltimore is deeply rooted in keeping our residents safe, alive and free. Sending young men to prison is not the goal but rather an absolute last resort and the result of the delicate balance of opportunity and consequence,” said Executive Director Shantay Jackson of the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement. “The integrity of this strategy depends on the connectivity and strategic partnership between each arm of GVRS, service provision and law enforcement alike. We look forward to continuing this work to make Baltimore a safer city for all.”
In making today’s announcement, Attorney General Brown thanked Organized Crime Chief Katie Dorian, the brave men and women of the Baltimore Police Department, as well as Senior Assistant Attorney General Jared Albert and Assistant Attorney General Shannon Price, who are prosecuting this case. Attorney General Brown also thanked Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Thomas J. Sobocinski, Howard County Police Chief Gregory J. Der, and State’s Attorney for Baltimore City Ivan J. Bates for their assistance in this investigation.
A criminal indictment is merely an accusation of wrongdoing, and a defendant is presumed innocent until the State proves the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/press/2023/012323.pdf
MCPD News Release 1.21.21: Detectives from the Major Crimes Division have charged Tyrece A. Jones, age 19, of the 1100 block of Kennebec Street in Oxon Hill, with the January 14 assault and armed carjacking of a 42-year-old female that occurred at a gas station in Chevy Chase. The investigation by detectives determined that at approximately 8:23 p.m. on January 14, the victim was at a gas station located at 8500 Connecticut Avenue and had just finished pumping gas into her car when the suspect, who was armed with a handgun, approached her. The victim attempted to quickly enter her vehicle, but the suspect stopped her and began assaulting her. The victim then attempted to flee on foot, but the suspect pursued her and continued to assault her. During the assault, the suspect pointed the handgun at the victim and demanded her car keys. The suspect obtained the victim’s car keys and struck the victim in the upper body with the handgun before stealing the victim’s car and fleeing the area. The victim was treated at the scene for her injuries.
On January 15, detectives determined that the victim’s stolen car was in the Oxon Hill area of Prince George’s County. Montgomery County Police detectives, working with the assistance of officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department, conducted a traffic stop in the Oxon Hill area on the victim’s stolen vehicle. During the traffic stop investigation, officers identified several suspects who were in the victim’s stolen car. The driver, identified as Jones, was determined to be the suspect who committed the January 14 armed carjacking at the gas station in Chevy Chase.
Jones was arrested and transported to the Central Processing Unit in Montgomery County where he was charged with armed carjacking, first-degree assault, and the use of a firearm during the commission of the Chevy Chase armed carjacking. Jones is being held without bond.
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