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Published January 11, 2023 at 9:39PM

At approximately 1:24 p.m., officers observed two men get into the Equinox. After the suspects drove off, 4D officers attempted a traffic stop and the driver of the stolen car struck a civilian vehicle while attempting to escape. A short pursuit was initiated, and the suspects struck a second civilian vehicle at Georgia Ave. and Norbeck Rd.

Montgomery Village

Multiple Vehicles Broken-Into Overnight in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Published January 11, 2023 at 7:12PM | Updated January 11, 2023 at 8:23PM

Multiple vehicles were broken into overnight in the Cider Mill apartment complex in the 18000 block of Lost Knife Cir. in Montgomery Village. According to Montgomery County Police, “We responded to multiple calls of theft from auto. An adult male victim reported that between 01/10/223 6 p.m. and 1/11/23 5:30 a.m., an unknown suspect broke a window of his Honda Accord and stole an airbag.” Information regarding the other vehicles that were broken into is not available at this time. We will post an update when additional information is released.

Tips to prevent theft from automobiles, courtesy of DC Police:

Silver Spring

Urban Winery Broken Into on New Year’s Eve

By Patrick Herron

Published January 5, 2023 at 11:02AM

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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Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: FBI Offering Reward of $500,000 for Information on Person That Placed Pipe Bombs in DC on January 5, 2021

By Patrick Herron

Published January 4, 2023 at 7:55PM

Per the FBI: The FBI and ATF are offering a combined reward of up to $490,000 for information leading to the location, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for […]

Gaithersburg

MCPD: Two Men Arrested for Gaithersburg Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Published January 4, 2023 at 10:36AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 38-year-old Darrell Amos Barnes Jr., of Rockville, and 35-year-old Marcus Antonio Umanzor, of Gaithersburg, for a strong-arm carjacking that occurred on Monday, December 19, 2022.

On December 19, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Gaithersburg Police and 6th District officers responded to the 200 block of N. Frederick Ave. for the report of a carjacking that just occurred. The investigation by detectives determined that the victim was sitting in the front passenger seat of a 2012 Honda Insight, when one suspect knocked on the window and told the victim to get out. The second suspect opened the driver’s side door and told the victim to get out. The victim exited the vehicle out of fear. Then, the second suspect drove away in the Honda and the first suspect walked away.

Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Frederick Police Arrest Two for New Years Eve Homicide

By Patrick Herron

Published January 4, 2023 at 12:21AM

Per the Frederick Police Department: The Frederick Police Department has arrested two individuals in relation to an early morning homicide that occurred on New Years Eve.

On December 31, 2022, at approximately 4:47 AM, officers of the Frederick Police Department were dispatched to the Frederick Health Hospital, located at 400 W Seventh Street, in Frederick City, for an adult female who had been stabbed. Lifesaving efforts were provided to the female, but she was later pronounced dead. The victim was identified as Mary Alice Seward, 41.

Rockville

Woman Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder for 2020 Death of Yousuf Rasmussen

By Patrick Herron

Published January 3, 2023 at 7:56PM

Per the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office: Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, before the Honorable Terrence McGann, a jury found defendant, Sophia Negroponte, 29, of Washington, D.C., guilty of Second-Degree Murder for the death of 24-year-old Yousuf Rasmussen. Negroponte faces up to 40 years in prison and is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on March 31, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Assistant State’s Attorneys Donna Fenton and Robert Hill prosecuted this case. They joined State’s Attorney John McCarthy for a news conference following the verdict today, along with Dr. Zeba Rasmussen who is the mother of the victim. Dr. Rasmussen read a statement from the family. The video of the news conference can be viewed here: https://fb.watch/hQqqnV19Ck/

We are grateful for the dedication and professionalism of Maryland and Montgomery County officials, notably in the Circuit Court, the State’s Attorney’s Office and the Victim Assistance program. Above all, we wish to thank the many police and emergency medical technicians who rushed to the scene and tried to save Yousuf’s precious life.

Takoma Park

Arrests Made for Attempted First Degree Murder After Shooting at Sports Bar

By Patrick Herron

Published December 19, 2022 at 12:16PM

Per the Takoma Park Police Department: Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announces the arrests of Luis Samuel Rios Rodriguez, 35, of no fixed address and Abed Jonathan Midence-Lopez, 39, of Greenbelt, Maryland, for multiple offenses. Rodriguez was charged with attempted first degree murder, first degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and second degree assault. Midence-Lopez was charged with conspiracy to all of the listed charges.

On December 18, 2022, at approximately 2:47 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland. (Barriles Restaurant & Sports Bar) for shots fired with injuries. Upon officers arrival, both suspects were exiting the establishment to leave but were detained.

Takoma Park

One Person in Critical Condition After Sunday Afternoon Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published December 18, 2022 at 7:31PM

The Takoma Park Police Department tweeted the following on Sunday, December 18 at 5:30pm: “At approx 2:47 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 bk of New Hampshire Ave for shots fired w/injuries. An adult male victim was shot & is currently in critical condition. Two suspects are in custody. Investigation is active. Please call 301-270-1100 if you have info.” We will post an update when additional information is released.

At approx 2:47 pm, Takoma Park Police responded to the 7600 bk of New Hampshire Ave for shots fired w/injuries. An adult male victim was shot & is currently in critical condition. Two suspects are in custody. Investigation is active. Please call 301-270-1100 if you have info. pic.twitter.com/cDW5NLGa3C

Beyond MoCo

Silver Spring Man Arrested for Stealing Restaurant Grease

By Patrick Herron

Published December 14, 2022 at 4:46PM | Updated December 14, 2022 at 5:36PM

Lugo Peralta, 19, of Silver Spring was arrested in Lexington Park, MD on Wednesday morning for stealing used oil from nearby restaurants. Additional information courtesy of the St. Mary’s County Police Department:

“Deputy First Class Phillip Henry was conducting a premise check at the Lexington Village shopping center in Lexington Park early Wednesday morning when he came upon a suspicious vehicle and individual behind the Golden Chicken restaurant.

Bethesda

40 Year Sentence for Co-Defendant in Bethesda Target Store Stairwell Murder

By Patrick Herron

Published December 14, 2022 at 3:13PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the honorable Judge Karla Smith sentenced defendant, Joshua Wright, 18, of Bethesda, to life in prison suspend all but 40 years for the death of 33-year-old, father of six, Lawrence Wilson Jr., on December 19^th, 2021. Judge Smith ordered that Wright be admitted into the Patuxent Youthful Offenders Program while incarcerated. He will be placed on five years of supervise probation upon release. Wright had pleaded guilty to the charge of first-degree murder in July 2022. Co-defendant, Antonio Lawrence, who is facing charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery, is scheduled for trial beginning February 6, 2023.”

Original December 2021 report: Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division, Homicide Section arrested and charged two juveniles and an 18-year-old with first degree murder, armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery, following the death of a 33-year-old male in Bethesda. 16-year-old Antonio Lawrence, 17-year-old Joshua Wright, and 18-year-old Blaise Uchemadu, all from Bethesda, are accused of killing 33-year-old Lawrence Richard Wilson, Jr. on Sunday, December 19, 2021.