MCPD

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old from Silver Spring.    Samar Hammad was last seen on Monday, March 6, 2023, at approximately 9 p.m., at her residence on Fairland Rd. in Silver Spring.

Samar is 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs 90 pounds. She has brown and red hair and brown eyes. She was last seen carrying a black and orange Six Flags bag and wearing brown paisley print flair pants.    Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 5, 2023, in 900 block of Bonifant St. At approximately 10:17 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for a check the welfare call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male deceased, in a car, with an apparent gunshot wound.

The body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, where an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine the cause and manner of death. Currently, there is no suspect in custody. This an active and ongoing investigation. The name of the decedent will be released following proper notification of next-of-kin.

David is 6-feet, 1-inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. David was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, black pants and black boots. David drives a dark blue Chevrolet, Malibu 4-door sedan with Maryland registration plate: 8EJ1963.     Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of David Kasozi is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.

One person has died following a shooting Sunday night in Silver Spring. According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 10:17 p.m. Third District officers responded to the 900 Block of Bonifant Street for the report of a one down. When officers arrived they located one adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. It was determined the victim succumbed to his injuries. This is an ongoing investigation.” We will post an update or additional information becomes available.

DOWNTOWN SILVER SPRING CRITICAL SHOOTING: Bonifant Street between US-29 Georgia Avenue and Fenton Street in Downtown Silver Spring, MD (Montgomery County). ~10:10PM Sunday, man found shot, critically injured. Details limited; Montgomery County Police investigating… #DTSS

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kaya Stephens is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240)773-5000. Callers may remain anonymous.

Per MCPD: On Monday, February 27, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Montgomery County Police 4th District officers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Mercedes sedan in the 12300 block of Georgia Avenue for a traffic infraction. Officers identified the driver of the vehicle as 20-year-old Markus Carter, of Silver Spring, and determined that Carter was driving the vehicle in violation of his learner’s permit.  There were two other occupants of the vehicle, a 20-year-old and an 18-year-old male.

Through investigation, probable cause to search the vehicle was developed.  Inside the vehicle, officers located 250 suspected fentanyl pills and other items indicative of drug distribution.  On Carter’s person, officers located additional fentanyl pills, over $1100 in U.S. Currency, and a loaded .45 caliber handgun.