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Published February 17, 2023 at 11:52AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a commercial armed robbery and attempted sexual assault that occurred on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the Claire’s in the 500 block of North Frederick Avenue. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the male suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that the suspect entered the store and approached the counter. After briefly chatting with the victim, the suspect stated he had a gun and demanded that the victim open the register. When the victim refused to comply, the suspect walked behind the victim and placed her in a chokehold. The victim complied and the suspect took an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect stated he had a gun, took the victim to the bathroom and attempted to sexually assault the victim. When the victim refused to comply, the suspect hit her in the head multiple times before fleeing the store.

Silver Spring

Urgent Care Doctor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Patients

By Patrick Herron

Published February 16, 2023 at 4:52PM

Per MCPD: A Montgomery County physician has been arrested and charged with rape and a sexual assault that occurred in a Silver Spring urgent care facility. Two female victims visited the urgent care on separate dates and allege that Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed Malek groped, inappropriately touched, and sexually assaulted the victims during routine examinations. Each of the assaults occurred at the Advanced Walk-in Urgent Care located at 10800 Lockwood Dr. in Silver Spring.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) suspect that there may be more victims of the 58-year-old doctor and are asking for them to come forward.

Silver Spring

Detectives Investigate Attempted Armed Carjacking at Safeway; Suspect Unable to Drive Car Due to Manual Transmission

By Patrick Herron

Published February 14, 2023 at 2:55PM

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Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division area investigating an attempted armed carjacking that occurred on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Safeway in the 900 block of Thayer Avenue. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that the suspect approached the victim, displayed a knife, and demanded the car keys. The victim complied and the suspect entered the car. The suspect was not able to drive the car because it was a manual transmission. He left the car and ran away. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 20-years-old, 5-feet, 6-inches to 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He was wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and a black mask.

Rockville

Girl Scouts Robbed of Cookie Money in Front of Grocery Store

By Patrick Herron

Published February 14, 2023 at 12:48PM

A Girl Scout troop that was selling cookies in front of the Safeway at 14939 Shady Grove Rd in Rockville had their money box stolen over the weekend. According to Rockville Police, “On Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. a mother and daughter were selling boxes of Girl Scout cookies outside of the Safeway in Fallsgrove Village Center. An unknown man walked up to their table and grabbed the money box containing approximately $300.00.” FOX5 reports that the troop does not want to press charges if the suspect is found, they only want their money back.

A parent involved in the incident posted the following message nextdoor: “Hi all, this is a community safety announcement as there are many Girl Scouts in the neighborhood. Today, my troop was robbed during their cookie booth sale in front of the Shady Grove Safeway. Fortunately, no one was injured. However, the “suspect” brazenly reached over the cookies on the table to grab the cash box directly in front of two girls with an adult female on either side…and a security camera looking directly on. Law enforcement are currently investigating.”

Gaithersburg

Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide While Under the Influence of Alcohol After Striking and Killing Elderly Couple in November

By Patrick Herron

Published February 14, 2023 at 11:42AM

Per MCPD: A Gaithersburg man has been arrested on charges related to a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. 47-year-old Davinder Singh of Gaithersburg was arrested on Friday, February 10.

The investigation revealed that Singh was driving his Toyota Prius west on School Drive when he struck and killed 65-year-old Miguel Antonio Ortiz and 70-year-old Ana Margarita Ortiz, a married couple from Gaithersburg, who were crossing the street to vote at the school polling place. Singh was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

MoCo Police

Man Arrested for Solicitation of Minor in Rockville After Attempting to Meet Who he Thought Was a 15-Year-Old Girl; Other Victims a Concern

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 2:47PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Vice and Intelligence Unit (V&I) have charged a 51-year-old man with sexual solicitation of a minor after he attempted to meet up with who he thought was a teenage girl.

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Todd Eugene Immel, of Mt. Airy, initiated a conversation on a social media site with a V&I detective posing as a 15-year-old girl. Immel confirmed the “girl” was 15-years-old and continued to have sexually explicit conversations with her and asked to meet to engage in sexual activities.

Gaithersburg

Update on Sardi’s in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 1:18PM

Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa at 430 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg is expecting to reopen in “about three weeks,” according to a representative at the location. Sardi’s has been closed since February 2 after there was a fire in the restaurant’s ductwork and it’s sprinkler system was activated. Sardi’s is currently giving customers that stop by the Gaithersburg location a coupon for 10% off their order at sister restaurant Picca at 13000 Middlebrook Rd in Germantown.

From February 2: “Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the Sardi’s Pollo A La Brasa restaurant at 430 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg on Thursday around 6pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, there was a fire in the restaurant’s ductwork and the sprinkler system was activated. The fire has been contained and there are no reported injuries. The building inspector, code enforcement, and health inspector have been notified. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Rockville

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 12:54PM

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 Rockville.

Nakaya Alexander was last seen on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 100 block of King Farm Blvd. in Rockville. Nakaya is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue puffy jacket. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Wheaton

Police Investigating Triple Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2023 at 8:02PM | Updated February 12, 2023 at 10:00PM

Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating the shooting of three adult male victims that occurred on Sunday, February 12, 2023, in front of 2425 Reedie Drive in Wheaton.

At approximately 3:27 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located an adult male victim, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Silver Spring

Stolen Vehicle Recovered; Suspect Still on the Loose

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2023 at 3:01PM

A stolen vehicle was recovered this morning in Silver Spring. According to Montgomery County Police, “On Sunday, February 12, 2023, at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers attempted to pulled over the driver of a stolen vehicle, but the driver refused to stop. Officers followed the vehicle to the area of Bel Pre Rd. and Parker Farm Way, where the driver of the stolen vehicle bailed and left the scene. The suspect has not been apprehended.”

Feature photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Silver Spring

Detectives Investigate Robberies of Four Food Trucks; Surveillance Video of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

Published February 10, 2023 at 1:01PM | Updated February 10, 2023 at 3:37PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Major Crimes Division and Takoma Park Criminal Investigations Division are investigating a series of commercial robberies that began in January 2023. Detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects believed to be responsible for multiple food truck robberies in Montgomery County and Takoma Park.

On Monday, January 23, 2023, 4th District officers responded to Elvira’s Kitchen Food Truck in the 14000 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring for the report of a robbery that just occurred. The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 2:55 p.m., two Hispanic male suspects approached the food truck, vaulted the barrier and climbed inside. Once inside, one of the suspects began to pull an object from his waistband. Believing it was a weapon, the employee fled the truck. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene in an unknown direction.