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Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year Old

Published February 2, 2023 at 5:05PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Emerson Joel Funes Marquez, a missing 15-year-old from Wheaton. Funes Marquez was last seen on Thursday, February, 2, 2023 at approximately 2:30 p.m., in the 11900 block of Lafayette Drive.

Funes Marquez is 5-feet, 5-inches to 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, khaki cargo pants and white slides. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Germantown

Suspect Arrested in Connection With Germantown Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published February 2, 2023 at 4:23PM

At approximately 2:13 a.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a suspicious situation. Upon arrival, officers were advised that after hearing a knock at their door, the victims observed two male suspects, one armed with a handgun standing outside of their residence. The male suspect, later identified as Kelly, began to shoot at the house.

Rockville

17-Year-Old Charged After Making Anti-Semitic Calls to Jewish Center

By Patrick Herron

Published February 2, 2023 at 2:08PM

Per MCPD: A 17-year-old Montgomery County teen is facing charges after making harassing and anti-Semitic phone calls. On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Montgomery County Police responded to the Jewish Rockville Outreach Center, in the 11300 block of Old Georgetown Road, where they met with a staff member who reported receiving multiple calls from a person who used anti-Semitic language.

During the course of the investigation, detectives from the 2nd District Patrol Investigations Unit were able to determine the identity of the caller, a juvenile who lives in the community.

Silver Spring

Update: Suspect Arrested and Charged With First Degree Murder; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published February 2, 2023 at 11:36AM

At approximately 12:44 a.m., Hinnant Jr., walked into the Rockville City Police Station and requested to speak with a homicide detective. Hinnant Jr., stated that officers would find the deceased body of his wife at their residence on Lanier Drive.

Bethesda

MCPD: Driver Charged in Connection With Bethesda Hit and Run

By Patrick Herron

Published February 1, 2023 at 7:06PM

Per MCPD: A Fort Washington man has been charged in connection with a hit and run committed on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Anthony Warren Offutt is alleged to have been driving an Isuzu NRR box truck when, at approximately 3:13 p.m., he struck an adult male in the intersection of Elm Street and Woodmont Avenue.

Montgomery County Fire Rescue responded and the victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

Aspen Hill

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 14-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 1, 2023 at 4:43PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Evelin Sanchez Gomez, a missing 14-year-old from Aspen Hill.

Sanchez Gomez was last seen on Monday, January 30, 2023 at approximately 7 a.m., in the 3500 block of Pear Tree Court. Sanchez Gomez is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 175 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Silver Spring

Update: Additional Information on Wednesday Morning Homicide Investigation

By Patrick Herron

Published February 1, 2023 at 2:21PM

Montgomery County Police has released additional information regarding this morning’s homicide investigation in Silver Spring. Per MCPD: “At approximately 3 a.m., Montgomery County Police responded to a residence in the 8800 block of Lanier Drive for a check the welfare. Inside, officers located a deceased adult female.

MCPD is investigating a homicide in the 8800 block of Lanier Drive. A suspect is in custody and the scene is secure. There is no threat to the community. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/v52Z2mTar5

Silver Spring

MCPD Investigating Homicide Wednesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published February 1, 2023 at 9:40AM

Montgomery County Police announced Wednesday morning that they are investigating a homicide that occurred in Silver Spring. According to a tweet, “MCPD is investigating a homicide in the 8800 block of Lanier Drive. A suspect is in custody and the scene is secure. There is no threat to the community.” No additional information has been released. We will post an update when additional information is available.

MCPD is investigating a homicide in the 8800 block of Lanier Drive. A suspect is in custody and the scene is secure. There is no threat to the community. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/v52Z2mTar5

Germantown

Germantown Rd Closed at I270

By Patrick Herron

Published February 1, 2023 at 9:18AM

Germantown Road is closed at I-270 as a result of a traffic collision Wednesday morning, according to Montgomery County Police. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and should expect significant delays. We will post an update when additional information is available.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Germantown Road is closed at I-270 as a result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. #mcpd #mcpnews #trafficalert #traffic pic.twitter.com/cBRiHph5y2

Silver Spring

Man Charged with Armed Robbery of U.S. Postal Carrier

By Patrick Herron

Published January 31, 2023 at 1:37PM

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.

Silver Spring

Man Charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder For New Year’s Day Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published January 31, 2023 at 12:15PM

At approximately 6:05 p.m., 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting and located an adult male victim, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to his body. Officers provided life-saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.