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Montgomery County Police Asking for Assistance in Identifying and Locating Guardians or Family of Non-Verbal Man

Published April 21, 2023 at 9:02AM

Montgomery County Police are asking the public’s assistances in identifying a non-verbal man that walked into a hospital on April 20. Per MCPD: “Montgomery County Department of Police is asking for assistance in identifying and locating guardians or family members for a male that walked into a Montgomery County hospital Thursday, April 20 at approximately 8:30 p.m. He is approximately 5-feet 8-inches to 5-feet 9-inches tall, with short black hair and all black clothing. He is non-verbal.

Anyone with information regarding guardians or family is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).”

Colesville

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2023 at 2:45PM

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 15-year-old from the Colesville area of Silver Spring.

Jennifer Orellana was last seen on Friday, April 14, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., in the 1600 block of Northcrest Drive. Jennifer Orellana is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. Jennifer has brown eyes and shoulder length hair which is dyed red. Jennifer was last seen wearing a black shirt, a black sweater, checker pants with purple lines and white/purple sneakers. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Silver Spring

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2023 at 12:25PM

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 16-year-old from Silver Spring.

Heyli Salas was last seen on Friday, April 14, 2023, in the 3400 block of Kayson Street in Silver Spring. Heyli is 5-feet tall, 3-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Beyond MoCo

Two Suspects Charged in Connection with 2021 Attempted Carjacking in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2023 at 11:44AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have charged 19-year-old Mateo Paredes-Vincent and 20-year-old Havanna Holland-Miller with an attempted armed carjacking that occurred on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in the 100 block of Talbott Avenue in Rockville.

Through the investigation, detectives identified Paredes-Vincent of Washington, D.C. and Holland-Miller of Southbridge, MA as the suspects. On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Paredes-Vincent, charging him with attempted armed carjacking related charges. He is currently in jail in Alachua, Florida on an unrelated arrest. He is awaiting extradition to Montgomery County.

Silver Spring

Thirty-Five-Year-Old Man Charged with Indecent Exposure; Possibility of Additional Victims a Concern

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2023 at 1:20PM

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Patrol Services Bureau have arrested and charged 35-year-old Emmanuel Horton of an unconfirmed address, with indecent exposure, second-degree assault and fourth-degree sex assault. Officers have released a photo of Horton and encourage anyone who may be a victim of indecent exposure by Horton to come forward. On Monday, April 17, 2023, at approximately 9:37 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the 900 block of Thayer Ave. for the report of a male subject who exposed himself to customers on an elevator.

While on scene, officers identified Horton as the suspect and located him a short distance from the scene. Officers transported him to the 3rd District station, where Horton was interviewed. Horton was transported to the Central Processing Unit where he is currently being held without bond.

Silver Spring

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2023 at 12:11PM | Updated April 19, 2023 at 4:15PM

Andre is 6-feet tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black ripped jeans. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

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

Germantown

Body Located in Lake Churchill in Germantown Identified as Missing Man

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2023 at 11:40AM

Per MCPD: The body of an adult male recovered in Lake Churchill on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, has been identified. Officers were called to the area of Afternoon and Summersong Lanes at approximately 8 a.m., for the report of a body in the water. The body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and identified as 30-year-old Ankit Bagai of Germantown.

Bagai was reported missing and last seen on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., in the 12000 block of Panthers Ridge Drive. No foul play is suspected.

Olney

Detectives Investigate March 29 Shooting Outside of Brooke Grove Elementary School in Olney

By Patrick Herron

Published April 18, 2023 at 11:43AM

The initial investigation has revealed that a white Ford Fusion with minor front end damage was observed in the bus turn-around of the parking lot at Brooke Grove Elementary School. Multiple individuals were observed in and around the vehicle. An unknown Black male suspect, who was observed outside of Ford, discharged a firearm multiple times and then left the scene on foot. No one was injured during the shooting. The vehicle was then seen driving away from the scene. This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

Bethesda

Police and Family Concerned for Missing Thirty-Seven-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 17, 2023 at 4:15PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- 2nd District Investigations Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Color Ji Serene, a missing 37-year-old. Serene was last seen on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in the 7100 block of Democracy Boulevard. Serene is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black dress. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Color Ji Serene is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the 2nd District Investigations Section at (240) 773-6710. Callers may remain anonymous.

Silver Spring

Search Continues for Missing Twenty-Five-Year-Old Last Seen August 1

By Patrick Herron

Published April 17, 2023 at 3:40PM | Updated April 20, 2023 at 9:01AM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Wudaise Melese is asked to call the police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Major Crimes Division – Cold Case Unit at 240-773-5070.

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Montgomery Village

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 10-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 17, 2023 at 1:25PM | Updated April 17, 2023 at 3:34PM

Offutt was last seen on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 19600 block of Sparr Spring Road. Offutt is 4-feet tall and weighs approximately 85 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray Under Armour hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and gray Crocs. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Aiden Offutt 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- 5400. Callers may remain anonymous.