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MCPD Respond to Shooting at Pike & Rose Late Saturday Night

Published April 16, 2023 at 10:21AM | Updated April 16, 2023 at 2:34PM

Montgomery County Police responded to reports of a shooting Saturday night at Pike & Rose. According to MCPD, “At approximately 11:50 p.m., MCPD responded to the area of Pike and Rose for the report of a shooting. Preliminarily investigation revealed a dispute occurred inside a restaurant. The male subjects left the restaurant. Shots were fired. No injuries were reported. Items of evidentiary value were recovered at the scene. No one is in custody at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.”

We will post an update if additional information is available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Silver Spring

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 12 and 14-Year-Old Sisters

By Patrick Herron

Published April 14, 2023 at 6:39PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing teenage sisters from Silver Spring. Ashley Yarel Ramirez Espinoza, age 14, and Camila Raquel Maldonado Ramirez, age 12, were last seen on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., in the 3700 block of Bel Pre Rd.

Any with information regarding the whereabouts of Ashley Yarel Ramirez Espinoza and Camila Raquel Maldonado Ramirez 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.

Silver Spring

Police Investigating Assault and Attempted Robbery

By Patrick Herron

Published April 14, 2023 at 12:02PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating an attempted strong-arm robbery that occurred on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. At approximately 1 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the 8500 block of Colesville Road for the report of an attempted strong-arm robbery that just occurred.

The initial investigation has revealed that the victim was walking north in the 8500 block of Colesville Road when two unknown female suspects approached her from behind. One of the suspects grabbed the victim’s hair, pulled her down to the ground and began striking the victim in the upper body and head, while the second suspect attempted to take the victim’s jacket. Unable to remove the victim’s jacket, the suspects verbally threatened the victim and then fled the area on foot.

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings This Month on Proposed Police Traffic Stop Limitations

By Patrick Herron

Published April 14, 2023 at 9:45AM

Fairland

Police Respond to Shooting Near Fairland Elementary School Thursday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published April 14, 2023 at 8:48AM | Updated April 14, 2023 at 9:15AM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting around 10:15pm on Thursday, April 13 on Fairdale Rd, near Bradshaw Dr and Fairland Elementary School. According to MCPD, “3rd District officers and MCFRS responded to the 14300 block of Fairland Rd. for the report of a shooting. An adult male victim was located suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. No suspect(s) in custody at this time. This is an active and ongoing investigation.”

According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, the victim was struck while inside of a home after shots were fired outside and rounds penetrated the nearby residence.

Germantown

Police and Family Concerned for Missing Fourteen-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 13, 2023 at 10:19AM | Updated April 13, 2023 at 6:12PM

Sarabia is 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs approximately 134 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black and white pajamas and a red blanket. She was also carrying a black and white backpack with white lettering. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Belinda Sarabia 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.

Uncategorized

Body Located in Potomac Identified as Missing Rockville Man

By Patrick Herron

Published April 12, 2023 at 4:15PM

Per MCPD: The body of an adult male recovered along the Potomac River on Monday, April 3, 2023, has been identified. Officers were called to the area south of the Angler’s boat ramp at approximately 2 p.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 56-year-old Neil Bernstein of Rockville. Bernstein was reported missing and last seen on Friday, February 17 in Great Falls Park near Macarthur Blvd. on the Maryland side. He was positively identified on Monday, April 10.

Original Missing Person Report: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 56-year-old from Rockville. Neil Bernstein was last heard from on Friday, February 17, 2023, at approximately 9:53 a.m. He is missing from Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville. Bernstein is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 150 lbs. He has short grey and brown hair and green eyes. Police and family are concern for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Neil Bernstein is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Germantown

Concern for Missing Germantown Man

By Patrick Herron

Published April 12, 2023 at 3:14PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ankit Bagai, a missing 30-year-old from Germantown. Bagai was last seen on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., in the 12000 block of Panthers Ridge Drive.Bagai is 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has brown eyes, brown hair and a brown beard. He was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket, light gray pants and white shoes. Family and police are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ankit Bagai is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Rockville

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published April 12, 2023 at 3:13PM | Updated April 13, 2023 at 2:16PM

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Zybreiah Nyasis Jackson 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.

Bethesda

Police Investigating Burglary of Bethesda Restaurant; Surveillance Footage Released

By Patrick Herron

Published April 12, 2023 at 12:13PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on March 4th at Cubano’s in Bethesda. MCPD tweeted the following on Tuesday, April 11: “Detectives from the 2D Patrol Investigations Unit are investigating a theft that occurred on Sat., March 4, at the Cubano’s Restaurant in the 4900 block of Cordell Ave. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.” Video below.

Cubano’s opened its Bethesda location in February 2020 and has additional locations in Silver Spring (1201 Fidler Ln.) and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Rockville

Update: Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating Muncaster Mill Road Serious Pedestrian Collision

By Patrick Herron

Published April 11, 2023 at 4:50PM

Per MCPD: The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a serious pedestrian collision that occurred on Monday, April 10, 2023. At approximately 4:21 p.m., 1st District officers, Montgomery County Fire Rescue and Montgomery County Animal Services personnel responded to the 6300 block of Muncaster Mill Rd. for the report of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation by detectives has determined that a Red Toyota Corolla was traveling south on Muncaster Mill Rd., prior to Bowie Mill Rd., when for reasons still under investigation, the driver struck the 17-year-old female victim, who was walking her two dogs across the street. The driver of the striking vehicle remained at the scene.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Her two dogs died at the scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at 240-773-6620.