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Published October 23, 2022 at 6:14PM | Updated October 23, 2022 at 6:40PM

At approximately 8:42 p.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a pedestrian struck. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. For reasons still under investigation, the victim, who was located in the roadway, was hit by a red Saturn Aura. The driver of the Saturn remained on scene following the collision.

Gaithersburg

Update on Fatal Pedestrian Involved Collision in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published October 23, 2022 at 9:25AM

A 39-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead after a collision on Midcounty Highway in Gaithersburg on Saturday night. According to Montgomery County Police, detectives were originally investigating this as a hit-and-run, but after further investigation, they do not want to definitively call it a hit-and/run. Below is a summary of events from MCPD:

“On Saturday, October 22, 2022, at approximately 8:42 p.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Midcounty Hwy. and Miller Fall Rd. for the report of a pedestrian struck. A 39-year-old male pedestrian was located in the roadway that had been struck by at least one vehicle, which remained on scene. At this time, the circumstances leading to the pedestrian being struck in the roadway is under investigation. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Gaithersburg

Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Involved Collision Saturday Night in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published October 22, 2022 at 10:11PM | Updated October 23, 2022 at 8:55AM

Updated Sunday 10/23: A 39-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead after a collision on Midcounty Highway in Gaithersburg on Saturday night. Montgomery County Police originally stated that the incident was being investigated as a hit and run, but are now reporting that the owner of the vehicle did remain on the scene. Below is a summary of events from MCPD:

“On Saturday, October 22, 2022, at approximately 8:42 p.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Midcounty Hwy. and Miller Fall Rd. for the report of a pedestrian struck. A 39-year-old male pedestrian was located in the roadway that had been struck by at least one vehicle, which remained on scene. At this time, the circumstances leading to the pedestrian being struck in the roadway is under investigation. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Gaithersburg

Midcounty Highway in Gaithersburg Closed Due to a Collision Involving a Pedestrian

By Patrick Herron

Published October 22, 2022 at 9:19PM | Updated October 23, 2022 at 8:57AM

Sunday 10/23 Update: A 39-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced dead after a collision on Midcounty Highway in Gaithersburg on Saturday night. Montgomery County Police originally stated that the incident was being investigated as a hit and run, but are now reporting that the owner of the vehicle did remain on the scene. Below is a summary of events from MCPD:

“On Saturday, October 22, 2022, at approximately 8:42 p.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Midcounty Hwy. and Miller Fall Rd. for the report of a pedestrian struck. A 39-year-old male pedestrian was located in the roadway that had been struck by at least one vehicle, which remained on scene. At this time, the circumstances leading to the pedestrian being struck in the roadway is under investigation. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Germantown

Germantown Rd. Closed Due to Suspicious Package

By Patrick Herron

Published October 19, 2022 at 12:10PM

Germantown Rd. is currently closed between Crystal Rock Dr. and I-270, including ramps 15A & 15B, as a result of a suspicious package in the 19900 block of Germantown Rd, according to Montgomery County Police.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays. We will post an update as soon as more information becomes available.

Silver Spring

Detectives Investigate Attempted Armed Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Published October 18, 2022 at 1:26PM

The investigation by detectives has determined that an adult female victim was sitting in the driver’s seat of her white 2022 Lexus RX350 when the suspect opened the driver side door of the Lexus, pointed a black handgun and demanded the key to the Lexus. When the victim refused to comply with the suspect’s demands and screamed for help, the suspect forcibly removed her from the Lexus. Witnesses intervened in the struggle by shouting that they would call the police. The suspect then snatched the key to the Lexus from the victim, ran away and left the scene in a dark colored Toyota.

The suspect is described as a Black male, armed with a black handgun, 5-feet, 7-inches tall, skinny build, approximately 25-years-old and wearing a black baseball hat and a green hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information regarding this suspect or this crime is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070 or 240-773-TIPS or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect. Callers can remain anonymous.

Silver Spring

MCPD Investigating Downtown Silver Spring Stabbing

By Patrick Herron

Published October 17, 2022 at 10:02PM

Montgomery County police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Sunday night in Silver Spring. According to MCPD, “On Sunday, October 16, 2022, MCPD responded to the area of Ellsworth St. […]

Germantown

MCPD: Detectives Investigate Fatal Germantown Collision; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 17, 2022 at 2:51PM

The initial investigation has revealed that a Silver 2006 Ford F250 was traveling southbound on Frederick Road. A blue 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee was turning left from northbound Frederick Road onto westbound Plummer Drive, striking the Ford F250 in the intersection.

The passenger of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 30-year-old, Jose Vidal Urias Beltran of Germantown.

Gaithersburg

(Located) Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 11-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 15, 2022 at 11:13PM | Updated October 16, 2022 at 12:02PM

Estes is 5-feet, 2-inch tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has brown curly hair which may be up in a bun. She has brown eyes and braces. She was last seen wearing a navy zip-up hooded sweatshirt with a Nike logo, peach sweatpants and pink Crocs. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Lily Estes is asked to all the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773- 5400.

Bethesda

(Located) Concern for Missing Man and Woman in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published October 15, 2022 at 10:36PM | Updated October 17, 2022 at 9:14AM

Randrianarison and Rajaonarison were last seen on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., leaving the 5000 block of Sentinel Drive in Bethesda.

Randrianarison is 5-feet, 7-inchess tall and weighs 141 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark red cap with an American flag and eagle emblem, gray sweatshirt, gray jogging pants and tan sandals. Rajaonarison is 5-feet tall and weighs 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blue shirt, black, pink and white square-pattern pants and black shoes.

Silver Spring

(Located) Concern for Missing 81-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Published October 14, 2022 at 10:20PM | Updated October 15, 2022 at 10:39PM

Fadope was last seen on Friday, October 14, 2022 at approximately 9:30 a.m. leaving the 11100 block of Columbia Pike. Fadope is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black coat, gray shoes and carrying a black purse. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Veronica Ifejuola Fadope is asked to call the 3rd District Investigative Section at (240) 773- 6870 or the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.