Gaithersburg

Per the Gaithersburg Police Department: Officers from the Gaithersburg Police Department and Montgomery County Police – 6th District responded to Gaithersburg High School and are investigating physical altercations that occurred as a […]


Health

The following message was released by MCPS Medical Officer Patricia Kapunan, M.D., MPH on Friday, September 16:

Thank you to our staff and families for continuing to test when they have symptoms or after a possible exposure, for using the online tool to report positive COVID-19 test results, and for following CDC isolation guidelines. Core health strategies like staying home when sick and good hand-washing are also important for limiting the spread of infection. As our schedules get busier, remember the basics—rest, good nutrition and staying active all help to keep students healthy and ready to learn.


Silver Spring

The investigation determined that a male suspect entered the store and asked to try on a pair of sneakers. Upon trying them on, he stated that he wanted to purchase them. The employee then took the sneakers to the counter as the suspect continued to shop. The suspect picked out a shirt and approached the counter. The suspect appeared to attempt to use his phone to pay with a mobile app and then took cash out of his pocket.  The suspect then grabbed a pair of scissors that were on the counter, walked behind the counter and demanded that the employee get out of his way. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands. The suspect then took the sneakers from the clerk, removed his shoes and put on the new sneakers. Upon attempting to exit the store, the store manager confronted the suspect. The suspect then brandished the scissors and threatened her before fleeing the store.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 25 to 30-years-old. He is approximately 6-feet-tall with a thin build. He was wearing a light-colored North Face hoodie, light-colored skinny jeans with paint stains and braided locs.


Olney

Calvin Mossey was last seen on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at approximately 9 a.m., leaving his residence in the 18000 block of Wagonwheel Ct. in Olney.

Mossey is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 120 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue and black hooded sweatshirt, a white t-shirt and black jeans.


Silver Spring

Kamoni Ross was last seen on Tuesday, September 12th, 2022, at approximately 6 p.m., in the 1000 block of Osage St. in Silver Spring.

Ross is approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black and grey fitted jeans, which are torn in the thigh area, and tan slides.    Police and family are concerned for his welfare.


Germantown

At approximately 7:30 p.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery.

The investigation by detectives has determined that an unknown male suspect entered the store and walked behind the cashier counter, reaching around the employee to open the cash register. The suspect then pointed a gun at the employee’s neck and demanded that he open the cash registers. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands. The suspect removed the cash from both registers. A customer attempted to leave the store and the suspect redirected the gun to him, telling him not to move. The suspect then demanded Newport cigarettes, prior to leaving the store.


Clarksburg

Through investigation, the 5th District Community Action Team was contacted and received information from a confidential source, of a large gathering that was scheduled to occur on September 1, 2022, around 6 pm at an unknown location in Clarksburg. Additional information was provided to officers stating that many of the individuals attending would also be carrying illegal firearms during this gathering. At approximately 7:40 p.m., the individuals were all seen leaving the location in multiple vehicles. Officers obtained probable cause and conducted two simultaneous traffic stops at two separate locations. Officers detected and observed controlled dangerous substances (CDS) in both vehicles that were stopped.

A search of the vehicles revealed one loaded Sig Sauer .45 caliber handgun, one loaded Glock 43 style P80 9mm ghost gun, one loaded Glock style P80 9mm ghost gun with a 30-round extended magazine and assorted CDS and paraphernalia.


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