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Published July 25, 2022 at 5:09PM

The preliminary investigation by detectives has determined that a white 2006 Chevrolet Express 2500 was traveling on northbound New Hampshire Ave., when for reasons still under investigation, he crossed the median and struck a blue 2008 Toyota Corolla in the southbound lane. The Corolla was then struck by a Metrobus traveling southbound. The driver of the Corolla and the driver of the Metrobus were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Express 2500, Ovidio Aroldo Gonzalez Cortez, was pronounced dead on scene.

The Montgomery County Department of Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this collision. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at 240-773-6620.

Derwood

Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of 7-Eleven; Surveillance Video Released

By Patrick Herron

Published July 25, 2022 at 12:33PM

At approximately 3:15 p.m., 1st District officers responded the 15800 block of Frederick Rd. (Derwood) for the report of an armed robbery that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives determined that the unknown male suspect entered the 7-Eleven, went behind the counter and demanded that the victim give him property. The suspect then charged at the victim with a set of pliers and began to punch the victim. The suspect stole property before running out of the store.

White Oak

Fatal Collision Involving a Metro Bus Sunday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published July 24, 2022 at 11:15PM

There was a multiple vehicle collision that occurred in the area of New Hampshire Ave. and Lockwood Dr. (White Oak) on Sunday night that left one adult male dead. The following details courtesy of MCPD:

On Sunday, July 24, 2022, at approximately 8:52 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision, involving a van, a car and a Metro bus. As a result of the collision, the male driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene. There is no confirmed age for the deceased at this time.

Rockville

Concern for Sixteen-Year-Old Missing From Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published July 24, 2022 at 10:31PM

MoCo Government

County Council Seeks Applicants for Policing Advisory Commission

By Patrick Herron

Published July 22, 2022 at 12:33PM

The public members on the Commission should reflect a range of ethnicities, socioeconomic status and places of origin to reflect the racial and economic diversity of the County’s communities, including religious creed, age, sex – including on the basis of gender identity or orientation, disability and geographic location, with emphasis on those disproportionately impacted by inequities; and have an interest or expertise in policing matters. Public members must participate in the Montgomery County Police Department’s Citizen Academy.

The 15-member Commission consists of nine voting public members nominated and appointed by the County Council; four voting public members nominated by the County Executive and appointed by the County Council; and two non-voting ex officio members appointed by the County Council: the Police Chief or the Police Chief’s designee, and the President of an employee organization certified under Article V of Chapter 33 (Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35) or the President’s designee.

Rockville

(Located) Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 22, 2022 at 11:20AM | Updated July 23, 2022 at 8:55AM

Jackson Hoppe was last seen at approximately 4:40 a.m., on Friday, July 22, 2022, walking in the 100 block of Watkins Pond Boulevard in Rockville.

Hoppe is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 90 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and either black sweatpants or black shorts.

Burtonsville

Police Investigating String of Bank Robberies in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published July 22, 2022 at 10:54AM

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers responded to the Sandy Spring Bank, located on the 3500 block of Spencerville Rd. in Burtonsville, for a bank robbery that just occurred. The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 3:10 p.m., the male suspect entered the bank and approached a teller window. Once at the window, the suspect slid a note to the teller, announcing the robbery and demanding money. The teller complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect left the bank in an unknown direction.

Gaithersburg

One Juvenile Suspect Arrested and Charged With Armed Carjacking in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published July 21, 2022 at 3:07PM

On Sunday, July 10, 2022, at approximately 12:51 a.m., the victims approached officers in the area of Lost Knife Rd. and Odendhal Ave. to report an armed carjacking that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives determined that the victims were driving their black 2019 Toyota Corolla for a ride share company and were picking up customers in the 18500 block of Boysenberry Dr. Upon arrival, the victims were approached by the two unknown Black male suspects. One of the suspects approached the driver’s side of the car, displayed a black semi-auto handgun and ordered the victims out the of vehicle. The other suspect had a knife when he approached the vehicle. When the victims exited, the suspects took the car and drove toward Montgomery Village Ave. and then Midcounty Hwy. Officers placed a look out for the vehicle.

Germantown

(Located) Concern for Missing Seventy-Six-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 21, 2022 at 2:13PM | Updated July 21, 2022 at 3:13PM

Neville Fernando was last seen on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at approximately 8:45 a.m., in the 19700 block of Vaughn Landing Dr.

Fernando is approximately 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. He has grey and brown hair and brown eyes, and last seen wearing a black baseball cap, white t-shirt and navy pants. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Crime

Detectives Investigate Theft from Auto In Germantown; Surveillance Video Released

By Patrick Herron

Published July 21, 2022 at 1:50PM

Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

Aspen Hill

Concern for Missing Twenty-Seven-Year-Old Man

By Patrick Herron

Published July 19, 2022 at 11:38AM | Updated July 22, 2022 at 11:45AM

Grice is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has short black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing.He may be traveling in a black Cadillac ATS bearing MD registration plate 1EZ4621.