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Published June 21, 2022 at 12:48PM

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m., a member of the 4th District Community Action Team (CAT) was patrolling the area of Wheaton/Glenmont when he observed a black 2020 Hyundai Elantra committing a traffic violation. The Hyundai was traveling northbound on Georgia Ave. at Blueridge Ave. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Georgia Ave. and Lindell St. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer made contact with the driver, later identified as Javier Reyes of Hyattsville, and obtained probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle, which yielded a quantity of Marijuana and a loaded Ruger LC9 9mm handgun.

Officers arrested and searched Reyes and found a quantity of suspected cocaine and a bag containing suspected Oxycodone pills concealed on his person.

Boyds

(Located) Detectives Seek Assistance in Locating Missing 18-Year-Old From Boyds

By Patrick Herron

Published June 20, 2022 at 8:47PM | Updated June 21, 2022 at 6:21PM

Ishaan Bhardwaj, age 18, was last seen on Monday, June 20, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., in the 14300 block of Brass Wheel Road.

Bhardwaj is 6-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and grey Nike shorts.

Damascus

Update: Detectives Investigative Fatal Collision in Damascus; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published June 20, 2022 at 11:52AM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit have identified the victim in the June 18 fatality as 45-year-old Rene Rivas Quinteros from Winchester, Virginia.

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Silver Spring

(Located) Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing Silver Spring Teenager

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2022 at 9:06AM | Updated June 20, 2022 at 11:53AM

Anthony Gonzales was last seen on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at approximately 6 p.m., in the 300 block of Southampton Dr. Gonzales is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts and red shoes with white stripes.

Police and family are concerned for his physical and emotional welfare.

Damascus

Detectives Investigative Fatal Collision in Damascus

By Patrick Herron

Published June 18, 2022 at 3:52PM

At approximately 8:15 a.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a single vehicle collision.

The investigation by detectives has determined that the driver of a black 2007 Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Ridge Rd. when he, for reasons that are still under investigation, crossed the northbound lanes, left the roadway and struck a tree.

Glenmont

MCPD: Pedestrian Struck on Gridley Road Succumbs to Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published June 17, 2022 at 2:10PM | Updated June 17, 2022 at 2:44PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are now investigating this collision as a fatality. If charges are to be filed against the driver, it will be done following completion of the investigation and in consultation with the Montgomery County State’s Attorney.

Silver Spring

Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year-Old Female

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2022 at 1:09PM

Ange Deumou was last seen on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at approximately 11:30 p.m., in the 700 block of Sligo Avenue.

Deumou is 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has black hair, styled in twists and brown eyes. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Bethesda

Detectives Arrest Three Juveniles and An Adult for Bethesda Armed Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Published June 16, 2022 at 12:30PM

On Friday, June 10, 2022, at approximately 10:58 p.m., 2nd District officers responded to the St. Elmo Parking Garage for the report of an armed carjacking that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives determined that the victims were walking to their red 2022 Hyundai Elantra, when they noticed the four suspects in the area. One of the suspects approached the victim and demanded the keys. The same suspect then produced a black handgun, pointed it at the victim’s chest and again demanded the keys. The victim handed the suspect the keys and all four suspects fled the scene in the Hyundai on Cordell Ave. toward Wisconsin Ave.

MoCo Police

Three Alleged Drug Traffickers Indicted for Distributing Cocaine From Puerto Rico in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2022 at 6:52PM

As detailed in a news release by the U.S. Attorney’s office, 39-year-old Rey Rivera Ruiz, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the alleged leader was indicted on May 26, with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, one count of continuing criminal enterprise — causing the intentional death of Shantay Butler, 44 — and one count of causing the death through the use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking offense.

In addition, 26-year-old Jann Jousten Aponte Rivera, and 20-year-old Michael Gabriel Hernandez Rivera, both of San Juan, Puerto Rico, were indicted on one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, one count of continuing criminal enterprise — causing the intentional death of Shantay Butler– and one count of causing the death through the use of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking offense.

Germantown

Detectives Investigate Theft from Vehicle and Fraud in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2022 at 4:07PM

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the victim reported that in the overnight hours of May 13, an unknown suspect broke the rear passenger window of their vehicle, parked in the12500 block of Great Park Circle, and stole their wallet. The suspect then attempted to use the victim’s bank card at an ATM. The withdrawals were declined.

Anyone with information regarding this suspect is asked to call the 5th District Patrol Investigations Unit at 240-773-6263.

Silver Spring

Detectives Investigate Double Burglary; Surveillance Video Released

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2022 at 2:42PM

At approximately 4:25 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the Solaire Apartment Complex for the report of a burglary that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives has determined that at approximately 4:02 a.m., the suspect entered the apartment building through a rear door. The suspect then accessed the mailroom through an unknown manner and began loading packages into a cart. When an employee entered the mailroom, the suspect fled the scene through a rear door.