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Published April 2, 2023 at 5:04PM

Montgomery County Police responded to reports of shots fired around 2pm on Sunday April 2. According to MCPD, the incident occurred near the town houses on Celebration Way, off Middlebrook Rd in Germantown (across from Germantown Commons Shopping Center) and stemmed from an argument between several individuals which led to shots being fired. There were no injuries reported and there is believed to be no threat to the community at this time. Two juveniles that were seen running away from the scene were taken into custody but neither was identified as the shooter. The shooter is believed to have left the scene in a vehicle.

We will post an update when additional information is released.

Silver Spring

One Dead After Collision on Norbeck Road

By Patrick Herron

Published April 1, 2023 at 11:51PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, April 1, at approximately 7:36 p.m., on Norbeck Road near Norwood Road. According to MCPD, “The preliminary investigation has revealed that a vehicle was traveling westbound on Norbeck Road when it crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a vehicle traveling eastbound.

The driver of the striking vehicle sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The adult occupant of the other vehicle sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

Burtonsville

Detectives Investigating Burglary of Tobacco Hut; Surveillance Video of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

Published March 31, 2023 at 10:45AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Tobacco Hut & Cigar store in the 15600 block of Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. Detectives have released video of the four suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. At approximately 6:16 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial burglary.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the four suspects arrived at the store in a white sedan. The suspects then forced entry into the store by breaking a glass panel with a stone. The suspects then entered the store, stole merchandise, damaged property and left the scene. Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage of the store and obtained a description of the four suspects.

Silver Spring

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 30, 2023 at 1:22PM | Updated March 31, 2023 at 9:53AM

Felipe is approximately 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has shoulder length black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black Ugg boots. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Yesenia Cabrera Felipe 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.

Gaithersburg

Police Respond to Assault at Watkins Mill High School

By Patrick Herron

Published March 30, 2023 at 11:12AM

Montgomery County Police responded to Watkins Mill High School at 10301 Apple Ridge Rd in Montgomery Village at 10:05am on Thursday morning for the report of an assault. According to police, “MCPD is on scene investigating an assault between two students at Watkins Mill HS. The school briefly went into a shelter in place to support the investigation. No injuries have been reported. The suspect is in custody. The shelter in place has been lifted at this time. The school is secure and there is no current threat at this time.”

We will post an update when additional information is available.

Silver Spring

Police Investigating Shed Burglaries; Photos of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published March 29, 2023 at 4:23PM | Updated March 31, 2023 at 11:27AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section are investigating two shed burglaries that occurred on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in the 12300 block of Middle Rd in Wheaton. Detectives have released photos of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him. At approximately 8:52 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of a theft that occurred earlier. The investigation by detectives determined that the adult male victim woke up and found his shed door open. He checked his security cameras and observed the suspect walk through his backyard with a wheelbarrow, enter his shed and put multiple tools in the wheelbarrow, before leaving the scene.

On the same date at approximately 9:44 a.m., 4th District officers responded to the same block for the report of a burglary that occurred earlier. The investigation by detectives determined that the adult male victim was reviewing his security cameras, from the night before, when he observed the suspect enter his shed and leave with multiple stolen tools.

Rockville

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year Old; Maybe be Traveling With Missing 13-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 29, 2023 at 3:37PM | Updated March 30, 2023 at 10:23AM

Gamez is approximately 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has shoulder length black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. She may be traveling with missing teen Genesis Chavez. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Elia Rosado Gamez 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.

Aspen Hill

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 13-Year Old; Maybe be Traveling With Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 29, 2023 at 3:00PM | Updated March 30, 2023 at 10:22AM

Chavez is approximately 5-feet tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has short black hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing. She may be traveling with missing teen Elia Rosado Gamez. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Genesis Chavez 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.

Burtonsville

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 17-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 29, 2023 at 2:17PM | Updated March 29, 2023 at 2:57PM

Per MCPD: Detectives form the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Gabriella Zamora, a missing 17-year-old from Burtonsville. Zamora was last seen on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in the 3900 block of Blackburn Lane.

Zamora is approximately 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes. She has tattoos on her left wrist and forearm, upper/middle back and on her left calf. Zamora was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black sweatpants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Aspen Hill

Nineteen-Year-Old Arrested in Connection to Armed Robbery of Ride Share Driver

By Patrick Herron

Published March 29, 2023 at 1:40PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested 19-year-old Hector Zelaya Reyes with an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, February 3, 2023, in the 14100 block of Weeping Willow Drive in Aspen Hill. At approximately 1:10 p.m., 4th District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed robbery.

The investigation by detectives has revealed that the victim, a ride share driver, picked up a passenger, later identified as Zelaya Reyes, in the 12900 block of Connecticut Ave. and drove him to the 14100 block of Weeping Willow Drive. Upon arrival, Zelaya Reyes asked the victim for change, displayed a black handgun and demanded money. The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of money to Zelaya Reyes, who then exited the vehicle and left the scene. Through the investigation, detectives identified Zelaya Reyes as the suspect.

Aspen Hill

Police Investigating Series of Theft From Auto; Video of Suspects Released

By MCS Staff

Published March 29, 2023 at 9:41AM

On Friday, March 10, 2023, two victims parked their vehicles at the location. While the victims were inside the fitness center, the suspects forced entry into their vehicles. The suspects stole one of the victim’s personal belongings, including credit cards, from one of the vehicles. Several fraudulent transactions were then made with the stolen credit cards.