MCPD Archives - Page 7 of 118

Published March 28, 2023 at 3:28PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged a 16-year-old juvenile from Rockville and a 17-year-old juvenile from Washington D.C. for a strong-arm carjacking that occurred in Germantown on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

On March 25, at approximately 4:36 p.m., 5th District Officers responded to the Sunoco gas station in the 19200 block of Frederick Road for the report of a carjacking that just occurred. The investigation by detectives determined that the adult male victim finished pumping his gas and attempted to enter his car when he observed the juveniles running towards him. The juveniles forced the door open, grabbed ahold of the victim and demanded his keys. The victim complied with the juveniles’ demands. The juveniles entered the victim’s car and attempted to drive away. Unable to drive a manual transmission, the juveniles exited the vehicle and left the scene on foot.

Silver Spring

Update: Gaithersburg Teen Shot and Killed Sunday Night; Reward of up to $10,000 Offered for Information Leading to Arrest

By Patrick Herron

Published March 27, 2023 at 6:48PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at an apartment building on Treetop Lane in Silver Spring. At approximately 7:20 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to 2001 Treetop Lane for the report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in the stairwell of the apartment building with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue arrived. The victim was then pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 18-year-old Jalahni Antonio Harrington of Gaithersburg. There is currently no suspect in custody and this is an active and ongoing investigation.

Gaithersburg

Police Continue to Search for Missing 8-Year-Old From Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published March 27, 2023 at 11:40AM | Updated March 31, 2023 at 9:51AM

Miriam may be traveling to outside of Maryland with her 41-year-old grandmother, Karla Vanessa Martinez, in an unknown vehicle. Carla is 5-feet tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Family and police are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Miriam Garcia is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Silver Spring

One Dead After Shooting Sunday Night

By MCS Staff

Published March 26, 2023 at 10:57PM

Montgomery County Police responded to a shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 26, 2023, on Treetop Lane in Silver Spring. According to MCPD, “At approximately 7:20 p.m., Montgomery County Police responded to an apartment building located at 2001 Treetop Lane for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male with trauma to the body. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim who was then pronounced dead at the scene.

Silver Spring

Detectives Continue to Investigate Columbia Pike Pedestrian Fatality; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published March 26, 2023 at 2:41PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Saturday, March 25, 2023 on Columbia Pike near Hillwood Drive in Silver Spring. At approximately 1:50 a.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a pedestrian struck.

The investigation has revealed that an adult male pedestrian was struck by a red 2015 Lexus ES300h and a black 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee that were traveling northbound on Columbia Pike, just south of Hillwood Dr. The driver of the Lexus remained at the scene after the collision. The driver of the Jeep left the scene and reported the collision hours later at a police station.

Gaithersburg

Special Victims Investigations Division Asking for Assistance in Locating Missing Eight-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published March 25, 2023 at 9:38PM | Updated March 31, 2023 at 9:51AM

Miriam is 3-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 115 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white jacket and black/white tie dye pants. Miriam may be traveling to Tennessee with her 40-year-old grandmother, Carla Vanessa Martinez, in a black Dodge Ram pick-up truck bearing Tennessee license plates. Carla is 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Family and police are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Miriam Garcia is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.

Silver Spring

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian Who Was Struck by Two Separate Drivers

By Patrick Herron

Published March 25, 2023 at 6:51PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Saturday, March 25, 2023, at approximately 01:50 a.m., on Columbia Pike near Hillwood Drive in Silver Spring. According to MCPD, “The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult male pedestrian was struck by two vehicles that were traveling northbound on Columbia Pike, just south of Hillwood Dr. One of the drivers remained at the scene after the collision. The other driver left the scene and reported the collision hours later at a police station.

The Montgomery County Department of Police, Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating this collision. A news release will be distributed once more information is available, including the name of the deceased following proper notification of next of kin. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at 240-773-6620.”

Silver Spring

MCPD Attempting to Identify Man Found in Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published March 25, 2023 at 4:05PM

Montgomery County Police are asking the public’s assistances in identifying a man found today in Silver Spring. Per MCPD: The Montgomery County Department of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an adult male who was located at the Blair House Apartments in the 8200 block of 16th St. in Silver Spring. He has no identification and is not able to give his name.

Anyone with information regarding this man is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Glenmont

Fully Automatic Ghost Gun and Hundreds of Fentanyl Pills Seized After Community Complaint

By Patrick Herron

Published March 24, 2023 at 3:37PM | Updated March 24, 2023 at 8:21PM

Per MCPD: Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Community Action Team have arrested 20-year-old Alan Garcia of Silver Spring and a juvenile female following a community complaint in the shopping center located at 12345 Georgia Avenue in Glenmont.

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at approximately 4:50 p.m., officers were patrolling the shopping center in response to a community complaint made by business owners and residents of the area, regarding on-going alcohol, drug and disorderly conduct offenses occurring in the shopping center. Officers observed Garcia and the juvenile female in a stairwell to the rear of 12331 Georgia Ave., which is an area of the shopping center that is marked with posted “No Trespassing” signs. Upon approaching them, officers observed drug paraphernalia in their possession. Garcia attempted to run, but he was quickly apprehended and placed under arrest.

Glenmont

Suspect Arrested After Rollover Hit-and-Run

By Patrick Herron

Published March 24, 2023 at 3:19PM | Updated March 24, 2023 at 3:40PM

Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle on Friday morning in Glenmont. According to MCPD, “At approximately 10:50 a.m., a MCPD officer came across a two-vehicle collision in the area of Randolph Road and Glenmont Circle. The driver of the striking vehicle fled on foot after his vehicle overturned. A brief foot pursuit ensued. The adult male was quickly apprehended and transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. No additional injuries have been reported.”

According to public safety reported Cordell Pugh, Montgomery County Park Police assisted during the incident. We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured image courtesy of @0_o_willliam_o_0 on Instagram.

I-270

Naked Man Jumps on Moving Fire Truck After Collison on I-270 Friday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published March 24, 2023 at 11:54AM

I-270 was closed in both directions between Montrose Road and the I-270 split (Old Georgetown Rd/Democracy Blvd) due to a collision and police activity on Friday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, “units responded for a personal injury collision in the northbound lanes of 270 between the split and Montrose Rd. They came across an unattended vehicle… but it turns out the alleged driver of the vehicle disrobed, dropped all of his clothes in the middle of the road, and attempted to get into several vehicles… as truck 10 from Cabin John was heading southbound, the man jumped onto the truck and was attempting to get into the moving vehicle. They slowed down so the man would have to hold on. The doors were locked ”

It appeares as though the person was suffering from “excited delirium” and has been secured and transported to the hospital for evaluation. All lanes have reopened.