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$2 Bill Bandit Busted After Wells Fargo Bank Robbery In Virginia: Police $2 Bill Bandit Busted After Wells Fargo Bank Robbery In Virginia: Police
$2 Bill Bandit Busted After Wells Fargo Bank Robbery In Virginia: Police A wanted bank robber who pulled a very specific heist at Wells Fargo in Fairfax County has been apprehended weeks after targeting the branch in Burke, police say. Hani Abdelmohsen Ahmed, 21, was arrested weeks after he allegedly stole more than 80 $2 bills from the bank that were later recovered following his arrest on Thursday afternoon. The wanted bank robber in Fairfax County Fairfax County Police According to a Fairfax County Police spokesperson, on Wednesday, Feb. 14, Ahmed stole the cash and left in a getaway vehicle that was later identified by detectives and surveilled for …
Person Struck Dead On SEPTA Tracks In Montco, Officials Say Person Struck Dead On SEPTA Tracks In Montco, Officials Say
Person Struck Dead On SEPTA Tracks In Montco, Officials Say One person has died after being hit by a train in Montgomery County on Tuesday morning. Feb. 27, SEPTA told Daily Voice.  It happened on the Doylestown Line near Penllyn Station, a SEPTA spokesperson said. The victim's name was not reported.  The line briefly shut down as a result of the crash but service has since resumed, SEPTA added. 
Woman Hiding In Locked Bathroom Helped Thwart Home Burglary In Maryland, Police Say Woman Hiding In Locked Bathroom Helped Thwart Home Burglary In Maryland, Police Say
Woman Hiding In Locked Bathroom Helped Thwart Home Burglary In Maryland, Police Say A quick-thinking woman was able to keep herself safe and alert police in Montgomery County while a burglar was roaming through her home. Walter Lee Wright, 67, has been arrested and charged for an alleged burglary that was reported last week in the 4500 block of Dorset Avenue in Somerset that quickly went awry, police say. The preliminary investigation by detectives determined that the victim called police, while locked in her bathroom, as Wright was walking through her home.  When officers arrived, they saw the man, later identified as Wright, in the front of the victim’s residence, …
Biden To Make Campaign Stop In Valley Forge On Jan. 6: Reports Biden To Make Campaign Stop In Valley Forge On Jan. 6: Reports
Biden To Make Campaign Stop In Valley Forge On Jan. 6: Reports President Joe Biden will make his first campaign stop of the New Year in Montgomery County on Saturday, multiple outlets report.  Biden is expected to deliver a speech near Valley Forge National Park, where George Washington's Continental Army spent a bitter winter encamped from 1777 to 1778, .  Re-election staffers said Biden hopes to draw parallels between the site's historical significance and the riots at the US Capitol building exactly three years prior.  “The president will make the case directly that democracy and freedom, two powerful ideas that united the 13 colonie…
Boozy Brunch Lands DUI Driver Behind Bars After Killing Security Guard In MD Crash Boozy Brunch Lands DUI Driver Behind Bars After Killing Security Guard In MD Crash
Boozy Brunch Lands DUI Driver Behind Bars After Killing Security Guard In MD Crash A boozy brunch will land a Maryland man behind bars for years, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced. Rockville resident Kevin Orihuela, 22, had a few too many mimosas during a 21st birthday celebration before getting behind the wheel and T-boning his Audi into 62-year-old Noel Powell's Ford Fusion, resulting in the father of two's death. On Friday, Orihuela was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but four years suspended, according to the state's attorney's office.  Orihuela went to brunch in the afternoon of Aug. 14, 2022 at a restaurant in the Pik…
Package Theft On The Rise In Suburban Philadelphia, Authorities Warn Package Theft On The Rise In Suburban Philadelphia, Authorities Warn
Package Theft On The Rise In Suburban Philadelphia, Authorities Warn With the holiday season upon us, authorities in Montgomery County are warning residents about a reported rise in package theft.  Organized rings target residential neighborhoods during daylight hours and can often swipe packages before buyers even know they have received them, officials say.  Lower Gwynedd police announced they are increasing patrols in neighborhoods to deter thieves, but residents can also take steps of their own.  Here's how Lower Gwynedd police suggest staying one step ahead this holiday season:  Have your package shipped to a secondary pickup locat…
Sketch Of Scooter-Riding Sexual Assault Suspect Released By Police In Maryland Sketch Of Scooter-Riding Sexual Assault Suspect Released By Police In Maryland
Sketch Of Scooter-Riding Sexual Assault Suspect Released By Police In Maryland Police have released new details as they continue to investigate a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman and attempted to rob another on the Bethesda Trolley Trail earlier this year in Montgomery County. On Thursday, Sept. 14, a woman was walking her dog near the intersection of Woodglen Drive and Executive Boulevard when she spotted a man walking toward her while her dog played in the grass. According to investigators, the man sexually assaulted the woman then rode off on an electric scooter westbound on Executive Boulevard. Approximately a half hour later, a second woman said that…
Gunman At Large Following Shooting In Virginia Neighborhood: Sheriff (UPDATED) Gunman At Large Following Shooting In Virginia Neighborhood: Sheriff (UPDATED)
Gunman At Large Following Shooting In Virginia Neighborhood: Sheriff (Updated) Hours after a reported shooting in a typically quiet Montgomery County neighborhood, police are still actively investigating a reported shooting in Fredericksburg. Stafford County Sheriff's Office Major Shawn Kimmitz said that at around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, a man was shot several times in the 200 block of Streamview Drive in the Rappahannock Landing Subdivision. Incident Alert:Deputies are responding to reports of shots fired in the Rappahannock Landing subdivision. We will update you will more information when it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/82dYU020mR — StaffordCoSheriff (@st…
Playboy Drops Maryland Porn Star Mia Khalifa After Requests For Better Footage Of Hamas Attacks Playboy Drops Maryland Porn Star Mia Khalifa After Requests For Better Footage Of Hamas Attacks
Playboy Drops Maryland Porn Star Mia Khalifa After Requests For Better Footage Of Hamas Attacks Mia Khalifa, the former porn star who came to prominence for wearing a hijab during an adult film, has some things to say about the Israel-Gaza conflict. And it's costing her. The 30-year-old Lebanese-American media personality who grew up in Montgomery County and went to school at the Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia, has been dropped by Playboy following a string of social media posts expressing support for Palestinians amid the Hamas attacks on Israel. I just wanna make sure there’s 4k footage of my people breaking down the walls of the open air prison they’ve been forced out…
Gravestone Scammer Barred From Practicing In PA Targets Murder Victim's Mom Gravestone Scammer Barred From Practicing In PA Targets Murder Victim's Mom
Gravestone Scammer Barred From Practicing In PA Targets Murder Victim's Mom A New Jersey mom who fell victim to a headstone scammer just after she buried her 31-year-old son last year is sharing her story in hopes of putting a stop to a man she says should've been stopped long ago. Nearly a month after Luz Vasquez's son, Chad Stuart, was killed outside of a Vineland bar in September 2022, she was contacted by Gregory Stefan, Jr., who explained he was the owner of Colonial Memorials, a headstone company.  And he wanted Vasquez as a client. Vasquez set up a meeting with Stefan in her Vineland home on Oct. 21, 2022. "He was a professional man, and seemed sympatheti…
Driver Trapped, Charged After Crashing Pick-Up Into MD Home Driver Trapped, Charged After Crashing Pick-Up Into MD Home
Driver Trapped, Charged After Crashing Pick-Up Into MD Home A 67-year-old man was hospitalized in Montgomery County after losing control and smashing through the front of a Rockville home. Early on Thursday morning, officers from the Rockville Police Department were called to the 2200 block of McAuliffe Drive, when a driver crashed a Ford pick-up truck into the residence, causing extensive damage. The man - who is not the homeowner - was temporarily trapped in the vehicle and was later taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Police say that the crash was “a case of operator error.” The driver wasted for multiple traffic offenses …
Drug Dealer Accused Of Selling Fentanyl That Led To Christmas Day OD In MD Drug Dealer Accused Of Selling Fentanyl That Led To Christmas Day OD In MD
Drug Dealer Accused Of Selling Fentanyl That Led To Christmas Day OD In MD A real-life Grinch who allegedly sold the fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose in Montgomery County on Christmas Day is being held behind bars after being busted this week. Junior Salvador Alvarez Paz, 22, of Silver Spring, has been arrested and charged for selling the drugs that led to an overdose the morning of Sunday, Dec. 25 last year. It is alleged that on the morning of his victim’s death, Alvarez Paz arranged a meet, where he allegedly sold the drugs to him before he died, according to police. The cause of death was later determined by the Chief Medical Examiner to be caused by fent…
Montco Driver, 18, Dies In Crash: Police Montco Driver, 18, Dies In Crash: Police
Montco Driver, 18, Dies In Crash: Police An 18-year-old man is dead after crashing their car into a tree in Montgomery County on Monday, June 26, authorities say.  It happened around 7:15 a.m., Franconia Township police wrote in a release. The driver of a Ford sedan was on Schoolhouse Road near the corner with Halteman Road when he left the roadway and struck the tree, the department said.  A passing driver and a nearby state trooper both stopped to assist and were able to remove the teen from the wreck "before the car caught fire," police said.  The 18-year-old, of Franconia, was taken to Grand View Hospital where…
Former MontCo Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ Former MontCo Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ
Former MontCo Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ To Josephina Spinosa, food and family have always gone hand-in-hand. Now, the former Montgomery County resident is bringing a taste of her family's favorite foods to Parsippany, NJ at Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. Spinosa lives in Montclair with her husband, Sergio Capdevielle, and their 1-year-old, Leonardo.  The couple launched Lo Sfizio in April with the ultimate goal (or rather, a much-welcomed favor) of bringing a taste of classic Italian cuisine to the area. Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle.Special to Daily Voice Spinosa was raised in Naples until she was ei…
Large Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Area Neighborhood Large Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Area Neighborhood
Large Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Area Neighborhood Some residents in Montgomery County are bearing down after a behemoth beast was spotted making the rounds in an area neighborhood. An alert was issued by the Rockville City Police Department's Animal Control Division after a large black bear was caught taking in the sights in West Rockville, specifically in the areas of Woodley Gardens and Great Falls Road. The Department of Natural Resources has been alerted to the animal's presence.  In the event of a bear sighting, officials offered a series of tips in case of a close encounter: Remain calm and avoid sudden movements; Give the …
Child Airlifted After 15-Foot Fall Down Montco Well: Officials Child Airlifted After 15-Foot Fall Down Montco Well: Officials
Child Airlifted After 15-Foot Fall Down Montco Well: Officials A young child was flown to the hospital after falling down a 15-foot well, Montgomery County officials told Daily Voice.  It happened on the 1100 block of Kriebel Mill Road in Worcester Township, in the evening hours on Tuesday, April 4, officials tell Daily Voice. The child's condition was not immediately clear as of Wednesday, April 5. 
Woman Slashed, Sexually Assaulted By Suspect She Met On Dating App: Police Woman Slashed, Sexually Assaulted By Suspect She Met On Dating App: Police
Woman Slashed, Sexually Assaulted By Suspect She Met On Dating App: Police Police in Montgomery County are investigating a reported sexual assault and cutting incident after a woman met up with a suspect she met on a dating app, according to authorities. An alert was issued by the Tacoma Park Police Department on Friday, March 17 advising of a recent incident involving a woman who was assaulted after a date gone wrong in Ward 5. At approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, officers from the department were called to the 7700 block of Maple Avenue, where there was a report of a cutting incident, a spokesperson for the agency said. Upon arrival, officers found …
People Trapped On Balconies In Silver Spring High-Rise Fire People Trapped On Balconies In Silver Spring High-Rise Fire
People Trapped On Balconies In Silver Spring High-Rise Fire Six people were hospitalized including one in critical condition in an apartment fire that broke out overnight in Silver Spring, officials said. Firefighters responded to The Point at 8750 Georgia Avenue where smoke was coming from the seventh floor and people were trapped on balconies sometime around 6 a.m., Montgomery County spokesman Pete Piringer said in a series of tweets. 3rd Alarm - Georgia Avenue, fire on seventh floor, EMS assisting numerous residents, Georgia Avenue in other roads CLOSED in the area downtown Silver Spring https://t.co/NgSXnK8jbu pic.twitter.com/9f4OXz00ZZ — Pe…
North Penn School Employee Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Of 83-Year-Old North Penn School Employee Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Of 83-Year-Old
North Penn School Employee Charged In Fatal Hit-Run Of 83-Year-Old A Montgomery County school district employee is accused of fatally hitting an 83-year-old man with his car before fleeing the scene.  Nicholas M. Shaw, 26, of Hatfield, is charged with a felony for the hit-and-run that killed Linford Michener on his own property on Oct. 27, said District Attorney Kevin R. Steele in a statement Friday, Jan. 13.  Investigators say 83-year-old Michener was walking along Oak Park Road in Hatfield to access a fenced-in area of his land at about 3 p.m. when his wife heard a large crash. By 3:13 p.m., first responders found Michener unresponsive in a dit…
Police Seek Answers, ID Victim In Fatal Norristown Shooting Police Seek Answers, ID Victim In Fatal Norristown Shooting
Police Seek Answers, ID Victim In Fatal Norristown Shooting Police have released the identity of the man shot dead in Norristown, but have not yet named a suspect.  First responders were called to the 900 block of West Main Street at around 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 for reports of shots fired, said Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele in a release.  There, officers found 35-year-old Tyrone Guy of Philadelphia lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds, the DA said.  Guy was rushed to Einstein Medical Center in north Philadelphia, where he succumbed to his injuries around 2 a.m., authorities said.  The shooting…
Recognize These Cars? Bucks Police Seek Illegal Auto Rally Attendees Recognize These Cars? Bucks Police Seek Illegal Auto Rally Attendees
Recognize These Cars? Bucks Police Seek Illegal Auto Rally Attendees Authorities in Bucks County are planning to crack down on illegal car rallies, they said in a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 19.  Bensalem police responded to reports on Saturday, Oct. 15 of a group of drivers performing burnouts and doughnuts in the parking lot at Neshaminy Mall on Bristol Road.  On arrival, officers said they saw between 250 and 300 cars and a large crowd assembled, watching drivers perform stunts in the parking lot.  Police said they were able to disperse the group without incident, but that the drivers regrouped later on at Willow Grove Mall in Montgomery County.  They…
Montco Teen Charged With Threatening To Shoot Up High School In Lehigh Valley: Report Montco Teen Charged With Threatening To Shoot Up High School In Lehigh Valley: Report
Montco Teen Charged With Threatening To Shoot Up High School In Lehigh Valley: Report A high school in the Lehigh Valley was under increased security for one day last week and a Montgomery County teenager was arrested after police say he threatened to "shoot up the school," according to LehighValleyLive. The 18-year-old Phoenixville resident was released from Northampton County Jail and charged with a felony count of terroristic threats causing serious public inconvenience, and other related charges, the outlet says. Investigators say he directed the threat at two students he knew over social media on Wednesday, Sept. 28, according to the outlet. Click here for more fr…
Montgomery County K9 Unit Mourns Sudden Death Of Retired K9 Montgomery County K9 Unit Mourns Sudden Death Of Retired K9
Montgomery County K9 Unit Mourns Sudden Death Of Retired K9 A sad announcement for Montgomery County. Members of the Montgomery County Police K9 unit are mourning the loss of one of its retired K9 officers, K9 Harper. Retired K9 Harper began their K9 partner journey with partner  PO3 Chris Jordan in 2014. The faithful pair were responsible for several hundred deployments, and close to 200 criminal apprehensions as a part of the patrol and narcotics detector team. On the night of Saturday, Sept. 10, Harper is said to have suffered a "serious medical emergency", passing away after complications. Rest in peace, Harper. 
'I Hope Your Mama Let Me Beat You', Maryland County Settles Lawsuit After Officer Berates Child 'I Hope Your Mama Let Me Beat You', Maryland County Settles Lawsuit After Officer Berates Child
'I Hope Your Mama Let Me Beat You', Maryland County Settles Lawsuit After Officer Berates Child Montgomery County has come to a settlement agreement after a police officer was caught on his body-worn camera berating and insulting a 5-year-old boy, telling him he deserved to be beaten after he ran away from school, reports The Washington Post. The County will pay out $275,000 after the child's mother sued the county last year after the 2020 incident. She claims that the insults from the authority figure left her son with PTSD, making him fear he would be hurt after one of the officers was heard saying "I hope your momma let me beat you", the outlet continues. The settlement states that…
Virginia Man Busted By Undercover Agent In Maryland Posing As Teen Girl: Police Virginia Man Busted By Undercover Agent In Maryland Posing As Teen Girl: Police
Virginia Man Busted By Undercover Agent In Maryland Posing As Teen Girl: Police A Virginia man has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor after he was caught trying to meet up with an underage girl in Maryland, authorities say. Jose M. Jimenez, 34, of McLean, Virginia, had thought he was talking to a 15-year-old girl on social media, but in reality, was actually having a conversation with a Montgomery County detective posing as the child, Montgomery County police say. Jimenez initiated the sexually-charged conversation with the "girl" online, and agreed to meet up with her in Montgomery County, according to police. On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Jimenez traveled fro…
Police ID Man Killed In Maryland Officer-Involved Shooting Being Investigated With FBI Police ID Man Killed In Maryland Officer-Involved Shooting Being Investigated With FBI
Police ID Man Killed In Maryland Officer-Involved Shooting Being Investigated With FBI Police have identified the Germantown man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Montgomery County last month, authorities say. Hamed Ghorouni Delcheh, 35, was fatally shot while a US Marshal attempted to serve him an arrest warrant in the 100 block of Garth Terrace in Gaithersburg, on the morning of Wednesday, July 20, according to the office of the Attorney General. Another man was also shot and taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. Due to the involved officer being assigned to the US Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force at the time of the shootin…
SEEN HIM? 14-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing In Philly Suburbs SEEN HIM? 14-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing In Philly Suburbs
Seen HIM? 14-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing In Philly Suburbs Police in Montgomery County are seeking the public's help in finding a 14-year-old boy who has gone missing. Deavon Squire was reported missing on Friday, Aug. 12, after leaving a note for his adoptive mother, thanking her for taking care of him and telling her he was running away, according to Abington Township police. It is believed that he may be with his biological mother, whose address is unknown, police said. She is possibly living in Philadelphia. Anyone with information is asked to call 267-536-1100 or 911.
100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes 100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes
100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes A Washington DC Catholic school has been vandalized amid a pattern of religious hate crimes, states a fundraiser created for the school. The 100-year-old St. Anthony Catholic School was the latest target for vandals, who beheaded the school's namesake statue, according to the GoFundMe. Not only was the St. Anthony statue was found knocked over with the head missing, but several other areas of the school were damaged, officials said.  Vandals allegedly broke a concrete windowsill as well as uprooted and damaged several playground benches. This vandalism comes only days after a young J…
6,500 Maryland Residents Without Power On Hottest Day Of Year: Report 6,500 Maryland Residents Without Power On Hottest Day Of Year: Report
6,500 Maryland Residents Without Power On Hottest Day Of Year: Report Nearly 6,500 Montgomery County residents were without power since around 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, as first reported by NBC News. "Animal contact" with electrical equipment caused the outage, a spokesperson for FirstEnergy told the outlet. Restoration time was projected for 11 p.m. Meanwhile, temps neared 100 degrees and residents worried for pets and children. Anyone have an eta on the power restoration? We have kids and pets inside — Ms. Marvelous🇸🇻💫 (@MairaGranados4) July 24, 2022 Work at the michaels in Milestone ,our power is still out we had to close the store entirely. — Felip…
PA Man Repeatedly Abused GF's Son, Most Recently Attempted To Cut Genitals Off, DA Says PA Man Repeatedly Abused GF's Son, Most Recently Attempted To Cut Genitals Off, DA Says
PA Man Repeatedly Abused GF's Son, Most Recently Attempted To Cut Genitals Off, DA Says A Pennsylvania man was arrested on accusations he repeatedly physically abused his girlfriend's five-year-old son, most recently trying to cut the boy's genitals off, authorities said. Steven J. Dougherty, 31, of Collingdale, was taken into custody on Tuesday, July 20, after an eight-month joint investigation by Montgomery County detectives and Lower Pottsgrove police, officials said. Investigators began looking into Dougherty on Nov. 19, 2021, after receiving a call about a severely injured boy who was brought to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Montgomery Cou…
Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police
Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police Two people have been arrested for separate arson incidents that occurred last month in Montgomery County. Bill Clinton Gomez, 18, of Rockville has been charged with arson and motor vehicle theft and other related charges, according to Montgomery County officials. Gomez and a juvenile allegedly started fires at a vacant house and in two vehicles. Anastasia Colucci has been charged with first degree arson and two counts of second degree arson after allegedly setting fires on June 25 and June 26. Colucci is accused of setting fires at 7141 Wisconsin Avenue and 4819 Leland Street.&nbs…