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Suspect At Large Month After Two 20 Year Olds Found Shot To Death In Maryland Park: Police Suspect At Large Month After Two 20 Year Olds Found Shot To Death In Maryland Park: Police
Suspect At Large Month After Two 20 Year Olds Found Shot To Death In Maryland Park: Police The Montgomery County Department of Police is calling on the community as they attempt to locate the person responsible for the murders of two young men at a Silver Spring park last month. Quincy Johnson, of Takoma Park, and Lanham resident D'Andre Wint, both 20, were found shot to death at the Nolte Local Park in the 200 block of Denver Road late in the afternoon on Sunday, May 26. Our officers along with @mcpnews are on scene of a shooting a Nolte Local Park in Silver Spring.Officers located two shooting victims. More information will be released as it becomes available. — Park Police …
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large: Police (UPDATED) Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large: Police (UPDATED)
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large: Police (Updated) The Montgomery County Department of Police has identified the 42-year-old man killed by a hit-and-run driver who remains at large two weeks later. Takoma Park resident Candido Noe Rojas Rojas was fatally struck shortly after 1:15 a.m. on June 3 in the 1100 block of University Boulevard, investigators say. Upon arrival, officers found Rojas Rojas in the roadway suffering from head injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. No es fácil aceptar tu ausencia, pero tu recuerdo es muy grato para nuestra memoria🥹💔 En el estado de Maryland EEUU.…
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large, Police Say Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large, Police Say
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Driver At Large, Police Say The Montgomery County Department of Police has released a photo of a truck believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this week. One person was killed and a driver is still at large following an early-morning crash involving a pedestrian in Takoma Park on Monday, according to police. An investigation was launched after a pedestrian was fatally struck shortly after 1:15 a.m. on June 3 in the 1100 block of University Boulevard, investigators say. Upon arrival, officers found a man lying in the roadway with a head injury. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later…
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Police Say Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Police Say
Pedestrian Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Montgomery County, Police Say One person was killed and a driver is at large following an early-morning crash involving a pedestrian in Montgomery County on Monday, according to police. An investigation was launched after a pedestrian was fatally struck shortly after 1:15 a.m. on June 3 in the 1000 block of University Boulevard in Takoma Park, investigators say. The driver then fled the scene and has not been located. It is now being investigated by the Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident has been asked to contact detectives by calling (240) 773-6620. …
Two 20 Year Olds Found Shot To Death In Maryland Park, Police Say Two 20 Year Olds Found Shot To Death In Maryland Park, Police Say
Two 20 Year Olds Found Shot To Death In Maryland Park, Police Say A double murder is under investigation in Montgomery County after two young men were found shot to death at a Silver Spring Park over the weekend.  Quincy Johnson, of Takoma Park, and Lanham resident D'Andre Wint, both 20, have been identified by police as the two killed at the Nolte Local Park late on Sunday afternoon. Our officers along with @mcpnews are on scene of a shooting a Nolte Local Park in Silver Spring.Officers located two shooting victims. More information will be released as it becomes available. — Park Police MC (@ParkPolice) May 27, 2024 Officers were called shortl…
Sixth Suspect Arrested In Connection With Toddler’s Murder Near Maryland Apartment: Police Sixth Suspect Arrested In Connection With Toddler’s Murder Near Maryland Apartment: Police
Sixth Suspect Arrested In Connection With Toddler’s Murder Near Maryland Apartment: Police Half a dozen suspects have now been arrested in connection with the shootout that claimed the life of a toddler and left his mother hospitalized last month. A 17-year-old Beltsville male was arrested and charged as an adult with first-degree murder and other offenses, Prince George’s County Police said Wednesday, March 13. The arrest marks the sixth in the murder of Jeremy Poou-Caceres, who was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at a hospital following the exchange of gunfire near an apartment complex on the 1400 block of Kanawha Street in Langley on Thursday, Feb. 8. Israel F…
Fifth Person To Be Charged In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say Fifth Person To Be Charged In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say
Fifth Person To Be Charged In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say A fifth person has been charged in connection with the Maryland shootout that killed a two-year-old and left his mother hospitalized earlier this month. Nilson Granados-Trejo, 25, of no fixed address, was charged with first- and second-degree murder, the Prince George’s County Police Department announced Monday, Feb. 26. Granados-Trejo is the fifth suspect arrested following the Feb. 8 shootout that claimed the life of two-year-old Jeremy Poou-Caceres and injured his mother near the 1400 block of Kanawha Street. RELATED STORY: Toddler Killed During Shootout In Maryland Remembered As '…
Two Teens To Be Charged As Adults In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say Two Teens To Be Charged As Adults In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say
Two Teens To Be Charged As Adults In Connection To Toddler's Murder In Maryland, Police Say Two additional suspects — both teens — are being charged as adults in connection with last week’s Maryland shootout that killed a two-year-old and left his mother hospitalized. Lewisdale residents Israel Fuentes, Jr., 33, and Johnny Alejandro Turcios, 28, were previously arrested and charged with first-degree murder for their roles in the death of Jeremy Poou-Caceres on Feb. 8, Daily Voice reported. The Prince George's Police Department earlier this week released photos of two additional persons of interest in connection with the shooting, which led to the identification and arrest of a 15…
Former Maryland HS Track Coach Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Teen Athlete Former Maryland HS Track Coach Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Teen Athlete
Former Maryland HS Track Coach Sentenced For Sexually Abusing Teen Athlete A former high school track coach in Maryland has been sentenced for the sexual abuse of a teen athlete, authorities said on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Giovanni Reumante, 34, of Takoma Park, was sentenced to five years with all but one year suspended and three years of supervised probation upon release, the the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced. He has waived two years of credit for time served as part of his plea agreement and will be registered a sex offender for life upon his release. Reumante started working as a track and field coach at Northwood High School in 2013. He ha…
'Peeping Tom' At Large After Separate Incidents On Neighboring Maryland Blocks, Police Say 'Peeping Tom' At Large After Separate Incidents On Neighboring Maryland Blocks, Police Say
'Peeping Tom' At Large After Separate Incidents On Neighboring Maryland Blocks, Police Say An alleged “peeping tom” is at large following a pair of incidents that occurred on neighboring blocks in Maryland. Both incidents occurred on Flower Avenue in Takoma Park around 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, police said. A male first peered into a female’s bedroom window on the 7400 block before another resident found a ladder leaning against their own home on the 7500 block. The suspect is believed to be a white Hispanic man dressed in dark clothing and possible wearing a black shirt, police added. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Takoma Park Police Department. Want breaki…
Pharmacy Delivery Person Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman In Maryland: Police Pharmacy Delivery Person Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman In Maryland: Police
Pharmacy Delivery Person Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman In Maryland: Police A Montgomery County man working as a delivery driver for a pharmacy has been arrested and charged for allegedly sexually assaulting an elderly woman, police say. The investigation into allegations of a man who forcibly touched a woman in her home led to the apprehension of 65-year-old Yuriy Ravdugin in Montgomery County this week, authorities announced. On Wednesday, Jan. 10, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to a home on East-West Highway, where there was a complaint about an elderly woman who had been sexually assaulted. Ravdugin, a pharmacy delive…
Scooter Rider From MD Ejected During DC Crash Dies At Hospital: MPD Scooter Rider From MD Ejected During DC Crash Dies At Hospital: MPD
Scooter Rider From MD Ejected During DC Crash Dies At Hospital: MPD A 55-year-old man who was a passenger on his friend's scooter when it crashed on the 14th Street Bridge in DC has died at an area hospital, the Metropolitan Police Department announced. Takoma Park resident Francisco Eduardo Santaella was riding on a motorized scooter on Wednesday, Jan. 10 with a driver in the northbound express lanes of the bridge when police say he lost control and crashed. According to investigators, Eduardo Santaella's scooter was in the express lanes (HOV side) in the left lane for Exit 1 when it failed to negotiate the right curve of the roadway and mou…
Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region
Winter Storm Warnings, Watches Issued In Parts Of DMV Region The first big snow and ice threat of the season is heading toward the DMV, forecasters are cautioning. A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected to come from the south beginning on Saturday morning throughout the region, with some areas along the I-95 corridor expected to see several inches accumulating. Freezing rain is also expected with this system. https://t.co/jPdkwY9voh pic.twitter.com/MPSxeYddDt — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) January 4, 2024 The storm is expected to peak late on Saturday afternoon before trailing off at som point on Sunday, Jan. 7.&…
Shooter Arrested Month After Allegedly Killing Man During Argument Outside Maryland Restaurant Shooter Arrested Month After Allegedly Killing Man During Argument Outside Maryland Restaurant
Shooter Arrested Month After Allegedly Killing Man During Argument Outside Maryland Restaurant Federal authorities helped local police apprehend a suspect wanted for allegedly murdering a man from Silver Spring during a dispute that broke out at a Montgomery County restaurant. Markus Tyrell Dowdy, 33, was arrested in Takoma Park over the weekend by US Marshals in connection to the shooting death of 34-year-old Marvin Jefferson in the White Oak Shopping Center. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to America's Best Wings restaurant in the 11200 block of new Hampshire Avenue in Colesville, where they found Jeffe…
Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Gets 25 Years For Double Fatal Shooting In MD Parking Lot Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Gets 25 Years For Double Fatal Shooting In MD Parking Lot
Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Gets 25 Years For Double Fatal Shooting In MD Parking Lot An off-duty Pentagon police officer who shot and killed two men in the parking lot of his Takoma Park apartment complex two years ago will spend decades behind bars. Earlier this year, David Hall Dixon, 42, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder charges after he opened fire in April 2021, striking James Johnson, 38, and Dominique Williams, both of whom died from their injuries. Dominique Williams (left) and James Johnson Montgomery County State's Attorney On Thursday, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced that Dixon has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after adm…
Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Admits To Double Fatal Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Admits To Double Fatal Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot
Off-Duty Pentagon Police Officer Admits To Double Fatal Shooting In Maryland Parking Lot An off-duty Pentagon police officer who shot and killed two men in the parking lot of his Takoma Park apartment complex two years ago has admitted to murder charges. David Hall Dixon, 42, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder charges after he opened fire in April 2021, striking James Johnson, 38, and Dominique Williams, both of whom died from their injuries. Dominique Williams (left) and James JohnsonMontgomery County State's Attorney Officers from the Takoma Park Police Department were called to the Takoma Overlook Apartment Complex on New Hampshire Avenue in Montgomery County shortly…
Opportunistic Burglar Convicted Of Targeting MD Homes While Victims Were Traveling: Prosecutors Opportunistic Burglar Convicted Of Targeting MD Homes While Victims Were Traveling: Prosecutors
Opportunistic Burglar Convicted Of Targeting MD Homes While Victims Were Traveling: Prosecutors A homeless man who targeted Maryland families who he knew were on vacation will face 75 years in prison for the opportunistic scam, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney announced. Jose Mazara, 27, who has no fixed address was found guilty by a jury after burglarizing at least three homes in the Takoma Park area in November last year while his victims were out of town. Prosecutors said that Mazara targeted homes where newspapers or mail sat outside on the front door, indicating that they were not present, specifically around the Thanksgiving holiday. Mazara stole multiple items of jewelr…
Predatory Pastor Abused Power To Sexually Abuse Girl On Church Floor In MD: Prosecutors Predatory Pastor Abused Power To Sexually Abuse Girl On Church Floor In MD: Prosecutors
Predatory Pastor Abused Power To Sexually Abuse Girl On Church Floor In MD: Prosecutors A Maryland pastor who acted in bad faith is facing decades in prison after being convicted of raping a member of his church, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced. Erick Odir Vidal-Fuentes was found guilty of rape and other sexual offenses at trial this week for an incident that took place in September 2020 at the Iglesia Pentecostal El Fin Viene in Takoma Park. His victim was a parishioner. Prosecutors said that the 39-year-old Hyattsville resident targeted his victim when she injured her ankle and he promised her mother that he would help her by massaging the injury w…
Rapist Who Assaulted Sleeping Girl Faces Life In Prison: State's Attorney Rapist Who Assaulted Sleeping Girl Faces Life In Prison: State's Attorney
Rapist Who Assaulted Sleeping Girl Faces Life In Prison: State's Attorney A predator from Washington, DC who preyed upon a sleeping child during a home invasion in Maryland may spend the rest of his life in prison. Joshua Grice, 30, was convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and first-degree burglary for breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl who was asleep in her bedroom, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office on Tuesday, April 25. According to court records, on Nov. 29, 2021, investigators were called to a Browning Avenue home in Takoma Park to investigate a reported sexual assault involving a child that had just…
Suspects Apprehended For Murder Following Silver Spring Shooting: Montgomery County Police Suspects Apprehended For Murder Following Silver Spring Shooting: Montgomery County Police
Suspects Apprehended For Murder Following Silver Spring Shooting: Montgomery County Police Two men are in custody for their alleged roles in the murder of a 20-year-old Takoma Park man in Montgomery County earlier this month. Silver Spring resident Javier Reyes, 21, and Brian Gaitan-Sanchez, 20, of Bladensburg, were both arrested this week following an investigation into the fatal shooting of Walter Woods, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 21. Woods was shot on Tuesday, March 7 in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane in Silver Spring. The investigation ultimately led detectives to identify the pair as suspects in the homicide, and both were picked up this week by the pol…
Montgomery County Police Offer $10,000 Reward After Takoma Park Man Murdered Montgomery County Police Offer $10,000 Reward After Takoma Park Man Murdered
Montgomery County Police Offer $10,000 Reward After Takoma Park Man Murdered Authorities have identified a 20-year-old Takoma Park man who was killed earlier this week in Silver Spring. Walter Woods succumbed to his injuries after being shot in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane the night of Tuesday, March 7, according to Montgomery County Police. Around 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, police responded to a call for help where they located Woods suffering from gunshot wounds.  First responders immediately rendered first aid until medics arrived and rushed Woods to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries a short time later. Police are actively looking…
Home Invader Fails To Steal Woman's Car After Robbing Her In Montgomery County Kitchen: Police Home Invader Fails To Steal Woman's Car After Robbing Her In Montgomery County Kitchen: Police
Home Invader Fails To Steal Woman's Car After Robbing Her In Montgomery County Kitchen: Police The Takoma Park Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a home invader who didn’t think things through before breaking in and failing to make off with his victim's vehicle on Tuesday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, officers from the department were called to the unit block of Philadelphia Avenue to investigate a reported armed home invasion robbery that had just taken place. Officials say that a woman was sitting in her kitchen when a man dressed in all black and with a full mask covering his face walked in and placed an object…
Got Grub? String Of Food Truck Robberies Hits Montgomery County, Police Say Got Grub? String Of Food Truck Robberies Hits Montgomery County, Police Say
Got Grub? String Of Food Truck Robberies Hits Montgomery County, Police Say Surveillance images have been released of suspects believed to be responsible for multiple food truck robberies throughout Montgomery County, authorities say. Two men, appearing to be in their late teens to early twenties, began robbing the food trucks in January 2023, according to a Montgomery County Police Department spokesperson.  Detectives began investigating the string of robberies on Monday, Jan. 23, after reports of a robbery in the 14000 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring at Elvira's Kitchen Food Truck, police say. Investigators say that the suspects vaulted the barrier…
Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day
Family, Famous Friends Highlight Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Historic Inauguration Day There was no shortage of familiar faces in Annapolis on Wednesday afternoon as Maryland welcomed Wes Moore as the state's 63rd governor. In a fitting ceremony, Moore, who is also the state's first African American governor, was sworn into office on abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ bible before being welcomed to the podium on the steps of the Maryland State House by none other than Oprah Winfrey. New Gov. Wes Moore's march to the state house in Annapolis.@iamwesmoore “I met Wes for the first time in 2010 … I interviewed him for his best-selling book. I was so impressed by his integrity …
Two Implicated In Midday Maryland Bar Shooting, Police Say Two Implicated In Midday Maryland Bar Shooting, Police Say
Two Implicated In Midday Maryland Bar Shooting, Police Say Authorities say that a verbal altercation that rapidly escalated led to attempted murder and conspiracy charges for two men in Montgomery County who brought a gun to a bar fight. Greenbelt resident Abed Jonathan Midence-Lopez, 39, and Luis Samuel Rios Rodriguez, 35, who has no fixed address, are both in custody following a midday incident at Barriles Restaurant & Sports Bar in Tacoma Park. Shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, members of the Takoma Park Police Department responded to the restaurant in the 7600 block of New Hampshire Avenue, where there was a report of shots fired…
TEEN MURDER: Four Charged In Triple Moco Shooting That Left One Dead In Woods TEEN MURDER: Four Charged In Triple Moco Shooting That Left One Dead In Woods
Teen Murder: Four Charged In Triple Moco Shooting That Left One Dead In Woods Four suspects have been arrested in connection to a November triple shooting that took the life of one man, authorities say. Junior Francisco Del-Cid, 19, Elmer Lopez-Cortez-23, Jonathon Adonys Leon-Chacon, 24, and Elvin Manuel Guzman-Machato, 18, were arrested in connection to the shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the 100 block of Colony Road in Piney Branch, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney.   Officers responded to the report of shots fired where they located three adult men suffering from gunshot wounds around 4 a.m., as previous…
$10K Reward Still Available Months After Maryland Mechanic Shooting $10K Reward Still Available Months After Maryland Mechanic Shooting
$10K Reward Still Available Months After Maryland Mechanic Shooting A reward is still on the table in Maryland as police continue to investigate a Takoma Park murder that left a mechanic fatally shot by an unknown assailant, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Nurhusen Muhammed Hamid was shot in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, around 11:05 a.m., Saturday, July 16, according to Takoma Park police. Hamid was working as a mobile mechanic at the time of the shooting and was rushed to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect - described as a black man, wearing a w…
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service The Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department has announced the passing of a devoted and beloved former Chief, who served with the department for over 60 years, officials say. Officials announced that retired Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe passed away, on Monday, Sept. 12, according to the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department. With the heaviest of hearts, and the deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe (ret.) pic.twitter.com/kBXc6QLiBo — Takoma Park VFD (@tpvfd) September 11, 2022 "Chief Jarboe served Takoma Park for over 60 years, from frontline firefighter to C…
Police Investigate Assault At Takoma Park Gas Station After Victim's Head Beaten Police Investigate Assault At Takoma Park Gas Station After Victim's Head Beaten
Police Investigate Assault At Takoma Park Gas Station After Victim's Head Beaten Takoma Park police are investigating an assault after a victim was beaten over the head after getting out of a Metro bus, according to reports by MyMCM. The victim allegedly got out of the Metro bus by Larch and New Hampshire Avenue and was assaulted by the suspect at the Sunoco gas station in the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue around 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, continues the outlet. The suspect was wearing a black face mask, black hooded sweatshirt, and black pants with colorful shoes, according to the report. The victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated for non-life-t…
$10K Reward Offered Amid Maryland Mechanic Shooting Investigation $10K Reward Offered Amid Maryland Mechanic Shooting Investigation
$10K Reward Offered Amid Maryland Mechanic Shooting Investigation A reward has been offered in a Takoma Park murder investigation after a mechanic was fatally shot by an unknown suspect, authorities say. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Nurhusen Muhammed Hamid was shot in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, around 11:05 a.m., Saturday, July 16, according to Takoma Park police. Hamid was working as a mobile mechanic at the time of the shooting and was rushed to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect - described as a black man, wearing a white t-shirt, a dark baseball cap, a…
Maryland Mechanic Shooting Probed As Homicide: Police Maryland Mechanic Shooting Probed As Homicide: Police
Maryland Mechanic Shooting Probed As Homicide: Police The victim of a weekend shooting in Takoma Park has been identified as a Silver Spring man, police say. Nurhusen Muhammed Hamid, 27, succumbed to his injuries Sunday after being shot around 11 a.m., Saturday, July 16 in the parking lot of the Advance Auto Parts store in the 6300 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Takoma Park police say. Hamid worked as a car mechanic and authorities say that many may know Hamid by face, not by name.  Police are asking anyone who has any information about this shooting to please call Detective Charles Earle at 240-753-2734 or email him at charlese@takomapa…