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Teen Brothers Sentenced For Murder Of Rival Gang Member In Germantown: State's Attorney Teen Brothers Sentenced For Murder Of Rival Gang Member In Germantown: State's Attorney
Teen Brothers Sentenced For Murder Of Rival Gang Member In Germantown: State's Attorney Two teen brothers are heading to prison for life for the murder of a rival gang member in Maryland, authorities announced. Malik Hney, 17, and Malachi Hney, 18, both of Kensington, were sentenced to life in prison suspend all but 30 years and five years of supervised probation upon release, the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office said Tuesday, Feb. 27. The sentencing stems from the murder of Taon Cline, of Frederick on April 22, 2022. Cline, 20, was associated with a rival gang of the Hney brothers, as well as two others, who were involved in a dispute between their own gang in the …
Newport Mill Middle School Locked Down Due To Reports Of Shots Fired In The Area (DEVELOPING) Newport Mill Middle School Locked Down Due To Reports Of Shots Fired In The Area (DEVELOPING)
Newport Mill Middle School Locked Down Due To Reports Of Shots Fired In The Area (Developing) A Maryland middle school was locked down on Friday afternoon ahead of dismissal due to reports of shots fired in the area. An alert was issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police at around 1 p.m. advising that security at Newport Mill Middle School has placed the school on lockdown in Kensington following the sounds of shots fired, officials say. According to the police, the incident does not involve the school and there is no active threat to students.  While the investigation continues, there will be an increased police presence in the area.  More information is expe…
Family Displaced By Smoky, Costly Fire In Montgomery County (PHOTOS) Family Displaced By Smoky, Costly Fire In Montgomery County (PHOTOS)
Family Displaced By Smoky, Costly Fire In Montgomery County (Photos) Smoke could be seen billowing over much of Montgomery County on Tuesday afternoon as firefighters battled both the heat and a blaze that broke out in an area home. It was a hot day for firefighters, who had to contend with baking temperatures while also attempting to douse the flames inside the home that went up in flames in the 11800 block of Goodloe Road in the Kensington neighborhood, leaving one family displaced. The scene of the Montgomery County fire on Tuesday afternoon.Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Two firefighters were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, though a family of four was …
Housemate Who Violently Killed Prominent DC Sculptor In Kensington Gets Time Housemate Who Violently Killed Prominent DC Sculptor In Kensington Gets Time
Housemate Who Violently Killed Prominent DC Sculptor In Kensington Gets Time The woman who admitted to murdering her 92-year-old sculptor roommate and attempting to make it look like a natural death will spend decades behind bars, Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy announced. Julia Birch, 28, of Kensington, was sentenced to 40 years in prison with all but 23 years suspended for her role in the death of her family friend and renowned artist Nancy Ann Frankel. Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to a Spruell Drive home on July 28, 2021, in Kensington, to conduct a death investigation after Frankel was kille…
Housemate Admits Killing Prominent DC Sculptor In Montgomery County: State's Attorney Housemate Admits Killing Prominent DC Sculptor In Montgomery County: State's Attorney
Housemate Admits Killing Prominent DC Sculptor In Montgomery County: State's Attorney A Kensington woman has admitted to murdering her 92-year-old sculptor roommate and trying to make it look like a natural death, Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy announced. Julie Birch, 27, has pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of Nancy Ann Frankel, who she first attempted to suffocate, then strangled to death during an incident in July 2021. Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to a Spruell Drive home on July 28, 2021, in Kensington, to conduct a death investigation after Frankel was killed. Upon arrival, Birch, then 2…
Serial Supermarket Thief Wanted For Targeting Montgomery County Stores Serial Supermarket Thief Wanted For Targeting Montgomery County Stores
Serial Supermarket Thief Wanted For Targeting Montgomery County Stores Recognize him? An alert has been issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police as they seek the public’s assistance in tracking down a 55-year-old man who is wanted for a series of crimes that were committed in the area in recent months. Gaithersburg resident Jonah Ammiel Carter is wanted after allegedly committing larceny and burglaries at locations in Burtonsville, Silver Spring, and Kensington. Carter is reported to have stolen “large quantities of items” from: Giant Food in the 1200 block of East West Highway on Monday, Jan. 16; Giant Food in the 15000 block of Old Columbia P…
Suspect 'Knocked On Door' Before Opening Fire On Germantown Home Suspect 'Knocked On Door' Before Opening Fire On Germantown Home
Suspect 'Knocked On Door' Before Opening Fire On Germantown Home A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged after reportedly shooting at a house in Germantown, authorities say. Twon Kelly, of Kensington, was identified as a suspect in the shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 27, in the area of Town Commons Court in Germantown, according to Montgomery County Police. Kelly, along with an unidentified man, reportedly knocked on the door of the victim's home around 2 a.m. before shooting at the home.  Police obtained a search warrant for Kelly's home where they reportedly found items of evidentiary value.  Kelly was arrested and was charg…
Albert Einstein HS Placed On Lockdown In Kensington For Weapons Investigation (DEVELOPING) Albert Einstein HS Placed On Lockdown In Kensington For Weapons Investigation (DEVELOPING)
Albert Einstein HS Placed On Lockdown In Kensington For Weapons Investigation (Developing) A high school in Montgomery County was locked down just in time to lose out the week. In Kensington, Albert Einstein High School was placed on lockdown shortly before 2:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20 following a report of a weapon on campus. Officials said that members of the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to the school to investigate and determine the validity of the claim. Albert Einstein HS is currently on lockdown following the report of a weapon on campus. Montgomery County Police is investigating the validity of the report. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/0XzJXQs1z3 …
Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland
Here's What We Know About Looming CSX Railroad Strike In Maryland The ongoing labor dispute between CSX Transportation and its labor unions could have a major impact on riders in Maryland and Virginia. CSX has notified the Maryland Transit Administration that if an agreement on a new contract isn’t reached that there is a potential for a labor strike beginning the morning of Friday, Sept. 16. Officials noted that since CSX owns and operates the Camden and Brunswick lines and dispatches MARC trains, any labor disruption would force the immediate suspension of service on those lines until a resolution is reached. 📌ICYMI📌If a potential labor strike bet…
One Extricated After Violent Kensington Crash One Extricated After Violent Kensington Crash
One Extricated After Violent Kensington Crash A person was rushed to the hospital in a violent early morning crash in Kensington, authorities say. The crash occurred shortly before 4 a.m., Sunday, July 24 at the intersection of University Boulevard and Lexington, according to the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department. One patient was extricated and rushed to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries, officials said. Details surrounding the crash and the patient's condition was not immediately made available.  Check Daily Voice for updates as new information is released.  
Montgomery County Police Ask For Help Looking For Missing Elderly Man Montgomery County Police Ask For Help Looking For Missing Elderly Man
Montgomery County Police Ask For Help Looking For Missing Elderly Man Police are asking for the public's help locating an elderly man who went missing in Montgomery County, authorities say. Edfried "Hans" Gassner, 83, of Kensington, was last seen on the 11400 block Rokeby Avenue around 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, according to Montgomery County Police. Gassner is 5-feet 4-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has blue eyes and is bald. Gassner was last seen wearing a grey hat, a yellow and brown shirt, and beige pants.  Police and family are concerned for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Edfried “Hans” Gassner, is…
Teens Charged In Murder Of Maryland's Taon Cline: Police Teens Charged In Murder Of Maryland's Taon Cline: Police
Teens Charged In Murder Of Maryland's Taon Cline: Police Two teenagers will be tried as adults for their alleged roles in connection with the murder of Taon Lamont Cline, 20, last month, authorities announced Malik Hney, 15, of Kensington, and Justin Acosta, 14, of Germantown were both charged with first-degree murder in Cline's death April 22, Montgomery County police said. Officers found Cline suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on the  19500 block of Gunners Branch Road around 10:50 p.m., where he was pronounced dead despite lifesaving measures, police said. Hney and Acosta were arrested on Tuesday, May 3, MoCo police said. …
Silver Spring Man Charged Months After Crash That Killed Beloved Grandmother: Police Silver Spring Man Charged Months After Crash That Killed Beloved Grandmother: Police
Silver Spring Man Charged Months After Crash That Killed Beloved Grandmother: Police A Silver Spring man has been arrested in a Kensington crash that killed a 72-year-old grandmother last November, authorities said. Gustavo Santos Campos, 42, was charged in the crash that left Michaele Anne Belford dead on Nov. 16, 2021, Montgomery County Police said. Campos was driving his blue 2006 Toyota Tacoma when he collided with a 2007 Toyota 4Runner, of which Belford was the passenger, while it was trying to cross the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Franklin Street, investigators said. Belford died of her injuries the next day.  Posted by Michaele Anne Belford on Sunday,…
BabyCat Brewery Bringing Unique Blend Of Culture, Class To Kensington BabyCat Brewery Bringing Unique Blend Of Culture, Class To Kensington
BabyCat Brewery Bringing Unique Blend Of Culture, Class To Kensington Two local beer enthusiasts are looking to pour their passion into the heart of their latest business venture.  Sam Mussomeli and Terry Redmond had an extra lucky St. Paddy’s Day. The duo celebrated getting approved for their liquor license for their new brewery, BabyCat Brewery. Now after submitting their plans to the county, booking a contractor and ordering most of their equipment, Mussomeli and Redmond plan to occupy the physical space real soon. “We’ll take possession of the property probably in mid-April,” Mussomeli said. “Everything is kind of line with moving forward very quickl…
Pickup Truck Strikes And Kills Scooter Driver From Kensington: Police Pickup Truck Strikes And Kills Scooter Driver From Kensington: Police
Pickup Truck Strikes And Kills Scooter Driver From Kensington: Police A person driving a scooter was killed after being struck by a pickup truck in the Lewisdale area over the weekend, authorities said.  Raymond Bradley, 60, of Kensington, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that happened at the intersection of East-West Highway and 23rd Avenue just before noon on Sunday, March 20, Prince George's Police said.  Initial investigation revealed the truck hit Bradley while the truck was turning on 23rd Avenue, police said. The truck driver stayed on scene and was left unharmed, police said.  The investigation is ongoing.  …
Missing Maryland Teen From Montgomery County Found Safe And Unharmed Missing Maryland Teen From Montgomery County Found Safe And Unharmed
Missing Maryland Teen From Montgomery County Found Safe And Unharmed A missing teen from Kensington, who was last reported being seen last week, has been found according to Montgomery County Police.  Jasmine Perez Sales, 16, was found safe and unharmed on Monday, March 7.  Police shared Perez Sales was last seen in the 6400 block of Rock Spring Drive in Bethesda on Wednesday, March 2. The department thanked the public for their assistance in locating the teen. 
Concern Grows For Missing 14-Year-Old Maryland Boy Concern Grows For Missing 14-Year-Old Maryland Boy
Concern Grows For Missing 14-Year-Old Maryland Boy A 14-year-old boy has gone missing from Kensington and police are asking for the public's help in finding him. William David Asbury III, was last seen on Jan. 21 in the 10700 block of Shaftsbury Street, according to Montgomery County Police. Asbury is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs 100 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair and pierced ears. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket, black jeans, black shoes and carrying a red Nike backpack. Police and family are concerned for his welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of William David Asbury III is ask…