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Tenant Convicted For Nearly Beating Landlord To Death Over Rent Dispute In Silver Spring Tenant Convicted For Nearly Beating Landlord To Death Over Rent Dispute In Silver Spring
Geofrey Gaitan Convicted Of Beating Landlord Over Death The third time was a charm for prosecutors in Montgomery County after a Silver Spring man was convicted of the vicious assault of his landlord over rent. Geofrey Gaitan, 31, was found guilty of second-degree attempted murder this week after two previous trials resulted in hung juries in connection to the near-fatal attack of Nicholas Miranda in April 2020. According to court documents, on April 19, 2020, Gaitan severely beat his 63-year-old landlord in a home in the 9700 block of Hastings Drive in Silver Spring, striking him with two solid wood table legs and stomping on his head when …
Audi Driver With Apt Plates Doing 'Doughnuts' At SoccerPlex Pointed Gun At Employee: Police Audi Driver With Apt Plates Doing 'Doughnuts' At SoccerPlex Pointed Gun At Employee: Police
Sam Khojasteh Sam Khojasteh issued a challenge, and Maryland-National Capital Park Police were up to the task. The 19-year-old, while driving an Audi with a vanity Virginia license plate "TRYLOL," was arrested a week after causing chaos outside a Montgomery County recreation facility and pointed a gun at an employee, according to police. On Wednesday, April 10, Khojasteh and several others were seen driving recklessly and doing "doughnuts" in the parking lot of Soccer Plex at the Germantown Recreational Park in Boyds.  Police say that when an employee asked the group to leave, Khojas…
Silver Spring Woman, 61, Missing For About A Month, Police Say Silver Spring Woman, 61, Missing For About A Month, Police Say
Silver Spring Woman, 61, Missing For About A Month, Police Say Police have issued an alert for a Montgomery County woman they say has been missing for about a month. Irasema Gutierrez, of Silver Spring, was last seen the first week of March 2024, Montgomery County Police said Tuesday, April 2. Irasema is 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 125 pounds. Her clothing description is unknown. Anyone with information on Irasema’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency 24-hour line at (301) 279-8000.
Street Racer Charged In Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Silver Spring Man Street Racer Charged In Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Silver Spring Man
Street Racer Charged In Crash That Killed 28-Year-Old Silver Spring Man A man involved in a deadly street racing crash in Montgomery County early last year has turned himself in to face charges, police said Tuesday, March 19. Aaron Givens, 33, was charged on a warrant with negligent homicide by vehicle, criminally negligent homicide by vehicle and driving a vehicle in a race/speed contest. Givens, of Silver Spring, turned himself in to Montgomery County Police headquarters on Monday, March 4. The charges stem from a collision that occurred near West Gude Dr. and Watkins Pond Blvd. in Rockville on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Givens was racing a Ram 1500 TRX pi…
Man Sexually Abused 4 Children At Maryland Church, Additional Victims Sought: Police Man Sexually Abused 4 Children At Maryland Church, Additional Victims Sought: Police
Man Sexually Abused 4 Children At Maryland Church, Additional Victims Sought: Police A man has been arrested and charged for sexually abusing four children at a Maryland church, according to police, who are continuing to seek out other possible victims. Ervin Jeovany Alfaro Lopez, 33, of Germantown, was charged with several counts of sexual abuse of a minor, Montgomery County Police announced Tuesday, March 12. Lopez became the subject of an investigation in May 2023 after a victim reported being sexually abused by a teacher at a church on the 15700 block of Crabbs Branch Way in Derwood. A follow-up investigation led to the discovery of three additional victims coming forw…
District Man Ejected From Truck Dies, Mercedes Driver Hospitalized In Montgomery County Crash District Man Ejected From Truck Dies, Mercedes Driver Hospitalized In Montgomery County Crash
District Man Ejected From Truck Dies, Mercedes Driver Hospitalized In Montgomery County Crash A District man was killed after being ejected from his pick-up truck while crashing with a Mercedes on Saturday night in Montgomery County. Police have identified 29-year-old Jobani Alfredo Cruz as the person who was killed in an early morning crash on March 9 in Chevy Chase. Montgomery County Police, Chevy Chase Village Police, and Montgomery County Fire/Rescue all responded shortly before 12:20 a.m. on Saturday to the area of Connecticut Avenue and Quincy Street, where there was a reported crash involving a Dodge Ram 1500 and 2012 Mercedes SLK. Connecticut Avenue at Quincy Stree…
Fingerprints Lead Officers To Burglar Wanted For Months In Montgomery County, Police Say Fingerprints Lead Officers To Burglar Wanted For Months In Montgomery County, Police Say
Fingerprints Lead Officers To Burglar Wanted For Months In Montgomery County, Police Say Fingerprints led investigators to a man who broke into a mobile phone shop in Montgomery County months ago, police said. The burglary occurred around 4 a.m. at the Cricket Wireless store in the 11300 block of Georgia Avenue in Wheaton on Friday, Nov. 17, Montgomery County Police said in a Monday release. Mukhtar Ali Mohamed, 27, allegedly broke into the store, stole merchandise and left. Mohamed, of Silver Spring, touched a glass door with his right hand just before he tried to burglarize the Montgomery County Liquor Store just one block down about an hour beforehand, ultimately leavin…
Bethesda Woman Arrested For Robbery, Assault On Metro Bus In Montgomery County, Police Say Bethesda Woman Arrested For Robbery, Assault On Metro Bus In Montgomery County, Police Say
Bethesda Woman Arrested For Robbery, Assault On Metro Bus In Montgomery County, Police Say A woman arrested for a robbery and assault on a metro bus in Maryland fought with officers taking her into custody, police said. Crystal McArthur, 37, is accused of assaulting a woman and stealing her phone “for no apparent reason” while riding a Metro bus near the 7600 block of Wisconsin Ave. in Gaithersburg around 9:25 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, according to Montgomery County Police. McArthur, of Bethesda, then got off the bus and walked away toward Old Georgetown Road, while the victim was taken to a nearby hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. She also assaulted two offic…
Montgomery County Teen Missing For Nearly 3 Weeks, Police Say Montgomery County Teen Missing For Nearly 3 Weeks, Police Say
Montgomery County Teen Missing For Nearly 3 Weeks, Police Say Police are searching for a Montgomery County teen who has been missing for nearly three weeks. Emanuel Rosales, 16, was last seen near the 200 block of Perry Road in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, Feb. 6, Montgomery County Police said in a Feb. 23 release. Emanuel stands 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Police say Emanuel was last seen wearing a black puffy coat, black pants, and black shoes and makes frequent trips to the Downtown Silver Spring and Langley Park areas. Concern for Missing Sixteen-Year-Oldhttps://t.co/uRmFhK1voB#mcpnews #mcpd #…
Wanted Baltimore Fugitive Busted Driving Stolen Vehicle In Montgomery County: MDTA Police Wanted Baltimore Fugitive Busted Driving Stolen Vehicle In Montgomery County: MDTA Police
Wanted Baltimore Fugitive Busted Driving Stolen Vehicle In Montgomery County: Mdta Police Faulty tires doomed a Baltimore man wanted in Montgomery County who was caught by Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Police Officers in a stolen car on Monday afternoon.  Darlyn Mejia Trochez, who had multiple warrants out for his arrest, was stopped by officers along the Intercounty Connector (ICC)/MD 200 on Feb. 19, officials said. The initial stop was reported at around 1:45 p.m. on Monday afternoon when an MDTA Police Officer assigned to the ICC Detachment stopped to assist a driver after officers observed the motorist pull over and inspect one of the vehicle’s tires nea…
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Driver In Silver Spring Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Driver In Silver Spring
Police ID Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Driver In Silver Spring Police have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a Honda driver in Montgomery County earlier this week. The collision occurred on the 9500 block of Georgia Avenue around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, Montgomery County Police said. A gray 2020 Honda CR-V was heading northbound and struck Khalid Shakir Scriven, who was in the roadway near Flora Lane. Scriven, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remain on scene and cooperated with the investigation, which remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact CRU detectives at (240) 773-6620. Want breaking news in t…
Montgomery County Teen Missing For Over A Week, Police Say Montgomery County Teen Missing For Over A Week, Police Say
Montgomery County Teen Missing For Over A Week, Police Say Police have launched a search for a Montgomery County teen they say has been missing for more than a week. Aaron Trejo-Arismendy, 17, was last seen near the 19200 block of Dunbridge Way in Montgomery Village around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, Montgomery County Police said in a release on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Aaron stands 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds, police say. He has brown eyes and brown hair. Police were unsure of what clothes Aaron may have been wearing when he went missing. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police - Special Victims Investigatio…
Death Ruled Homicide Day After Germantown Man's Body Found In Gaithersburg Woods: Police Death Ruled Homicide Day After Germantown Man's Body Found In Gaithersburg Woods: Police
Death Ruled Homicide Day After Germantown Man's Body Found In Gaithersburg Woods: Police The death of a 35-year-old man found in a patch of Maryland woods is being investigated as a homicide. Delondre Levert Sawyer, of Germantown, was found unresponsive in a wooded area near the 11200 block of Game Preserve Road in Gaithersburg on Thursday, February 8 and later pronounced dead, Montgomery County Police said. An autopsy conducted on Sawyer’s body located a gunshot wound and ruled his manner of death a homicide. The investigation is being led by the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to con…
Clarksburg High School Placed On Lockdown For Trespassing Person (DEVELOPING) Clarksburg High School Placed On Lockdown For Trespassing Person (DEVELOPING)
Clarksburg High School Placed On Lockdown For Trespassing Person (Developing) UPDATE: The shelter-in-place order was lifted shortly before 10:30 a.m., police said. UPDATE: The shelter-in-place at Clarksburg High School has been lifted.#mcpnews pic.twitter.com/51VGvOUgTZ — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) February 12, 2024 ------------------------------ A Maryland high school has been placed on lockdown for an apparent trespasser on Monday morning, Feb. 12, according to developing reports. Montgomery County Police responded to Clarksburg High School on the 22500 block of Wims Road after the trespasser was reported around 10 a.m., the department …
Video Released Of Group Wanted For Shooting That Sent Two To Hospital In Montgomery County Video Released Of Group Wanted For Shooting That Sent Two To Hospital In Montgomery County
Video Released Of Group Wanted For Shooting That Sent Two To Hospital In Montgomery County Video footage has been released of the group wanted for a recent shooting that sent two people to the hospital in Maryland. The shooting occurred around 11:50 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, Montgomery County Police said. The four suspects were traveling on Colesville Road in Silver Spring in a gray 2008-2011 Toyota Camry when they stopped and exited the vehicle before approaching a man walking on the sidewalk near the Second Avenue intersection. The group physically assaulted the man, and one of them pulled out a handgun and fired several times, striking both the victim and an innocent bystand…
Suspect Caught On Camera Before Breaking Into Maryland Garage, Vehicle: Police Suspect Caught On Camera Before Breaking Into Maryland Garage, Vehicle: Police
Suspect Caught On Camera Before Breaking Into Maryland Garage, Vehicle: Police A suspect was caught on camera moments before breaking into a garage and vehicle in Maryland, according to police who are seeking clues on his identity. The burglary occurred on the 2000 block of University Boulevard in Wheaton around 10:50 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, Montgomery County Police said. The suspect was caught on surveillance footage walking up to a home and knocking on the front door. He then entered the garage and approached a car parked inside before breaking one of its windows, stealing property, and fleeing. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man between 18 and 20 years ol…
Watkins Mill High School Locked Down For Person Possibly Carrying Gun: Police (DEVELOPING) Watkins Mill High School Locked Down For Person Possibly Carrying Gun: Police (DEVELOPING)
Watkins Mill High School Locked Down For Person Possibly Carrying Gun: Police (Developing) A Maryland high school was put on lockdown after a person was apparently seen with a firearm Wednesday morning, Jan. 24, police said. Watkins Mill High School in Gaithersburg was locked down after the weapon was reported, Montgomery County Police said shortly after 11 a.m. Watkins Mill High School is on lockdown for the report of a person believed to have a firearm. More information will be released when it's available. pic.twitter.com/rt3bOc4278 — Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) January 24, 2024 The school remained locked down as of around 11:40 a.m. as officers inve…
New Photo, Video Released Of Suspects Who Robbed Ethiopian Restaurant In Montgomery County New Photo, Video Released Of Suspects Who Robbed Ethiopian Restaurant In Montgomery County
New Photo, Video Released Of Suspects Who Robbed Ethiopian Restaurant In Montgomery County Fresh photos and video footage has been released of the three men who robbed a Maryland Ethiopian restaurant at gunpoint in December. The robbery occurred at Shalla Ethiopian Restaurant on the 8000 block of Sligo Avenue in Gaithersburg around 12:20 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, Montgomery County Police said. The men — two of them armed with firearms and one carrying a red bag — entered the restaurant and demanded property from those inside, police said. The victims complied with the demands of the robbers, who were then seen on surveillance footage leaving in a red/maroon four door sedan. On…
18-Year-Old Arrested For Carjackings In Montgomery County; Other Suspects Sought: Police 18-Year-Old Arrested For Carjackings In Montgomery County; Other Suspects Sought: Police
18-Year-Old Arrested For Carjackings In Montgomery County; Other Suspects Sought: Police An 18-year-old was arrested for a series of carjackings in Montgomery County dating back to last November, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Joseph De-La-Paz was arrested on Friday, Jan. 5 and charged with multiple counts of armed carjacking, armed robbery, assault, theft, and weapons offenses, Montgomery County Police said. Investigators believe De-La-Paz is tied to carjackings from Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Wednesday, Nov. 8. Officers from the 4th District responded to the first carjacking report on the 3100 block of McMahon Road and found that a woman was at the trunk of her 2013 N…
Seen Her? Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS Teacher In Maryland Reported Missing For Days Seen Her? Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS Teacher In Maryland Reported Missing For Days
Seen Her? Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS Teacher In Maryland Reported Missing For Days Seen her?  A high school teacher in Maryland has been missing for nearly a week, according to police. Emily Ann Riley, 50, was last seen near the 900 block of Erie Avenue on Thursday, Jan. 11, Montgomery County Police said. Riley is 5-foot-8, police said, with shoulder-length brown hair, hazel eyes, and she wears glasses. She teaches astronomy at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in the Montgomery County Public School District, according to her LinkedIn page. Anyone with information on Emily Ann Riley’s whereabouts is urged to call the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency line at (…
Homeless Armed Robbers Targeted MD 7-Eleven Stores During Short-Lived Crime Spree, Police Say Homeless Armed Robbers Targeted MD 7-Eleven Stores During Short-Lived Crime Spree, Police Say
Homeless Armed Robbers Targeted MD 7-Eleven Stores During Short-Lived Crime Spree, Police Say Two people have been arrested for a pair of recent armed robberies in Maryland, authorities announced. Stephen Lavance Oates, Jr., 35, and Katrice Ceclia Wood, 29, were arrested and charged for robberies committed Monday, Jan. 8 and Wednesday, Jan. 10, Montgomery County Police said. Oates, Jr. and Wood, who have no permanent addresses, were donning masks when they entered the 7-Eleven on the 14100 block of Georgia Avenue around 2:50 a.m. Jan. 8 and demanded the workers not to move. One of them showed a firearm while the other sprayed the workers with pepper spray before both suspects stole…
13-Year-Old Wanted For Silver Spring Shooting Busted During Maryland Traffic Stop, Police Say 13-Year-Old Wanted For Silver Spring Shooting Busted During Maryland Traffic Stop, Police Say
13-Year-Old Wanted For Silver Spring Shooting Busted During Maryland Traffic Stop, Police Say Police say that a teenager has been arrested and charged with a summertime shootout in Silver Spring. In August, four people and a separate lone shooter began shooting at each other in the 1500 block of November Circle before all scattering in different directions before police arrived (see video). Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – mcpdmedia There were no injuries reported; however, one round did enter a vacant apartment building in the area of the shooting. On Thursday, a Montgomery County Police spokesperson said that a 13-year-old has been arrested in co…
Child Identified As Culprit In Seven Bomb Threats Targeting Montgomery County Schools: Sheriff Child Identified As Culprit In Seven Bomb Threats Targeting Montgomery County Schools: Sheriff
Child Identified As Culprit In Seven Bomb Threats Targeting Montgomery County Schools: Sheriff A child responsible for multiple bomb threats targeting schools in Montgomery County has been identified, according to police. This month, administrators received emailed threats targeting Montgomery Blair High School on five separate occasions, as well as Oak View Elementary School and Silver Spring International School, forcing multiple lockdowns and evacuations of students and staff. Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones said on Wednesday morning that investigators identified a 12-year-old as the person responsible for all seven bomb threats, which he admitted to detectives. "This…
Sergeant Intentionally Hit By Driver Loses Use Of Both Legs In Montgomery County Crash: Chief Sergeant Intentionally Hit By Driver Loses Use Of Both Legs In Montgomery County Crash: Chief
Sergeant Intentionally Hit By Driver Loses Use Of Both Legs In Montgomery County Crash: Chief The Montgomery County Police sergeant who was run down by a reckless driver well known to the department has lost the use of both of his legs. Sgt. Patrick Kepp is hospitalized in critical condition on Wednesday afternoon after 19-year-old Frederick Rafael Mayorga took police on a wild ride and intentionally struck him in a green Dodge Charger while speeding on I-270, something he is known to do, according to Police Chief Marcus Jones. Jones said that on Wednesday morning, officers in Germantown were monitoring the Charger, which hit speeds approaching 110 mph, as he attempted to bait poli…
Montgomery County Police Officer Critically Injured By Driver On I-270 Montgomery County Police Officer Critically Injured By Driver On I-270
Montgomery County Police Officer Critically Injured By Driver On I-270 A Montgomery County Police officer suffered critical injuries after being struck by a reportedly impaired driver on I-270 early on Wednesday morning. Two people are in custody after an officer was struck at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the northbound lanes on I-270 between Watkins Mill Road and north of Middlebrook Road in Gaithersburg, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson.  (6a) Repost @WTOP JUST IN: A (Montgomery County) police officer was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 270; two people are in custody, Montgomery County police say. pic.twitter…
Ambulance Overturns On Slick Potomac Roads Ambulance Overturns On Slick Potomac Roads
Ambulance Overturns On Slick Potomac Roads An ambulance overturned on slick Maryland roads Friday, Oct. 6. The reserve ambulance overturned on Brickyard Road near Stable Lane in Potomac around 10:30 a.m., Montgomery County police spokesperson Pete Piringer said on Twitter. Piringer said the road conditions were caused by morning precipitation and build up of oil on the road. A sand truck was requested. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.
Police K9 Loki Causing Mischief Tracked Down After Going Missing In Montgomery County (UPDATED) Police K9 Loki Causing Mischief Tracked Down After Going Missing In Montgomery County (UPDATED)
Police K9 Loki Causing Mischief Tracked Down After Going Missing In Montgomery County (Updated) Updated: The department announced that Loki was located safe and unharmed at 12:45 p.m. on Friday afternoon. Original Story: A police K9 named after the God of Mischief has gone missing in Montgomery County. Loki was last seen at around 3 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Jackson Road when the Belgian Malinois got away from his handler and ran off, officials say. The dog has black and tan hair, and will be wearing a collar that says "Police" on it. The department advised that if one is to see Loki, they should not approach or chase him, but should instead im…
Vandal With History Of Damaging Police Cruisers Strikes Again In Damascus, Officials Say Vandal With History Of Damaging Police Cruisers Strikes Again In Damascus, Officials Say
Vandal With History Of Damaging Police Cruisers Strikes Again In Damascus, Officials Say An unexpected outburst by an outraged suspect led to the arrest of a 41-year-old man who vandalized Montgomery County Police cruisers in Damascus. Steven Michael Blank found himself on the wrong side of the law - again - after a tirade that found him destroying police property in the area, authorities announced on Tuesday. The Damascus resident is accused of driving into a parking lot in the 10200 block of Lewis Drive, where two police cruisers were parked alongside other vehicles in the area. It is alleged that Blank got out of his car and shattered the passenger mirror of one cruiser, th…
AirBnB Renters Find Hidden Cameras Throughout Silver Spring Home, Culprit Caught: Police AirBnB Renters Find Hidden Cameras Throughout Silver Spring Home, Culprit Caught: Police
AirBnB Renters Find Hidden Cameras Throughout Silver Spring Home, Culprit Caught: Police A Maryland man has been arrested for installing hidden cameras in his brother's AirBnB, and filming a couple renting the place earlier this month, authorities said. Larry Goisse, whose brother owned the home, was  charged with peeping tom, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal installation of visual surveillance in private areas, Montgomery County police said. A Texas couple renting a Dale Drive home in Silver Spring found hidden cameras in smoke detectors in the bedroom and bathroom of the house in August of last year, police said. The couple lef…
Party Time For Burglars Who Stole Permanent Balloons From Bethesda Store Party Time For Burglars Who Stole Permanent Balloons From Bethesda Store
Party Time For Burglars Who Stole Permanent Balloons From Bethesda Store A pair of burglars apparently hoping for some good vibes are giving quite the opposite in Bethesda. The dynamic duo broke into the Bone Jour stole on Del Ray Avenue on Monday, Aug. 7 in Bethesda, and stole a bundle of permanent balloons from outside the store, Montgomery County police said. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. One of the suspects is described as a White male, in his twenties, with short hair, a medium build, wearing glasses, a t-shirt, short pants and shoes. The other suspect is descr…
Bank Robber Takes A Moment To Himself During Mugshot In Montgomery County Bank Robber Takes A Moment To Himself During Mugshot In Montgomery County
Bank Robber Takes A Moment To Himself During Mugshot In Montgomery County A man with no known address has been apprehended following an investigation into a bank robbery earlier this week in Montgomery county, authorities announced on Thursday. John Reynolds, 33, is facing charges after he allegedly robbed the TD Bank in the 800 block of West Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, Aug. 8 in the middle of the day. Police say that Reynolds walked into the bank, demanded money from an employee, then jumped over the counter, stuffed an undisclosed amount of cash into a bag and fled the bank in a silver Hyundai. Reynolds was quickly identified as a suspect by Mon…