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Second Trial Seals Fate: Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault At Maryland Graduation Party Second Trial Seals Fate: Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault At Maryland Graduation Party
Second Trial Seals Fate: Man Convicted Of Sexual Assault At Maryland Graduation Party A 27-year-old man who marred the college graduation celebration at a friend's home in Germantown has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman at a second trial, authorities announced on Thursday. Clarksburg resident Nelson Jones was found guilty by a jury of third-degree sex offense this week and will now face up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced next month, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. In May 2021, prosecutors say that the graduation celebration continued into the early morning hours, and a woman at the party went to a bedroom alone to slee…
Teen Charged With Attempted Murder Facing New Charges For Second Maryland Shooting: Police Teen Charged With Attempted Murder Facing New Charges For Second Maryland Shooting: Police
Teen Charged With Attempted Murder Facing New Charges For Second Maryland Shooting: Police A 16-year-old already being charged as an adult for a shooting earlier this year involving a teen exiting a school bus in Montgomery County is facing new charges after being linked to a reported August shooting, police say. Clarksburg resident Jaiden Ochieng was first identified and charged following a shooting that was reported in March in the 19300 block of Archdale Road in Germantown. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Police Department, at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, Ochieng arrived at a bus stop in a stolen Hyundai, and when his would-be 15-year-old v…
Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland
Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland Dozens of residents were displaced by a fast-moving two-alarm Montgomery County fire that broke out early on Saturday morning.  First responders were called to a four-story apartment complex at around  8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 to the 12800 block of Clarksburg Square Road in Clarksburg, after receiving multiple calls with residents screaming in the background. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by smoke billowing through the area with flames showing throughout the building. .@mcfrs was at dispatched 807am and located heavy fire to the rear of a 4 story apt building with ext…
Dump Truck Driver Killed In I-270 Crash Was Motorcycle Enthusiast, Dad Dump Truck Driver Killed In I-270 Crash Was Motorcycle Enthusiast, Dad
Dump Truck Driver Killed In I-270 Crash Was Motorcycle Enthusiast, Dad Maryland State Police continue to investigate a crash that resulted in the death of a dump truck driver and motorcycle enthusiast on I-270 in Montgomery County. Rodney Lee Gibson, 54, of Frederick, has been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash when he was driving his dump truck along the interstate in Clarksburg on Monday, May 13. At approximately 10:10 a.m. on the day of the crash, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of I-270 near Route 109 to investigate a crash involving a van and Gibson's truck. A…
One Killed When Dump Truck Overturns Into Ravine Near I-270 In Maryland: State Police (UPDATED) One Killed When Dump Truck Overturns Into Ravine Near I-270 In Maryland: State Police (UPDATED)
One Killed When Dump Truck Overturns Into Ravine Near I-270 In Maryland: State Police (Updated) One person was killed following a Monday morning crash that tied up traffic on I-270 in Montgomery County. Rodney Lee Gibson, 54, of Frederick, has been identified by Maryland State Police investigators as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash when he was driving his dump truck along the interstate in Clarksburg on May 13. At approximately 10:10 a.m. on Monday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to a stretch of I-270 near Route 109 to investigate a crash involving a van and Gibson's truck. According to the preliminary investigation, the truck and a 2019 Ford Transit…
18-Year-Old Accused Of Sexually Abusing Four Women In Four Days On Maryland Trail: Police 18-Year-Old Accused Of Sexually Abusing Four Women In Four Days On Maryland Trail: Police
18-Year-Old Accused Of Sexually Abusing Four Women In Four Days On Maryland Trail: Police An 18-year-old out on supervised release has been charged with committing at least four sexual offenses on four consecutive days involving women along a Montgomery County trail, police say. Clarksburg resident Ibn Muhammad Rosario has been arrested and charged with several sexual offenses that were reported between Monday, May 6 and Thursday, May 9 in the area of Snowden Farm Parkway and Little Seneca Parkway. In each incident, Rosario allegedly groped or touched his victims, and twice made lewd comments toward them. The women were able to provide a description of Rosario, and the Mon…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Maryland, Virginia Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Maryland, Virginia
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In Maryland, Virginia The National Weather Service has released snowfall totals for the DMV in this week's storm. In Maryland, Sabillasville which appears to have gotten the most amount of snow: 8.5 inches on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the NWS said. In Virginia, Gavel Springs in Frederick County got about 4.5 inches. Here's the breakdown by county: BALTIMORE Lineboro: 3.5 inches Bentley Springs: 3 Owings Mills: 1 Pikesville: 0.4  CARROLL Millers: 4.7 Manchester: 4.3 Taneytown: 4 Westminster: 2 Uniontown: 1.1 CECIL Elkton: 3.0  Rising Sun: 1  Port Deposit 1 FREDERICK Sabilla…
White Van-Driving Man Wanted For Indecent Exposure Incidents In Maryland: Police White Van-Driving Man Wanted For Indecent Exposure Incidents In Maryland: Police
White Van-Driving Man Wanted For Indecent Exposure Incidents In Maryland: Police A 36-year-old man is facing several charges for allegedly exposing himself to students on multiple occasions near the University of Maryland, authorities announced. Clarksburg resident Ryan Joseph Cibula is facing charges following an investigation by members of the university's police department into an indecent exposure incident outside Elkton Hall late on Monday afternoon. A woman reported to police that she saw a man - later identified as Cibula expose himself while inside a white van, which was spotted by an eagle-eyed officer traveling east on University Boulevard. Cibula w…
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.&…
Oral Surgeon Who Supplied Patient Turned Lover With Drugs Sentenced For OD In Maryland Oral Surgeon Who Supplied Patient Turned Lover With Drugs Sentenced For OD In Maryland
Oral Surgeon Who Supplied Patient Turned Lover With Drugs Sentenced For OD In Maryland The Maryland oral surgeon who was found complicit in the overdose death of his former girlfriend will spend decades behind bars, authorities announced on Wednesday. Dr. James Ryan, 50, of Clarksburg, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after being convicted for his role in the death of 25-year-old Sarah Harris nearly two years ago. State’s Attorney John McCarthy speaking after today’s sentencing hearing. In Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD,... Posted by Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 The Germantown doctor first knew Harris as a…
Teen Apprehended For Early Morning Shooting In Maryland, Police Say Teen Apprehended For Early Morning Shooting In Maryland, Police Say
Teen Apprehended For Early Morning Shooting In Maryland, Police Say A teenage shooter didn't make it far in Montgomery County after allegedly shooting a man during an early morning incident in Germantown. Clarksburg resident Raymond Leon McRoy, 18, has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder of a man just days after a reported shooting in the 19500 block of Waters Road last week. Police say that at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the site of the shooting, where they found one person suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital and survived his in…
DIVINE DEAL: Cemetery Included In Sale Of Shuttered Maryland Church DIVINE DEAL: Cemetery Included In Sale Of Shuttered Maryland Church
Divine Deal: Cemetery Included In Sale Of Shuttered Maryland Church Call it divine deal or a Christmas coincidence, a Maryland church is up for sale. By the way, it's got a wet bar. The former Hyattstown United Methodist Church, which held its last service in August, is on the market for $799,000 on Loopnet. The 4,000-square-foot specialty building near the Frederick County line on Route 355 in Clarksburg is divided by three land parcels which include a small church with a "simple" sanctuary and hall; a former parsonage with modular classrooms; and a cemetery, the listing says. Conveyed with the space are an organ and piano, a "wet bar" kitchen,…
Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS) Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS)
Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (Videos) It was a day of celebration for the Montgomery County police family as they escorted Sgt. Patrick Kepp out of the hospital weeks after he was severely injured in a crash on I-270 in late October. Kepp received a proper hero's welcome on Thursday as he was discharged from the UMD Medical Center Shock Trauma Center and was escorted by a decorated motorcade to Walter Reed Medical Center in Virginia. Today is a day of celebration!Sgt. Pat Kepp has been discharged from the UMD Medical Center, Shock Trauma. Surrounded by family, friends, brothers&sisters in Blue and an amazing medical team…
Teen Accused Of Attempted Murder Will Be Charged As An Adult In Maryland, Police Say Teen Accused Of Attempted Murder Will Be Charged As An Adult In Maryland, Police Say
Teen Accused Of Attempted Murder Will Be Charged As An Adult In Maryland, Police Say Police say that a 16-year-old has been arrested and will be charged as an adult after opening fire inside a Montgomery County home. Lekota Martin, Jr., of Clarksburg, was taken into custody on Monday following an investigation into a shooting in the 20700 block of Crystal Hill Circle in Germantown earlier this month, authorities announced on Tuesday, Nov. 21.  It is alleged that Marin shot into a home on Crystal Hill Circle, where officers found bullet casings and holes, though no one inside the residence was struck by the gunshots.  According to investigators, Martin was identif…
Sergeant Paralyzed By Speeding Driver In Intentional I-270 Crash: Chief Sergeant Paralyzed By Speeding Driver In Intentional I-270 Crash: Chief
Sergeant Paralyzed By Speeding Driver In Intentional I-270 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…
Four $50K Winning Powerball Tickets Sold Across Maryland Four $50K Winning Powerball Tickets Sold Across Maryland
Four $50K Winning Powerball Tickets Sold Across Maryland A jackpot-winning Powerball ticket worth more than $1 billion wasn't sold in Maryland, but some Lottery players should still be feeling lucky after the latest drawing. A $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot was won in California, but four Maryland players have tickets that are worth the $50,000 third-tier prize that were sold across the state. The Winning numbers for the Wednesday, Oct. 11 drawing were: 22-24-40-52-64 with a Powerball of 10. Lottery officials are now encouraging players to check their tickets if they bought from these locations:  Abingdon: 7-Eleven on Pulaski Highway in …
Stolen Jeep Investigation Leads Police In MD To Home With Unsecured Guns Around Kids: Officials Stolen Jeep Investigation Leads Police In MD To Home With Unsecured Guns Around Kids: Officials
Stolen Jeep Investigation Leads Police In MD To Home With Unsecured Guns Around Kids: Officials A Jeep stolen in Missouri that was tracked back to Maryland has led to criminal charges for a Montgomery County man who was caught with unsecured weapons around young children. Clarksburg resident Jerald McCalla, 25, is facing a host of charges following the investigation into a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT that was reported stolen in May through "fraudulent means" from a dealership in Farmington, Missouri, police said. Investigators got more than they bargained for when they executed a warrant at McCalla's Montgomery County home. A search warrant was executed at the Clarksburg house, where the…
Springtime Shooter Gets Max Sentence For Gunning Down 23-Year-Old In MD: State's Attorney Springtime Shooter Gets Max Sentence For Gunning Down 23-Year-Old In MD: State's Attorney
Springtime Shooter Gets Max Sentence For Gunning Down 23-Year-Old In MD: State's Attorney A 21-year-old man will spend decades in prison for gunning down a man in broad daylight in an incident that was caught on camera. The Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday, May 31, that Clarksburg resident Rodjaun Neal-Williams has been sentenced to the maximum term of 30 years in prison after being convicted earlier this year for his role in the death of 23-year-old Javon Gordon, of Boyds, two years ago. Specifically, Neal-Williams was convicted by a jury in March of voluntary manslaughter and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. The conf…
Gunman Convicted Of Shooting 23-Year-Old In Cold Blood: Montgomery County State's Attorney Gunman Convicted Of Shooting 23-Year-Old In Cold Blood: Montgomery County State's Attorney
Gunman Convicted Of Shooting 23-Year-Old In Cold Blood: Montgomery County State's Attorney The Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that a 21-year-old man has been convicted of shooting a man in broad daylight in an incident caught on camera. Clarksburg resident Rodjaun Neal-Williams is facing decades in prison after being found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence for his role in the death of Javon Gordon, 23, of Boyds. The conflict between the two dates back nearly three years, when Neal-Williams was 19 years old at the time. According to the State’s Attorney’s Office, on April 13, 2021, in the 12…
Five Arrested for Illegal Possession of a Handgun in Clarksburg Five Arrested for Illegal Possession of a Handgun in Clarksburg
Five Arrested for Illegal Possession of a Handgun in Clarksburg Several young adults in Maryland are facing charges after being busted by police with illegal weapons and drugs following a gathering in Montgomery County, authorities announced. The Montgomery County Police Department announced the arrests of five suspects under the age of 24 on Friday, Sept. 9 after they were caught by officers for illegally possessing firearms and controlled dangerous substances. Those charged: Isaac Walker, 22, of Germantown; Malik Walker, 20, of Germantown; Kristin Walsh, 24, of Durwood; Kim Peaks, 19, of Gaithersburg; An unnamed 14-year-old boy. Investigators fro…
Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing By Friends and Family In Maryland Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing By Friends and Family In Maryland
Alert Issued For Teen Reported Missing By Friends and Family In Maryland Police are asking for the public's help finding a missing Clarksburg teen, authorities say. Mason Chedester, 15, was last seen walking on Meadow Mist Way around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 28, according to Montgomery County police. Mason ChedesterMontgomery County Department of Police Mason is 5-foot-5, and weighs 120 pounds, police said. He has brown eyes and brown hair. He also has braces on his teeth and both of his ears pierced. Chedester was last known to be wearing a black and gray tie dye shirt with a Hershey Park logo on the front, black cargo pants, and black and grey Nike sneak…
Police, Family Concerned Over Missing Maryland Teen Last Seen Leaving Area HS Police, Family Concerned Over Missing Maryland Teen Last Seen Leaving Area HS
Police, Family Concerned Over Missing Maryland Teen Last Seen Leaving Area HS Friends and family have expressed concerns in Maryland regarding a missing teen who was last seen leaving his high school. An alert was issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police Special Victims Investigations Division as they seek the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Clarksburg resident Jaiden Anthony Ochieng. Ochieng was last seen at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 7 leaving Clarksburg High School, police said. The teenager was described as being 5-foot-6 weighing approximately 125 pounds with brown eyes and curly black hair. “Police and family are concerned…
Clarksburg Man Impersonated Police Officer Using Company Car: Police Clarksburg Man Impersonated Police Officer Using Company Car: Police
Clarksburg Man Impersonated Police Officer Using Company Car: Police A Clarksburg man was arrested and charged with impersonating a Montgomery County Police officer while using his company's car to get into a gated community, authorities said.  Matthew Kinsey, 47, posed as an officer to get into the Leisure World community on Sunday, May 15, Montgomery County Police said. While in the community, Kinsey blocked a victim's vehicle at an intersection with his own, got out and identified himself as an officer.  When the victim asked to see Kinsey's badge and why his vehicle didn't have police lights, Kinsey did not respond. Kinsey then took a pict…
16-Year-Old Student Charged With Connection To Clarksburg School Lockdowns: Police 16-Year-Old Student Charged With Connection To Clarksburg School Lockdowns: Police
16-Year-Old Student Charged With Connection To Clarksburg School Lockdowns: Police A 16-year-old Clarksburg High School student arrested for bringing a loaded weapon onto a high school campus and forcing several schools under lockdown, authorities said.   Nafees Muhammad allegedly pointed a gun at someone after hitting their car while parking in the 22400 block of Brick Haven Way around 10:18 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, Montgomery County Police said. Muhammad then reportedly fled into Clarksburg High School, which — along with Rocky Hill Middle School and the Goddard School — was placed on lockdown around 10:35 a.m.  Muhammad eventually left camp…
Maryland Man Admits To Thrusting Lacrosse Stick At Capitol Police Officer During Jan. 6 Riot Maryland Man Admits To Thrusting Lacrosse Stick At Capitol Police Officer During Jan. 6 Riot
Maryland Man Admits To Thrusting Lacrosse Stick At Capitol Police Officer During Jan. 6 Riot A man from Montgomery County has pleaded guilty to a felony charge regarding his actions during the January 6 Capitol riot, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia said. David Blair, 27, of Clarksburg, admitted to thrusting a lacrosse stick at a capitol police officer while being asked to back away from the Capitol building, according to court documents. Instead of following instructions, Blair waved his stick around, which had a Confederate battle flag attached to it, and shouted the words “hell naw, quit backing up, don’t be scared.”  Blair then proceeded square himse…