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Woman Found Dead Posted Series Of TikTok Videos Before Maryland Disappearance Woman Found Dead Posted Series Of TikTok Videos Before Maryland Disappearance
Woman Found Dead Posted Series Of TikTok Videos Before Maryland Disappearance A Montgomery County woman who was found dead after disappearing last December posted a series of videos up until the day she was last seen, according to her apparent TikTok account.  While most videos of Keylin Yolibeth Chavez-Dominguez show herself singing and joking, some are troubling. The 20-year-old Rockville woman was found dead along the ICC over the weekend, Montgomery County Police Department said. She had last been seen on Dec. 30 in her Braxfield Court apartment, police said. Her body was found in the Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley Park around 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28.  Chav…
Body Of Missing 20-Year-Old Woman Found Along ICC Body Of Missing 20-Year-Old Woman Found Along ICC
Body Of Missing 20-Year-Old Woman Found Along ICC The body of a 20-year-old woman missing since December 2022 was found along the ICC over the weekend, authorities said. Keylin Yolibeth Chavez-Dominguez, of Rockville, was believed to have been killed, the Montgomery County Police Department said. Her body was found in the Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley Park around 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. She had last been seen on Dec. 30 in her Braxfield Court apartment, police said. Her body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, where an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine the cause and manner of deat…
Craigslist Massage Therapists Accused Of Sex Trafficking, Prostitution In Maryland, Police Say Craigslist Massage Therapists Accused Of Sex Trafficking, Prostitution In Maryland, Police Say
Craigslist Massage Therapists Accused Of Sex Trafficking, Prostitution In Maryland, Police Say Two Maryland women have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sex trafficking and prostitution, authorities say. Ana Delia Solano, 48, and Ana Cristina Bermudez, 49, are accused of running an unlicensed spa in the 9500 block of Georgia Avenue where the two women advertised massage services on Craigslist with sexually explicit photos of women, according to Montgomery County Police. Police led a five-month long investigation where detectives observed men entering and leaving the "spa" and learned that clients were offered extra services with prices based on the sexual service prov…
Elderly Maryland Man Arrested For Long-Running Pickpocketing Scheme Elderly Maryland Man Arrested For Long-Running Pickpocketing Scheme
Elderly Maryland Man Arrested For Long-Running Pickpocketing Scheme Officers have charged an elderly man for a series of pickpocket thefts that occurred between April and September 2022 throughout several locations in Montgomery County, authorities announce. Arthur Earnest Kelly, 71, was arrested after being accused of distracting elderly victims in grocery stores before stealing their wallets and using their credit cards to purchase items at other stores, according to Montgomery County police. On Friday, Dec. 2, Kelly was arrested by officers in Chevy Chase. Officers were able to search Kelly's vehicle where they also found items of evidentiary value. Kel…
Four Decades Later, Police In Maryland Identify, Arrest Alleged Serial Rapist Four Decades Later, Police In Maryland Identify, Arrest Alleged Serial Rapist
Four Decades Later, Police In Maryland Identify, Arrest Alleged Serial Rapist A man accused of raping women in Prince George's County over forty years ago has been arrested, authorities say. Marion Edward Pearson Jr., 65, was linked to the crime through the FBI's National DNA Index System on Monday, Oct. 31 after Cold Case detectives submitted evidence from the open rape case to the system in March of 2022, according to Montgomery County Police. Pearson Jr. lived in Prince George's County, and frequented the University of Maryland/College Park area during the time of the crime. He had been arrested several times for assault, indecent exposure, and had recently been r…
Death Of Man Found In Wooded Area In Maryland Ruled A Homicide, Police Say Death Of Man Found In Wooded Area In Maryland Ruled A Homicide, Police Say
Death Of Man Found In Wooded Area In Maryland Ruled A Homicide, Police Say The death of a 20-year-old man whose dead body was found in the woods earlier this month in Montgomery County has been ruled a homicide, investigators announced. Edvin Moises Agustin Leon has been identified as the man who was found shot and killed shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the 9000 block of Piney Branch Road, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. On the day of the shooting, officers arrived at the site of the reported shooting, where a police K9 found Leon’s dead body with a gunshot wound in the woods. Investigators noted that a second victim was also…
Teen Killed, Two Others Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting, Police Say Teen Killed, Two Others Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting, Police Say
Teen Killed, Two Others Hospitalized In Early Morning Maryland Shooting, Police Say One teen is dead and several others were injured in Montgomery County shooting, authorities say. The shooting occurred around 4 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9 in the 100 block of Colony Road in Piney Branch.  A 19-year-old Hyattsville man, identified as Willans Anderson Alberto Cruz, was pronounced dead at the scene, and two other men were taken to a hospital in serious, but stable condition.  A fourth man was found uninjured at the scene.  The preliminary investigation by detectives has determined that the victims were at the location when they were approached by an unknown numbe…
Caught On Camera: Police Release Video Of Maryland Middle School Burglar Caught On Camera: Police Release Video Of Maryland Middle School Burglar
Caught On Camera: Police Release Video Of Maryland Middle School Burglar Police have released surveillance images of a suspect believed to be connected to a burglary that occurred at a Silver Spring middle school back in September, authorities say. Police are hoping that the public may be able to help identify the suspect, who reportedly burglarized Silver Spring International Middle School the night of Sunday, Sept. 25, according to Montgomery County Police. Detectives have determined that the suspect forced entry into the school and stole items from classrooms and left the scene. The suspect is described as White male, medium build, average height, gray …
Teen Arrest For Maryland Murder Brings Closure Rate To 100 Percent In Montgomery County: Police Teen Arrest For Maryland Murder Brings Closure Rate To 100 Percent In Montgomery County: Police
Teen Arrest For Maryland Murder Brings Closure Rate To 100 Percent In Montgomery County: Police A recent homicide arrest marks a 100% closure rate for all homicides investigated by the Montgomery County Police Department - Major Crimes Division in 2022, authorities announce.  The October indictment of Kyler Mcroy, 19, for a February 2022 murder marked the 100% closure rate, confirms Montgomery County Police. Mcroy is accused of shooting Keon Jones, 19, on Feb. 10, 2022 in the location of Cinnamon Drive and Mustard Seed Court. Officers arrived on the scene and located Jones and performed life-saving measures on him until medics arrived to rush him to the hospital. Jones succumbed…
Police In Montgomery Release Video Of Silver Spring Shooting Police In Montgomery Release Video Of Silver Spring Shooting
Police In Montgomery Release Video Of Silver Spring Shooting Detectives have released surveillance images of two suspects involved in a shooting in Silver Spring in hopes to help identify them, authorities say. Officers responded to the scene at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive around 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 24 after reports of shots fired, according to Montgomery County police. Investigation revealed that two Black men were shooting at each other. During the shooting, a commercial business and a car were struck by a bullet. No injuries were reported in the shooting.  To view footage of the incident, click here. Detective…
Shootout Shakes Maryland Town During Monday Morning Rush Hour Shootout Shakes Maryland Town During Monday Morning Rush Hour
Shootout Shakes Maryland Town During Monday Morning Rush Hour Authorities have released surveillance footage of gunmen who fired at each other striking nearby cars and businesses Monday, Oct. 24 (scroll for video). The two black males were shooting at each other at the intersection of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive around 10:35 a.m. in Silver Spring, county police said. A CAVA restaurant and a passing car were struck by bullets. No injuries were reported on scene and detectives believe that this shooting was contained between the two males. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding these suspects or this crime to call the 3rd Distri…
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Note-Passing Maryland Bank Robber $10K Reward Offered To Identify Note-Passing Maryland Bank Robber
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Note-Passing Maryland Bank Robber Detectives have released images of suspects believed to be involved in several armed bank robberies in Gaithersburg, authorities say. The first robbery occurred on Thursday, Sept. 8 around 5 p.m., at the TD Bank in the 800 block of West Diamond Avenue. During the robbery, the suspect passed an employee a note demanding money and stating that he had a gun and a pipe bomb. The employee then handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to the suspect who left the bank. In the second robbery on Tuesday, Sept. 27, just before 5 p.m., the TD Bank in the 15000 block of Shady Grove Road was reported t…
VIDEO: $10K Reward Offered For Information On Montgomery 7-Eleven Armed Robbery VIDEO: $10K Reward Offered For Information On Montgomery 7-Eleven Armed Robbery
Video: $10K Reward Offered For Information On Montgomery 7-Eleven Armed Robbery A $10,000 reward is being offered for information on suspects accused of violently robbing a 7-Eleven in Montgomery County, authorities say. Investigation revealed that two suspects entered the store in the 5100 block of River Road around 3 a.m., and placed merchandise on the counter at the cash register to pay for them. When the clerk was giving change back to one of the suspects, a second suspect lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun, and instructed the clerk to open the cash register to give them money, according to Montgomery County police. Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of a 7…
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Maryland Chick-fil-A Purse Snatcher $10K Reward Offered To Identify Maryland Chick-fil-A Purse Snatcher
$10K Reward Offered To Identify Maryland Chick-fil-A Purse Snatcher Police are attempting to identify a suspect who attempted to steal a victim's purse inside of a Montgomery County Chick-fil-A back in March, authorities say. The suspect reportedly walked into the restaurant on Saturday, March 26 around 8 a.m., and snatched the victim's purse and ran off, according to Montgomery County police. The victim chased the suspect and was able to retrieve the purse, causing the suspect to flee the scene.  Police are asking for help identifying this suspectMontgomery County Police The suspect is described as a black individual with an unclear gender who is appr…
New Details, Video Of Wanted Hardware Store Robbers Released By Police In Maryland New Details, Video Of Wanted Hardware Store Robbers Released By Police In Maryland
New Details, Video Of Wanted Hardware Store Robbers Released By Police In Maryland New photos and videos have been released by police investigators in Maryland as they attempt to locate a BMW-driving duo who were caught on camera violently breaking into a Montgomery County hardware store and stealing power tools. On Monday, Oct. 3, investigators from the Montgomery County Department of Police Second District offered new details about a September robbery at Strosniders Hardware in the 10500 block of Connecticut Avenue in Kensington. In the video (which can be viewed above), the two can be seen pulling up to the hardware store while it was open to canvas the area on Thursda…
Woman Fights Off Burglar, Attempted Rapist After Attack At Marland Apartment, Police Say Woman Fights Off Burglar, Attempted Rapist After Attack At Marland Apartment, Police Say
Woman Fights Off Burglar, Attempted Rapist After Attack At Marland Apartment, Police Say A Maryland woman was able to fight off a would-be rapist at her Silver Spring apartment during a burglary, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officials said that at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, in the 800 block of Northampton Drive in Silver Spring, a woman was attacked from behind by an unknown man, officials said. According to detectives from the department’s Special Victims Investigations Division, there was a physical struggle between the woman and the suspect, during which he sexually assaulted her. The victim screamed, police said, and the suspe…
LA Woman Busted In Maryland Running Elaborate Lottery Scheme In Montgomery County LA Woman Busted In Maryland Running Elaborate Lottery Scheme In Montgomery County
LA Woman Busted In Maryland Running Elaborate Lottery Scheme In Montgomery County A California woman has been arrested after running an elaborate lottery scheme that stole money from Maryland residents, authorities say. Daisy Castillo Badillo, 54, allegedly stole at least $14,000 from a Montgomery County resident after the scam this April, according to Montgomery County Police. Detectives say that on the afternoon of Monday, April 4, a robbery was reported in the 4000 block of Aspen Hill Road in Silver Spring. The victim claimed that a suspect approached her parked vehicle and stated that he had a winning lottery ticket that he needed help claiming because of having an i…
Maryland Cop Killer Who Confessed To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Ordered To Be Held Without Bond Maryland Cop Killer Who Confessed To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Ordered To Be Held Without Bond
Maryland Cop Killer Who Confessed To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Ordered To Be Held Without Bond A killer who admitted to murdering a Montgomery County Police Officer over 50 years ago has been ordered to be held without bond, authorities say. Larry Smith, 71, will be held without bond pending his trial for the murder of Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff Captain James Tappen Hall in 1971, according to Montgomery County police. Captain Hall was murdered in October of 1971Montgomery County Police The case, which had been cold for over half a century was solved after the killer admitted to the murder earlier this month. Larry David Smith, also known as Larry David Becker, admi…
Maryland Cop Killer Confesses To 51-Year-Old Cold Case Maryland Cop Killer Confesses To 51-Year-Old Cold Case
Maryland Cop Killer Confesses To 51-Year-Old Cold Case A case that has been cold for over half a century has been solved after a killer admitted to the murder of a Maryland officer, authorities say. Authorities have arrested 71-year-old Larry David Smith, also known as Larry David Becker, after he admitted his involvement in the murder of Montgomery County Special Deputy Sheriff Capt. James Tappen Hall in 1971, according to Montgomery County police. Hall was found critically injured on the night of Saturday, Oct. 23, 1971, after a witness reported seeing a man lying face down in the southeast parking lot of the Manor Country Club in the 14…
Man Charged With Murder After Second Stabbing Victim Dies In Maryland: Police Man Charged With Murder After Second Stabbing Victim Dies In Maryland: Police
Man Charged With Murder After Second Stabbing Victim Dies In Maryland: Police A man is facing multiple charges - including murder - after being connected to multiple stabbings in Montgomery County, police said. Scorpio Alexander Standfield, 31, was arrested by members of the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division for two alleged stabbings, including one that was fatal, on Saturday, Sept. 3 on Hungerford Drive in Rockville, according to authorities. At approximately 9:55 p.m., Rockville City Police, Montgomery County Police, and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 700 block of Hungerford for a reported stabbing. Upon arr…
Three Charged For AT&T Armed Robberies, Pistol-Whipping Employee In Maryland: Police Three Charged For AT&T Armed Robberies, Pistol-Whipping Employee In Maryland: Police
Three Charged For AT&T Armed Robberies, Pistol-Whipping Employee In Maryland: Police Several people have been charged in connection to the robbery of an AT&T store in Rockville, authorities say. Jalonte Malik Cole, 27, Sammie David Smith, 28, and Rayvon Marquis Drayton, 25, are accused of the armed robbery of the store in the 12000 block of Rockville Pike that occurred Thursday, Aug.18, according to Montgomery County Police. The suspects entered the store shortly before 9 p.m., announcing the robbery by whipping a victim on the head with a handgun, police said. The suspects then forced employees into the back office and storage area of the store and demanded the employ…
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…
VIDEO: Suspects Wanted After Brazen Catalytic Converter Theft In Maryland Driveway VIDEO: Suspects Wanted After Brazen Catalytic Converter Theft In Maryland Driveway
Video: Suspects Wanted After Brazen Catalytic Converter Theft In Maryland Driveway Surveillance video has been released in hopes of identifying two suspects who stole a catalytic converter out of a vehicle in Gaithersburg, authorities say. The suspects reportedly arrived in an unknown vehicle at the 14000 block of Congress Drive shortly after 4:30 a.m., Friday, July 29, according to Montgomery County police. The suspects then used a jack and power tools to remove the catalytic converter before fleeing the scene. One suspect is described as a White man around 20 years old with brown hair. He was wearing a black shirt and dark shorts. The second suspect's race and age are…
Two Busted, One At Large For Robbing Maryland Home Depot, Pepper-Spraying Security Officer Two Busted, One At Large For Robbing Maryland Home Depot, Pepper-Spraying Security Officer
Two Busted, One At Large For Robbing Maryland Home Depot, Pepper-Spraying Security Officer Detectives are searching for a third suspect in connection to a theft and assault at a Home Depot in Montgomery County, authorities say. Three suspects allegedly entered the store in the 14000 block of Georgia Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 2, according to Montgomery County police. When the three were confronted by a security officer, one of the suspects pepper-sprayed him before fleeing the scene in a gray Dodge Charger. The Dodge Charger was located and officers attempted to stop it on Georgia Avenue near Randolph Road, police said. The suspects continued driving at a hig…
VIDEO: Suspect Sought After Pointing Gun At Maryland Gas Station Clerk During Armed Robbery VIDEO: Suspect Sought After Pointing Gun At Maryland Gas Station Clerk During Armed Robbery
Video: Suspect Sought After Pointing Gun At Maryland Gas Station Clerk During Armed Robbery Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man connected to an armed robbery of a gas station back in June, authorities say. The robbery occurred on Sunday, June 12 at the Exxon gas station in the 9300 block of Georgia Avenue shortly after 1 p.m., according to Montgomery County Police. Surveillance footage of the incident has been released in hopes of identifying the suspect, who initially entered the store asking about cigarettes. The suspect then pointed a black handgun at the victim and demanded cash, police said. The victim opened the register and the suspect took off with a…
Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery, Tying Up Maryland Gas Station Employee: Police Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery, Tying Up Maryland Gas Station Employee: Police
Suspects At Large After Armed Robbery, Tying Up Maryland Gas Station Employee: Police Images have been released of two men who allegedly tied up and robbed a gas station employee at gunpoint in Gaithersburg, authorities say. The men entered the Sunoco Gas Station in the 8300 block of Colesville Road to use the lottery machine around 1:13 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, according to Montgomery County Police. After a few minutes, the men requested assistance, which required the employee to leave the secured cashier area. When the employee opened the door to the secured cashier area, the suspects forced their way in and displayed a handgun, police added. The suspects tied up the em…
VIDEO: Suspect At-Large After Strong-Armed Robbery Of Maryland Wendy's VIDEO: Suspect At-Large After Strong-Armed Robbery Of Maryland Wendy's
Video: Suspect At-Large After Strong-Armed Robbery Of Maryland Wendy's Police have released surveillance footage in hopes of identifying a suspect who robbed a Montgomery County Wendy's, authorities say. Detectives responded to reports of a strong-armed robbery at the restaurant in the 14000 block of Connecticut Avenue around 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21, according to Montgomery County police.  Video suggests the suspect entered the Wendy's and approached the counter to order food, according to investigators. When the employee opened the register to accept change, the suspect lunged over the counter and ripped the register tray out of the drawer. The emp…
Suspect At Large After Placing Gun On Back Of 7-Eleven Clerk During Maryland Robbery: Police Suspect At Large After Placing Gun On Back Of 7-Eleven Clerk During Maryland Robbery: Police
Suspect At Large After Placing Gun On Back Of 7-Eleven Clerk During Maryland Robbery: Police Police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Montgomery County, authorities say. Images have been released of the suspect who robbed the store on the 12800 block of Clopper Road around 3 a.m., Saturday, July 23, according to Montgomery County police. In released surveillance photos, the suspect can be seen on camera entering the store and running up behind the employee, placing a gun to his back, and demanding money from the cash registers. The employee complied and the suspect removed the money and ran out of the store towards…
Suspect At Large In Maryland After Assaulting 7-Eleven Clerk, Stealing Property: Police Suspect At Large In Maryland After Assaulting 7-Eleven Clerk, Stealing Property: Police
Suspect At Large In Maryland After Assaulting 7-Eleven Clerk, Stealing Property: Police Surveillance footage has been released of a suspect who attacked an employee with pliers in an armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Montgomery County, authorities say. Investigators are hoping releasing the footage will assist in identifying the suspect who robbed the store in the 15800 block of Frederick Road the afternoon of Sunday, July 10, according to Montgomery County Police. The male suspect entered the store around 3:15 p.m., and went behind the counter to demand that the victim give him property, police said. The suspect then charged at the employee with a set of pliers and began punchin…
Alert Issued By Police In Maryland Amid Investigation Into String Of Bank Robberies Alert Issued By Police In Maryland Amid Investigation Into String Of Bank Robberies
Alert Issued By Police In Maryland Amid Investigation Into String Of Bank Robberies Images of a suspect believed to be involved in at least three bank robberies in Montgomery County have been released in an effort to identify them, authorities say. Detectives believe the suspect was involved in separate robberies from Tuesday Jan. 18 through Saturday, March 12, according to Montgomery County police. On Tuesday, Jan. 18, the suspect entered a bank on the 3500 block of Spencerville Road in Burtonsville and slid a note to the bank teller at 3:10 p.m., announcing the robbery and demanding money to which the teller complied, investigators said. On Friday, Feb. 18, the suspect …
Investigators Release Surveillance Video Of Armed Wing Stop Robbery In Maryland Investigators Release Surveillance Video Of Armed Wing Stop Robbery In Maryland
Investigators Release Surveillance Video Of Armed Wing Stop Robbery In Maryland Images of the armed man who attempted to rob a Montgomery Village Wing Stop earlier this month have been released in an effort to help identify the suspected robber, authorities say. The suspect entered the restaurant in the 20200 block of Goshen Road around 11 p.m., Saturday, July 2, police say. The suspect then pointed a gun at an employee and demanded money, fleeing when he saw another employee talking on a cell phone.  Investigators said that the suspect is described as a black male in his mid-twenties and is approximately 5-feet 11-inches tall with a thin build. He was wearing a…