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Woman Hiding In Locked Bathroom Helped Thwart Home Burglary In Maryland, Police Say Woman Hiding In Locked Bathroom Helped Thwart Home Burglary In Maryland, Police Say
Woman Hiding In Locked Bathroom Helped Thwart Home Burglary In Maryland, Police Say A quick-thinking woman was able to keep herself safe and alert police in Montgomery County while a burglar was roaming through her home. Walter Lee Wright, 67, has been arrested and charged for an alleged burglary that was reported last week in the 4500 block of Dorset Avenue in Somerset that quickly went awry, police say. The preliminary investigation by detectives determined that the victim called police, while locked in her bathroom, as Wright was walking through her home.  When officers arrived, they saw the man, later identified as Wright, in the front of the victim’s residence, …
Boozy Brunch Lands DUI Driver Behind Bars After Killing Security Guard In MD Crash Boozy Brunch Lands DUI Driver Behind Bars After Killing Security Guard In MD Crash
Boozy Brunch Lands DUI Driver Behind Bars After Killing Security Guard In MD Crash A boozy brunch will land a Maryland man behind bars for years, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced. Rockville resident Kevin Orihuela, 22, had a few too many mimosas during a 21st birthday celebration before getting behind the wheel and T-boning his Audi into 62-year-old Noel Powell's Ford Fusion, resulting in the father of two's death. On Friday, Orihuela was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but four years suspended, according to the state's attorney's office.  Orihuela went to brunch in the afternoon of Aug. 14, 2022 at a restaurant in the Pik…
Sketch Of Scooter-Riding Sexual Assault Suspect Released By Police In Maryland Sketch Of Scooter-Riding Sexual Assault Suspect Released By Police In Maryland
Sketch Of Scooter-Riding Sexual Assault Suspect Released By Police In Maryland Police have released new details as they continue to investigate a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman and attempted to rob another on the Bethesda Trolley Trail earlier this year in Montgomery County. On Thursday, Sept. 14, a woman was walking her dog near the intersection of Woodglen Drive and Executive Boulevard when she spotted a man walking toward her while her dog played in the grass. According to investigators, the man sexually assaulted the woman then rode off on an electric scooter westbound on Executive Boulevard. Approximately a half hour later, a second woman said that…
Playboy Drops Maryland Porn Star Mia Khalifa After Requests For Better Footage Of Hamas Attacks Playboy Drops Maryland Porn Star Mia Khalifa After Requests For Better Footage Of Hamas Attacks
Playboy Drops Maryland Porn Star Mia Khalifa After Requests For Better Footage Of Hamas Attacks Mia Khalifa, the former porn star who came to prominence for wearing a hijab during an adult film, has some things to say about the Israel-Gaza conflict. And it's costing her. The 30-year-old Lebanese-American media personality who grew up in Montgomery County and went to school at the Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia, has been dropped by Playboy following a string of social media posts expressing support for Palestinians amid the Hamas attacks on Israel. I just wanna make sure there’s 4k footage of my people breaking down the walls of the open air prison they’ve been forced out…
Driver Trapped, Charged After Crashing Pick-Up Into MD Home Driver Trapped, Charged After Crashing Pick-Up Into MD Home
Driver Trapped, Charged After Crashing Pick-Up Into MD Home A 67-year-old man was hospitalized in Montgomery County after losing control and smashing through the front of a Rockville home. Early on Thursday morning, officers from the Rockville Police Department were called to the 2200 block of McAuliffe Drive, when a driver crashed a Ford pick-up truck into the residence, causing extensive damage. The man - who is not the homeowner - was temporarily trapped in the vehicle and was later taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Police say that the crash was “a case of operator error.” The driver wasted for multiple traffic offenses …
Drug Dealer Accused Of Selling Fentanyl That Led To Christmas Day OD In MD Drug Dealer Accused Of Selling Fentanyl That Led To Christmas Day OD In MD
Drug Dealer Accused Of Selling Fentanyl That Led To Christmas Day OD In MD A real-life Grinch who allegedly sold the fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose in Montgomery County on Christmas Day is being held behind bars after being busted this week. Junior Salvador Alvarez Paz, 22, of Silver Spring, has been arrested and charged for selling the drugs that led to an overdose the morning of Sunday, Dec. 25 last year. It is alleged that on the morning of his victim’s death, Alvarez Paz arranged a meet, where he allegedly sold the drugs to him before he died, according to police. The cause of death was later determined by the Chief Medical Examiner to be caused by fent…
Large Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Area Neighborhood Large Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Area Neighborhood
Large Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Area Neighborhood Some residents in Montgomery County are bearing down after a behemoth beast was spotted making the rounds in an area neighborhood. An alert was issued by the Rockville City Police Department's Animal Control Division after a large black bear was caught taking in the sights in West Rockville, specifically in the areas of Woodley Gardens and Great Falls Road. The Department of Natural Resources has been alerted to the animal's presence.  In the event of a bear sighting, officials offered a series of tips in case of a close encounter: Remain calm and avoid sudden movements; Give the …
Woman Slashed, Sexually Assaulted By Suspect She Met On Dating App: Police Woman Slashed, Sexually Assaulted By Suspect She Met On Dating App: Police
Woman Slashed, Sexually Assaulted By Suspect She Met On Dating App: Police Police in Montgomery County are investigating a reported sexual assault and cutting incident after a woman met up with a suspect she met on a dating app, according to authorities. An alert was issued by the Tacoma Park Police Department on Friday, March 17 advising of a recent incident involving a woman who was assaulted after a date gone wrong in Ward 5. At approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, officers from the department were called to the 7700 block of Maple Avenue, where there was a report of a cutting incident, a spokesperson for the agency said. Upon arrival, officers found …
People Trapped On Balconies In Silver Spring High-Rise Fire People Trapped On Balconies In Silver Spring High-Rise Fire
People Trapped On Balconies In Silver Spring High-Rise Fire Six people were hospitalized including one in critical condition in an apartment fire that broke out overnight in Silver Spring, officials said. Firefighters responded to The Point at 8750 Georgia Avenue where smoke was coming from the seventh floor and people were trapped on balconies sometime around 6 a.m., Montgomery County spokesman Pete Piringer said in a series of tweets. 3rd Alarm - Georgia Avenue, fire on seventh floor, EMS assisting numerous residents, Georgia Avenue in other roads CLOSED in the area downtown Silver Spring https://t.co/NgSXnK8jbu pic.twitter.com/9f4OXz00ZZ — Pe…
Montgomery County K9 Unit Mourns Sudden Death Of Retired K9 Montgomery County K9 Unit Mourns Sudden Death Of Retired K9
Montgomery County K9 Unit Mourns Sudden Death Of Retired K9 A sad announcement for Montgomery County. Members of the Montgomery County Police K9 unit are mourning the loss of one of its retired K9 officers, K9 Harper. Retired K9 Harper began their K9 partner journey with partner  PO3 Chris Jordan in 2014. The faithful pair were responsible for several hundred deployments, and close to 200 criminal apprehensions as a part of the patrol and narcotics detector team. On the night of Saturday, Sept. 10, Harper is said to have suffered a "serious medical emergency", passing away after complications. Rest in peace, Harper. 
'I Hope Your Mama Let Me Beat You', Maryland County Settles Lawsuit After Officer Berates Child 'I Hope Your Mama Let Me Beat You', Maryland County Settles Lawsuit After Officer Berates Child
'I Hope Your Mama Let Me Beat You', Maryland County Settles Lawsuit After Officer Berates Child Montgomery County has come to a settlement agreement after a police officer was caught on his body-worn camera berating and insulting a 5-year-old boy, telling him he deserved to be beaten after he ran away from school, reports The Washington Post. The County will pay out $275,000 after the child's mother sued the county last year after the 2020 incident. She claims that the insults from the authority figure left her son with PTSD, making him fear he would be hurt after one of the officers was heard saying "I hope your momma let me beat you", the outlet continues. The settlement states that…
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…
Police ID Man Killed In Maryland Officer-Involved Shooting Being Investigated With FBI Police ID Man Killed In Maryland Officer-Involved Shooting Being Investigated With FBI
Police ID Man Killed In Maryland Officer-Involved Shooting Being Investigated With FBI Police have identified the Germantown man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Montgomery County last month, authorities say. Hamed Ghorouni Delcheh, 35, was fatally shot while a US Marshal attempted to serve him an arrest warrant in the 100 block of Garth Terrace in Gaithersburg, on the morning of Wednesday, July 20, according to the office of the Attorney General. Another man was also shot and taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. Due to the involved officer being assigned to the US Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force at the time of the shootin…
100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes 100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes
100 Year Old DC Catholic School Vandalized Amid Pattern Of Religious Hate Crimes A Washington DC Catholic school has been vandalized amid a pattern of religious hate crimes, states a fundraiser created for the school. The 100-year-old St. Anthony Catholic School was the latest target for vandals, who beheaded the school's namesake statue, according to the GoFundMe. Not only was the St. Anthony statue was found knocked over with the head missing, but several other areas of the school were damaged, officials said.  Vandals allegedly broke a concrete windowsill as well as uprooted and damaged several playground benches. This vandalism comes only days after a young J…
6,500 Maryland Residents Without Power On Hottest Day Of Year: Report 6,500 Maryland Residents Without Power On Hottest Day Of Year: Report
6,500 Maryland Residents Without Power On Hottest Day Of Year: Report Nearly 6,500 Montgomery County residents were without power since around 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, as first reported by NBC News. "Animal contact" with electrical equipment caused the outage, a spokesperson for FirstEnergy told the outlet. Restoration time was projected for 11 p.m. Meanwhile, temps neared 100 degrees and residents worried for pets and children. Anyone have an eta on the power restoration? We have kids and pets inside — Ms. Marvelous🇸🇻💫 (@MairaGranados4) July 24, 2022 Work at the michaels in Milestone ,our power is still out we had to close the store entirely. — Felip…
Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police
Arsonist Charged In Separate Montgomery County Investigations: Police Two people have been arrested for separate arson incidents that occurred last month in Montgomery County. Bill Clinton Gomez, 18, of Rockville has been charged with arson and motor vehicle theft and other related charges, according to Montgomery County officials. Gomez and a juvenile allegedly started fires at a vacant house and in two vehicles. Anastasia Colucci has been charged with first degree arson and two counts of second degree arson after allegedly setting fires on June 25 and June 26. Colucci is accused of setting fires at 7141 Wisconsin Avenue and 4819 Leland Street.&nbs…
Police Car Wrecked In Montgomery County Cruiser Crash Police Car Wrecked In Montgomery County Cruiser Crash
Police Car Wrecked In Montgomery County Cruiser Crash A vehicle driving the wrong way struck a police cruiser in a Gaithersburg collision, authorities say. The two-vehicle collision occurred at North Frederick Avenue and Chestnut Street around 10 p.m., Monday, July 11, according to Montgomery County officials.  Authorities evaluated all people involved and while there were lanes blocked off, no EMS transports were required. 
$50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police $50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police
$50K Reward Offered In Montgomery County Farm Vandal Investigation: Police A Damascus farm owner is offering a massive $50,000 reward after his farm was vandalized and contaminated in April 2021, authorities say.  A suspect was seen driving onto a storage area where they climbed on top of a tanker truck and contaminated liquid fertilizer with herbicide at the farm on Long Corner Road the night of Wednesday, April 21, 2021, Montgomery County Officials say. The contaminated truck was used to fertilize over 1,000 acres of corn before the farm owner found the herbicide. A week later, another contaminated truck was discovered. Police ask that anyone with informat…
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…
Underage Clarksburg Man Busted With Firearms, Parts For 'Ghost Guns': Police Underage Clarksburg Man Busted With Firearms, Parts For 'Ghost Guns': Police
Underage Clarksburg Man Busted With Firearms, Parts For 'Ghost Guns': Police A 20-year-old driver pulled over in a routine traffic stop was arrested and charged for having multiple firearms and tools to make Privately Made Firearms (PMFs), or "ghost guns," police in Montgomery County said. Lawrence Harrison was pulled over at Henderson Corner Road and Seneca Crossing Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 23 around 7 p.m., authorities said.  When officers approached the vehicle, which smelled like marijuana, they discovered Harrison was driving with a suspended license. A search of the car turned up a 9mm handgun, part of a 3D printed PMF, and marijuana, according to police…
Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police
Trespasser Laying In Rockville Red Roof Inn Parking Lot Run Over By Car: Police A trespasser in a Red Roof Inn parking lot was in serious condition after being run over by a vehicle earlier this month, authorities in Montgomery County said. Rockville were called to the motel on Shady Grove Road on reports of a trespassing when they got a second call saying the suspect had been struck by a car in the lot around 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, county police said. There, officers found the man lying in the parking lot with trauma to his body. The victim was transported to an area hospital in serious condition. Investigation has determined that for unknown reasons the pedestrian lai…
Maryland Mom, Former News Producer Dies Months After Fiery Crash Maryland Mom, Former News Producer Dies Months After Fiery Crash
Maryland Mom, Former News Producer Dies Months After Fiery Crash A 61-year-old Maryland woman who struck a tree in her Audi sedan last September has died of injuries sustained in the accident, authorities said. Mary Frances Walsh, of Chevy Chase, struck a tree on Montgomery Avenue near East West Highway around 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, Montgomery County police said. Walsh was trapped in a 2014 Audi Q5, which was up in flames and had filled with smoke when firefighters arrived.  An off-duty county police officer and good Samaritan removed Walsh from the car, while a 14-year-old passenger was able to escape. The passenger was taken&…
Six Men Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges In Maryland: Police Six Men Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges In Maryland: Police
Six Men Face Federal Drug Conspiracy Charges In Maryland: Police Six men are facing federal drug trafficking charges for allegedly operating a criminal organization that operates in the Capital Region and Montgomery County, according to officials. The men were allegedly distributing cocaine and other drugs in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, according to the U.S. States Attorneys Office for the District of Maryland. Police also seized 12 firearms while serving the warrant on Jan. 21 The arrests were a culmination of a joint investigation between Homeland Security Investigations, the Drug Enforcement …
Hypothermia Alert Issued For People, Pets In Montgomery County Hypothermia Alert Issued For People, Pets In Montgomery County
Hypothermia Alert Issued For People, Pets In Montgomery County A hypothermia alert has been extended for Montgomery County. The present alert lasts through Jan. 21, according to Montgomery County Fire And Rescue. Like people, cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia so be sure to dress up your critters. A Hypothermia Alert is issued when forecasted temperatures, and/or wind chill fall below 32 degrees creating a hazardous situation in which hypothermia and frostbite are likely.
MoCo Cyclist Struck By Garbage Truck Dies: Police MoCo Cyclist Struck By Garbage Truck Dies: Police
MoCo Cyclist Struck By Garbage Truck Dies: Police A 61-year-old female cyclist is dead after being hit by a garbage truck on Jan. 14 in Montgomery County, according to police. The collision happened at around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of S. Frederick Avenue and S. Westland Drive in Gaithersburg.   A Potomac Disposal Mack trash collection truck was making a right turn onto S. Frederick Avenue when it struck the cyclist at the crosswalk, according to Montgomery County Police. The bicyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Shady Grove Hospital, where she died. The victim's is from Gaithersburg, bu…