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Man Accused Of Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Underage Girls In Maryland: Police Man Accused Of Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Underage Girls In Maryland: Police
Man Accused Of Rape, Sexual Abuse Of Underage Girls In Maryland: Police Police in Montgomery County are concerned there may be more potential victims following the recent arrest of a Damascus man who was accused of the rape and sexual abuse of multiple underage girls. Irvin Ariel Portillo, 28, was charged following an investigation after being tipped off late last month about a possible rape involving a minor. On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Montgomery County Department of Police launched an investigation into the alleged rape of a teenage girl by Portillo, and during the probe, two other underage victims were identified. According to police, on Friday, Nov. 8, Porti…

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by Zak Failla
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Attempted Armed Robber Targeted Two McDonald's Before Arrest In Maryland: Police Attempted Armed Robber Targeted Two McDonald's Before Arrest In Maryland: Police
Attempted Armed Robber Targeted Two McDonald's Before Arrest In Maryland: Police A woman who couldn't pull the trigger during a pair of botched armed robberies at Montgomery County McDonald's has been arrested, authorities announced. Carrie Lynn Nelson, 41, has been arrested and charged for her role in two separate attempted armed robberies that were reported minutes apart in Gaithersburg. Nelson's fruitless 18-minute crime spree began at approximately 3:34 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, when officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police responded to McDonald's in the 600 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard to investigate an attempted armed robbery. Investigators say…

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by Zak Failla
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New Round Of Severe Thunderstorms Expected To Hit Maryland New Round Of Severe Thunderstorms Expected To Hit Maryland
New Round Of Severe Thunderstorms Expected To Hit Maryland A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service one day after parts of Maryland had to contend with tornados that touched down. Hours after twisters tore through parts of the state, some residents are bracing for a fresh round of rain and thunderstorms that are expected to roll through the region on Thursday, June 6. National Weather Service Forecasters say that the area expected to get hit the hardest will be those along US 15 east toward Chesapeake Bay.  Another round of showers and t-storms is expected today with locally heavy rain and severe t-stor…

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by Zak Failla
News
Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney
Mother Admits To Abusing, Neglecting Adopted Children In Maryland: State's Attorney A Montgomery County mother is facing time in prison and will have to give up her adopted children after admitting to abusing them, the state's attorney's office announced on Friday. Lora Loethen, 55, was convicted of second-degree child abuse and five counts of child neglect after pleading guilty on Thursday following an investigation into dozens of reports and police visits involving her adopted family in Damascus. In March 2023, prosecutors say that one of Loethen's adopted daughters confided in another adult that she had been repeatedly been hit in the face by her "mother."&nbs…

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by Zak Failla
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12-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Montgomery County: Police 12-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Montgomery County: Police
12-Year-Old Struck By Vehicle In Montgomery County: Police A 12-year-old is in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle in Montgomery County Thursday morning, April 4, according to police. It happened near Ridge Road and Oak Drive in Damascus just before 7:50 a.m., a spokesperson with the Montgomery County Police Department told Daily Voice. The 12-year-old was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police added. No further details were released.

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by Valerie Musson
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Father Accused Of Causing 'Severe Injuries' To Infant In Maryland: Police Father Accused Of Causing 'Severe Injuries' To Infant In Maryland: Police
Father Accused Of Causing 'Severe Injuries' To Infant In Maryland: Police A Maryland father has been accused of causing “severe injuries” to his infant, authorities announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Oliver Hernandez Caballero, 25, of Damascus, was charged with two counts of first-degree child abuse, the Montgomery County Police Department said. Investigators say the child was taken to Shady Grove Hospital with eating and breathing difficulties after being home alone with Caballero around 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28. The child was then taken to the Children’s National Medical Center due to “severe and unexplained injuries to the head and body,” police said. The S…

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by Daily Voice
Weather
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.&…

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by Zak Failla
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These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm Some parts of the DMV region fared better than others as slushy snow caused several major crashes and forced schools and other government agencies to open late to provide more time for the commute. Overnight, some areas were hit with as much as six inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service, which reported the totals for each county and municipality on Monday, Dec. 11. What started as rain slowly turned to snow as temperatures dipped, though some areas were able to largely avoid Mother Nature's wrath. National Weather Service These Maryland and Virginia towns received the …

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For DMV Region With 70 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect in the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the area, bringing whipping winds that could top 70 mph on Saturday. Residents are being advised to be on high alert as meteorologists continue to track storms on the east coast that could bring large hail or possible tornadoes to parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The storm warning comes as the region continues to battle a heat wave that found temperatures approaching 100 degrees for several days, further exacerbating the region. Dangerous heat index values of 100-110 are forecas…

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by Zak Failla
News
Maryland Native Brian Stelter To Depart CNN Amid 'Reliable Sources' Cancellation Maryland Native Brian Stelter To Depart CNN Amid 'Reliable Sources' Cancellation
Maryland Native Brian Stelter To Depart CNN Amid 'Reliable Sources' Cancellation CNN has officially canceled "Reliable Sources" after 30 years as long-time host and Damascus native, Brian Stelter departs the network, according to multiple reports. Stelter, 36, is a Damascus High School graduate who went on to receive an education at Towson University before being hired by the New York Times at the age of 22.  He has hosted "Reliable Sources" since 2013. The Sunday morning talk show was CNN's longest-running show, focusing on the analysis of American news media. "It was a rare privilege to lead a weekly show focused on the press at a time when it has nev…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Teen Nearly Drowns In Montgomery County: Authorities Teen Nearly Drowns In Montgomery County: Authorities
Teen Nearly Drowns In Montgomery County: Authorities A teenager was rescued after nearly drowning in Damascus, authorities say. Officials found the victim at a community pool on the 9800 block of Bethesda Church Road the afternoon of Wednesday, June 29, according to Montgomery County officials. The condition of the victim is unknown at this time. 

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by Annie DeVoe
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$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…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Concerns Grow Over Missing Damascus Teen Concerns Grow Over Missing Damascus Teen
Concerns Grow Over Missing Damascus Teen The Montgomery County Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager from Damascus. Joseph Loethen, 15, was last seen on foot in the 9800 block of Main Street on Thursday, March 24, police said.  Loethen is is described as standing 5'3," weighing 120 pounds, with medium length brown hair and hazel eyes.  He was last seen wearing black athletic shorts, a black hoodie with a basketball design on the front and royal blue and black sneakers, according to police.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Montgomery County Police SVID at (2…

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by David Cifarelli
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Police ID Driver Killed In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer Police ID Driver Killed In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer
Police ID Driver Killed In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer Authorities have identified the victim killed in a crash last week in Damascus as a 29-year-old man from Owings Mill. Sagar Yogeshkumar Rami was heading south on Ridge Road in a 2014 Toyota Corolla when he crossed over the center line and sideswiped a 2004 Honda Pilot heading north around 4:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, Montgomery County police said. Rami then struck a 2004 Toyota Sienna also heading north on Ridge Road, authorities said. The driver that vehicle was extricated and hospitalized, where he remained as of Monday, Feb. 28 in stable condition. The driver and the two occu…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Driver Dies In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer: Police Driver Dies In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer: Police
Driver Dies In Damascus Crash Despite Efforts Of Off-Duty Officer: Police Authorities have identified the victim killed in a crash last week in Damascus as a 29-year-old man from Owings Mill. Sagar Yogeshkumar Rami was heading south on Ridge Road in a 2014 Toyota Corolla when he crossed over the center line and sideswiped a 2004 Honda Pilot heading north around 4:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, Montgomery County police said. Rami then struck a 2004 Toyota Sienna also heading north on Ridge Road, authorities said. The driver that vehicle was extricated and hospitalized, where he remained as of Monday, Feb. 28 in stable condition. The driver and the two occu…

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by Cecilia Levine