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Maryland County Prepares For Biden, First Lady To Visit For Democrat Rally Maryland County Prepares For Biden, First Lady To Visit For Democrat Rally
Maryland County Prepares For Biden, First Lady To Visit For Democrat Rally President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are headed to Montgomery County to visit a local high school for a grassroots event, authorities say. The event is scheduled to be held at Richard Montgomery High School from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, according to Montgomery County police. Only invited and registered guests are permitted access to the event, and attendees will not be allowed into the venue before 4 p.m., officials say. Everyone is asked to enter the school from Fleet Street and Richard Montgomery Drive as an extra precaution. Authorities are encouraging all guests to uti…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old In Maryland Reported Missing For Nearly A Week Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old In Maryland Reported Missing For Nearly A Week
Alert Issued For Missing 14-Year-Old In Maryland Reported Missing For Nearly A Week Concerns are growing for a missing Silver Spring girl who disappeared a week ago, authorities say. Joann-Carla Metho, 14, was last seen on Wednesday Aug. 17 in the 2800 block of Strauss Terrace, according to Montgomery County police. Metho is 5-foot-6, and weighs 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt before she disappeared. Police say Metho has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Joann-Carla Metho is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301)279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (24…

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by Annie DeVoe
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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…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Alert Issued For Maryland Teen Reported Missing For Days Alert Issued For Maryland Teen Reported Missing For Days
Alert Issued For Maryland Teen Reported Missing For Days Police are asking for the public's help locating a missing teenage girl who was last seen in Silver Spring, authorities say. Adele Anderson was last seen around 11:45 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 21 in the 2700 block of Byron Street, according to Montgomery County police. Anderson is around 5-feet tall and weighs 100 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a purple t-shirt, jeans and flip-flops. Police and family are concerned for her welfare. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Adele Anderson is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Concerns Mounting In Maryland For 45-Year-Old Man Reported Missing For Days Concerns Mounting In Maryland For 45-Year-Old Man Reported Missing For Days
Concerns Mounting In Maryland For 45-Year-Old Man Reported Missing For Days Detectives are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Poolesville man who has been missing for several days, authorities say. James Munn was last seen on Wednesday, Aug. 17 in the 19500 block of Fisher Lane, according to Montgomery County Detectives. James MunnMontgomery County Police Munn is described as being 5-foot-9 and weighing 189 pounds. He has green eyes and brown hair. It is unknown what he was last wearing. He may be driving in a grey 2007 Audi wagon with MD tag 5CS9797, officials said, similar to the vehicle pictured above. James Munn may be driving a vehicle…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Sketch Released Of Suspect Wanted In Maryland For Shooting A Minor Left In Critical Condition Sketch Released Of Suspect Wanted In Maryland For Shooting A Minor Left In Critical Condition
Sketch Released Of Suspect Wanted In Maryland For Shooting A Minor Left In Critical Condition Police have released a sketch of a suspect accused of critically injuring a minor in a Montgomery County shooting, authorities say. The suspect allegedly shot a boy in the 18300 block of Lost Knife Circle around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16 according to Montgomery County police. Officers arrived at the scene to find the boy suffering from multiple suspected gunshot wounds, they said. The boy was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. The suspect is described as a Black man in his 20s with a dark complexion. He is around 5-foot-6 with a "husky" build, according to investigators.  …

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Police ID Maryland Woman Killed In Two-Car Crash In Montgomery County Police ID Maryland Woman Killed In Two-Car Crash In Montgomery County
Police ID Maryland Woman Killed In Two-Car Crash In Montgomery County A Silver Spring woman has been identified as the victim in a multi-vehicle crash in Montgomery County earlier this month, authorities say. Gity Karamouz, 68, was killed in the collision that occurred near the 500 block of Randolph Road near Hawkesbury Lane, Friday, Aug. 5, according to Montgomery County police. Investigation revealed that a Honda Civic was driving down Randolph Road when Karamouz pulled out in front of them to make a left turn, resulting in the collision, police said. Karamouz was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries and was pronounced dead on Monday, Aug. 15. This …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Two Maryland Teens Accused Of Murdering 22-Year-Old Man: Investigators Two Maryland Teens Accused Of Murdering 22-Year-Old Man: Investigators
Two Maryland Teens Accused Of Murdering 22-Year-Old Man: Investigators Two teens are facing murder and other charges following an investigation into a fatal shooting in Maryland last winter. Washington residents Maynor Josue Bonilla-Flores, 16, and Cesar De-La-O-Rodriguez, 18, have been arrested and charged for their roles in the Dec. 19, 2021 shooting death of Danis Alcides Salgado-Mata in Rockville. At approximately 3 a.m. on the day of the fatal shooting, officers responded to the 13000 block of Ashby Road in Rockville, where there was a reported fatal incident involving several victims. Upon arrival, police said that officers located three adult victims s…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Not Lovin' It: Two Charged With McDonald's Robberies In DMV Area Not Lovin' It: Two Charged With McDonald's Robberies In DMV Area
Not Lovin' It: Two Charged With McDonald's Robberies In DMV Area Two men have been arrested after a string of armed robberies at fast food joints throughout the DMV area, police in Maryland announced. Upper Marlboro residents Zachary Kinnell, 21, and Brian Elzey, 20, were apprehended and charged by police in Montgomery County after an armed robbery at McDonald’s in the 2700 block of University Boulevard West in Kensington. The initial investigation determined that two suspects - later identified as Kinnell and Elzey - entered the drive-thru in a silver Chevrolet Cruze and ordered food on Wednesday, Aug. 3, police said. One of the suspects then allegedly…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
'Old Man Bandit' Bank Robber With Lengthy History Busted Targeting Branches In Maryland 'Old Man Bandit' Bank Robber With Lengthy History Busted Targeting Branches In Maryland
'Old Man Bandit' Bank Robber With Lengthy History Busted Targeting Branches In Maryland A career bank robber with a fitting nickname is back in custody in Maryland after being busted in Montgomery County going to the well one too many times, authorities announced. Frederick resident Steven Gregory Gass - also known as "Old Man Bandit" who has an extensive history of bank robberies spanning 45 years was arrested after allegedly attempting to rob the Wells Fargo Bank on North Frederick Avenue in Gaithersburg. The 67-year-old’s history dates back to Montgomery County in 1977, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. In 2010, Gass pleaded guilty to robbing 19 banks b…

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Police & Fire
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…

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by Annie DeVoe
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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…

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by Annie DeVoe