Two Released On Bond For Maryland Auto Thefts Busted With Car Reported Stolen Out Of DC: Police Two Released On Bond For Maryland Auto Thefts Busted With Car Reported Stolen Out Of DC: Police
Two Released On Bond For Maryland Auto Thefts Busted With Car Reported Stolen Out Of DC: Police A 19-year-old man took out an Amazon locker in a botched attempt to avoid his arrest after being busted in connection to multiple vehicle thefts in Montgomery County and surrounding areas, police say. Hyattsville resident DeJuan Jenifer and Makiya Donohue, 19, of Silver Spring, are both facing charges in connection to an ongoing investigation into a rash of vehicle thefts that have plagued the area in recent weeks. The deceitful duo's downfall came early on Tuesday, Aug. 13, when officers spotted them inside a 2020 Kia Sportage that had Florida tags and had been reported stolen out of Washi…
Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist
Fatal Maryland Crash 'Completely Shattered Lives Of Those Who Knew' Beloved Motorcyclist The 30-year-old Montgomery County motorcyclist who was killed in a crash is being remembered as "the most solid, consistent and loving son, brother, partner, cousin, friend and so much more."  Christian Ronaldo Guillen leaves behind a lasting legacy of love after the Silver Spring man crashed into a metal light support pole in White Oak, causing catastrophic injuries that claimed his life on Saturday, Aug. 10 in the area of Lockwood Drive and Columbia Pike. Since his death, friends, well-wishers, and the community are rallying around Guillen's family as they continue reeling from …
DUI Driver Indicted For 2023 Maryland Crash That Left Two 19-Year-Old Women Dead: Police DUI Driver Indicted For 2023 Maryland Crash That Left Two 19-Year-Old Women Dead: Police
DUI Driver Indicted For 2023 Maryland Crash That Left Two 19-Year-Old Women Dead: Police The allegedly intoxicated driver who killed two 19-year-old women in an early morning crash last year in Montgomery County has been indicted by a grand jury, authorities announced. Elkridge resident Jean Pierre Velasco, 20, is facing nearly a dozen charges following an incident in March 2023 that resulted in the deaths of Leslie Kristin Ventura and Kailey Briana Vigil, officials say. The crash was reported shortly after 4 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023 on Montrose Road near Hitching Post Lane in Rockville. The initial investigation determined that a black 2012 Infiniti G37 with possibly f…
Dealer Who Sold Pill Leading To Fatal Overdose In Maryland Gets Prison Time: State's Attorney Dealer Who Sold Pill Leading To Fatal Overdose In Maryland Gets Prison Time: State's Attorney
Dealer Who Sold Pill Leading To Fatal Overdose In Maryland Gets Prison Time: State's Attorney The dealer who provided the fentanyl-laced pill that led to the death of a 20-year-old man in Montgomery County is heading to prison, according to the state's attorney's office. A judge sentenced Gaithersburg resident Eric Turner, 32, to 10 years in prison with all but six years to serve after pleading guilty to his role in the death of Shanon Cole, who overdosed in July 2022 after ingesting a pill he received from him. Shannon Cole Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office Turner pleaded guilty in June to involuntary manslaughter.  On the night of his death, court documents…
Suspect Apprehended 37 Minutes After Fatal Shooting In Maryland, Police Say Suspect Apprehended 37 Minutes After Fatal Shooting In Maryland, Police Say
Suspect Apprehended 37 Minutes After Fatal Shooting In Maryland, Police Say A 20-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to Monday's fatal shooting in Montgomery County, authorities announced. Montgomery Village resident Oliver Alexis Perez Fierro has been charged with murder and other offenses after getting into an argument with another man who wound up dead, officials say. Officers were called at 11:39 a.m. on Aug. 12 to the 19300 block of Club House Road in Montgomery Village, where there was a reported shooting with one man down in the area suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. 6th District officers are on scene of a shooting in the 19300 bl…
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected From Bike In Maryland Crash With Pole Police ID Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected From Bike In Maryland Crash With Pole
Police ID Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected From Bike In Maryland Crash With Pole A 30-year-old Montgomery County man was killed after being ejected from his bike when he struck a metal light support pole in White Oak, police say. Silver Spring resident Christian Ronaldo Guillen has been identified by investigators as the person who was killed on Saturday afternoon while riding through the area. The crash was reported shortly before 6 p.m. on Aug. 10 in the area of Lockwood Drive and Columbia Pike.  Investigators say that Guillen was riding a Honda CBR600 motorcycle north on Columbia Pike when he attempted to make a right turn onto Lockwood Drive. He struck the po…
Shooting In Montgomery County Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Shooting In Montgomery County Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Shooting In Montgomery County Now Being Investigated As Homicide, Police Say (Developing) A death investigation has been launched after a man died from his injuries following a shooting on Monday morning in Montgomery County, police say. Officers were called shortly before noon on Aug. 12 to the 19300 block of Clubhouse Road in Montgomery Village, where there was a reported shooting with one man down in the area. 6th District officers are on scene of a shooting in the 19300 block of Clubhouse Road. Adult male transported with unknown injuries. No suspect currently in custody. The scene is secure. #mcpd #mcpnews #incidentalert pic.twitter.com/3HsJbHLzpy — Montgomery County De…
Thousands In Maryland Without Power While Storms Roll Through Region Thousands In Maryland Without Power While Storms Roll Through Region
Thousands In Maryland Without Power While Storms Roll Through Region Tropical Storm Debby wreaked havoc for some residents in Maryland as wild winds and heavy rains left thousands without power on Friday afternoon. A total of 704 active outages were reported by Baltimore Gas and Electric as of 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, which were impacting 14,526 of the company's 1,332,781 customers. Baltimore Gas and Electric Outages, by county:  Baltimore: 6,046; Harford: 2,405; Baltimore City: 1,992; Anne Arundel: 1,170; Carroll: 1,212; Howard: 610; Montgomery: 203; Prince George's: 60; Calvert: 6.  According to BGE, crews are working around the clock and 80 percent o…
Grandmother Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Was Newlywed, Mother Of Two Grandmother Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Was Newlywed, Mother Of Two
Grandmother Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Was Newlywed, Mother Of Two The 56-year-old West Virginia woman who was killed in a head-on crash near the Howard and Montgomery County line leaves behind a new husband, two children, and a beloved grandchild, friends and family say. Angela Marie Brill, of Martinsburg, was died following a crash involving her Chevy Malibu and a Toyota pick-up truck after being airlifted to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Investigators said that the driver of the Toyota was traveling south on Georgia Avenue when, for reasons that are still under investigation, crossed the centerline and struc…
Car Thief Targeting High-End GM, Mopar Vehicles From Maryland Dealerships Busted, Police Say Car Thief Targeting High-End GM, Mopar Vehicles From Maryland Dealerships Busted, Police Say
Car Thief Targeting High-End GM, Mopar Vehicles From Maryland Dealerships Busted, Police Say A 19-year-old auto theft suspect from Prince George's County with high-end tastes was apprehended this week following a multi-agency investigation led by the Montgomery County Department of Police. College Park resident Jefferson Ventura was arrested and charged by the agency's Major Crimes Division - Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) with multiple counts of auto theft and other related charges, authorities announced on Friday. In April, detectives were alerted to a series of vehicle thefts involving high-end General Motors and Mopar vehicles from dealerships across Montgomery…
Two-Alarm Maryland Church Fire Causes Millions In Damages, Officials Say Two-Alarm Maryland Church Fire Causes Millions In Damages, Officials Say
Two-Alarm Maryland Church Fire Causes Millions In Damages, Officials Say A Montgomery County Church suffered extensive damage overnight when a two-alarm blaze broke out, officials say. Dozens of firefighters were called to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church on New Hampshire Avenue in Spencerville at around 1:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, when an automatic alarm alerted them to the fire. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, upon arrival, crews were met by heavy smoke and high heat conditions, with fire spreading to the roof. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO The fire was declared under control at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning, though n…
Non-Verbal Autistic Child Rescued From Lake By Police, Lifeguard In Maryland Non-Verbal Autistic Child Rescued From Lake By Police, Lifeguard In Maryland
Non-Verbal Autistic Child Rescued From Lake By Police, Lifeguard In Maryland A young, non-verbal autistic child was rescued from a large lake at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Montgomery County. According to officials, on Wednesday afternoon, police and a lifeguard from a nearby pool had to dive headfirst into a lake at the park following reports of the child entering the waters. Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were able to get to the child and safely brought him to the shore.  "Excellent job," a spokesperson for the department stated, "and quick thinking by responding officers and many thanks to the lifeguards who ran down to help th…