Security Guard Cut By Burglary Suspect During Safeway Robbery In Maryland, Police Say Security Guard Cut By Burglary Suspect During Safeway Robbery In Maryland, Police Say
Security Guard Cut By Burglary Suspect During Safeway Robbery In Maryland, Police Say Two grocery store thieves did not go down quietly after being caught red-handed stealing merchandise and then attacking an officer in Montgomery County, police say. Fernando Calix, 38, and Christian Alexander Gonzalez, 18, have been arrested following an incident that played out in Safeway on Connecticut Avenue in Kensington when they pulled a knife on a security guard attempting to stop them from stealing. Members of the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to the 10500 block of Connecticut Avenue earlier this week to investigate a reported armed robbery involving the pair. …
Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police
Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police Department after two cruisers were struck overnight while officers were responding to separate calls. At around 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 18, an officer from the 2nd District responded to assist with a shooting call in the 3rd District in Gaithersburg when he was rear-ended by a driver at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Grace Church Road, officials said. The driver attempted to flee, but the woman was later found in the area of Montgomery Village Avenue and arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Accor…
Gun Sale Gone Awry Leads To Shootout Between Virginia Men In Maryland: Police Gun Sale Gone Awry Leads To Shootout Between Virginia Men In Maryland: Police
Gun Sale Gone Awry Leads To Shootout Between Virginia Men In Maryland: Police A group of men from Virginia have been arrested following the investigation into a shooting in Montgomery County on Thursday night, authorities announced. Four people are facing charges after crossing state lines into Maryland, leading to an argument and shootout that led to the seizure of high-caliber weapons in downtown Silver Spring. At around 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police on patrol spotted a suspicious group of people who began arguing with each other. According to a police spokesperson, the occupants inside of a blue Honda Accord with …
Non-Verbal Man Familiar With Mass Transit Reported Missing In Maryland Non-Verbal Man Familiar With Mass Transit Reported Missing In Maryland
Non-Verbal Man Familiar With Mass Transit Reported Missing In Maryland Concerns are mounting in Montgomery County as friends and family of a non-verbal man who may be mobile and has been reported missing for 24 hours. Eric Spriggs, 56, was reported missing shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 from the 11200 block of Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring, and now alarm bells are sounding for some. An alert was issued by the Montgomery County Department of Police on Friday advising that Spriggs is non-verbal, but is familiar with mass transit. Spriggs was described as being 5-foot-6 weighing approximately 200 pounds. He is bald and has brow eyes.  Acco…
Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS) Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (VIDEOS)
Sergeant Who Lost Use Of Legs In Intentional Crash Escorted To Walter Reed Hospital (Videos) It was a day of celebration for the Montgomery County police family as they escorted Sgt. Patrick Kepp out of the hospital weeks after he was severely injured in a crash on I-270 in late October. Kepp received a proper hero's welcome on Thursday as he was discharged from the UMD Medical Center Shock Trauma Center and was escorted by a decorated motorcade to Walter Reed Medical Center in Virginia. Today is a day of celebration!Sgt. Pat Kepp has been discharged from the UMD Medical Center, Shock Trauma. Surrounded by family, friends, brothers&sisters in Blue and an amazing medical team…
Armed Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With Stolen Honda In Maryland: Police Armed Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With Stolen Honda In Maryland: Police
Armed Teen To Be Tried As Adult After Being Busted With Stolen Honda In Maryland: Police A 16-year-old from Gaithersburg will face serious charges after being caught in a stolen car with a loaded semiautomatic weapon in his pocket, according to police in Montgomery County. Last month, detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police's Auto Crime Enforcement Section (ACES) spotted a stolen 2023 Honda Accord in the 12100 block of Darnestown Road, and when they approached, they found a 16-year-old in the driver's seat with a loaded Taurus 9mm semiautomatic in his pocket. He was arrested without incident. According to police on Monday, it was later determined that the ca…
Carjackers Stymied By Stick Shift Fail To Steal Porsche Parked In Maryland (VIDEO) Carjackers Stymied By Stick Shift Fail To Steal Porsche Parked In Maryland (VIDEO)
Carjackers Stymied By Stick Shift Fail To Steal Porsche Parked In Maryland (Video) A stick shift thwarted a group of young carjackers who attempted to steal a man's Porsche 911 at gunpoint in Montgomery County. Disturbing dash cam video of a group of four carjackers has been released by police as they attempt to track down the group that failed to steal the luxury car because they did not know how to operate a manual transmission. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police are investigating the attempted armed carjacking. Montgomery County Department of Police The incident was reported shortly before midnight on Sunday, Nov. 26 in the 7300 block of Wi…
Rapist Dead-Bolted Facebook Date Inside Her Own Maryland Apartment - Now He's Locked Away Rapist Dead-Bolted Facebook Date Inside Her Own Maryland Apartment - Now He's Locked Away
Rapist Dead-Bolted Facebook Date Inside Her Own Maryland Apartment - Now He's Locked Away A man who preyed on a woman he met through social media will spend decades in prison after raping his would-be date, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday. Silver Spring resident Rome Hill, 32, was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison with all but 30 years suspended after persuading his victim to meet him after just two days, then assaulting her at gunpoint in September 2020. At the time Hill reached out to his future victim, she was a stranger to him, prosecutors said. According to court documents, on Sept. 9, 2020, "CC," the victim, and Hill were comple…
Former Middle School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student In Maryland, Police Say Former Middle School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student In Maryland, Police Say
Former Middle School Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing Student In Maryland, Police Say A former middle school teacher in Montgomery County is facing a host of charges for allegedly sexually abusing a former student, authorities announced. Melissa Marie Curtis, 31, of Upper Marlboro, has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offenses for engaging in inappropriate acts with a minor, though the investigation into her actions is ongoing, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Last month, police launched an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse that happened years ago after a now-adult man came forward and said that he had been abused by Curtis …
Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting
Classes Canceled At Bowie State To Address 'Mental Well-Being' Of Students Following Shooting Classes have been canceled for the rest of the week at Bowie State University as the community continues to reel from a Homecoming Weekend shooting. As of noon on Tuesday, Oct. 10, school officials say that all classes have been canceled for the remainder of the week "to allow additional time for our students, faculty, and staff to address mental distress."  Officials said that on Tuesday afternoon, they were to meet with student leaders to discuss what steps should be taken next following the shooting that left at least two people with gunshot wounds during a busy event. Starting at 1…
Two Hurt In Homecoming Weekend Shooting At Bowie State University: Police Two Hurt In Homecoming Weekend Shooting At Bowie State University: Police
Two Hurt In Homecoming Weekend Shooting At Bowie State University: Police Local and state police are investigating a shooting at Bowie State University that left two people with gunshot wounds on Homecoming Weekend, authorities announced. At around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night, troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack were called to assist Bowie State University with security during celebratory events, when gunshots rang out near the school's Center for Business and Graduate Studies building. MCPD is investigating a domestic-related homicide in the 4500 block of Mount Olney Lane. The suspect is in custody. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/nH…
Rapist Arrested 23 Years Later, Police In Maryland Say Rapist Arrested 23 Years Later, Police In Maryland Say
Rapist Arrested 23 Years Later, Police In Maryland Say Police in Montgomery County are fearful there may be more victims after arresting a Prince George's County man for a rape 23 years ago, authorities announced. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, James Lorenzo Greene, 47, was taken into custody decades after an alleged rape and robbery in July 2000.  According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Department of Police, shortly before 2 a.m. on July 26, 2000, two victims were walking along Montgomery Village Avenue when they were approached by Greene, who was brandishing a handgun. Greene robbed them and raped one of the two before taking off…