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Teen Already Charged As Adult Facing New Charges For Second Montgomery County Shooting: Police Teen Already Charged As Adult Facing New Charges For Second Montgomery County Shooting: Police
Teen Already Charged As Adult Facing New Charges For Second Montgomery County Shooting: Police A 16-year-old already being charged as an adult for a shooting earlier this year involving a teen exiting a school bus in Montgomery County is facing new charges after being linked to a reported August shooting, police say. Clarksburg resident Jaiden Ochieng was first identified and charged following a shooting that was reported in March in the 19300 block of Archdale Road in Germantown. According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Police Department, at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, Ochieng arrived at a bus stop in a stolen Hyundai, and when his would-be 15-year-old v…
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region There will be an elevated risk of fire danger in the DMV region on Thursday due to the continued dry conditions and expected gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. An alert was issued cautioning that there will be increased fire conditions expected on Oct. 24, with relative humidity levels staying long, with winds hovering between 10 and 15 mph and gusts possibly reaching 25 mph in parts of Maryland and Virginia. The forecasted conditions "will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels."  In response to the expected weather, forecasters have cautions that "residents an…
Gold Bar Scammer Admits To $230K Scheme Targeting Elderly Man In Montgomery County: Prosecutors Gold Bar Scammer Admits To $230K Scheme Targeting Elderly Man In Montgomery County: Prosecutors
Gold Bar Scammer Admits To $230K Scheme Targeting Elderly Man In Montgomery County: Prosecutors The Maryland scammer believed to be a part of an international organized crime ring targeting elderly residents will face decades in prison, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. Ravinklejeet Mathon pleaded guilty this week and will face 40 years behind bars after scheming to steal three one-kilo gold bars with an estimated value of nearly $230,000 from an elderly man in Silver Spring. "The scam is believed to be part of an international organized crime ring," prosecutors said. "Similar Gold Bar Scams have been reported here in Montgomery County and across the United…
Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home
Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Garage Fire That Spread To Rockville Home There has been an outpouring of support for a popular family after a garage fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage and left them displaced in Montgomery County. More than $15,000 was raised in just days after the Wu family was forced to evacuate their Rockville residence in the Rockshire neighborhood when a fast-moving fire sparked in their garage and spread to the rest of the home. The Rockville fire caused hundreds of thousands in damage. Twitter Shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, crews were dispatched to the 1400 block of Gerald Street, near Bentley Court, when a fam…
Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County
Here's Why Traffic Was Backed Up On I-270 In Montgomery County A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer that leaked fuel onto I-270 tied up traffic on Tuesday afternoon in Montgomery County. In advance of the evening commute in Gaithersburg, several northbound lanes were blocked on Oct. 22 when a truck was involved n a multi-vehicle crash that resulted in fuel being spilled onto the roadway. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the crash left the truck with a ruptured fuel saddle tank. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO HazMat crews were called to the scene of the crash and were able to help mitigate the damage done by the…
Search Is On For Shooter After Man Found Dead In Montgomery County Apartment: Police Search Is On For Shooter After Man Found Dead In Montgomery County Apartment: Police
Search Is On For Shooter After Man Found Dead In Montgomery County Apartment: Police The death of a 37-year-old Montgomery County man remains under investigation weeks after his death was ruled a homicide when his body was found inside an area apartment, police say. A new alert was issued on Tuesday, Oct. 22 as they continue to search for a suspect connected to the death of Antoine Lavale Parker, who was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in his Montgomery Village home last month after officers visited the residence several times in one morning. Parker's body was found shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, in the same building in the 18500 block of Boysen…
Stolen Truck Found On Fire In Montgomery County Creek; No Suspects Identified: Police Stolen Truck Found On Fire In Montgomery County Creek; No Suspects Identified: Police
Stolen Truck Found On Fire In Montgomery County Creek; No Suspects Identified: Police Thieves in a stolen truck made a fiery splash landing into Sligo Creek Wednesday morning in Montgomery County, police say. Shortly before 12:15 a.m. on Oct. 16, members of the Takoma Park Police Department were called to 7-Eleven in the 900 block of Merrimac Drive, when a person reported that a 2018 black Ford Explorer was stolen moments after it was parked. 7-Eleven in the 900 block of Merrimac Drive. Google Maps street view During the investigation into the stolen truck, police say that officers were notified of a crash that was reported in the area of Sligo Creek Parkway and Heat…
Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Montgomery County Roadway: Police Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Montgomery County Roadway: Police
Loving Father Found Stabbed To Death In Median Of Montgomery County Roadway: Police A 45-year-old found stabbed to death in Montgomery County is being remembered as "a vibrant man, who made everyone laugh until tears came out of our eyes (who) was the greatest story teller who could make you feel fear, happiness, and utter amazement."  Silver Spring resident Hesler Saul Sanchez Cruz was found suffering from fatal stab wounds on Sunday morning following an alleged attack by Emilio Ortiz Alba, 30, who has been charged with his murder. Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 13, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police in the area of University Boulevard an…
Hate Crime Under Investigation After Rabbi Assaulted On Montgomery County Sidewalk: Police Hate Crime Under Investigation After Rabbi Assaulted On Montgomery County Sidewalk: Police
Hate Crime Under Investigation After Rabbi Assaulted On Montgomery County Sidewalk: Police A hate crime is under investigation in Montgomery County after a rabbi was attacked by a 47-year-old man with a wooden stake near several places of worship. Junior Michael Reese, who has no fixed address, will face charges following an incident in Silver Spring early on Monday morning, officials say. Members of the Montgomery County Department of Police were called shortly before 10 a.m. on Oct. 14 to the 1400 block of Arcola Avenue, not far from the Silver Spring Jewish Center and Ohr Hatorah to investigate a reported assault. 1400 block of Arcola Avenue in Silver Spring Google Ma…
MoCo Grandmother Is State's Newest Millionaire After Winning Big Playing 'Cash4Life' Ticket MoCo Grandmother Is State's Newest Millionaire After Winning Big Playing 'Cash4Life' Ticket
MoCo Grandmother Is State's Newest Millionaire After Winning Big Playing 'Cash4Life' Ticket Sometimes, all it takes is a little luck. A grandmother in Montgomery County recently had a tough - but enviable - decision to make after winning a second-tier prize playing a Cash4Life Maryland Lottery ticket: a million bucks or $1,000 a week-for-life. The lucky Olney woman took the former after the drawing on Wednesday, Oct. 9, claiming the one-time payment of $1 million over the option of a $1,000-a-week-for-life annuity paid in annual installments of $52,000 a year. Winning numbers for the Oct. 9 drawing: 07-12-21-44-47 with a Cash Ball of 03.  She said that she learned of h…
This Montgomery County Locale Ranked Among 'Nicest Places In America' By Reader's Digest This Montgomery County Locale Ranked Among 'Nicest Places In America' By Reader's Digest
This Montgomery County Locale Ranked Among 'Nicest Places In America' By Reader's Digest A Maryland city is among the country's "Nicest Places in America," according to a new ranking by Reader's Digest. For the last eight years, Reader's Digest has enlisted a select group of judges to determine which places are the nicest in the country after soliciting suggestions from their audience. This year, Silver Spring made the list, which was topped by Provo, Utah, piggy-backing off its listing as "best place to live for families" in a Fortune report. "We started as we always do: by asking you, our readers, to be our scouts around the country and send us your nominations for the …
Pedestrian Critically Injured Falling Off Tailgate, Being Run Over By Truck In Maryland: PD Pedestrian Critically Injured Falling Off Tailgate, Being Run Over By Truck In Maryland: PD
Pedestrian Critically Injured Falling Off Tailgate, Being Run Over By Truck In Maryland: PD A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after falling off of a pickup truck tailgate that then backed over him in a Montgomery County work zone, police say. On Thursday morning, first responders were called to the 3500 block of Cherry Valley Drive in Olney, where there was a reported crash involving a Ford F-250 and a pedestrian that left one hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Investigators say that the pedestrian was sitting on the tailgate of the truck that was being used at a work site, and when the Ford was backing up, the pedestrian fell into the roadway and was run over by t…
Speeding Tesla Driver From Virginia Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Crash In MoCo: Police Speeding Tesla Driver From Virginia Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Crash In MoCo: Police
Speeding Tesla Driver From Virginia Charged With Manslaughter After Fatal Crash In MoCo: Police A Virginia man driving a Tesla who caused a fatal crash that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman in Montgomery County in March has been charged, authorities announced on Thursday. Vincent Anderson, Jr., 36, of Lynchburg, has been charged with criminally negligent manslaughter and failure to control speed to avoid a collision in connection to the death of Silver Spring resident Maria Antonieta Perdomo nearly seven months ago. Perdomo was days from her 78th birthday. On Monday, March 11, police say that Perdomo was driving a Subaru Outback when she attempted to make a turn from Layh…
Traffic Slowed After Overturned Truck Spills Debris Into Busy Montgomery County Roadway Traffic Slowed After Overturned Truck Spills Debris Into Busy Montgomery County Roadway
Traffic Slowed After Overturned Truck Spills Debris Into Busy Montgomery County Roadway Some motorists were held up on Wednesday afternoon in Montgomery County when a dump truck overturned and spilled debris into a busy roadway. Fourth District units were called at around 2 p.m. on Oct. 9 to a stretch of Layhill Road near Norbeck Road, which led to delays for some travelers heading through the area in the area of Aspen Hill. Twitter/@4DCommander Traffic was still able to get by amid ongoing cleanup efforts, though things were slowed as they removed the debris and worked to get the truck upright. TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A single vehicle collision has southbound Layhill Road shu…
Single Mother Of Two Identified By Police As Pedestrian Killed Crossing Montgomery County Road Single Mother Of Two Identified By Police As Pedestrian Killed Crossing Montgomery County Road
Single Mother Of Two Identified By Police As Pedestrian Killed Crossing Montgomery County Road Dinora Aleman Amaya was on her way home from work in Montgomery County when she was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing the road in Gaithersburg, friends say. Investigators have identified the 30-year-old single mother of two from Germantown as the pedestrian who was fatally struck crossing Great Seneca Highway near Kentlands Boulevard on Monday night.  Police say that Amaya was walking shortly after 9:15 p.m. on Oct. 7 when she was struck by a Honda Civic not far from Orchard Ridge Road. She was pronounced dead at the scene, now the community is rallying around her family.&…
Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County
Bus Stop Destroyed After Car Caroms Into It Following Multi-Vehicle Crash In Montgomery County Several lanes were temporarily blocked in Montgomery County on Wednesday morning after a multi-vehicle crash sent one through a bus stop in Hillandale.  Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Chalmers Road at around 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, where there was a crash involving two vehicles, officials said. It is unclear what caused the crash, which left both vehicles with extensive damage - one in the middle of the road and one on the sidewalk - and completely destroyed the bus stop in the area that was sent onto a nearby fence. Accord…
First Responders In Virginia, Maryland Rescue Kayakers Stranded On Island (VIDEO) First Responders In Virginia, Maryland Rescue Kayakers Stranded On Island (VIDEO)
First Responders In Virginia, Maryland Rescue Kayakers Stranded On Island (Video) A Maryland State Police helicopter proved critical in rescuing a group of kayakers who became stranded in rough waters in the Potomac River on Sunday afternoon. At around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, Maryland State Police Aviation Command based out of Frederick came to the aid of four kayakers with an assist on the ground from Montgomery County swift water rescue personnel, officials say. According to officials, first responders required the aerial rescue due to the inability to get rescue boats to the area of swift-moving water, where the kayakers were stranded after their vessel went do…
Group Stranded On Island Rescued By Montgomery County Crews, State Police Helicopter Group Stranded On Island Rescued By Montgomery County Crews, State Police Helicopter
Group Stranded On Island Rescued By Montgomery County Crews, State Police Helicopter First responders in Maryland came to the rescue of a group of swimmers who found themselves in a perilous position on Sunday afternoon, officials say. Ten people were removed from the Potomac River by crews in Montgomery County and Fairfax County after they were stranded on an island and their kayak went rogue and floated downstream. Today, at 228pm, @mcfrs Swift Water Team members were dispatched for a group of people stranded on an island, after their red kayak floated downstream. While assisting those swimmers, 911 received another call for a person in the water near Blockhouse Point.…
COLD CASE: Serial Abuser Convicted Of 1981 Rapes In Maryland: State's Attorney COLD CASE: Serial Abuser Convicted Of 1981 Rapes In Maryland: State's Attorney
Cold CASE: Serial Abuser Convicted Of 1981 Rapes In Maryland: State's Attorney A 67-year-old man is facing nearly two decades in prison after admitting to rape and sexual assault for a pair of attacks dating back to 1981 in Montgomery County, authorities announced on Friday. Marion Pearson, now living in North Carolina, pleaded guilty on Oct. 4 to second-degree rape and sex assault for the attacks of two victims in April and June 1981.  In March 2022, prosecutors say that detectives from the Montgomery County Police Cold Case Unit identified an open rape case from April 1981, and additional testing linked the crime to Pearson, who served 22 years behind bars…
Giant Food Employees Help Police ID Suspect Arrested For Assault In Montgomery County Store Giant Food Employees Help Police ID Suspect Arrested For Assault In Montgomery County Store
Giant Food Employees Help Police ID Suspect Arrested For Assault In Montgomery County Store Eagle-eyed employees at a Montgomery County grocery store assisted police in apprehending a man who attempted to return stolen merchandise for cash and assaulted an employee along the way.  Rafael Stedman Diaz-Powell, 25, who has no known address, returned to the scene of the crime and found himself behind bars for his troubles in connection to a strong-armed robbery over the summer. On Tuesday, June 25, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called before noon to the Giant Food in the 7100 block of Arlington Road in Bethesda, investigate a reported robbery. Inv…
Pedestrian Killed Returning U-Haul After Montgomery County Move Remembered By Loved Ones Pedestrian Killed Returning U-Haul After Montgomery County Move Remembered By Loved Ones
Pedestrian Killed Returning U-Haul After Montgomery County Move Remembered By Loved Ones A community is reeling after a beloved 53-year-old man was killed by a motorist after dropping off a U-Haul following a recent move into Montgomery County. Dominique Mwepu was identified this week as the pedestrian who was struck and killed on Monday night by the driver of a Honda near the intersection of Frederick Road and High Point Drive. Mwepu was treated at the scene for life-threatening injuries, and later pronounced dead. The crash was reported around 8 p.m. on Sept. 30.   Sad news! My heart is shattered, at time I wondered and ask myself what is there to life??? Prof…
Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Playground Area Of Montgomery County Park Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Playground Area Of Montgomery County Park
Police ID 18-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Playground Area Of Montgomery County Park An investigation has been launched in Montgomery County after an 18-year-old from Silver Spring was shot to death in an area playground, authorities say. Christian Ortiz has been identified by police as the person who was found suffering from a fatal gunshot wound near Seek Lane Park earlier this week, investigators announced on Thursday. According to the Montgomery County Department of Police, officers were called at around 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 1 to the area of Barron Street Drive and Domer Avenue, where there were reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found Ortiz in the playground …
Montgomery County High School Student Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole Identified By Police Montgomery County High School Student Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole Identified By Police
Montgomery County High School Student Killed Crashing Into Telephone Pole Identified By Police The high school senior in Maryland who was killed in a crash with a telephone pole in Montgomery County had "high hopes of attending college in the fall," according to her family. Sherwood High School student Sanaa Virtue Vil, 17, has been identified by police as the person killed on Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash in Sandy Spring. Shortly before 8 a.m. on Oct. 2, police say that Vil was driving a red 2005 Toyota Corolla north on Norwood Road near Ashton Way on the way to school when it failed to navigate a turn and struck a wooden telephone pole. Traffic Advisory: A single-…
These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are Maryland's Top Public High Schools: New Rankings Released A pair of Montgomery County public high schools were ranked the best in Maryland, followed by some in Howard County, according to a new Niche report. Poolesville High School took the top spot in Maryland - and 32nd overall in the nation - followed by Walt Whitman High School, River Hill High School, Winston Church Hill High School, and Marriotts Ridge High School. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Department of Education along with test scores, college data, and ratings collected …
Family With Baby Displaced By Montgomery County House Fire, Officials Say Family With Baby Displaced By Montgomery County House Fire, Officials Say
Family With Baby Displaced By Montgomery County House Fire, Officials Say Seven people and a baby were displaced by an early morning fire that is believed to have broken out in a family's garage in Montgomery County. At approximately 5 a.m., first responders were called to a two-story home on Duvall Street near West Deer Park, where they were met by flames showing through the roof of the residence with smoke billowing through the area. A team of around 50 firefighters were able to get the fire under control quickly, though there was enough damage that seven adults, an infant, and dog were all displaced. First responders believe that the fire began in the garage,…
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (DEVELOPING) Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (DEVELOPING)
Tractor-Trailer Crash Causes Miles-Long Delays On I-495 Near I-270 In MoCo (Developing) A busy stretch of I-495 in Montgomery County was flooded with traffic on Tuesday afternoon following a reported tractor-trailer crash near I-270. An alert was issued shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 after crews responded to the westbound lanes at the I-270 Spur, resulting in multiple lane closures as the incident was investigated. Maryland DOT Traffic slowed to a crawl with vehicles only getting by in the left two lanes. Delays were estimated at approximately two miles on the interstate. Tractor Trailer Crash. I-495 WB (Outer Loop) at the I-270 Spur. Montgomery County, MD. 2 left la…
Suspects At Large After Shooting Up SUV During MoCo Road-Rage Incident On I-270: State Police Suspects At Large After Shooting Up SUV During MoCo Road-Rage Incident On I-270: State Police
Suspects At Large After Shooting Up SUV During MoCo Road-Rage Incident On I-270: State Police An investigation has been launched in Montgomery County after a road-rage shooting was reported in Rockville overnight on I-270, state police say. Detectives issued an alert on Saturday, Sept. 28 as they seek possible dashcam footage that was filmed between approximately 7:20 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. on Friday night on the interstate in the area of Shady Grove Road. Investigators say they believe that during the road-rage incident, a white Dodge Durango was struck multiple times by gunfire, though the driver was uninjured. Maryland State Police It was later determined that the shooting&nb…
Man Convicted Of Parking Lot Shooting In MoCo; Brother Accused Of Intimidating Witness Man Convicted Of Parking Lot Shooting In MoCo; Brother Accused Of Intimidating Witness
Man Convicted Of Parking Lot Shooting In MoCo; Brother Accused Of Intimidating Witness A man whose brother attempted to intimidate a witness following a fatal shooting in the parking lot of a Maryland elementary school is facing life in prison in connection to the death of 21-year-old Martin Nolan in Montgomery County. Silver Spring resident Keith Delcid-Palacios was found guilty on murder and other offenses, and his brother was charged for allegedly attempting to intimidate a witness during an incident that played out in January 2021, authorities announced this week. According to prosecutors, on Jan. 14, 2021, Nolan was sitting in the driver's seat of his parked vehicle with…
Man With Grill Fork Killed By Police In MoCo Wanted To Help, Reunite With Mother In Honduras Man With Grill Fork Killed By Police In MoCo Wanted To Help, Reunite With Mother In Honduras
Man With Grill Fork Killed By Police In MoCo Wanted To Help, Reunite With Mother In Honduras A grieving family is seeking the community's assistance as thy hope to send a man to his mother in Honduras after he was killed in an officer-involved shooting when police mistook a grill fork for a weapon in Montgomery County. At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, officers were called to the 3400 block of Janet Road in Wheaton after there was an emergency call placed about an assault in progress. Upon arrival, members of the Montgomery County Department of Police spotted a man, identified as 31-year-old Wheaton resident Melvin Omar Chavez-Paz in a yard holding an object in…
Third Suspect Arrested In Connection To Murder Of 20-Year-Old Man In Montgomery County: Police Third Suspect Arrested In Connection To Murder Of 20-Year-Old Man In Montgomery County: Police
Third Suspect Arrested In Connection To Murder Of 20-Year-Old Man In Montgomery County: Police A third suspect has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man in Montgomery County last year. Gaithersburg native Alonzo Jerome Lyles, 22, is the latest to be charged for his alleged role in the shooting death of Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr. in November 2023. Police and paramedics were called at around 9:40 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2023 to the 3600 block of Spruell Drive in Silver Spring following reports of a Toyota that had crashed into a parked vehicle. Neighbors pulled Satz from his Corolla after hearing the crash, and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personne…
Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland Fire Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland Fire
Brewery Destroyed By Fast-Moving Early Morning Maryland Fire Tricky weather conditions plagued first responders in Frederick County who were called in early on Thursday morning to battle a blaze that broke out in an area business. Shortly after 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 26, the Frederick County Emergency Communications Center dispatched a call for a reported small building fire in the 13600 block of Glissans Mill Road in the Mount Airy area, prompting a call for assistance from neighboring agencies. 3:37am | 13600blk Glissans Mill Rd @ Linganore Winecellars | Building Fire | on scene with heavy fire showing from one story outbuilding structure | ta…