Police investigate shots-fired incident in Montgomery Village

Several Montgomery Village residents called 911 last night and reported hearing gunfire in the 18500 block of Locust Point Court. Montgomery County police were dispatched to the scene at 10:16 PM Thursday, May 21, 2026. Officers arriving at the scene were able to locate evidence that weapons had been discharged in that area. No injuries were reported, and no suspects are in custody at this time.

Armed robbery in broad daylight in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to a report of an armed robbery in Montgomery Village yesterday afternoon, May 4, 2026. The robbery was reported at the intersection of Montgomery Village Avenue and Wightman Road at 3:52 PM Monday. According to police, two suspects attempted to take property from the victim. When the victim resisted, one of the suspects pulled out a knife and threatened him. 

The two suspects then attempted to escape by boarding a Ride On bus. However, the bus was stopped and not immediately departing. The botched escape gave police time to catch up and arrest the two suspects.

Pedestrian dies after being struck by driver in Germantown driveway

Montgomery County police are investigating a fatal collision that took place today in Germantown. According to police, a 75-year-old man was in a residential driveway in the 11600 block of Drumcastle Terrace just after 12:30 PM, when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a family member. The driver remained at the scene, and is cooperating with the investigation, police say. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later tragically died from his injuries.

I think of this neighborhood as a townhome community without individual driveways, so I am somewhat puzzled by the description of "driveway." Police say the Collision Reconstruction Unit is conducting a full investigation of the incident. The identity of the decedent is being withheld until his relatives have been notified by police.

Clarksburg man arrested in Peeping Tom incident at Bethesda high school

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in a Peeping Tom incident at Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda. Students found a video camera in the control booth of the school's theater. Looking at the contents, they discovered videos filmed in the girls' changing room of the theater. James Mulhern III, 43, of Clarksburg was arrested, having allegedly been identified from video that showed him placing the camera in the changing room. Mulhern is a media services technician at the school. He has been charged with sex abuse of a minor. 

Fatal shooting in Darnestown

Montgomery County police are investigating a homicide that took place this morning in Darnestown. Police were called to the scene of a shooting in the 12000 block of Carrington Hill Drive at 5:55 AM. Upon arrival, officers and Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service personnel found the shooting victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds inside his residence. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police say there are no suspects in custody, and no suspect descriptions, at this time. They have not released the name of the victim, as they have not been able to contact all relevant family members to notify them of the death. The Major Crimes Division, Homicide Unit is proceeding with a full investigation.

Montgomery County police arrest 2 in Germantown grocery store shooting

Montgomery County police have arrested two suspects in the March 20, 2026 shooting inside a grocery store in Germantown. One person was wounded in the shooting, which took place inside the Giant supermarket at 18331 Leaman Farm Road at 8:40 PM. Both suspects were armed, police say, and one of them fired multiple shots inside the store while chasing the victim.

Marcus Isaiah Jovon Braithwaite, 19, of Germantown and Demba Tandia, 16, of Montgomery Village have been charged with attempted first-degree murder, first and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime. Braithwaite is being held at the County jail pending a bond hearing. Tandia was located in Sterling, Virginia, and is awaiting extradition to Montgomery County. Police have released surveillance camera footage of the incident.

Police officer shoots alleged gunman who fired at cops in Montgomery Village

A Montgomery County police officer shot an alleged gunman who police say fired two shots at officers first in Montgomery Village yesterday, March 24, 2026. The officers were proactively patrolling in the high crime area of Lost Knife Circle Tuesday afternoon. While in the vicinity of Montgomery Village Plaza on Contour Road, they observed suspicious activity, and approached an adult male suspect to investigate. The suspect took off running, and attempted to seek refuge in an apartment complex on Lost Knife.

As officers turned a corner at the complex in pursuit, the suspect allegedly fired two shots at them. One County officer returned fire, striking the suspect. They provided first aid to the suspect, who was then transported to a local hospital in stable condition. He is expected to survive. 

Officers recovered a handgun at the scene. No injuries were reported beyond the suspect. The officer who fired the shots has been placed on administrative leave, and the Major Crimes Division is conducting the investigation into the shooting. Police said this is an active and ongoing investigation, and that the suspect’s identity and charges will be released when they become available.

Suspicious activity in Montgomery Village leads to arrest of two

Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village is one of the highest crime addresses in Montgomery County, so it's good to hear County police were "conducting proactive enforcement" in that area this past Monday evening, March 9, 2026. Around 7:00 PM, officers observed suspicious activity involving a vehicle parked outside of an unspecified commercial establishment on Lost Knife. They quietly pursued the vehicle, and when the driver made a moving violation, conducted a traffic stop in the 17500 block of Towne Crest Drive. 

Searching the vehicle, officers allegedly recovered a firearm and narcotics. 78-year-old James Curtis Avant, of Bowie, and 29-year-old D’Andre Michael Wiggins, of Germantown, were arrested and charged with multiple drug and handgun-related offenses. 

Three car crash kills one in Damascus

A three-car collision claimed the life of one driver and seriously injured another in Damascus Monday night, March 2, 2026. According to police, the driver of a Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Ridge Road (Route 27) at a high rate of speed. Just past Sweepstakes Drive, he allegedly struck a Lexus NX350, and was ejected onto the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Lexus driver was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. She was trapped in her vehicle and had to be extricated by first responders. A Ford Fusion was also involved in the collision. Police did not specify the manner in which it became involved, but confirmed that the Fusion driver was uninjured. Another tragic reminder that Montgomery County has failed to build the Damascus Bypass.

Germantown man dies in Damascus auto accident

A one-car auto accident claimed the life of a Germantown man early yesterday morning, January 14, 2026. Michael Patrick Fitzgerald Jr., 28, was found unconscious in his 2025 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which left the roadway and struck a tree at the intersection of Bethesda Church Road and Johnson Drive in Damascus at 1:19 AM Wednesday. Fitzgerald was transported to a local hospital, where he tragically passed away later from his injuries. Montgomery County police ask that anyone with information regarding this collision contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 240-773-6620.

Peeping Tom arrested after filming woman in gym shower in Germantown

An alleged Peeping Tom who disguised himself as a woman to enter women's locker rooms at gyms in Montgomery County has been arrested. Montgomery County police were called to OneLife Fitness at 20500 Seneca Meadows Parkway in Germantown on October 10, 2025, after a woman reported that a man was filming her in the shower there. The man was dressed as a woman, police learned, and detectives ultimately identified him as Tshikundi Taty, 44, of Takoma Park.

Officers then followed Taty to a Planet Fitness gym in White Oak. When he allegedly donned his feminine disguise and ducked into the women's locker room, they took him into custody. Taty has been charged with multiple counts of Peeping Tom and related offenses.

Detectives are concerned that there may be additional victims from these and other gyms and facilities in the area. They are asking anyone who believes they may have been a victim of Tshikundi Taty to call the Montgomery County Department of Police - 5th District Patrol at (240) 773-6200 or Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477). 

Armed robbery at Montgomery Village condo complex

Montgomery County police were called to a condominium complex in Montgomery Village last night, October 2, 2025, after an armed robbery was reported there. The robbery was reported in the 18500 block of Boysenberry Drive at 8:15 PM Thursday. The Breckenridge Condominiums are located on that block of Boysenberry.

Arrest made in Montgomery Village 7-Eleven assault

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in the August 25, 2025 strong-arm robbery at the 7-Eleven at 19235 Watkins Mill Road, at the Montgomery Village Center. Police were called to the store at 9:07 PM that night, after a suspect allegedly assaulted the female clerk and stole merchandise. Sheldon King, 31, of Montgomery Village has been charged with felony robbery, 2nd-degree assault, and theft. According to Maryland court records, bail has been set at $5000 by Judge Michael O. Glynn III.

Montgomery County police make arrest in Damascus auto theft

A vehicle was stolen from the 26700 block of Ridge Road in Damascus around 9:20 PM on August 25, 2025. It was recovered the same evening by Montgomery County police. John Anthony Torres, 30, of Damascus was arrested the following day, and charged with felony auto theft and misdemeanor rogue and vagabond. He was released on a $400 percentage bond after bail was set at $4000. A trial has been scheduled for October 10 in Montgomery County District Court in Rockville.

Alleged Ledo Pizza burglar arrested in Montgomery Village

Ledo Pizza doesn't cut corners, and neither do Montgomery's Finest. Montgomery County police arrested a man whom they allege broke into the Montgomery Village location of the Maryland pizza chain at 19200 Montgomery Village Avenue, in the Montgomery Village Center at on July 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the pizzeria, but determined that nothing had been stolen. Jason Cole, 20, of Falmouth, Virginia was arrested. 

Cole has been charged with felony 2nd-degree burglary. He was released from custody by Judge Patrick Mays after posting a $5000, unsecured bond on July 28. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for August 22 in Montgomery County District Court in Rockville.

Montgomery County police bust up Germantown crack ring

The 5th District Community Action Team of the Montgomery County Police Department has busted up an alleged crack ring operating in Germantown. Many citizen complaints have been received by the department about the sale of illegal narcotics in the 19500 block of Gunners Branch Road. In response, DCAT, in coordination with the department's Special Investigations Division and the 5th District Special Assignment Team, launched an investigation into this last fall. The work of many months culminated on June 25, 2025, when County officers raided three residences, and recovered a cache of firearms, money, and drugs.

Police arrested Duane Shelton, 46, of Germantown; Kevin Patton, 44, of Germantown; Anre Russell, 39, of Takoma Park; Michael Marshall, 37, of Gaithersburg; and Alexander Burch, 48, of Petersburg, Virginia. Shelton, Patton, and Russell are all being held without bond; Marshall was released on bond, and Burch was released on his own recognizance. All five have been charged with multiple controlled-dangerous-substance charges; police did not specify if firearms charges are pending.

Officers seized five vehicles; four firearms; distribution amounts of crack, PCP, and MDMA; and $43,000 in cash. One evidence photo appears to show a bulletproof vest. Detectives say that their investigation into this ring and activity are not over, however. The criminal activity alleged is on a level sophisticated enough that the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) and the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy are involved, and providing inter-agency data and support.

Duane Shelton

Kevin Patton

Anre Russell

Michael Marshall

Alexander Burch

Photos courtesy MCPD

New 6th District Montgomery County police station officially opens in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open the new 6th District County police station in Gaithersburg this week. County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Kate Stewart were among the dignitaries to christen the new station, which is located at 222 Paramount Park Drive in the Watkins Mill Town Center area. 

Developers never delivered the promised movie theater, upscale restaurant, or even the actual "town center" of Watkins Mill Town Center, but did rake in all the profits from the residential housing portion of the development. Heckuva job, Brownie! New residents did get a Royal Farms gas station, a Starbucks, and now the police station, however. They'll likely welcome the latter, given the ongoing crime wave that has bedeviled the county since the summer of 2020.

“The new 6th District Police Station is an important project for the County that will strengthen critical emergency services to our residents in an area that has seen tremendous growth,” Elrich said in a statement this morning. “The Gaithersburg area has seen a great deal of development over the years, and as the community changes, the demand changes. We recognized the importance of adapting to the needs of a growing community, and this station is a testament to our ability to meet those needs. The new station will help to improve the safety and security of residents and businesses and address our current and future needs for the decades to come.” 

Almost 200 department staff and volunteers may be on-site at any given time. The station will serve as the base for investigative units, as well as the Central Traffic Unit, which was established in July 2021. It also features a public space "designed to foster engagement, collaboration and dialogue within the community." 

Two suspects arrested in Montgomery Village homicide

Two suspects are now in custody in relation to the April 26, 2025 death of a Clarksburg man in Montgomery Village. Demari Howard Brown, 20, of Montgomery Village, was arrested on Thursday, May 1, Montgomery County police report. Jorden Nylen Hungerford, 19, of Hyattsville turned himself in to Rockville City Police on Saturday, May 3. Both men were wanted by police for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of 20-year-old Henry Krishawn Gilbert of Montgomery Village.  

Bus stop altercation in Montgomery Village

Montgomery County police responded to an incident at a bus stop in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The bus stop was located in the 19600 block of Club House Road. At least one individual is accused of 2nd-degree assault, resisting arrest, and obstructing a criminal investigation. The incident occurred at 6:12 PM Tuesday evening.

Two-time burglars arrested in Germantown

Two Germantown men who allegedly broke into a credit union on St. Patrick's Day did not have the luck of the Irish when they tried to break into an apartment building later that night. Montgomery County police say the two suspects forced their way into the Skypoint Federal Credit Union office at 19785 Crystal Rock Drive at Crystal Rock Place in the early morning hours of March 17, 2025. They allegedly took unspecified property from inside the office, and fled.

Later that night, at 9:01 PM, police allege the same two men attempted to burglarize the nearby Pinnacle at Town Center apartments at 19860 Century Boulevard. Instead of the pot of gold, they found Montgomery's Finest, who took them into custody.

Anthony Lamont Jackson, 28, has been charged with two felony counts of 2nd-degree burglary, four misdemeanor counts of 4th-degree burglary, and felony 2nd-degree assault of a law enforcement officer. He posted $2000 bond, and was released on March 25. 

Nelson Mifogmi-Tchuomeni, 25, was also arrested. However, that name returns no results in Maryland court records.