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.

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. 

Clarksburg Banana Republic employee accused of videotaping women in dressing rooms

An employee of the Banana Republic Factory Store at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets mall has been arrested after several women reported seeing a cell phone video recording them in the dressing rooms of the store. Police say Fabio Delrio, 19, of Clarksburg was identified as the suspect after officers reviewed surveillance camera footage from the store, and discovered images of women in dressing rooms on his phone. Delrio also took pictures of women as they shopped in the store, police allege. They report that he is no longer employed at the store at this time.

Delrio has been charged with four counts of peeping Tom, four counts of visual surveillance with prurient intent in a private area, and other related charges. He is free on $5000 bond.

The known peeping Tom incidents were recorded in the store's dressing rooms between May and August of 2025. Detectives believe there may be additional victims. They are asking anyone who shopped at the Banana Republic Factory Store between May 2025 and August 2025 and may have been a victim of Fabio Delrio to call the 4th District Investigative Section at (240) 773-5530, or to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477.

T.J. MAXX shoplifting attempt goes sideways in Germantown

An alleged attempt to steal merchandise from T.J. MAXX in Germantown went sideways on February 4, 2026, according to Montgomery County police. The male suspect attempted to leave the store at the Milestone Shopping Center with merchandise he hadn't paid for, police say, but was taken into custody by an officer. He was found to also be in possession of a loaded firearm.

Ian Morgan, 21, of Germantown, has been charged with theft, obstruction, loaded handgun on person, possession of an unregistered rifle/shotgun, and possession of an assault weapon with the intent to sell it. He is being held without bond pending a March trial.

Police nab suspect as knife-wielding peeping Tom prowls Gaithersburg neighborhoods

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in a series of peeping Tom incidents in Gaithersburg and Derwood. Steven Jarezz Adams, 32, of Silver Spring has been charged with indecent exposure, trespassing, first-degree assault and related charges. For over a month, authorities say, he stalked families, exposed himself, and even jabbed a knife at a resident who confronted him. He is being held without bond at the County jail.

Here's how events unfolded, according to the timeline released by detectives:

It started on Christmas Eve—December 24, 2025, around 3:46 a.m. A woman inside her home in the 8300 block of McCullough Lane in Gaithersburg looked toward her sliding glass door and saw Adams exposing himself right there, staring in at her. He fled into the night, leaving her shaken.

Then, on January 7, 2026, he struck twice in the same area. At about 6:40 p.m., another woman in the 8300 block of McCullough Lane spotted a shadow at her window. She pulled back the blinds—and there was Adams. He took off when confronted.

Later that same night, around 10:30 p.m., a neighbor in the 17700 block of Silkcotton Way saw Adams shining a flashlight through the sliding glass door of a home, peering inside before vanishing.

The escalation came on January 15, 2026, about 7:05 p.m. A man in the 8300 block of McCullough Lane got a motion alert from his patio security camera. He went outside to check—and confronted Adams face-to-face. That's when Adams allegedly pulled a knife and swung it at the victim before running off. This wasn't just voyeurism anymore. This was a dangerous assault.

Investigators dug in. They identified Adams as the suspect and discovered he had a prior arrest for peeping tom incidents back in 2022. With that history staring them in the face, detectives secured an arrest warrant.

The takedown came on January 20, 2026, around 7:30 p.m. Detectives spotted Adams heading to the rear of a multi-level apartment complex in the 8000 block of Gramercy Boulevard in Derwood. Using the department's Air Support Unit drone, they watched from a safe distance as Adams moved from window to window and door to door, looking in and exposing himself again.

When officers from the 1st, 5th, and 6th District Special Assignment Teams moved in to make the arrest, Adams bolted. But it was a short chase. They caught him, cuffed him, and took him straight to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.

Police believe Steven Jarezz Adams has violated others who haven't come forward. Take a look at his photo. Does this man look familiar? Did you see him lurking around your neighborhood?

If you were a victim of indecent exposure by this man, or have any information that could assist detectives, you are asked to call police at 240-773-5770, or visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips with information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward from $250 up to $10,000. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Two suspects arrested in Jan. 2 homicide in Gaithersburg

Montgomery County police have arrested two suspects in the January 2, 2026 shooting death of 18-year-old Taeyon Malachi Prather in Gaithersburg. 16-year-old Wisdom Da-Silva Baptista, of Gaithersburg, and 20-year-old Kevin Jesus Perez Fierro, of Montgomery Village, have been charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery. The robbery was allegedly of a jacket that Prather had intended to sell to the suspects, and other unspecified property belonging to the victim. 

Detectives say a tip submitted to the department led to the apprehensions. Arrest warrants were obtained for both suspects on January 11. The following day, Perez Fierro was taken into custody at his home in Montgomery Village, and Da-Silva Baptista was arrested at his home in Gaithersburg. Both suspects are being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit while they await bond hearings. While Da-Silva Baptista has been charged as an adult, his mugshot was not released by police.

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). 

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

Driver arrested in fatal Sam Eig Highway collision in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg City police arrested the driver of a Jeep Compass that struck a Toyota Corrolla that was stopped at a red light on Sam Eig Highway from behind around 8:30 AM on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Montgomery County police report that the Jeep driver was taken into custody for driving without a license, and suspicion of driving under the influence. The case became much more serious this week, when one of the two occupants of the Corrolla, Myrtle Gottlieb, 88, of Rockville, tragically passed away from her injuries on June 4. She and the driver of the Corrolla had both been transported to local hospitals after the crash, with Gottlieb in critical condition at the time.

A couple of interesting notes about this case: The press release stated that DUI test results for the driver "are pending at this time." It does not indicate what type of test what administered to determine blood alcohol level of the driver. A breathalyzer test would have provided instant results; blood test results would indeed take weeks, if not longer. Second, the driver's name and hometown were not provided in the press release, even though the driver is 18 years old - an adult. 

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.  

Montgomery County police arrest suspect in Germantown strong-arm robbery

Montgomery County police have located and arrested a suspect in the April 8, 2025 strong-arm robbery at the 7-Eleven store at 130001 Wisteria Drive at Germantown Plaza. Police say Michael Powers, 45, of no given address, entered the store sometime after 7:00 AM Tuesday carrying a grocery bag. Powers allegedly went behind the counter, and began filling the bag with tobacco products. When an employee tried to stop him, police say, Powers shoved him. An altercation ensued, at which point, police were called.

Powers allegedly grabbed cash from behind the counter and fled. He was located by police at a bus stop not far from Germantown Plaza later Tuesday. Powers is being held without bond at the County jail.

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.

Suspect arrested for armed robbery at CVS Pharmacy in Germantown

Montgomery County police have arrested a suspect in the February 28, 2025 armed robbery of a CVS Pharmacy in Germantown. The robbery was reported at 9:30 AM that morning at the CVS store at 19901 Frederick Road. According to police, the suspect displayed a weapon and stole merchandise from the store before fleeing. The type of weapon utilized has not been identified by police.

Police have arrested Leon Budd, 38, of Gaithersburg. Maryland court records indicate Budd has been charged with felony robbery, 2nd-degree assault, and theft under $1500. He is being held without bond. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for March 28 in Montgomery County District Court in Rockville. 

Gaithersburg man arrested after assaulting Montgomery County police officers

Montgomery County Police announced the arrest of 28-year-old Michael MacCrae Shannon following a violent incident in Gaithersburg on Monday, December 16, 2024. Officers responded to a call about a person in distress in the 7900 block of Otter Cove Court in Gaithersburg around 11:43 PM. Upon officers' arrival at the scene, Shannon became aggressive and attacked them. Despite the assault, officers managed to subdue Shannon, and take him into custody without calling for additional backup.

One of the officers involved sustained a serious injury during the altercation, and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Fortunately, the injured officer is expected to make a full recovery.

Shannon was evaluated by Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services at the scene, and subsequently transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. Once discharged, he was taken to the Central Processing Unit. Shannon is currently being held without bond and faces charges of second-degree assault, disorderly conduct, and intoxicated endangerment.

Illegal loaded handgun discovered in Germantown traffic stop

The Montgomery County Police Department continues to be vindicated in its expressed belief that traffic stops have tremendous value in combating crime, and boosting public safety, in contrast to their critics on the Montgomery County Council. Once again, in the early morning hours of November 23, 2024, a traffic stop in Germantown yielded a loaded gun that the possessor was not legally authorized to have. The gun was allegedly uncovered in a vehicle pulled over near the intersection of Father Hurley Boulevard and Germantown Road.

Shanita Hackett, 42, of no fixed address was arrested at the scene. According to Maryland court records, she has been charged with possession of a handgun, possession of a loaded handgun, illegal possession of a registered firearm, possession of a firearm with a felony conviction, illegal possession of ammunition, two counts of 2nd-degree assault, malicious destruction of property, resisting arrest, and obstructing and hindering an officer. Hackett is being held without bond pending a preliminary hearing in Montgomery County District Court in Rockville on December 20.

Gaithersburg woman killed her mother, police allege

Montgomery County police have arrested a Gaithersburg woman after she called 911 yesterday, November 4, 2024, and allegedly declared to the dispatcher that she had killed her mother. Officers responding to the scene at 9:53 AM Monday found the body of Guichun Hu, 63, in a field outside her home in the 19400 block of Olive Tree Way in Gaithersburg. Her daughter, Tiffany Zhang, 29, met police outside the home and was taken into custody without incident. She allegedly confessed to having killed her mother on Sunday during her 911 call. 

Tiffany Zhang has been charged with 1st-degree murder. Her mugshot has not been released by police.

Arrests made in Montgomery Village armed robbery

Montgomery County police have arrested two suspects in the September 17, 2024 armed robbery in Montgomery Village. The suspects allegedly approached the adult male victim in the 18200 block of Lost Knife Circle at 3:14 PM that afternoon. Police say they displayed unspecified weapons, and assaulted the victim, before taking his money.

Jose Ortega-Mejia, 29, of Germantown, and Abner Ortiz-Cruz, 23, of Gaithersburg have been arrested and charged in the incident. Ortega-Mejia has been charged with felony armed robbery, felony 1st-degree assault, 2nd-degree assault, theft of less than $100, possession of drug paraphernalia, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, conspiracy to commit 1st and 2nd-degree assault, and conspiracy to steal less than $100. He is being held without bond.

Ortiz-Cruz faces similar charges, with an additional charge of concealing a dangerous weapon. He is also being held without bond. Lost Knife Circle continues to rank among the highest-crime streets in Montgomery County.