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Crime Solvers of Montgomery County
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June 3, 2004

ARMED ROBBERY

            -On 05-25-04, at 10:09 p.m., a 31-year-old Silver Spring man was in the area of Elkin St. and Hickerson Dr. in Wheaton when four to five Asian male suspects approached him. The suspects (Asian/M, 20s, 5’8”) demanded money and fired a shot striking the victim in the torso. The suspects then ran across the parking lot towards Amherst Avenue. The victim was transported to local hospital.  ***Previous release was written on this incident.**

            -On 05-21-04, at 2:50 a.m., a 24-year-old Rockville man and a friend were in the parking lot of the 8200 block of Whispering Oak Way in Gaithersburg when two suspects approached them. Suspect #1 (B/M, 16-20, 5’5”, skinny, white scarf over nose and mouth, blue jeans) displayed a handgun and demanded money from the Rockville man. The victim complied.  Suspect #2 (B/M, 16-20, white scarf) confronted the friend but did not obtain any property. Both suspects ran towards Woodfield Road.

            -On 05-25-04, at 10:55 p.m., a 41-year-old Montgomery Village man was walking on Watkins Mill Rd. at Travis Lane, in Gaithersburg, when a car stopped in front of him, two suspects got out, and walked towards him. Suspect #1 (B/M, late teens, black sweatshirt with hood pulled up, black pants) pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded money. The victim complied. A car drove up, a silver Suzuki, and the suspects jumped in. Inside the Suzuki there were four to five occupants and the driver was described as heavyset. Suspect #2 had the same description as Suspect #1.

            -On 05-26-04, at 10:45 p.m., a 29 year-old Silver Spring man was walking in the 8700 block of First Ave. in Silver Spring when a vehicle pulled up along side him. Two black male suspects got the car. Suspect #1 (B/M, 20s, thin, white T-shirt, dark jeans) produced a handgun and demanded money. Suspect #2 (B/M, 20s, with a husky build) removed the victim’s shoulder bag, containing cash. The suspects returned to the car and it was last seen turning onto Fenwick Lane towards Georgia Avenue.

            -On 05-22-04, at 3:00 a.m., a 22-year-old Gaithersburg man was sitting in a vehicle at the intersection of E. Diamond Ave. and N. Summit Ave. when Suspect #1 (Hispanic/M, 20-25, 5’7”, 160 lbs., white and red stripe shirt) and several other Hispanic males got out of a vehicle that was in front of them. The suspect used a baseball bat to break out the windshield and the rear window of the victim’s vehicle. The suspects then got back into their car.  The victim followed them to the area of Ridge Road where another confrontation took place and a cell phone was taken from the victim. 

            -On 05-24-04, at 12:08 a.m., a 42-year-old Gaithersburg woman was in the 8200 block of Streamside Place in Gaithersburg when two suspects approached her.  One suspect struck her on the back of the head with a blunt object and she fell to the ground. The suspects then grabbed her purse and were last seen heading towards Honey Locust Circle.  The victim was transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects were described as black males, 5’6”-5’8”, with dark clothing.

STRONG ARM ROBBERY 

            -On 05-21-04, at 4:30 p.m., a 73-year-old Silver Spring woman was walking on the footpath between University Blvd. W. and the Kemp Mill Shopping Center, in Wheaton, when she came upon a group of people on the path. They asked for money and when she said she had none, they grabbed her purse. A struggle ensued.  When a citizen approached, the suspects let go and ran in an unknown direction. The victim was only able to described one suspect as a Hispanic male, 14-15 years, wearing a white shirt and blue pants.

            -On 05-19-04, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a 28-year-old Gaithersburg woman was at her car in the 19000 block of Quail Valley Blvd., in Gaithersburg, when she was pushed from behind by a suspect. The suspect (Hispanic/M, 20s, 5’10”, mustache, white shirt, blue jeans) reached into her trunk and grabbed her gym bag. The suspect then got into a car that was described as silver or beige in color.

            -On 05-30-04, at 4:30 p.m., a 23-year-old Montgomery Village woman was at the bus stop at Russell Ave. and Odenhal Ave., in Gaithersburg, when she was approached from behind by the suspect. The suspect (B/M, 5’8”-5’10”, black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans) pushed her and took her purse. A witness saw the suspect running from the bus stop towards Odenhal Avenue.

            -On 05-30-04, Citgo-Daytona Auto Care, located at 409 E. Diamond Avenue in Gaithersburg was robbed.  The suspect posed as a customer and when the clerk opened the register, the suspect grabbed the money.  The suspect ran out of the store in an unknown direction.  The suspect was described as a black male, 25-30 years, 6’0” 180 pounds, short black hair, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.

            -On May 27, at 10:45 p.m., a 24-year-old Wheaton woman was the victim of an attempted strong-armed robbery in the 1100 block of University Blvd., in Wheaton.  As the victim was walking through a parking lot two suspects approached her.  One suspect grabbed her purse, and a struggle ensued.  During the struggle, the victim was punched in the face.  The victim maintained control of her purse and the suspect ran in an unknown direction.  The first suspect was a male, 17-18 years, 5’4”, thin build, wearing a ski mask.  The second suspect was a male, 17-18 years, 5’0”, thin build, also wearing a ski mask.

 STRONG ARM ROBBERY ARREST 

            -On 05-22-04, William Ndongo, age 33, of the 8500 Freyman Drive in Chevy Chase, was arrested and charged with Robbery, Second-degree Assault, and Reckless Endangerment.  The arrest was the result of an incident in the 8300 block of Colesville Road in Silver Spring.

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ARREST 

            -On 05-23-04, Dannel Evans, age 26, of the 800 block of Quince Orchard Blvd., in Gaithersburg was arrested and charged with First-degree Assault.  The arrest was the result of an incident on Quince Orchard Blvd in Gaithersburg on the same day. 

            -On 05-27-04, a 14-year-old Gaithersburg juvenile was arrested and charged with two counts of First-degree Assault, and one count of Attempted Second-degree Murder.  The arrest was the result of an incident on Gentle Circle in Gaithersburg on 05-26-04. 

            -On 05-20-04, a 13-year-old Gaithersburg juvenile was arrested and charged with First-degree Assault, Second-degree Assault, and Carrying a Deadly Weapon on School Property.  The arrest was the result of an incident at Shady Grove Middle School, 8200 Midcounty Highway, in Gaithersburg on the same day.

BURGLARY ARREST 

            -On 05-27-04, a 16-year-old Silver Spring juvenile was arrested and charged with Second-degree Burglary, Theft Under $500, Destruction of Property, and Fleeing and Eluding.  The arrest was the result of an incident at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, 1200 Swingingdale Dr., in Silver Spring on 05-27-04. 

            -On 05-26-04, Shawn Detmer, age 30, of the 1400 block of Grand Prix Road in Gaithersburg, was arrested and charged with First-degree Burglary and Destruction of Property.  The arrest was the result of an incident in the unit block of W. Deer Park Rd., Gaithersburg on 05-29-04.

BURGLARY

1^ST DISTRICT

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -BLANTON STUDIOS, 15720 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, between 5:00 p.m. on 05-25-04 and 7:30 a.m. on 05-26-04.  Broke out window, unknown what was taken. 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -1600 block of E. Jefferson St., Rockville, between 12:00 a.m. on 01-01-04 and 9:00 a.m. on 05-23-04.  Forced lock on storage area, tools, bicycles, and clothing taken.

            --14900 block of Kelly Farm Dr., Darnestown, between 8:35 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on 05-26-04.  Forced open door, unknown what was taken.

            -14300 block of Outpost Way, Gaithersburg, between 6:00 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. on 05-27-04.  Forced open door, computer equipment taken. 

2^ND DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -ECONOWAY, 3745 University Blvd. W., Kensington, between 12:00 a.m. and 4:50 a.m. on 05-25-04.  Forced open door, tools and money taken. 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -4600 block of Chestnut St., Bethesda, between 10:55 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on 05-26-04.  Climbed through window, Playstation game system, video games, and money taken.

3^RD DISTRICT 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -10000 block of Rogart Rd., Silver Spring, between 9:30 p.m. and 10:17 p.m. on 05-26-04.  Attempt only, window broken.

            -9600 block of Sutherland Rd., Silver Spring, between 8:30 p.m. on 05-23-04 and 11:00 a.m. on 05-26-04.  Forced open door, unknown what was taken.

4^TH DISTRICT

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -QUICK PRINTING, 2410 Blueridge Ave., Wheaton, between 5:00 p.m. on 05-20-04 and 9:00 a.m. on 05-24-04.  Entered business, computer equipment taken.

            -BUFFALO WINGS AND BEER, 2223 Bel Pre Rd., Wheaton, between 12:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on 05-24-04.  Pried open door, cleaning materials taken.

            -CSAAC, 2616 Bel Pre Rd., Wheaton, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on 05-27-04.  Climbed through window, unknown what was taken.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -14000 block of Northgate Dr., Wheaton, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. on 05-27-04.  Forced open door, computer equipment taken.

            -16200 block of Sycamore Lane, Rockville, between 11:00 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. on 05-26-04.  Broke out window, X-Box game system and game taken.

            -15600 block of Twin Valley Ct., Silver Spring, between 7:50 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. on 05-26-04.  Entered home, handguns, sword, and personal papers taken.

            -17500 block of Jacobs Ct., Derwood, between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on 05-25-04.  Forced open door, handguns, ammunition, and money taken.

5^TH DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -LA MEXICANA, 13016 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown, between 12:00 a.m. on 05-23-04 and 9:00 a.m. on 05-24-04.  Attempt only, pried door.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -15700 block of Pagano Lane, Darnestown, between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on 05-26-04.  Forced open door, handgun, telephones, jewelry, and money taken.

            -17400 block of Soper St., Poolesville, between 8:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on 05-26-04.  Forced open door, jewelry and money taken.

            -17200 block of Hughes Rd., Poolesville, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:55 p.m. on 05-26-04.  Forced open door, jewelry taken.

6^TH DISTRICT 

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY 

            -MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, 15 Metropolitan Grove Rd., Gaithersburg, between 4:15 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on 05-21-04.  Broke through cargo area, snow blower taken.

            -GREGG’S DRIVING SCHOOL, 19326 Montgomery Village Ave., Montgomery Village, between 10:00 p.m. on 05-25-04 and 8:10 a.m. on 05-26-04.  Forced open door, television and VCR taken. 

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY 

            -17100 block of King James Way, Gaithersburg, between 2:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on 05-20-04.  Forced open door, money taken.

            -19100 block of Roman Way, Gaithersburg, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on 05-19-04.  Entered garage, bicycle taken.

            -100 block of Lamont Lane, Gaithersburg, between 12:00 p.m. on 05-18-04 and 4:40 p.m. on 05-25-04.  Broke out window, unknown what was taken.

            -18900 block of Cathedral Dr., Gaithersburg, between 12:45 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. on 05-27-04.  Climbed through window, money taken.

            -8100 block of Brucar Ct., Gaithersburg, at 2:11 a.m. on 05-23-04.  Attempt only, remove window screen.

            -Unit block of Whetstone Dr., Gaithersburg, between 10:00 p.m. on 05-23-04 and 12:45 a.m. on 05-24-04.  Climbed through window, unknown what was taken.

            -7900 block of Badenloch Way, Gaithersburg, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on 05-24-04.  Attempt only, cut lock.

            -18700 block of Capella Lane, Gaithersburg, between 12:00 p.m. on 03-27-04 and 3:00 p.m. on 04-03-04.  Broke out window, musical instruments, DVD player, and jewelry taken.

            -500 block of Rock Lodge Rd., Gaithersburg, at 3:05 a.m. on 05-31-04.  Broke out window, unknown what was taken.

            -Unit block of Fenceline Ct., Gaithersburg, between 12:00 p.m. on 05-06-04 and 2:00 p.m. on 05-27-04.  Entered home, nothing taken.

            -18700 block of Calypso Pl., Gaithersburg, between 3:30 p.m. on 05-15-04 and 6:00 p.m. on 05-18-04.  Entered garage, bicycle taken.

            -100 block of Chestnut Rd., Gaithersburg, between 3:00 p.m. on 05-25-04 and 3:00 p.m. on 05-28-04.  Entered shed, lawn mower taken.

            -18700 block of Calypso Pl., Gaithersburg, between 3:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on 05-28-04.  Entered garage, bicycles taken.

            -300 block of N. Summit Dr., Gaithersburg, between 1:10 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on 05-26-04.  Pried open door, purse and contents taken.