Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in White Oak Carjacking

Detectives from the county police department’s Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a June 13 carjacking at a White Oak bus stop. The investigation showed that the suspect stole property from a business in the 10100 block of New Hampshire Avenue at approximately 7 p.m. that day, fleeing on foot.

GoFundMe Campaign Begun for Owner of Stolen Food Truck

A GoFundMe campaign began yesterday for the owner of a food truck stolen over Memorial Day weekend from its parking spot on Brookville Road in Silver Spring. James Turner, a restaurant veteran with more than 30 years of experience, had recently received a license from the county to begin operating as Beltway Bistro when the vehicle was taken.

Police Seek Help Locating Silver Spring Woman Missing Since Sunday

Detectives from the county’s police department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Silver Spring woman who has been missing since Sunday. Sandra Lee Bender, age 51, was last leaving the Regency Care of Silver Spring facility (located at 9101 Second Avenue) in the company of a friend at approximately 1:30 pm. [Sunday, May 16].

Two Suspects Arrested for Buying Cars with Fraudulent Checks; There May Be More Victims

County detectives from the 4th District have arrested two people in a scam involving purchasing cars with fraudulent cashier’s checks, and believe that there may be more victims. Papa Sissoko, age 25, of Weeping Willow Court, and Alyssa Hernandez, age 24, of Bakersfield Court, both of Aspen Hill, have been charged with vehicle theft and forgery in the case.

DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in 2003 Silver Spring Home Invasion Robbery

DNA evidence from a sock has led to the arrest by county police of a suspect in a 2003 home invasion robbery in Silver Spring. Officers with the Major Crimes Division arrested and charged Stacy Howard Moore, age 48, of the 3400 block of 55th Avenue in Hyattsville in connection with the incident, which occurred on January 22, 2003 in an apartment in the 9100 block of Piney Branch Road.