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Gaithersblog readers may recall County’s press release last month about a nighttime burglary trend. Two arrests have now been made in this case.

County press release Via Connected Communites:

Police Arrest Two in Nighttime Residential Burglary

Malcolm Edwards	Jesse Kackley

Detectives from the 5th/6th District Investigative Section have charged two suspects for burglary and theft of a vehicle that occurred on February 11, 2009 in the Gaithersburg area. Detectives believe they may be responsible for the numerous nighttime burglaries where vehicles were stolen that have been occurring since mid December 2008.

On Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at approximately 4:16 a.m., Montgomery County Police 6th District officers received a report of a burglary where a vehicle was stolen in the 8700 block of Snow Valley Court in Gaithersburg.

A short time later, a Rockville City Police officer was patrolling in the area of route 370 and Shady Grove Road and spotted the stolen vehicle driven by two suspects. The officer followed the vehicle to the area of Story Drive in Gaithersburg where the two suspects stopped the vehicle and bailed out. Officers were able to apprehend Jesse Kackley, age 19, of the 18300 block of Honey Locust Drive in Gaithersburg.

Through the course of the investigation, a warrant was obtained on February 11 for the second suspect, Malcolm Edwards, age 21, of no fixed address. He was apprehended on February 13 at an address on Chadburn Place in Montgomery Village.

Jesse Kackley was charged with first-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary, theft over $500, conspiracy to commit theft over $500, motor vehicle theft, conspiracy to commit motor vehicle theft, unauthorized removal of property, and conspiracy to commit unauthorized removal of property. Malcolm Edwards was charged with first-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary, theft over $500, conspiracy to commit theft over $500, motor vehicle theft, and conspiracy to commit motor vehicle theft. Both are being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Clarksburg. Kackley is being held on $81,500 bond. Edwards is being held on $355,000 bond. Further charges may be pending for both Kackley and Edwards in connection with the earlier burglaries and vehicle thefts.

From the County’s website:

1/26/2009

Police Alert Gaithersburg Communities to Nighttime Residential Burglary Trend

Detectives from the 5th/6th District Investigative Section want to alert the communities surrounding the Montgomery Village area, of a developing trend of burglaries that have been occurring since mid December 2008, during the nighttime hours.

In most of the incidents, residents were at home and asleep during the burglaries. Entry has been gained mostly through garages and adjoining unlocked interior doors or other unlocked doors or windows. Also, once gaining entry the suspect(s) have taken loose items, such as laptops, wallets, and vehicle keys. In four burglaries, the victim’s vehicle was stolen.

The following are areas that have been affected by this trend:

• 20500 block of Highland Hall on Thursday, December 11, 2008, between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Forced entry was made through the garage.
• 11000 block of Grassy Knoll on Monday, December 29, 2008, between 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at 7:00 a.m. Entry was made through an unlocked garage door.
• 8800 block of Brink Road on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, between 12:45 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Entry was made through an unlocked garage door.
• 20700 block of Highland Hall on Saturday, January 3, 2009, between 3:10 a.m. and 3:20 a.m. Entry was made through an unlocked front door.
• 100 block of Linden Hall Lane on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at an unknown time. Entry was made through an unlocked side door. The homeowner’s vehicle was stolen.
• 13400 block of Accent Way on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, between 10:30 p.m. and Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 6:00 a.m. Forced entry was made through the front door.
• 19300 block of Churubusco Lane on Sunday, January 18, 2009, at 11:45 p.m. Entry was made through an unlocked sliding glass door.
• Unit block of Brook Run Court on Monday, January 19, 2009, between 3:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Entry was made through an unlocked rear door.
• Three burglaries occurred in the 18900 block of Blue Heron Lane on Monday, January 19, between 10:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 6:30 a.m. Forced entry was made through garage doors. In one of these incidents, the homeowner’s vehicle was stolen. In another incident, the suspect(s) attempted to steal the homeowner’s vehicle.
• 18900 block of Marsh Hawk Lane on Monday, January 19, 2009, between 10:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 6:30 a.m. Entry was made through an unlocked garage door. The homeowner’s homemade motorcycle was stolen.
• 8700 block of Waxwing Terrace on Monday, January 19, 2009, between 10:00 p.m. and Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at 6:30 a.m. Entry was made through an unlocked garage window.
• 100 block of Cherrywood Drive on Friday, January 23, 2009, at 3:15 am. Entry was made through an unlocked window. The homeowner’s vehicle was stolen.

Residential burglaries can be crimes of opportunity. Homeowners can protect their property by following good crime prevention practices. Always lock doors and windows, including vehicle doors. Keep outside lights on at night or install motion lights. Keep shrubbery trimmed and always advise neighbors when you are going to be away. There have been several instances when a burglary suspect has been caught because of an alert community member reporting suspicious persons or situations to police right away. This frequently allows officers to respond in time to take the offender into custody.

There is no suspect description for these incidents as most homeowners were asleep. If a burglary is in progress call 9-1-1. Anyone with information about the suspect(s) responsible for the burglaries in this release should call the 5th/6th District Investigative Section at 240-773-6237.

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Contact: Media Services Division Phone: 240.773.5030

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County Press release via Connected Communities:

Detectives Make Arrest in Montgomery Village Shooting

Montgomery County Police detectives from the 5th/6th District Investigative Section have continued to investigate the shooting that occurred on August 19, 2008 at approximately 10:10 p.m. in the 9900 block of Ridgeline Drive in Montgomery Village.

Through the course of the preliminary investigation a suspect, Darrell Andre Shanton, was developed and a warrant was obtained for attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and possession of a handgun during the commission of a felony. Shanton, age 34, of the 600 block of North Prospect Street in Hagerstown was arrested on August 29.

On August 19, 2008, 6th District officers responded to the 9900 block of Ridgeline Drive for the report of shots fired. As officers began their investigation several neighbors stated that they heard what they thought were gunshots. Blood was observed on the sidewalk. During the investigation an individual arrived who stated that he had just taken a friend suffering from gunshot wounds to a local hospital. The victim, a 19-year-old male from Montgomery Village, was suffering from life-threatening injuries and was flown from that hospital to an area trauma center. He was in critical condition however he is now expected to survive.

Anyone who has information about this shooting is asked to call the 5th/6th District Investigative Section at 301-840-2347. Callers may remain anonymous.

Update: According to the Baltimore Sun,

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown says his first cousin was killed in her Gaithersburg home in a shooting.

Brown says he will be returning to Maryland from the Democratic National Convention in Denver to be with his family.

From the County’s website:

8/24/2008

Update: Subjects Identified in Montgomery Village Shooting

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division are continuing to investigate a possible homicide and an officer-involved shooting that occurred late last night on Vineyard Haven Drive in Montgomery Village.

The male subject involved in the shooting has been identified as Michael Keith Wilson, 44-years-old, of the 11800 block of Peacock Trail in Hagerstown. The female subject has been identified as Catherine Teresa Brown, 40-years-old, of the 9400 block of Vineyard Haven Drive in Montgomery Village. Preliminary investigation has determined that Wilson and Brown were known to each other and had a previous relationship. Wilson held a security position with the National Cathedral and Brown was a teacher with the Beauvoir National Cathedral School.

The 6th District officers involved in the shooting have been identified as Officer Sandra Moss, hired in July of 1999, and Officer Kenneth Moreau, hired in July of 2005. Following standard procedure for officers involved in a shooting, both officers have been placed on administrative leave.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. police received a call with information detailing two people screaming, a male trying to force a female into a house, and word that a female had stated “something about a gun.” Officers from the 6th District were dispatched and arrived at the 9400 block of Vineyard Haven Drive at 10:32 p.m. A neighbor directed officers to the specific residence. There they found Wilson and Brown in the garage of the home. Wilson was threatening Brown with a firearm and holding her against her will.

Officers were talking with Wilson in an attempt to calm the situation when shots were fired. Wilson and Brown died at the scene and a gun was found next to Wilson. An autopsy will be performed by the Medical Examiner’s Office in Baltimore to determine the manner and means of death.

Determining who fired the weapons and the circumstances that lead to the shots fired remain under investigation. Anyone who has information about this incident should contact detectives in the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Callers may remain anonymous.

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Contact: Media Services Division Phone: 240.773.5030

From the County’s website:

8/20/2008

Shooting in Montgomery Village

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police 5th/6th District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 10:10 last night in the 9900 block of Ridgeline Drive in Montgomery Village.

Sixth District officers responded to that address for the report of shots fired. As officers began their investigation several neighbors stated that they had heard what they thought were gunshots. Blood was observed on the sidewalk. During the investigation an individual arrived who stated that he had just taken a friend suffering from gunshot wounds to a local hospital. The victim, a 19-year-old male from Montgomery Village, was suffering from life-threatening injuries and was flown from that hospital to an area trauma center. He remains in critical condition and is now expected to survive.

Through the course of the investigation it was learned that two black males were seen running from the area and then getting into a gold Honda, possibly an Accord. The car was observed leaving at a high rate of speed.

One suspect was described as being in his 30’s, short, with a heavy build, and was wearing black shorts and a white tee shirt with a jacket tied around his waist. The other suspect was described as being in his 20’s, average height, thin build. He was wearing black pants and a white tee shirt.

Anyone who has information about this shooting is asked to call the 5th/6th District Investigative Section at 301-840-2347.