Crime & Safety

Wheaton Crime: Burglary at Nova Europa, Sexual Assault

The following information was supplied by the Montgomery County police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

 

The Montgomery County Police have released the latest crime statistics for the Fourth District, from March 26 to April 3. This list is not comprehensive, but rather selects incidents that occurred in or very near Wheaton.

Sexual assault on Fern Street

A sexual assault was reported in the 11200 block of Fern Street, Silver Spring on March 31 at 8:45 p.m. Suspect: Hispanic male, 25-30, 5’8” – 5’10”, 150 lbs, light skin, stubble, wearing a white zippered hoodie, blue jeans, and carrying a black backpack.

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Commercial burglary at Nova Europa Restaurant

A commercial burglary/vandalism incident occurred at the , 1311 Lamberton Drive, Silver Spring, overnight from March 31 to April 1. Forced entry; property taken.

Strong-arm robbery

A strong-arm robbery occurred in the 2300 block of Blueridge Avenue, Silver Spring on March 27 at 11:43 p.m. The suspects assaulted and robbed the victim.

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Residential burglaries

A residential burglary occurred in the 2300 block of Blueridge Avenue, Silver Spring on March 30 at 1:26 a.m. No forced entry; arrest was made.
Arrested: Male, 22.

A residential burglary occurred in the 10700 block of Malone Street, Silver Spring on March 29 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Forced entry; unknown whether anything was taken.

A residential burglary occurred in the 10500 block of Malone Street, Silver Spring on March 29 between 5:55 p.m. and 6:22 p.m. Forced entry; property taken.

A residential burglary occurred in the 10700 block of Lester Street, Silver Spring in the two weeks prior to March 26. Forced entry; property taken.

A residential burglary occurred in the 1400 block of Dennis Avenue, Silver Spring on April 1 at 9:30 p.m. No forced entry; nothing taken.
Arrested: Male, 25, from Silver Spring.

Aggravated assault

An aggravated assault occurred in the 2200 block of Shorefield Road, Silver Spring on March 27 at 1:36 a.m. The suspect is known to the victim.
Arrested: Female, 45, from Silver Spring.

See the Montgomery County Police website for the complete report from the Fourth District.

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