Wheaton homicide suspect sought by Montgomery County police

Montgomery County police homicide detectives are seeking the public's help in locating a suspect in the November 2, 2026 fatal stabbing of Christopher Schuler in Wheaton. Ibrahim Joseph Anthony Diebate, 34, of no fixed address, is accused of stabbing Schuler multiple times outside of a restaurant in the 11300 block of Elkin Street early that morning. Police say he is facing a 1st-degree murder charge.

Diebate is described by police as being 6', 2" tall, weighing approximately 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He may be armed and considered dangerous. Anyone who sees Diebate should not approach him, and should instead call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information regarding Diebate's whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County at 1-866-411-8477 or submit a tip online at www.crimesolversmcmd.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of $250 to $10,000.

Armed robbery at apartment complex in Silver Spring

Montgomery County police were called to an apartment complex in Silver Spring following an armed robbery there last night, November 8, 2026. The robbery was reported in the parking lot of a complex in the 1700 block of Hampshire Green Lane at 6:30 PM Sunday. That appears to be the Avery Park apartments. A firearm was the weapon employed in the robbery.

Aggravated assault in Aspen Hill

Montgomery County police were dispatched to the Strathmore Bel Pre area of Aspen Hill on October 28, 2026, after an individual was assaulted there. The aggravated assault was reported at the intersection of Layhill Road and Hathaway Drive at 3:55 PM that afternoon. According to police, an adult male was assaulted by a Hispanic male of unknown age. No suspect description has been released as of this writing.

Christopher's Garden Center burglarized in Sandy Spring

Montgomery County police are investigating a burglary at Christopher's Garden Center at 1610 Olney-Sandy Spring Road in Sandy Spring. The burglary occurred sometime between 9:45 PM and 11:35 PM on October 26, 2026. Officers responding to the scene found evidence of forced entry at the business. They determined that cash had been stolen. No suspect descriptions have been released at this time.

Montgomery County police officer assaulted in Silver Spring

A routine stolen vehicle track by Montgomery County Police in Silver Spring took a dangerous turn late Monday night, ending in the assault of a police officer, a multi-agency manhunt, and the recovery of an untraceable firearm. On Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 10:44 p.m., a Montgomery County Police 4th District officer spotted a Chevrolet Corvette traveling southbound on New Hampshire Avenue. A routine check revealed the sports car had been reported stolen out of Anne Arundel County over a month prior, on October 1. Rather than executing an immediate high-speed traffic stop, police deployed Raven 32, Montgomery County's aerial surveillance unit, to monitor the vehicle safely from above. Air officers watched as the stolen Corvette pulled into a residential driveway in the 900 block of Hollywood Avenue. Two occupants exited the car and entered a nearby residence.

As plainclothes officers moved in to inspect the parked vehicle, the situation escalated rapidly. One of the suspects—later identified as 23-year-old Isaiah Armstrong Smith of Dallas, Texas—stepped out of the residence armed with a rifle. Before backup could fully converge on the scene, Smith struck a plainclothes officer in the head with the firearm. He immediately fled on foot into the surrounding neighborhood as additional police units arrived.

A perimeter was quickly established to locate the fleeing suspect. With assistance from Guardian, the Prince George's County Police helicopter, alongside Montgomery County K-9 units, law enforcement tracked Smith through the area. Officers successfully located and arrested him in the 900 block of Winhall Way. During a search of the flight path, detectives located and recovered Smith’s weapon in the 1000 block of Hollywood Avenue. The firearm was identified as a privately manufactured AR-style pistol (commonly referred to as a "ghost gun").

The second suspect—a 22-year-old Silver Spring man believed to have been driving the stolen Corvette—was arrested without incident in the 900 block of Hollywood Avenue. He was later released pending further investigation.

Smith was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit. He faces several serious charges, including: 1st-degree assault, possession of a stolen vehicle, and multiple firearms-related offenses. He is currently being held without bond.

Silver Creek Middle School PTSA hosting craft fair November 15

Save the date: The Parent Teacher Student Association of Silver Creek Middle School in Kensington will be hosting a craft fair on November 15, 2026. The event will be held at the school, located at 3701 Saul Road, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Crafts will be available to appreciate and purchase not only from craftspeople in the community, but from some of the craftiest students at Silver Creek itself. A gift-wrapping station will help you get some early holiday shopping off of your list, and there will be face-painting and prize giveaways. Food will be provided by Catalyst Hot Dogs, which is reason alone to show up! The event is free, and benefits the PTSA.

Strong-arm rape reported in Wheaton

Montgomery County police responded to a report of a strong-arm rape in Wheaton yesterday afternoon, November 2, 2026. The sexual assault was reported in the 12000 block of Georgia Avenue at 4:55 PM Monday. It was reported in a commercial parking lot on that block.