Wheaton construction worker accused of raping and impregnating teenager
Montgomery County police are investigating allegations that Francisco Mendoza, 31, raped a 17-year-old girl four times in May while he was working on a home on Medway Street in Wheaton, causing her to become pregnant. Mendoza has been charged with second-degree rape and sex abuse of a minor. According to the police report, Mendoza was a friend of the girl’s stepfather. [Fox 5]
Rockville used car dealer under investigation for selling car that failed inspection
The used car dealer Auto Wholesalers of Rockville is under investigation by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration after owner Brandon Storm sold Kamel Winfield a 2006 Cadillac STS in August that broke down on the Beltway, just a few miles from the dealer. [NBC4]
Takoma Park hires new deputy police chief
Antonio Williams was sworn in Wednesday night as the next deputy police chief of Takoma Park by Mayor Kate Stewart. Williams has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience in Maryland. [Local DVM]
Today’s weather
A mixture of snow and sleet will continue throughout the morning Thursday, with as much as 1 inch of accumulation possible on roads. Temperatures will reach a high of 36 degrees. The snow will turn to rain later today, which will continue during the evening.
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