For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 7, 2023
Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 22-year-old Vincent Adeniyi Oyegbami with an armed carjacking that occurred on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in the 8300 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring.
At approximately 5:39 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of an armed carjacking.
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The investigation has revealed that Oyegbami, armed with a black handgun, stole a white 2017 Mercedes E300 from a male victim and left the scene.
Through the course of the investigation, Oyegbami was identified as the suspect.
On Thursday, August 24, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Oyegbami, charging him with armed carjacking, firearm use in a violent felony crime, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, illegal possession of a firearm, theft and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.
On Thursday, August 31, detectives observed Oyegbami leaving his residence in Prince George’s County. Upon seeing the police, Oyegbami ran away. After a brief foot chase, Oyegbami was taken into custody.
A search and seizure warrant was obtained and executed at Oyegbami’s residence, where a loaded Glock 30 and items of evidentiary value connecting Oyegbami to the crime scenes were recovered.
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Oyegbami was transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, where he is being held without bond.
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Release ID: 23-529
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Categories: arrest , vehicle-theft
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