The victim stated that on Thursday, June 2, 2022, multiple credit cards were stolen from his car while it was parked in the parking lot near OneLife Fitness, located on Research Blvd. One of the unknown suspects used the stolen credit cards and made fraudulent purchases at several stores in Virginia.
Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage of the stores and obtained photographs of the two suspects.
The idea of a business that made people happy though, never left his thoughts. While visiting a firemen’s carnival with his children in 1939, Frank saw what he thought might be the new business for him. He counted the people in line at the “Roll-O-Plane” and watched as the thrilled riders exited the ride, and got right back in line to ride again. He visited the carnival again each of the next three nights and paid even closer attention to the operation of amusement rides. He was now sure that this is where he would invest his savings.
Frank Joseph bought his first amusement ride, an Eyerly Aircraft, “Roll-o-Plane” in 1939. A few years later came an “Octopus” and “Spitfire’. He operated these rides seasonally at local amusement parks, church bazaars, firemen’s carnivals, and county fairs throughout the late 1940’s. By now, his oldest son Pete was in his late teens and able to help his father with the business.
Fatouma Jah was last seen on Monday, July 11, 2022, at approximately 10 a.m. on the 8900 block of Manchester Rd in Silver Spring.
Police and family are concerned for her welfare.
Dollar Tree is coming to 2321 University Blvd W in Wheaton, the former site of CVS (next to Max’s). CVS closed this location back in December 2019. No opening date has been announced for the store, but signage was just installed this week. Dollar Tree has undergone several big changes over the past year. In January, the company raised the price of all items in its stores from $1 to $1.25. At the time, Dollar Tree said the higher prices were not a result of inflation, but rather to allow the company to offer a wider range of merchandise. In April the chain added “Dollar Tree Plus” sections to area stores, with items priced $3 and $5. The higher priced items include cookware, headphones, chargers, and t-shirts (Baby Yoda, Lilo & Stich, etc.) similar to those found at FiveBelow.
Photos of the store’s progress below courtesy of @toniosito_ on Instagram. Dollar Tree has additional MoCo locations in Damascus, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Montgomery Village, Rockville, and Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a fire at Copper Canyon Grill (928 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring) this morning, July 12, around 8:45am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located in the duct work of the restaurant and there was smoke coming from the roof of the building, above the kitchen. Around 85 firefighters responded to the scene and there are no reported injuries.
The restaurant is currently closed and we will post an update on the status of its reopening when it becomes available. There is reported to be extensive damage ($350k to >$500k) to the Copper Canyon Kitchen, according to MCFRS Battalion Chief Jason Blake.
Throughout the course of the investigation, probable cause was obtained to identify Gipson as the suspect who burglarized the Whole Foods Market on Wayne Ave., Cava on Fenton St., Potbelly on Ellsworth Dr. and Chipotle on Fenton St. The investigation has determined that Gipson forced entry into these businesses and stole an undisclosed amount of money and property.
Detectives applied for and obtained two arrest warrants, charging Gipson with several counts of burglary related charges. On June 28, 2022, Gipson was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit. Gipson was released on a $5,000 bond.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a fire at Copper Canyon Grill (928 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring) this morning, July 12, around 8:45am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located in the duct work of the restaurant and there was smoke coming from the roof of the building, above the kitchen. Around 65 firefighters have responded to the scene.
All northbound lanes of Georgia Ave (MD-97) are closed at Wayne Ave due to fire department activity. Drivers should expect significant delays and seek an alternate route. We will post an update when more information becomes available.
There will be a food distribution event today, July 12, at Germantown Elementary School (19110 Liberty Mill Rd) from 2-3PM. Please remain in your vehicle while food is being delivered.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Black Rock Center has temporarily transformed into the Upcounty Consolidation Hub. The Hub provides essential food, baby, and household supplies to over 1,000 families disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic every week. Learn more at blackrockcenter.org
At approximately 9:45 p.m., Rockville City and Montgomery County Police 1st District officers responded to the Shell Gas Station on Gaither Rd for an armed robbery. The Investigation determined that two suspects entered the store and pointed their guns at the store employee and announced the robbery. Both suspects went behind the counter and removed a large amount of vape pens and tobacco products from the shelves. No cash was taken during the robbery. Both suspects then left the location on foot.
The first suspect is described as a Black male with a thin build, wearing a distinctive black hoody with white smiley faces on it. He wore a black ski mask, black pants, black shoes and carried a black sling backpack.
On Wednesday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the Medical Marijuana Self-Certification Emergency Amendment Act of 2022. The new law allows D.C. residents over the age of 21 to self-prescribe medical marijuana, allowing them to enter and purchase marijuana at dispensaries without the need for a doctor’s recommendation for a medical marijuana card.
Following the signing of the law, Mayor Bowser released the following statement:
A Montgomery County Police vehicle was involved in a collision on N. Frederick Ave. and Chestnut St. (in the area of Gaitherstowne Plaza) in Gaithersburg Monday night, July 11, around 10pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, it appears a car was driving the wrong direction and struck the police vehicle.