Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 39-year-old Javier Gonzalez – Mena, suffering from a gunshot wound. Gonzalez – Mena succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The investigation by detectives determined that Gonzalez – Mena, who has no known address, was staying at the Red Roof Inn, when there was a knock at the door. Gonzalez – Mena stepped outside to speak with the two suspects, when he was shot.
McLean Police District – Noah Settles, 22, of Washington, D.C. turned himself in last night at the Adult Detention Center in Fairfax. He was held without bond. Settles was wanted in connection to the June 18 shooting that occurred at Tysons Corner Center in McLean.
Per Fairfax County Police: Officers were called just before 3 p.m. for reports of shots fired inside the mall. When officers arrived, witnesses directed them to the second level where a fight broke out that led to a brandishing. The groups dispersed and re-engaged a short time later. This led to three rounds being discharged. Officers quickly began clearing the mall to protect against any threat and to assist those who had sheltered in place. Fortunately, no individuals were struck by the gunfire; however, three community members received medical attention for injuries sustained while fleeing the shopping center.
Back in September 2021 we let you know that Kusshi, a popular sushi restaurant in Pike & Rose, would be opening a new location called Kusshi.ko in Downtown Silver Spring, taking over the location that was formerly occupied by Gusto in Downtown Silver Spring (8512 Fenton Street).
We have been told that the restaurant will be dropping the “ko” from its name due to approval issues with the signage and will now be going by the Kusshi name going forward. The restaurant will have a similar, but slightly more limited, menu as Kusshi in Pike & Rose. We are told it will definitely have all of the sushi items.
At approximately 5:45PM Thursday evening, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) and Montgomery County Police responded to a crash involving a minivan that rolled onto its side on Washingtonian Blvd (Rio) near the Target parking.
Everybody was able to self-extricate (got out on their own prior to responders arriving) from the crash. Police requested a tow to clear the minivan that was still resting on its side.
On December 29, 2021, there was a police-involved shooting in the area of Wayne Avenue and Dartmouth Avenue in Silver Spring. Four officers with the Montgomery County Police Department discharged their service weapons at Sesay, who was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The officers involved were Officer Karli Dorsey, Officer Eric Kessler, Officer Nathan Lenhart, and Officer Dennis Tejada.
The complete report released by the Attorney General’s Office following its investigation, which took place over the last several months, can be accessed below. The report was written by the Office of the Attorney General Independent Investigations Division and any redactions were made by the Office of the Attorney General in preparation for public release. Pursuant to an agreement between the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, based upon a thorough review of the report it is the opinion of the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office that the actions of the shooting officers on December 29, 2021, were reasonable under the circumstances. Accordingly, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Howard County declines to file charges against the involved officers.
Zoe’s Kitchen, located at 19865 Century Blvd in Germantown , will be closing permanently on Wednesday, July 6th, according to a representative from the Germantown location. We are told it will be reopening after approximately 3 months as a CAVA catering hub. CAVA, the fast-casual restaurant that started in MoCo, acquired Zoe’s and its 200+ restaurants in 2018 for approximately $300 million.
Serving a Mediterranean inspired menu with different varieties of salads, pitas and sandwiches; Zoe’s, by 2014 grew, to include over 200 locations across 17 states with plans to expand further. However, the acquisition by CAVA has resulted in a dramatic reduction in Zoe’s locations (some replaced by CAVA restaurants). As of June 22, 2022 there were 90 locations remaining in 15 states, with previous Montgomery County locations in Park Potomac and Gaithersburg closing in recent years.
One of my top three priorities is rebuilding community trust in MCPS. Relationship building is a two-way endeavor, and these events mark an important step towards upholding our commitment to a strong, trusting relationship, as we collectively work on behalf of the awesome students we are honored to serve. MCPS can be of better service to you if we know each other–if we know and understand the issues of greatest importance to our community. I am committed to transparency and responsiveness as we work to address our challenges and celebrate our many strengths. I am all in for our students, their families and our MCPS staff; I am excited about the conversations we’ve had and those that we have in the future.
We captured your feedback during our recent engagement sessions and you can see it reflected in this document. Your feedback covers a variety of interests, and each item will be examined to identify areas where we can make important improvements or adjustments that will serve students and staff. We spoke with one another about mental health, school safety, staffing concerns, operating budgets, special education student services and so much more. While community feedback is part of my commitment to informing our work, we have to ensure that any resulting action or decision fully supports students, staff and excellence in MCPS. Students First is my commitment to every family across the district.
The initiative combines civic participation and the opportunity to observe democracy in action. Volunteers will earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for their service. Training is required for both students and guardians. Details and volunteer expectations are provided at training.
Interested guardians must register their children by June 29. To apply online, or for more information, visit 777vote.org and select the “Future Vote” tab.
Bring your own food and drink to make the night a picnic or purchase refreshments from Silver Branch Brewing and an onsite food vendor. The movie is intended for mature audiences ages 18 and up and is not recommended for viewers under 18. Viewer discretion is advised.
The County Government officials and community leaders participating in the forum will engage in a conversation about racial equity and social justice.
Scheduled speakers for the forum include Zola Shaw, RESJAC chair, and Shane Lloyd, RESJAC vice chair.
Manuel Casco, age 44, was last seen on Monday, June 20, 2022, leaving the area of Crystal Hill Road. Casco is 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. It is unknown what clothing he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Manuel Casco is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).