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Published May 6, 2022 at 5:42PM

Lahinch Tavern and Grill at 7747 Tuckerman Ln (Cabin John Village) in Potomac will be closing by the end of this month. The official last day is May 31 but the restaurant could close before then, according to a representative at the location. Lahinch opened in April 2016, replacing Benny’s Bar, and is owned by the same family that has operated The Irish Inn at Glen Echo since 2003. According to its website, Lahinch offered American regional cuisine along with a unique twist on traditional Irish dishes by Chef Ted Hughes. Menu items include fish & chips, Shepherd’s Pie, corned beef, lamb chops, and steak.

Lahinch is located in the Cabin John Village shopping center that is also home to the recently opened Pretzel Bakery, Colada Shop, Shake Shack, and Sisters Thai. Broadway Pizza, which was located at 7965 Tuckerman Ln in the shopping center, closed in December 2021 after announcing that the shopping center had decided not to renew the restaurant’s lease. Baskin Robbins closed its Cabin John Village location in February.

Crime

Rondell Henry, Germantown Man Accused Of Plotting ISIS-Inspired Attack At National Harbor, Found Mentally Competent

By MCS Staff

Published May 6, 2022 at 4:53PM

A Germantown man has become mentally competent to stand trial more than two years after he was charged with planning an Islamic State-inspired attack at a shopping and entertainment complex near Washington, D.C., a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

Rondell Henry’s attorneys notified the court last Friday that he intends to pursue an insanity defense. Henry, 31, of Germantown, Maryland, was charged in 2019 with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State group.

Silver Spring

Detectives Investigate Armed Robbery of Silver Spring McDonald’s; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 6, 2022 at 4:08PM

The investigation by detectives determined that the suspect entered the restaurant and waited in line. While waiting, the suspect became irate and eventually cut to the front of the line. When the cashier told the suspect he needed to wait in line, the suspect pulled a folding knife from his waistband, jumped over the counter and demanded the cashier to give him the money from the register. The cashier then fled to the kitchen. The suspect then removed the register drawer, pried it open with the knife and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as Black male, approximately 6-feet, 2-inches and 180 pounds. He was wearing a black winter hat, dark colored hoodie, blue jeans and black boots.

White Oak

Montgomery County Police Investigating Pedestrian Hit and Run Collision That Occurred Thursday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published May 6, 2022 at 3:44PM

At approximately 9:54 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a hit and run collision involving a pedestrian.

Officers arrived at the scene and located a 19-year-old male of Gaithersburg, suffering from serious injuries. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening-injuries.

Crime

Montgomery County Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl that Led to an Overdose Death

By MCS Staff

Published May 6, 2022 at 3:36PM

According to a press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Maryland, Enitan Mouroukeji Agbi, a/k/a “Anton Agbi,” and “Tone,” age 38, of Germantown, Maryland, pleaded guilty yesterday to distribution of fentanyl. Agbi admitted that Victim 1 died as a result of using drugs that Agbi distributed.

Per the press release: The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget of the Drug Enforcement Administration – Washington Division; Chief Marcus Jones of the Montgomery County Police Department; Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department; Chief Darryl McSwain of the Maryland National Capital Park Police; Chief Robert J. Contee III of the Metropolitan Police Department; and Chief Victor Brito of the City of Rockville Police Department.

Restaurants

Hollywood East Cafe’s Janet Yu to Speak at Smithsonian Seminar: Food for the Body and Soul: Advocating for Community through Culinary Traditions

By MCS Staff

Published May 6, 2022 at 3:00PM | Updated May 6, 2022 at 11:00PM

A previous version of this article contained a typo in Janet You’d name that had since been corrected.

Chef Janet Yu, owner of Hollywood East Cafe in Wheaton will speak at Food for the Body and Soul: Advocating for Community through Culinary Traditions. This free series through Zoom requires registration and is a collaboration among two Smithsonian museums and Smithsonian Associates offers fresh insights into American culture, past and present, through the lens of food. Each program is hosted by Smithsonian moderators and features a guest chef who prepares a recipe and explores the history and tradition behind its ingredients, culinary techniques, and community meaning. The chefs also shed light on their personal stories and their activism and advocacy in and around the Washington area.

Silver Spring

MCFRS Respond to Smoke at Trader Joe’s in Silver Spring

By Patrick Herron

Published May 6, 2022 at 2:53PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue services responded to a report of a light haze inside the Trader Joe’s at 10741 Columbia Pike in Silver Spring on Friday afternoon. According to our Public Safety correspondent Cordell Pugh, first responders determined the source was a malfunctioning rooftop HVAC unit. MCFRS units then disconnected power to the unit and cleared the scene. No injuries were reported and the store is currently open for business.

Trader Joe’s, which has five locations in Montgomery County, recently opened its latest store at 7900 Wisconsin Avenue in Bethesda. You can also find them at 6831 Wisconsin Ave in Bethesda, 10076 Darnestown Rd and 12268 Rockville Pike in Rockville. The company closed its Gaithersburg location in September 2018.

Gaithersburg

Detectives Investigate Strong-Armed Robbery at McDonald’s in Gaithersburg; Photos of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published May 6, 2022 at 2:23PM

On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at approximately 1:01 p.m., Gaithersburg and Montgomery County Police 6th District Police responded to the location for the report of a theft. Upon arrival, officers determined that a strong-armed robbery occurred.

Burtonsville

Detectives Continue to Investigate Ongoing String of Burglaries

By Patrick Herron

Published May 6, 2022 at 12:40PM

The investigation by detectives has determined that between the hours of 6 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m., beginning in December of 2021, through April 28, 2022, an unknown male suspect has been using an unknown tool to gain entry into numerous sheds and detached garages throughout the area of Burtonsville, Laurel and Spencerville. Once inside, the suspect steals property, prior to fleeing the scene.

Investigators believe that the burglaries are committed by the same suspect.

Bethesda

Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on Rockledge Dr. Friday Morning, Transported With Life-Threating Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published May 6, 2022 at 12:16PM

Rockledge Dr. is currently closed between Democracy Blvd. and Rock Spring Dr. in Bethesda after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle around 11:20am on Friday. Our Public Safety correspondent Cordell Pugh reports that an elderly pedestrian was struck and transported to a trauma Center with critical injuries. Montgomery County Police are currently on the scene investigating, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer. The pedestrian’s injuries are classified as Priority 1.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays. The incident occurred in the area of Walter Johnson High School, which is located on Rock Spring Dr. We will post an update when more information becomes available.

Events

1st Annual California Wine Festival to be Held at Downtown Crown Wine & Beer

By MCS Staff

Published May 6, 2022 at 9:57AM | Updated May 6, 2022 at 2:44PM

The first annual California wine festival will take place later this month at Downtown Crown Wine & Beer (303 Copley Place) in Gaithersburg. The event goes from noon until 3pm […]