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Published November 10, 2022 at 4:36PM | Updated November 10, 2022 at 5:44PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, November 10, 2022, in the 9000 block of Piney Branch Road. At approximately 5:56 p.m., officers from the 3rd district responded to the location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital in serious but stable condition.

During the investigation into the shooting, Montgomery County Police K9 officers located a deceased person in the wooded area with trauma to the body. The body has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore where an autopsy will be conducted to officially determine the cause and manner of death. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Gaithersburg

Stand-up Comedy Show Featuring Military Comics and Veterans to Take Place on Friday, November 11

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 4:30PM

Per Montgomery County: “Improbable Comedy,” a stand-up comedy show featuring military comics and veterans in a tribute to Veterans Day, will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn. The Gaithersburg Arts Barn is located at 311 Kent Square Rd. in Gaithersburg. Tickets for the show are $22. Discounted tickets of $20 are available for students 15-21. The show is recommended for ages 15 and older. Purchase tickets online here, in person at the Arts Barn box office or by calling 301-258-6394. Improbable Comedy presents a lineup of comedians who have served in all branches of the military or who support their military spouse.

Improbable Comedy is a Silver Spring-based production group that is celebrating 10 years of presenting stand-up comedy to audiences all over Montgomery County. The group works hard to bring underrepresented voices to the stage in its signature shows. Learn more about the group at www.improbablecomedy.com. The show will be hosted by Sharon Kang (Army National Guard) and will feature Doug Bennett (Marines), Demi Chang (Marines), Patrice DeVeaux (Air Force), Pete Bergen (Army) and Sherry Priester (Navy spouse). More background on each:

MoCo Government

Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, Includes Tributes Through ‘Operation Green Light’ and Commission on Veterans Affairs Displays at Two Local Sites and on Website

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 4:22PM

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County’s observance of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, includes participation in the national “Operation Green Light” salute to veterans and the County’s Commission on Veterans Affairs displays at two local sites and on its special website. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council are supporting the effort to join Operation Green Light, a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties to honor those who have made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom. The program has asked businesses and residences to honor veterans to display green lights in windows and outdoor lights to show support.

Montgomery County’s Memorial Plaza, which is located adjacent to the County Executive Building at 101 Monroe St. in Rockville, will continue to be lit with green lights through Nov. 13 More information about Operation Green Light is available at https://www.naco.org/blog/counties-take-action-participate-operation-green-light-veterans.

Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan Meets With Governor-Elect Wes Moore

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 3:56PM

Per the State of Maryland: ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, Governor Larry Hogan today met with Governor-Elect Wes Moore to discuss the smooth and orderly transition to the incoming administration. Following a private meeting in the governor’s office at the State House in Annapolis, the governor and governor-elect took questions from the media.

“I was very pleased to have the honor of welcoming Governor-Elect Wes Moore to the State House and we had a really productive one-on-one conversation—and we also had our teams meeting simultaneously to review and hand off transition documents,” said Governor Hogan. “Our entire administration is going to do everything we possibly can to not only ensure a peaceful transition of power, but to help them get up to speed with anything they will need.”

Highways / Interstates

MCFRS Respond to Collision and Vehicle Fire on 270

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 2:33PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue services responded to a “well-involved” vehicle fire and collision on Thursday, November 10, around 1pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred on Northbound 270 past Rockledge Dr. The fire has been extinguished and EMS is currently evaluating one patient. Some lanes are currently blocked and drivers should expect delays. We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “Update – NB I270 past Rockledge Dr Single car into the wall, caught fire, “well-involved”, fire extinguished, MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating single patient, @mcfrs PE726, M726, RS741, BC702, EMS702, VC700 on scene, some lanes blocked”

DC Sports

DC Attorney General Announces His Office is Suing Dan Snyder, the Commanders, the NFL, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

By MCS Staff

Published November 10, 2022 at 2:30PM

During a press conference at 1pm, Washington DC Attorney General, Karl A. Racine, announced that his office will be suing Dan Snyder, The Washington Commanders, the NFL, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Below is his full statement, via Twitter:

“My office is suing Commanders owner Dan Snyder, the Commanders, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and the NFL for colluding to deceive District residents—the heart of the Commanders’ fanbase—about an investigation into toxic workplace culture.

Silver Spring

MCPD: Nineteen-Year-Old Dead Following Piney Branch Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 2:02PM

The third male, later identified as Willians Anderson Alberto Cruz, was found in a wooded area towards the back of 100 block of Colony Road suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Montgomery County Police Officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel immediately performed life-saving measures, however Alberto Cruz was pronounced dead at the scene. A fourth male victim was located uninjured at the scene.

Gaithersburg

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 1:41PM | Updated November 10, 2022 at 1:59PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nijade Grant, a missing 16-year-old from Gaithersburg. Grant was last seen by family in the 900 block of Clopper Road at approximately 3 p.m., on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. At approximately 10 p.m., that same day, Grant was seen at Union Station, in Washington D.C.

Grant is 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 190 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and black leggings. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Uncategorized

(Located) Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 1:32PM | Updated November 10, 2022 at 3:38PM

Williams is 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair. It is unknown what clothing she was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Kimari Monique Williams is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

MCPS

Clarksburg Marching Band Receives Highest Score in School History; Clarksburg and Quince Orchard Win State Championships

By MCS Staff

Published November 10, 2022 at 1:30PM | Updated November 11, 2022 at 5:51PM

Edited to clarify the Clarksburg score was the highest in school history

The marching bands from Clarksburg High School and Quince Orchard High School have plenty to celebrate as both schools brought back State Championships from the Maryland Marching Band Association’s competition in Towson on November 6th. The Clarksburg High School marching band, “The Spirit of Clarksburg”, received the highest score in the history of the school (91.0) on its way to winning the 3A State Championship. The school also won awards for Best Percussion, Best Color Guard, Best Visual, and Best Overall Effect. The band was undefeated in all competitions this year.

Silver Spring

Detectives Investigate Burglary of Middle School; Surveillance Video of Suspect Released

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 1:27PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a burglary that occurred on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Silver Spring International Middle School in the 300 block of Wayne Ave. in Silver Spring. Detectives have released surveillance video of the suspect and are asking the public’s assistance in identifying him.

At approximately 9:49 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a burglary that just occurred. The investigation by detectives has determined that the suspect forced entry into the school, stole items from classrooms and left the scene.