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Police Respond to Stabbing at Silver Spring Metro Station Wednesday Evening; Victim Sustains Serious Injuries

Published October 11, 2023 at 7:59PM

A Metro contractor was stabbed in front of the Silver Spring Metro Station on Wednesday, October 11, around 5:20pm. Metro Transit Police reports that the victim was stabbed in the arm and sustained serious injuries. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, “Montgomery County 3rd District Officers radioed that the victim had experienced “significant” blood loss and the Officers were able to further control the bleeding when they applied one of their tourniquets.” A suspect is not in custody at this time.

We will provide an update when additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Gaithersburg

Armed Carjacking Defendants Who Totaled Stolen Vehicle Sentenced Today in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 5:50PM | Updated October 11, 2023 at 6:23PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Karla Smith sentenced defendant, Zyier Brown, 19, of Washington D.C. to 30 years in prison suspend all but 13 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. On September 28^th, 2023, Judge Smith sentenced a co-defendant, Victor Noel, 17, of Upper Marlboro to 30 years in prison suspend all but 11 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release.

Each co-defendant pleaded guilty earlier this year to two armed carjackings and use of a handgun in commission of a crime of violence. This stems from two incidents: the armed carjacking of an Uber driver along the 15000 block of Shady Grove Rd. in Rockville on October 25^th, 2022, and the armed carjacking of a man driving a Toyota Corolla along the 7800 block of Guildberry Court in Gaithersburg on November 14^th, 2022. Immediately after the November 14^th carjacking, the defendants crashed the Corolla following a high-speed police pursuit on I-270.

MoCo Government

$900,000 in Security Grants to be Awarded to County Nonprofit Organizations at High Risk of Experiencing Hate Crimes

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 5:42PM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) announced this week that the County is making a $900,000 commitment to help protect nonprofit organizations that have experienced or are at high risk of experiencing hate crimes. OEMHS will administer the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Nonprofit Security Grant that organizations can use to help reduce security expenses.

Nonprofit organizations can request up to $20,000 per facility and funds must be expended over a 12-month period. Eligible organizations include nonprofit community service providers, houses of worship or other faith-based organizations with facilities located in the County.

Gaithersburg

Suspect Arrested in Connection With Monday’s Shooting in Gaithersburg; Police Asking for Help Identifying Additional Suspects

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 4:07PM

At approximately 9:55 p.m., 6th District officers responded to the location for the report of shots fired. The investigation has revealed that the suspects arrived at the location in an unknown model white SUV. While the vehicle was traveling in the parking lot, the front passenger fired multiple rounds from the vehicle. The suspects then drove away and left the scene. No injuries were reported. The gunfire struck one apartment and three vehicles in the parking lot. Shell casings were recovered from the scene.

Gaithersburg

Police Discover Dead Body After Responding to Vehicle Fire in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 4:00PM

Montgomery County Police is conducting a death investigation after an incident that occurred Wednesday morning in Gaithersburg. According to police, “On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 9:36 a.m., MCPD and Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 17100 block of Downing Street for a vehicle on fire. The initial investigation has determined that an adult male was located deceased inside the vehicle.

The victim was transported 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. Preliminarily, no foul play is suspected, and there is no known threat to the public. This is an active and ongoing investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Cordell Pugh (@CordellTraffic).

Maryland

Governor Wes Moore Spotlights Biotechnology and Economic Development During Visit to University of Maryland BioPark

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 3:10PM

Visit to University of Maryland BioPark

Governor Wes Moore today visited the University of Maryland BioPark for a discussion and tour focused on biotechnology, innovation and economic development. Governor Moore was joined by University of Maryland Baltimore President Bruce E. Jarrell, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Biotechnology Innovation Organization Chief Executive Officer Rachel King; and numerous biotech and life sciences industry leaders to discuss opportunities for collaboration and promoting the innovation economy in Maryland.

“BioPark isn’t just a hub for discovering new, breakthrough treatments and cures–it’s also a key piece of our state’s economic engine,” said Gov. Moore. “The biotech industry contributes $20 billion to our state’s economy each year, and average annual life sciences incomes are significantly higher than other industries in Maryland. The biotech sector is going to create jobs, drive growth, and build an economy fit for the 21st century.”

Germantown

Concern for Missing 27-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 2:17PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating London Hoes, a missing 27-year-old. Hoes was last seen on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., in the area of Locbury Ct. in Germantown. She is 5’8, 150 lbs, with brown hair styled in locs, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black frame glasses, carrying a red backpack

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of London Hoes is asked to call the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Derwood

‘Find Your Boo:’ Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center and FMCA to Hold Fee-Waived Adoption Event Oct. 15-31 for Dogs More Than 40 Pounds

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 1:53PM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center (MCASAC) will hold a fee-waived adoption event for dogs 40 pounds and over from Oct 15-31. The “Find Your Boo” adoption event is sponsored by Friends of Montgomery County Animals (FMCA).

The shelter’s population of large dogs has increased. If more people do not adopt, the shelter will once more reach critical capacity, as it did over the summer. Adopters are urgently needed for medium and large dogs. If anyone is considering adding a pet to the family, now is the time. Adopting is easy and will be made even easier with no adoption fee during the special event.

MCFRS

MCFRS Respond to Collision Wednesday Afternoon in Potomac

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 1:15PM | Updated October 11, 2023 at 2:29PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a collision on Wednesday, October 11 in Potomac. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on Seven Locks Rd and Greentree Rd, in the Deerfield neighborhood. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Seven Locks Rd & Greentree Rd, Deerfield neighborhood, Potomac, collision, @mcfrs PE726, PE710, A710 on scene pic.twitter.com/l5OhTeaKCN

Beyond MoCo

Governor Moore Announces New Conair Distribution Center to Bring 700 New Jobs to Hagerstown

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 12:18PM

Per the State of Maryland (10.10.23): Governor Wes Moore today announced that Conair LLC—a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of health and beauty products and kitchen appliances—is planning to establish a distribution center in Washington County. The company will lease approximately 2.1 million square feet at a soon to be constructed facility at 10440 Downsville Pike and 17250 Sterling Road in Hagerstown, which is believed to become the largest single distribution center in the state.

“After meeting with Governor Moore, I am delighted to find a shared commitment to creating prosperity and fostering a thriving business environment,” said Conair LLC Chief Executive Officer and President Ronald T. Diamond.

MoCo Government

Montgomery County Asking Landscapers for Their Experiences and Opinions on Electric Leaf Blowers

By Patrick Herron

Published October 11, 2023 at 12:17PM

Per Montgomery County: Landscapers are being asked by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection to participate in a survey on using electric leaf blowers. The County recently approved a law that will phase out use of gas-powered leaf blowers starting July 1, 2025.

The survey, which seeks details of actual experiences of using electric leaf blowers and opinions of the blowers, will only take five minutes to complete. It also asks about a possible rebate program that could allow rebates for replacing gas-powered blowers with electric blowers to help offset financial burdens of making the transition.