Author: Patrick Herron

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire Near Community Center in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a “well-involved” vehicle fire on Monday, October 9,  in the 800blk of Crown Park Ave, near near Decloverly Drive and close to the Crown Farm Community Center. .  According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, “the car had recently been towed to this location, fire involved engine compartment, and interior dash, no injuries, cause under investigation & likely mechanical in nature.” We will provide an update if addition information becomes available.

Update – IAO Decloverly Dr & Crown Park Av, PE731, E753 on scene 800blk Crown Park Av, vehicle ‘well-involved’

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Beyond MoCo

Maryland State Police Investigating Shooting At Bowie State University

By Patrick Herron

Per the Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday evening on the campus of Bowie State University. At about 11:30 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack, who were assisting Bowie State University with security during Homecoming weekend, responded to the school’s Center for Business and Graduate Studies for a report of a shooting. According to a preliminary investigation, two male victims, both 19, were located in front of the Center for Business and Graduate Studies and were transported by ambulance by the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department to a local hospital for treatment of their injuries. There is no indication that either victims were students of Bowie State. No other injuries were reported.

Investigators from the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division are leading the investigation with assistance provided by troopers from the College Park Barrack and the Bowie State Police Department. Prince George’s County Police also assisted at the scene. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Bowie State Police tips line at 301-860-4688. The case remains under investigation.

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Restaurant

Coming Soon to Rockville (Restaurants, Retail, and More)

By Patrick Herron

Per the ice cream shop, “Sarah’s Handmade was created by a Bethesda mother-daughter team, Sarah and Annie Park. When Sarah retired in 2018, she suddenly found herself with time to indulge in her old hobbies. She began to experiment and create original ice cream recipes for her family, friends, and neighbors, fit for each occasion. Soon enough, she was receiving calls and orders from strangers for her handmade ice cream! With strong enthusiasm from friends and wide support from neighbors, Sarah and Annie decided to bring the homemade flavors to a River Road storefront in Bethesda. To stay true to Sarah’s commitment to the highest quality ice cream that she would “feel proud feeding my family,” Sarah uses only the best, local-whenever-possible ingredients and sticks to her small-batch, all-natural recipes.”

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Travel

Metro Service Information for Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 9

By Patrick Herron

Per WMATA: On Monday, Oct. 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day, Metrorail service will operate weekend service levels and Metrobus will run Saturday Supplemental Service. Pre-scheduled subscription trips will be canceled on MetroAccess, but customers may still make a separate reservation to travel on the holiday.

SERVICE INFORMATION

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Health

Maryland Department of Health Announces First Travel-Related Case, Death Due to Tickborne Illness Powassan

By Patrick Herron

Per the Maryland Department of Health: The Maryland Department of Health today announced the first travel-related Powassan virus death in Maryland. The Department confirmed the presence of Powassan, which is spread by the bite of an infected tick, on Sept. 22, with subsequent follow-ups reinforcing that result.

“We are very saddened to report the first death due to the Powassan virus in our state,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman. “Powassan is very rare, and this is the first-ever case recorded in Maryland. The individual contracted the virus in Canada and returned to Maryland afterward. We do not believe that Powassan poses any threat of local transmission in Maryland. As always, we urge everyone to practice good habits when in areas that could have ticks or avoid those areas altogether.”

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MCFRS

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Rollover and Entrapment Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on New Hampshire Ave and Elton Rd, near I-495 in White Oak around 5:15am on Monday, October 9. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision with entrapment involved two vehicles and two patients were transported to the hospital for injuries.

We will provide and update if additional information becomes available.

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Gaithersburg

Playground Visible From I-270 Removed After 40+ Years

By Patrick Herron

The playground consisting of figure-like slides, swings, and monkey bars that was located behind the Londonderry Apartment complex in Gaithersburg has been entirely removed. The playground, which stood at the location for at least forty years, was visible to drivers going northbound on I-270 between exits 9 and 10. Half of the equipment was removed a couple years back– we were told it was due to deteriorating condition. A representative from the leasing office told us that they were advised to have the remaining equipment removed following an inspection in August and that the playground was removed entirely last month.

In 2019, our own Mr. MoCo made the trek to the site. “I had to take a visit to the playground located behind the Londonderry complex in Gaithersburg. Now I can say I’ve been there.” (scroll down to see the East MoCo version of the figures). The post received over 1,000 likes and hundreds of comments. Some of the best included:

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MDLottery

Powerball Jackpot Up to $1.55 Billion for Monday Night’s Drawing

By Patrick Herron

Since no one matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Monday night is now worth an estimated $1.55 billion with an estimated cash value of $679.8 million.  Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.9. Additional information below courtesy of MD Powerball:

“The billion-dollar Powerball® jackpot is still waiting to be won, after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Saturday night – white balls 47, 54, 57, 60, 65 and red Powerball 19. The Power Play® multiplier was 3X. The Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.55 billion for the next drawing on Monday night. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $679.8 million. Monday’s estimated jackpot ranks as the third largest in the Powerball game and fourth largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.

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Gaithersburg

Rockville Man Struck and Killed on Snouffer School Road; Identity of Victim Released 

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD:  The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in the 8200 block of Snouffer School Road, just before Bonanza Way. At approximately 8:58, Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire Rescue were dispatched to the area for the report of a collision involving a pedestrian.

Upon arrival, 47-year-old Carlos Tapia-Sosa of Rockville, was located in the roadway. Tapia-Sosa was pronounced dead. The driver of a silver, 2012 Hyundai Elantra, remained on the scene. The preliminary investigation by CRU detectives has revealed that the driver of the Elantra was traveling westbound on Snouffer School Road. Tapia-Sosa was crossing Snouffer School Road from south to north when he was struck in lane two of westbound Snouffer School Road.

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MCPD

Update: Son Shoots Father in Olney Homicide

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: 57-year-old Georgia man is dead following a domestic-related shooting in Olney. On Saturday, October 7, 2023, at approximately 8:24 p.m., the Montgomery County Emergency Communications Center received a call for a shooting in the 4500 block of Mount Olney Lane.

4th District officers responded to the address and learned that the suspect, 25-year-old Nicholas Marquis Stull, was possibly inside of the home where he lived with his grandparents, and armed. Officers were informed that the victim, Michael Wayne Stull, the suspect’s father, had been shot and was also inside the house.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Oct. 9, 2023

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Economic Development (ECON) Committee will meet on Monday, Oct. 9 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss business retention strategies and receive a briefing from the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) on second quarter Montgomery County economic indicators in 2023.

The members of the ECON Committee include Chair Natali Fani-González, Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe, Council President Evan Glass and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles.

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