Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Javier Alexander Zelaya Orellana is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on I-270 on Sunday, October 1 around 5pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire occurred on southbound I-270 between Montrose Road and Old Georgetown Road, in the area of the split. The fire has been extinguished and there are no injuries reported. Some lanes are currently blocked.
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @jesssica_leee on Instagram.
According to the Maryland Lottery, a winning Powerball lottery ticket was sold for last night’s drawing at Golden Ring Liquors at 8651 Philadelphia Road in Baltimore County. Since no one matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Monday night’s drawing is now worth an estimated $1.04 billion with an estimated cash value of $478.2 million.
Last week we reported that a different $1,000,000 winning Powerball ticket was recently sold at a convenience store in the Eastern Shore town of Snow Hill, MD. 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 Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s assistance in locating John Covington, a missing 79-year-old. Covington was last seen on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at approximately 6 a.m., in the 1900 block of Observation Drive in Germantown. He is 6-feet, 4-inches tall, 237 Ibs., with brown eyes, salt and pepper hair, stubble facial hair, and was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pans and black shoes.
Per the State of Maryland: On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller hosted a meeting with six Maryland tribes to discuss concerns within the tribal communities at the State House. The historic meeting marks the first time an administration has met simultaneously with the leaders of all of Maryland’s organized tribes.
“The state of Maryland is grateful to our tribal communities and their vital contributions to our society,” said Gov. Moore. “We must continue to do work in partnership with Maryland’s tribes to ensure the well being of indigenous Marylanders. From land and cultural preservation to expanded educational opportunity, our administration is committed to doing the necessary work to create a more inclusive state that leaves no one behind.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to The Grand Condos at 5801 Nicholson Ln in Rockville around 7pm on Saturday, September 30 for the initial report of smoke in the building. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters located a dumpster on fire in a basement trash room which led to smoke on several upper level floors. The fire was extinguished and the basement is being ventilated.
There were no injuries and no residents have been displaced. Code Enforcement and the alarm/sprinkler company has been notified. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a scooter rider on Saturday, September 30 in Layhill. According to police, “MCPD responded to the area of Bel Pre Road and Layhill Road at approximately 7:44 p.m., for the report of a two-vehicle collision involving a scooter. The adult male driver of the scooter has been transported to an area hospital with life threatening injuries. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene.”
MCPD posted the following on Twitter at 8:41pm: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has eastbound Bel Pre Road closed at Layhill Road. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect delays.”
Detectives are on the scene of a shooting that occurred Saturday, September 30 in Wheaton. According to safety reporter Cordell Pugh, a male was shot in the leg around 7:20PM at Wheaton Forest Local Park. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries and Montgomery County Police 4th District Officers applied a tourniquet prior to EMS arrival. Montgomery Parks Police in handling the investigation.
We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Prativ Jani is asked to call the Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
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The creative (and slightly twisted?) minds at MHF have updated its 3 main haunted attractions for 2023:
Tickets are on sale now at www.markoffshauntedforest.com, get them before they sell out! Pricing is dynamic, and tickets get more expensive as Halloween approaches.
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