Author: Patrick Herron

Crime

Multiple Businesses and Vehicles Set on Fire in Gaithersburg; Incidents Being Investigated as Arson

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Explosive Investigators are seeking information on multiple fires that occurred early Sunday morning in Gaithersburg. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, at 2:30am approximately 75 firefighters responded to the Holbrook Center (across from Gaitherburg High School) at 400blk S. Frederick Ave. near Education Blvd, for the report of a fire. Investigators indicated there were at least three separate fires, all suspicious in nature.

Around 3:15am, MCFRS units then responded to LaFrontera Restaurant at 3 Russell Ave in Gaithersburg. Several vehicles were on fire, which then spread to the building.  There were also several other “outside” fires reported in the area. A person of interest has been taken into custody. Anyone with information is asked to call the arson topline at 240-777-2263. Additional images and video below courtesy of @mcfrsPIO on Twitter:

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MoCo

Where to Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day (September 18) in MoCo

By Patrick Herron

National Cheeseburger Day falls on Monday, September 18, and restaurants across the country are offering big discounts for the “holiday.” Below you’ll find a list of participating restaurants, as well as information on some of Montgomery County’s most famous burgers. Note: This listing will be updated when we hear of additional restaurant promotions.

Back in June, the Washington Post released its “10 Best Burgers in the D.C. Area” list and Montgomery County’s very own Steeze Burger was ranked the #1 burger in the area. Laytonsville resident Hunter Karametos, owner of Steeze Burger, started the pop-up burger business in 2022 after spending the better part of a year consuming over 150 different burgers for research.  According the article, “Topped with steamed onions, pickles and American cheese, it’s a burger that sends your needle into the red zone on first bite. Your brain cannot begin to process the experience, so it just goes along for the ride — delirious over this buttery and rewarding burger, the best around these parts.” Burgers from Soko Butcher (Takoma Park) and Quarry House Tavern (Silver Spring) were also listed in the article as “honorable mentions.” You can read the full top ten at www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/best-burgers-washington-dc. Follow @SteezeBurger on Instagram to find out where he’ll be popping up next.

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MCFRS

MCFRS Respond to Collision Saturday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a two-car collision on Saturday, September 16, in Montgomery Village. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on East Bound (EB) Montgomery Village Ave at Tall Oaks Road.  One person was evaluated for non-life threatening injuries. Expect residual delays.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “East Bound (EB) Montgomery Village Ave at Tall Oaks Road. 2 car collision, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating one (1) person with NLTI. @mcfrs A708B, PE708 on scene, some lanes CLOSED”

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 19 and 26

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows:

A full list of upcoming public hearings is available on the Council Calendar. Review the public hearing frequently asked questions for additional information.

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Damascus

Concern for Missing Adult

By Patrick Herron

The Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jay Turner, a missing Damascus man. Turner was last seen on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at approximately 12:32 p.m., in the 24600 block of Showbarn Circle in Damascus. He is 5-feet, 6-inches tall, slim build, bald.

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

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Beyond MoCo

Dave Chapelle Announces Several DC Tour Dates

By Patrick Herron

Dave Chappelle will be performing at the Lincoln Theater (1215 U St) in DC from October 10-13. Tickets for the shows went on sale on this morning and immediately sold out.  Dave Chapelle grew up in Silver Spring, attending Woodlin Elementary School before attending Duke Ellington School of the Arts in DC.

According to Ticketmaster, “THIS IS A CELL PHONE FREE EVENT. We’re making shared memories. With your confirmation, you agree to place your phone in a locked pouch which you keep throughout the evening. If you need to use your phone, return to the distribution tent at the entrance. Anyone caught using a cell phone during the show will be immediately ejected. Live Special Taping. Please arrive on time. Admittance is not guaranteed after taping begins.”

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council to Hold Committee Meetings on Sept. 18

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The joint Transportation and Environment (TE) and Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet on Monday, Sept. 18 at 9:30 a.m. to receive a briefing on safety while traveling by transit. The members of the TE Committee include Chair Evan Glass and Councilmembers Marilyn Balcombe and Kate Stewart. The TE Committee will meet at 10:30 a.m. to continue review of the Planning Board draft of the Pedestrian Master Plan. The members of the PS Committee include Chair Sidney Katz and Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke and Kristin Mink.

The Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. to review Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 23-05, Vehicle Parking Design Standards – Commercial Vehicle Parking for Properties with a Residential Use. The Committee also will receive an update from the Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) on first time homebuyer programs and receive a briefing on the Bethesda Overlay Zone Annual Monitoring Report.

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