Author: Patrick Herron

WSSC

WSSC Water Distributes $3.75 Million to Assist Income-Constrained Customers with Past-Due Bills

By Patrick Herron

Per WSSC: WSSC Water recently distributed $3.75 million to 4,350 income-constrained customers throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to help pay past-due water and sewer bills incurred between January 27, 2020, and September 30, 2022. The average grant received by customers was $863.36. Funding enabled WSSC Water to restore water service for 377 vulnerable customers. Letters have been mailed to all grant recipients.

The grant is from Maryland’s COVID-19 State and Local Relief Fund award under the American Rescue Plan Act. The distribution of funds continues WSSC Water’s extensive efforts to assist customers financially impacted by the pandemic. Since March 2020, WSSC Water has provided more than $10.2 million in financial assistance to more than 5,500 customers thanks to various federal and state programs.

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MCPD

Police and Family Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Last Seen on August 26

By Patrick Herron

The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Divanya Lima, a missing 16-year-old. Lima was last seen on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at approximately 1 p.m., in the 9200 block Falls Chapel Way in Potomac. She is 5’4″, 140lbs, with brown and red hair styled in braids, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a yellow short sleeve shirt and blue jeans .

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

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Crime

Juvenile Stabbed Multiples Times Monday Night in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

According to the Rockville City Police, “at approximately 10:20 p.m. on August 28, 2023, Rockville City Police responded to the 700 block of Rockville Pike for a report of an assault. Through the course of our initial investigation, several juveniles, known to each other, met at an undisclosed location and engaged in mutual combative behavior which resulted in one of the juveniles being stabbed several times. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.”

The incident is under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the RCPD Criminal Investigations Unit at 240-314-8938 or [email protected]. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

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Crime

Update: Detectives Investigative Topgolf Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, August 29, 2023, at Topgolf in the 20100 block of Century Blvd. in Germantown.

At approximately 12:06 a.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a shooting. The investigation has revealed that an unknown male suspect allegedly shot two male employees following an altercation. The 18-year-old male victim was shot in the lower body and the 23-year-old male victim was shot in the upper body. The suspect then drove away in an unknown vehicle. The victims were transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

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MCPD

Police and Family Searching for Missing14-Year-Old Last Seen on August 23

By Patrick Herron

The Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Yerasbin Villeda, a missing 14-year-old. Villeda was last seen on Wednesday August 23, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., in the 4100 block of Tulare Dr. in Wheaton. She is 5’6, 120 lbs, with black hair, brown eyes, pierced ears, and was last seen wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.

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

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Glenmont

Police: Kennedy High School Currently in Lockdown Due to Bomb Threat

By Patrick Herron

We will post an update when additional information is available.

Kennedy High School is currently in lockdown as the result of a bomb threat. MCPD is on scene investigating the validity of this threat. More information will be released as it becomes available. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/6pYgDKG9Kq

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MoCo Government

Anti-Hate Task Force to Meet Tonight; Antisemitic Graffiti Found in North Bethesda Monday

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County’s Anti-Hate Task Force will hold its third meeting tonight, August 29, at 7pm. The Anti-Hate Task Force is made up of community and faith leaders and was created to “engage Montgomery County residents in developing recommendations to inform policies that promote safety and combat hate crimes in Montgomery County.”

On Monday, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (JFGW) shared a photo of antisemitic graffiti that was found in North Bethesda. Councilmember Evan Glass, who spearheaded the task force, tweeted: “I’m disgusted by the antisemitic graffiti sprayed under the Josiah Henson parkway bridge in North Bethesda. The county is working to remove this hate speech,” and “This is an unfortunate reminder of the important work being done by the Anti Hate Task Force, which will meet virtually on Tuesday 8/29 at 7pm with a presentation from the Jewish members.”

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller Release Statements for Women’s Equality Day

By Patrick Herron

Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller released the following statements  on Saturday, August 26, commemorating Women’s Equality Day: 

Governor Wes Moore: “Today, 103 years after American women secured the right to vote, we celebrate women’s equality and acknowledge all of the obstacles they’ve overcome. We recognize the importance of equality for all.

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MCDOT

Ride On Bus Overnight Construction at Silver Spring Transit Center Starts Tonight, Monday, Aug. 28

By Patrick Herron

Per MCDOT: Due to work on the Purple Line, overnight construction at the Silver Spring (Paul S. Sarbanes) Transit Center in will begin late this evening, on Monday, Aug. 28. Work will take place from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday through Sept. 8. Riders should expect delays on Ride On Routes 9, 12, and 16 when arriving at Silver Spring Transit Center. Ride On Routes 1, 2, and 28 will not be impacted.

Ride On bus fare is only $1 and monthly passes are $22.50 using SmarTrip, cash, or tokens. Seniors age 65 or older, persons with disabilities and youth ages 18 and under all ride free using specialized SmartTrip cards. Riders can plan trips online using the free Ride On Trip Planner App.

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