Maryland

Per the Maryland Attorney General’s Office: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General from 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets, including in grocery, meat, and poultry processing. The new partnership will assist the coalition of Attorneys General in tackling anticompetitive market structures in agriculture and related industries that are raising prices and limiting choices for consumers and producers.


Bethesda

All potentially affected product has been removed from sale and destroyed. If you purchased or received any donations of Almond Windmill Cookies and/or Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond Cookies, please do not eat them. We urge you to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 [Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time] or send us an email.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.”


Germantown

A Germantown man is $50,000 richer after purchasing a winning Bonus Match 5 lottery scratch-off ticket from the Sunoco gas station at 19738 Germantown Road in Germantown. Full story below courtesy of MD Lottery:

“A lucky Montgomery County man likely received the best birthday gift of his life after buying a Bonus Match 5 ticket for the July 18 drawing. He won $50,000 just in time for his birthday festivities. The 48-year-old found his lucky ticket at Town Center Sunoco, which is located at 19738 Germantown Road in Germantown. He purchased one $4 ticket, replaying numbers from a previous drawing. The Germantown resident works as a contractor for AAA and uses some of the money he receives as tips to purchase Lottery tickets. He walked away this time with a far larger prize than in the past.


Crime

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on May 30, 2023, at the News & Valet shop in the 1300 block of East West Hwy. in Silver Spring. Detectives have release photos of the suspect and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

At approximately 8 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a burglary that occurred earlier.   The preliminary investigation by detectives has revealed that while the store was closed, between Friday, May 26, 2023 and Tuesday, May 30, 2023, the suspect broke the lower window of the store, with a rock, went inside and stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise.


MCPD

Update: The victim has been identified as 81-year-old Christl Pedro, of Poolesville. 

Per MCPD: A woman has died following a traffic collision that occurred on Thursday, July 20, 2023. At approximately 9:31 p.m., 1st District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the collision in the 18900 block of Beallsville Rd.


Bethesda

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with rollover and entrapment on Sunday, July 23 around 3pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on the outer loop I-495 between Old Georgetown Road and River Road, near the Bradley Boulevard overpass. Piringer tweeted that a single vehicle struck and bounced off the median (Jersey wall,) crossed all lanes of traffic and ended up off the road and flipped over in bushes.

One patient was extricated from the vehicle and transported to  the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.


Colesville

Peri Peri Original & Kallisto Steakhouse is now open in the space that was previously home to Pollo Mex at 13436 New Hampshire Ave in the Colesville Center. Pollo Mex closed last summer after 12 years in the location. Items at Peri Peri Original include wings, coconut shrimp, flame-grilled chicken, pita sandwiches, wraps, smash burgers, and tacos.  Kallisto Steakhouse, a concept by the owners of Peri Peri Original, will be joining Peri Peri in the restaurant space, but items from its menu are currently unavailable.

Peri Peri Original is an international chain that has over ten locations in Virginia and Maryland, as well as an additional location coming to Rockville (location not yet available). “Peri Peri chicken is marinated for 24hrs in our unique Portuguese Peri Peri sauce flamed grilled for serving from the spice selection of your choice.” The first United States location was opened in 2018 in Alexandria, Virginia. Kallisto Steakhouse was launched in 2020 in Herndon, VA. “Impatient and unsatisfied from the unavailability of true steak parlors and appropriate cuts under Halal sector, company leaders took a daunting and brave step to take the reins in their hands and inaugurated the operations with the deep vision on providing excellence around the principles of 3Ps – people, process and product. Kallisto Steakhouse incepted with only one goal and that is to bring premium cut and best in class Halal Steaks to its loyal and respected steak connoisseurs, Kallisto Steak house company is proud of being a first mover in the steak industry while offering the unique products to its esteemed patrons. The founders bring deep enthusiasm towards ensuring the sophistication in ultimate product delivery to the end consumers with pride and excellence. Furthermore, finding passion and zeal in delivering mouthwatering steaks that are flavored and grilled to perfection to serve the perfect taste and fulfill the appetite.” 


MoCo Government

“A very serious incident occurred today in Aspen Hill that resulted in four victims being stabbed and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) utilizing lethal force to prevent a knife-wielding suspect from harming more people, including officers. I want to thank the MCPD officers for their rapid response to the incidents and their dogged pursuit of the suspect. Their efforts very likely prevented further assaults and may well have saved lives.

As with any police-involved shooting, a thorough investigation will be conducted by the Maryland Attorney General’s office. It is essential that we uphold the principles of transparency and accountability in every case including this one. The Attorney General’s office will be responsible for determining when to release the names of those involved as well as any video associated with the incident. I encourage them to do so in a timely manner.


Crime

Per MCPD: A male suspected of stabbing four people was shot and killed by a Montgomery County Police officer late Saturday morning.

At approximately 10:36 a.m., on Saturday, July 22, 2023, Montgomery County Department of Police 4th District officers were dispatched to the Unique Thrift Store, located in the 12200 block of Veirs Mill Road, after receiving multiple calls for a stabbing that just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female suffering from apparent stab wounds.


MCFRS

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Potomac River, in the area of Great Falls, across from Madeira Point ( Billy Goat Trail A) for the report of a swimmer in distress.  According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, an adult male was swimming from the Virginia shore and had been swept downstream. Rescue boats were on the water within 10 minutes and the swimmer was located and pulled from the water ~6 minutes later by rescue swimmers. 

The patient was transported to the hospital in critical life-threatening condition. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department assisted.  We will post an update if additional information becomes available.


Maryland

Per the State of Maryland: Governor Wes Moore hosted the 16th annual Buy Local Cookout at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis last evening, sampling dishes prepared by local chefs with local ingredients, live music and exhibits featuring Maryland Department of Agriculture programs. Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, agricultural leaders, producers, chefs, and local and state officials joined the governor at the event to officially kick off Maryland Buy Local Week and the Buy Local Challenge, which runs today through July 31.

“Buying local is good for our state—it supports our small businesses and keeps our state’s economy competitive,” said Gov. Moore. “We encourage all Marylanders to buy local and enjoy the premium quality and broadly diverse offering that Maryland’s growers, producers, farmers, and watermen have to offer.”


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