Patrick Herron, Author at The MoCo Show

Maryland Department of Health Urges Marylanders to Follow Safety Tips to Avoid Heat-Related Illness This Summer

Published July 6, 2023 at 1:34PM

From May through September, the department monitors temperature conditions and incidents of heat-related illness and death. More information is available online through the Office of Preparedness and Response Extreme Heat webpage. The site also includes the state Heat Emergency Plan, information about heat-related illnesses and tips for staying safe and healthy during hot weather. Fact sheets are available for download in English and eight other languages.

MDH encourages use of the following tips to help cope with hot weather:

Rockville

Isreal Park Rededication and Ribbon-Cutting Celebration This Saturday in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 1:21PM

Per the City of Rockville: Join Lincoln Park Community Center, the Mayor and Council, and members of the Isreal family noon-4 p.m. Saturday, July 8, for a ribbon cutting and community event to rededicate Clarence “Pint” Isreal Park (357 Frederick Avenue).

The Rockville Village program presents East Side Live, featuring a special performance by Little Bit of Blues with Lincoln Park’s own Jay Summerour and Eric Shelby. Vendors and other kid friendly entertainment will also be on site. In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place. The community day celebration will be moved inside Lincoln Park Community Center.

Germantown

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 12:05PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Karla Daniela De Paz, a missing 16-year-old from Germantown.

De Paz was last seen on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., on Stone Hollow Drive. De Paz is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and 120 pounds. She has brown hair with blonde highlights and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a long-sleeved gray shirt and black shorts.

I-495

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 11:50AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire on Thursday, June 6, around 11:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred on the outloop I-495 in the area of River Rd, near exit 41. The vehicle was “well-involved” when firefighters arrived at the scene. Some lanes are currently blocked and drivers should expect residual delays.

We will post an update when additional information is available. Photo courtesy of @ch3lsxaa on Instagram.

MCPD

Concern for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 11:33AM | Updated July 7, 2023 at 8:28AM

Morgan is approximately 5-feet, 9-inches tall and 150 pounds. He has brown hair in twists, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black and white checkered pajama pants, a black shirt and carrying a black backpack. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Morgan Lee Frederick is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.

Gaithersburg

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 14-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 11:23AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Eduardo Mendez-Rodriguez, a missing 14-year-old from Gaithersburg.

Mendez-Rodriguez was last seen on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at approximately 6 p.m., on Grazing Way. Mendez-Rodriguez is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and 145 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.

Clarksburg

Three Suspects in Stolen Vehicle Arrested Following Traffic Stop and Pursuit

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 11:05AM

Per MCPD: Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Patrol officers have arrested and charged 21-year-old Lawrence Xavier Harrison, of Gaithersburg, and two juvenile males with auto theft related charges, following a traffic stop that occurred on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

At approximately 1:11 a.m., officers were patrolling the area of Frederick Rd. and Rosecrest Dr. (Clarksburg) when they observed a white Hyundai traveling northbound on Frederick Rd. with its headlights off and at a high rate of speed. Officers followed the Hyundai, and determined that the Hyundai had been reported stolen. Officers observed the Hyundai make a U-Turn and fail to stop at a red traffic light. The Hyundai then got on northbound I-270 Highway. Officers activated their lights and sirens and attempted to pull over the Hyundai on I-270, but the driver of the Hyundai failed to stop and continued traveling a high rate of speed, committing several traffic infractions.

MoCo Government

Department of Permitting Services to Launch ‘Peer Review Program’ to Accelerate Timelines in Land Development

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 9:47AM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) has launched a “Peer Review Program” for developers and property owners who want to retain the services of a DPS-certified peer reviewer for sediment control, stormwater management and right-of-way projects that require permits from the DPS land development division. DPS is now accepting applications from those who request to be certified as peer reviewers.

MoCo Government

Wheaton Urban District to Hold Conversation on Tuesday, July 11, on ‘Supporting Youth in Crisis’

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 9:44AM

Per Montgomery County: The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) will hold a meeting in Wheaton from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 11, on “Supporting Youth in Crisis.” The meeting will provide an opportunity for the community and businesses to share with local officials and professionals what they are seeing in their community as it relates to mental health, substance abuse and violence among youth.

The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee consists of 11 members appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council to provide advice on matters affecting the Wheaton Urban District (downtown) area. Members represent businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, residents and the Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board.

Montgomery Parks

Park in the Dark, Full Moon Fridays and ‘Something Awesome’ Highlight July Nature Center Programs

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 9:42AM

Visit the Summer 2023 Montgomery Parks Program Guide. Go to Montgomery Parks event calendar for a complete list of special events and programming and to learn how to sign up using ActiveMontgomery

Crime

One Dead After Wednesday Night Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published July 6, 2023 at 7:05AM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. According to MCPD, “At approximately 9:51p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to an apartment in the 11500 block of Lockwood Drive in Silver Spring (White Oak) for the report of a shooting that just occurred.

Officers arrived at the scene and located inside the apartment an adult male victim, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers provided life saving measures to the victim until Montgomery County Fire Rescue arrived. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.