Barbara is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She has brown hair. She was last seen wearing glasses, a light green short sleeve blouse and dark cargo style pants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Barbara Bend is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the 2nd District Investigative Section at (240) -773-6710.
Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) and the Montgomery County Police Department announced the high school and middle school winners of the 2022-23 “Keeping It Safe Coalition” student video contest. The annual contest encouraged teams from Montgomery County public and private schools to create 30-second public service announcements to educate young people about the risks of under-21 alcohol use.
“We’re happy to support the Keeping it Safe Coalition. Raising awareness about the dangers and consequences of under-21 alcohol consumption among students is an important endeavor. These videos will help their peers learn how to fight peer pressure when it comes to alcohol consumption and ways to support friends who have an alcohol problem,” said Kathie Durbin, ABS Director.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal single-motorcycle collision that occurred on Sunday, May 21, 2023, on Airpark Rd. At approximately 3:04 p.m., 6th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Airpark Rd. between Antares Dr. and Muncaster Mill Rd. for the report of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that the adult male victim was operating a blue and white 2010 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe, when for reasons still under investigation, he entered the median and was ejected from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 45-year-old Jason Ramon Caballero, of Bethesda. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
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Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred on Sunday, May 21, 2023, on Veirs Mill Rd. At approximately 5:04 a.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Veirs Mill Rd. and Newport Mill Rd., for the report of a pedestrian struck.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that an adult male was struck by the driver of a dark blue 2007 Toyota Rav4, as it was traveling eastbound on Veirs Mill Rd. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent has been identified as 46-year-old Hernan Zuasnabar Cunyas, of Silver Spring.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police- Missing Persons/Cold Case Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Bryan Warah, a missing 22-year-old. Warah was last seen on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, leaving the 12100 block of Red Admiral Way in Germantown. He is approximately 6-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. He has brown eyes and is currently wearing his hair in twists. Warah may be driving a white 2022 Honda CRV with Maryland license plate, 8FF6421. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Bryan Warah is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line). Callers may remain anonymous.
Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 2nd District Patrol Investigations Unit have arrested and charged 31-year-old Kerrick Omar Miller of an unknown address, with a theft that occurred on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Bethesda.
At approximately 10:51 p.m., 2nd District officers responded to the location for the report of a theft that occurred earlier. The investigation revealed that the victim, a restaurant employee, had their backpack hanging on a coat rack, near the back of the restaurant. The suspect took the victim’s backpack, went into the men’s bathroom and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect left the backpack under the sink and exited the restaurant.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle in Rockville on Monday, May 22 around 12:30pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer , one adult was transported to the hospital with Priority 2 injuries after being pinned in their vehicle.
Veirs Mill Rd. is closed at Edmonston Dr. as the result of the collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to significant delays. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.
Signage is up for Tequila Modern Mexican at 11 N Washington Street in Rockville Town Center, the former location of Trapezaria. Tequila Modern Restaurant recently opened its first location at 1645 Reservoir St #185 in Harrisonburg, VA. Construction on the interior of the Rockville location appears to have just begun and no opening timeframe has been announced.
Trapezaria, which opened in the summer of 2013, permanently closed on March 11. The restaurant posted the following message on its social media accounts: “We would like to inform all of our loyal customers over the last 10 years that Trapezaria Greek Kuzina will no longer be in Rockville and will will not be renewing our lease. Our time has come to an end and we would like to invite you for our last Saturday brunch and Dinner today March 11th, 2023. We will have a special food & drink menu to show our appreciation to you!!! Thank you and looking forward to seeing you all.”
The city will operate a free shuttle service to RedGate Park on both days of the festival, running every 20 minutes, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., from Monroe Street, between East Montgomery Avenue and Middle Lane. There will be no shortage of musical acts, including performances by The Nighthawks, Capital Effect, The JoGo Project, Cole Larravide, and Ocho De Bastos. Other entertainment will include kids music by Groovy Nate and an animal show by Ferrets and Friends. Visit www.rockvillehth.com for additional information.
Per the State of Maryland (5.19.23): In letters addressed to Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones, Governor Wes Moore this afternoon vetoed the following pieces of legislation from the 2023 Maryland General Assembly:
“House Bill 169, which was passed by the General Assembly and signed by me, accomplishes the same purpose. Therefore, it is not necessary for me to sign Senate Bill 144.”