Author: Patrick Herron

Montgomery Village

Police and Family Concerned for Missing 10-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Offutt was last seen on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 19600 block of Sparr Spring Road.  Offutt is 4-feet tall and weighs approximately 85 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray Under Armour hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and gray Crocs.  Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Aiden Offutt 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.

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Silver Spring

Suspect Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of Rockville Man After Altercation on Metrobus

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: A suspect wanted in connection with the Wednesday, April 5 fatal stabbing of a Rockville man has been arrested. Tyrone Joseph Curtis was arrested on Friday, April 14 in Silver Spring. The 34-year-old is accused of killing 28-year-old Amontae Robert Cunningham after the two were involved in a verbal altercation on a WMATA bus.

Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes detectives learned that Cunningham and Curtis began arguing while on the bus and Curtis pulled out a knife. The bus driver was able to deescalate the situation, however the argument continued, and the driver stopped the bus on Amherst Ave., where Cunningham got off the bus and Curtis followed. Curtis allegedly stabbed Cunningham and walked away. Cunningham was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Germantown

Montgomery College and County Partners to Host Narcan Training Thursday, April 27

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery College: The Montgomery College community is invited to attend a free Narcan training on Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m. on the Germantown Campus in Globe Hall. Attendees will learn how to prevent an opioid overdose. Specifically, participants will be trained in how to administer nasal Narcan and receive information on how to obtain Narcan. Two free Narcan kits will be provided to all attendees. This event is open to all MC students and their families, faculty, staff and Montgomery County residents. Registration is required. Register here.

This event is sponsored by the Montgomery County Prevention and Harm Reduction Services, The Community Health Program, in partnership with Montgomery College Germantown’s Office of Student Life, and Office of Public Safety, Health and Emergency Management.

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Montgomery College

Governor Wes Moore Announces Montgomery College’s Dr. Sanjay Rai as Acting Secretary for the Maryland Higher Education Commission

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery College: Maryland Governor Wes Moore today announced Dr. Sanjay Rai, Montgomery College’s senior vice president for academic affairs, as acting secretary for the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). He starts his new role in early May. Dr. Rai has consistently and vigorously advanced innovations that bolster student success in academic, career, technical, and workforce development programs throughout his career. He has worked to remove barriers to education access through the redesign of developmental education, revision of alternate placement policies, and embedding of coaches in classrooms to increase student success.

“Based on his many years of leadership here at Montgomery College, we are confident that Dr. Rai will continue his tradition of educational innovation as Maryland’s secretary of higher education,” Chair of the Board of Trustees Dr. Michael Brintnall said. “He is keenly focused on preparing students for success academically and in the workforce, which thereby contributes to growth for our region’s employers and enriches our communities. We wish Dr. Rai the very best in this exciting role on Gov. Moore’s Cabinet.”

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MCDOT

Hybrid Public Meeting on the Good Hope Road Shared Use Path Extension Project in Silver Spring to be Held on Wednesday, April 26

By Patrick Herron

Per MCDOT: On Wednesday, April 26, starting at 7 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a hybrid public meeting to discuss the latest progress of the Good Hope Road Shared Use Path Extension project in Silver Spring. The public will have an opportunity to attend in person or virtually to ask questions and provide comments. The Good Hope Road Shared Use Path Extension project provides additional pedestrian and bicycle connectivity along Good Hope Road from the northern terminus of the Good Hope Road Shared Use Path project. This project proposes an 8-foot-wide shared use path with a 5-foot-wide grass buffer on the east side of the road for approximately 900 linear feet from Rainbow Drive to the entrance to Spencerville Local Park. This extension will provide a safe, low-stress connection for pedestrians and bicycles of all ages and abilities from neighborhood residences to a local park, nearby schools, places of worship and the Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center.

The meeting will be held at Briggs Chaney Middle School located at 1901 Rainbow Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20880. Online registration is required to attend virtually. On the morning of the meeting, an invitation to participate in the meeting will be emailed to registrants Prior to the meeting, the public is encouraged to review the project files on the project website. Comments and questions may be submitted by email to [email protected] or via the online comment form. All information provided, including questions and comments, will become a matter of public record. Interpreter services will be provided upon request with five business days advance notice by contacting Rebecca Park by email at [email protected] or call 240-777-7226. Learn more about MCDOT’s engineering and construction projects by visiting montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dte. For information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.

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Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Early Morning Fire Caused by Unattended Candle

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Sunday, April 16 at approximately 5:15am in the 19500 blk of Farmingham Dr in Gaithersburg. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was caused by an unattended burning candle in a 2nd floor bedroom of the two-story single family home. Smoke alarms alerted the residents and there were no injuries reported. Damage is estimated to be ~$35K, including $10K structural and $25K contents. One family that includes two adults, three children, two dogs, two guinea pigs and a pet ferret will be likely be displaced.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter:”(515a) 19500blk Farmingham Dr, 2-sty SFH; smoke alarms present & alerted occupants; Origin/Cause, unattended burning candle, 2nd floor bedroom; Damage, total ~$35K, incl $10K structure, $25K contents; no injury; 5 adults, multiple pets displaced”

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Health

State of Maryland to Purchase Substantial Amount of Mifepristone to Protect Essential Health Care Access for Women

By Patrick Herron

“Yet again, women’s health care and reproductive rights have come under attack,” said Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. “And once again, Maryland has stepped up to continue providing safe and effective reproductive health care.”

Since the FDA approved the drug more than two decades ago, mifepristone has been used safely in more than 60 countries, providing critical care for women. The medication is used for a variety of reproductive health care needs.

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Crime

MCPD Respond to Shooting at Pike & Rose Late Saturday Night

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police responded to reports of a shooting Saturday night at Pike & Rose. According to MCPD,  “At approximately 11:50 p.m., MCPD responded to the area of Pike and Rose for the report of a shooting. Preliminarily investigation revealed a dispute occurred inside a restaurant. The male subjects left the restaurant. Shots were fired. No injuries were reported. Items of evidentiary value were recovered at the scene. No one is in custody at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.”

We will post an update if additional information is available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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MDLottery

$100,000 Scratch-off Sold at Gaithersburg Safeway

By Patrick Herron

The retired transit worker said most of his winnings will help pay off his daughter’s college loans. “The wife and I might split the rest on home improvement projects,” he noted. The lucky grocery store that sold the instant ticket was Safeway #1620 at 20211 Goshen Road in Gaithersburg. The Montgomery County retailer will receive a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery for selling the $100,000 top-prize winning scratch-off. The lucky player is the seventh $100,000 winner since the game was launched on Jan. 23. Three top prizes are still unclaimed along with four unclaimed $50,000 prizes and others ranging from $10 to $10,000.

The Gold X50 game is a member of a Gold Multiplier family of games and the Gold Multiplier second-chance promotion. Upcoming entry deadlines for the chance to win $50,000 are April 24, May 22 and June 19. Other members of the scratch-off family are the $1 Gold X5, $2 Gold X10 and $5 Gold X20.

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Maryland

Governor Moore’s Statement Applauding President Biden’s Efforts to Protect DACA Recipients

By Patrick Herron

Governor Moore released the following statement applauding President Biden’s efforts to protect DACA recipients:

“I want to applaud the Biden Administration for their efforts to protect and expand opportunities for Dreamers in our country. Having come from a family of immigrants, this is a deeply personal issue for me, and time and time again President Biden has shown his commitment to supporting this community,” said Governor Wes Moore. “Because of the actions of the Biden-Harris Administration, healthcare options will now be expanded for the more than 7,000 Marylanders who are current DACA recipients, making them eligible for Medicaid and Affordable Care Act coverage for the first time. This proposal will have a significant impact on the lives of so many Marylanders and Dreamers across the country.”

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MoCo Government

County Executive Elrich Applauds Montgomery County Delegation on 2023 General Assembly Successes

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich applauds the Montgomery County State Delegation, the Maryland General Assembly and the administration of Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller for their work during the 2023 General Assembly Legislative Session to pass important laws on issues such as firearm safety, abortion rights and climate control as well as securing hundreds of millions of dollars for Montgomery County. The General Assembly Legislative session ended on Monday, April 10, and it was the first for the Moore/Miller Administration, as well as for several new Delegates and Senators.

“It was clearly a different and more productive General Assembly session under the Moore/Miller Administration. They, along with the General Assembly, clearly understood the needs and priorities of all Marylanders,” said County Executive Elrich. “I want to thank and appreciate the efforts of the Montgomery County House and Senate Delegations under the leadership of Del. Palakovich-Carr and Sen. Kramer, respectively. Our delegation brought in more than one billion dollars in direct aid to Montgomery County, an eight percent increase from last year. It was also able to secure capital funding for key projects like Bus Rapid Transit, the UM Institute for Health Computing, the Bowie Mill Bike Trail, Burtonsville Park and Ride, the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center and our high school wellness centers. I also appreciate the passage of key legislation that will invest in our students, raise the state minimum wage, combat climate change, protect abortion rights, reduce gun violence and legalize cannabis sales throughout the state. We are very grateful for all the hard work that led to these legislative accomplishments.”

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