Patrick Herron, Author at The MoCo Show

Published April 4, 2023 at 9:50AM

Montgomery County Police responded to the 10900 blk of Georgia Ave (Fitzgerald Wheaton) around 12:15am on Tuesday, April 4. According to MCPD, “shortly after midnight, 4D officers responded to a commercial alarm activation at the dealership and discovered a smashed out window in the showroom. The investigation showed the suspect break out a window. He entered the dealership and stole keys to a car in the lot. The suspect left with the stolen vehicle.”

DEALERSHIP SMASH-N-DASH BURGLARY: Fitzgerald Wheaton on Georgia Ave near Prichard Rd (Montgomery County, MD). ~12:15AM Tuesday, Officers found a shattered dealership window and damaged security fence. Police and staff working to determine if any autos were stolen. H/T @AlanHenney

Beyond MoCo

Update: Grandmother Arrested for Kidnapping Her Eight-Year-Old Granddaughter

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 5:13PM

Through the investigation, detectives identified Martinez as the suspect and determined that Martinez had taken the child to Springfield, TN. On Monday, March 27, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Martinez, charging her with kidnapping related charges. Detectives notified the Springfield Police Department of the abduction and the arrest warrant against Martinez.

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Fire in Gaithersburg; One Cat Successfully Resuscitated

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 3:59PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Prairie Rose Ln., off Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the basement utility room of the three-story townhouse. All human occupants made it out of the home safely and one family is likely to be displaced. Firefighters located two cats, one of which was successfully resuscitated, and one that did not survive. Approximately 60 firefighters responded to the scene. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Prairie Rose La, fire in basement extinguished, both occupants got out & are OK, FFs located/rescued two (2)cats, 1 survived (1 did not), likely at least 1 family displaced, @mcfrs FFs checking for extension, ~60 FFs on scene”

Colesville

Identity of Victim Released as Police Continue to Investigate Fatal Collision on Norbeck Road

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 3:43PM

Per MCPD: The Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in Colesville. At approximately 7:36 p.m., a white 2012 Honda Pilot was traveling westbound on Norbeck Road, just before Norwood Road, when it hit the curb and crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, colliding with a white 2019 Honda Pilot traveling eastbound on Norbeck Road.

The driver of the 2019 Honda was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the 2012 Honda, 66-year-old Altai Khaltar of Derwood, was transported to an area hospital, where he later died. A third vehicle, a 2019 Nissan Rogue, was behind the 2019 Honda and suffered minor damages from debris caused by the collision. The driver of the Nissan was not injured. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU detectives at 240-773-6620.

Gaithersburg

$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Gaithersburg 7-Eleven Remains Unclaimed

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 2:30PM

A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold at 7-Eleven at 3 Professional Drive in Gaithersburg remains unclaimed as of April 3. Winners have 182 days from the date of a drawing to claim their prizes with the lottery. Other recent winners of note include a $50,000 scratch-off sold at Sunoco in Glenmont and a $10,000 Keno ticket sold April 2 at La Mexicana on Shady Grove Road. Additional information on winners across the state of Maryland below, courtesy of MD Lottery:

Three Maryland Lottery scratch-off players claimed $100,000 prizes last week on tickets purchased in Adelphi, Glen Burnie and Hurlock. Meanwhile, six Pick 5 tickets worth a total $300,000 were sold March 28 at a Dash-In store in Upper Marlboro. In all, the seven days ending April 2 produced 46 winning tickets worth $10,000 or more that were sold or redeemed across Maryland, and the Lottery paid more than $34.4 million in prizes during that span.

Bethesda

MCFRS Respond to Fire at Bethesda Apartment Complex; No Injuries Reported

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 12:33PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at The Flats apartment complex in the 8300 block of Wisconsin Ave in Bethesda on Monday morning around 9:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated on a kitchen stove on the 4th floor of the 12-story building. There was some extension to nearby cabinets before it was extinguished and no injuries have been reported. The building was partially evacuated due to smoke and damage is estimated to be ~$5K. Piringer reports that the building’s sprinkler system was out of service.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – The Flats, Wisconsin Ave., 12-sty apt, 4th floor, kitchen, fire on stove top w/ some extension (cabinets), no injuries, NOTE: occupant closed door on way out (contained fire), some smoke, bldg partially evacuated, Damage ~$5K, sprinkler system OOS”

Olney

Police on the Scene of Barricaded Person in Olney

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 10:38AM | Updated April 3, 2023 at 3:35PM

MCPD is on the scene of a barricaded person in the area of Shadow Ridge Ct in Olney. There is increased police presence, but the incident is contained to the one residence.
Please avoid the area as officers work towards a peaceful resolution. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/fl6llcCmt8

— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) April 3, 2023

Glenmont

$50,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at MoCo Sunoco

By Patrick Herron

Published April 3, 2023 at 10:15AM

He is no stranger to winning a big Lottery prize, although it’s been a long time. He told Lottery officials that he played Powerball for the first time 30 years ago in Washington D.C. and won $100,000. His Montgomery County Lottery retailer is celebrating, too. The Glenmont Sunoco at 12321 Georgia Avenue will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery for its role in selling a $50,000-winning Pick 5 ticket.

Germantown

Police Respond to Shots Fired in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published April 2, 2023 at 5:04PM

Montgomery County Police responded to reports of shots fired around 2pm on Sunday April 2. According to MCPD, the incident occurred near the town houses on Celebration Way, off Middlebrook Rd in Germantown (across from Germantown Commons Shopping Center) and stemmed from an argument between several individuals which led to shots being fired. There were no injuries reported and there is believed to be no threat to the community at this time. Two juveniles that were seen running away from the scene were taken into custody but neither was identified as the shooter. The shooter is believed to have left the scene in a vehicle.

We will post an update when additional information is released.

Gaithersburg

Four Juveniles Taken Into Custody Following Stabbing of Teenage Girl Friday Night at Rio

By Patrick Herron

Published April 2, 2023 at 10:00AM

Montgomery County Police and Gaithersburg Police responded to a stabbing on Friday, March 31, at the Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. According to a report by WTOP, four juveniles were taken into custody following the incident. Officers at the scene located a juvenile female victim who was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Tonight at approx. 7:23 p.m., ofcs from @GPDNews & @mcpnews responded to the unit blk of Grand Corner Ave for the report of a stabbing that just occurred. Ofcs located a juvenile female victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital with superficial injuries. pic.twitter.com/cFhBeozXzh

MDLottery

$50,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published April 2, 2023 at 9:10AM

The $50,000 Cash game debuted in December with 160 top prizes. This win marks the 38^th time a Maryland Lottery player has uncovered a $50,000 win on the $20 game. There are also still 134 of the game’s $5,000 second-tier prizes remaining to be claimed as well.

The retailer also benefits from selling a top-prize winning scratch-off. Sagar Beer & Wine located at 615 S. Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg will receive a $500 bonus from the Lottery for selling the $50,000 Cash ticket. The store received a $1,000 bonus in December when it sold the lucky Bonus Bingo X20 ticket.”

Author: Patrick Herron

Police Respond to Stolen Vehicle at Dealership

Update: Grandmother Arrested for Kidnapping Her Eight-Year-Old Granddaughter

MCFRS Respond to Fire in Gaithersburg; One Cat Successfully Resuscitated

Identity of Victim Released as Police Continue to Investigate Fatal Collision on Norbeck Road

$50,000 Winning Powerball Ticket Sold at Gaithersburg 7-Eleven Remains Unclaimed

MCFRS Respond to Fire at Bethesda Apartment Complex; No Injuries Reported

Police on the Scene of Barricaded Person in Olney

$50,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at MoCo Sunoco

Police Respond to Shots Fired in Germantown

Four Juveniles Taken Into Custody Following Stabbing of Teenage Girl Friday Night at Rio

$50,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold in Gaithersburg