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One Dead After Collision on Norbeck Road

Published April 1, 2023 at 11:51PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, April 1, at approximately 7:36 p.m., on Norbeck Road near Norwood Road. According to MCPD, “The preliminary investigation has revealed that a vehicle was traveling westbound on Norbeck Road when it crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a vehicle traveling eastbound.

The driver of the striking vehicle sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The adult occupant of the other vehicle sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

Bethesda

Wild Custom Apparel to Open in Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Published April 1, 2023 at 11:56AM

Signage is up for Wild Custom Apparel on the lower level of Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Wild Custom Apparel currently has a location at St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf, MD. According to its website, “Wild Custom Apparel offers high quality, customized printing or embroidery for your t-shirts, masks, or hoodies.” No opening date has been announced.

Bethesda

Jolly Yolly Kids Now Open

By Patrick Herron

Published April 1, 2023 at 11:39AM

Jolly Yolly Kids is now open on the lower level of Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, next to The Cheesecake Factory. The 8,000+ square ft. indoor play space features playgrounds, party rental space, and an art studio. Prices range from $12.95-$18.95 for two hours or playtime, depending on age and day of the week.

Per Jolly Yolly: “Jolly Yolly Kids is an indoor play and learning center for children aged 13 and under. The center has a play area of approximately 8,500 square feet, equipped with a multilevel premium indoor play structure for children aged 13 and under, tot lots for children from 2 to 7 years old, baby area for children aged 2 and under, and party rooms.

Gaithersburg

Police Respond to Stabbing at Rio in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published March 31, 2023 at 9:06PM

Montgomery County Police and Gaithersburg Police responded to an incident Friday night at Rio in Gaithersburg. According to Gaithersburg Police, “Tonight at approx. 7:23 p.m., officers from Gaithersburg Police and Montgomery County Police responded to the unit block of Grand Corner Ave for the report of a stabbing that just occurred. Officers located a juvenile female victim. The victim was transported to an area hospital with superficial injuries.” We will post an update when additional information is available.

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

Rockville

Woman Sentenced to 35 Years for Stabbing Death of 24-Year-Old Man in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Published March 31, 2023 at 5:39PM | Updated March 31, 2023 at 6:08PM

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According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Terrence McGann sentenced defendant, Sophia Negroponte, 30, of Washington, D.C., to 35 years in prison for the stabbing death of 24-year-old Yousuf Rasmussen. A jury convicted Negroponte of Second-Degree Murder on January 3^rd, 2023.” Negroponte stabbed Rasmussen to death at a home in Rockville in 2020. Negroponte had claimed she was acting in self-defense.

Maryland

Governor Moore Proclaims International Transgender Day of Visibility in Maryland

By Patrick Herron

Published March 31, 2023 at 1:48PM

International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the accomplishments of transgender, gender diverse, nonbinary, and two-spirit people while raising awareness of the work that remains to achieve trans justice. According to the Maryland Center for Economic Policy, an estimated 94,000 residents in Maryland identify as transgender or nonbinary.

Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Maryland Secretary of State Susan C. Lee, members of the Maryland Commission on LGBTQ Affairs, members of the newly-formed LGBTQ+ Legislative Caucus, and transgender community members and advocates from across the state joined Governor Moore for the signing ceremony at the State House.

Gaithersburg

Signage Up at MoCo’s Newest Chick-Fil-A

By Patrick Herron

Published March 31, 2023 at 1:06PM

Permanent signage is up at the upcoming Chick-Fil-A restaurant at 700 N. Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, at Progress Labs. Progress Labs, which began construction in summer 2021, is a 44-acre property that directly fronts I-270 at the Montgomery Village Avenue exit. and is located next door to the recently constructed 300,000 square foot FedEx Ground facility, just south of the new Watkins Mill Interchange. No opening date has been announced for the new restaurant.

Maryland

Maryland State Police Focus On Distracted Driving Enforcement in April

By Patrick Herron

Published March 31, 2023 at 11:03AM

Per the Maryland State Police: With April being National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Maryland State Police are reminding motorists just how dangerous it can be on the road if you are not paying attention to your surroundings. According to the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MDOT MVA) Highway Safety Office, more than 24,000 people are injured and 200 others die each year on Maryland roads as a result of distracted driving. Distracted driving contributes to 48 percent of all crashes in Maryland. Each of these injuries and deaths were preventable.

In the first three months of 2023, Maryland State Police troopers have issued a total of 4,352 citations and warnings for distracted driving violations. Last year, troopers issued 21,757 citations and warnings for distracted driving violations of which, 4,199 were drivers who were caught using their handheld phone while their vehicle was in motion. Troopers across Maryland are increasing their distracted driving enforcement patrols and awareness efforts this month. Troopers will be working collaboratively with allied law enforcement agencies to stop motorists who are driving distracted. Seat belt enforcement will be also be a priority.

Burtonsville

Detectives Investigating Burglary of Tobacco Hut; Surveillance Video of Suspects Released

By Patrick Herron

Published March 31, 2023 at 10:45AM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section are investigating a commercial burglary that occurred on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Tobacco Hut & Cigar store in the 15600 block of Columbia Pike in Burtonsville. Detectives have released video of the four suspects and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them. At approximately 6:16 a.m., 3rd District officers responded to the location for the report of a commercial burglary.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that the four suspects arrived at the store in a white sedan. The suspects then forced entry into the store by breaking a glass panel with a stone. The suspects then entered the store, stole merchandise, damaged property and left the scene. Detectives reviewed the surveillance footage of the store and obtained a description of the four suspects.

Uncategorized

Governor Moore and Lt. Governor Miller Release Statements on General Assembly Passing Legislation to Enshrine Reproductive Rights in Maryland Constitution

By Patrick Herron

Published March 30, 2023 at 8:43PM

Per the State of Maryland: Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller release the following statements on the General Assembly’s decision to pass legislation to enshrine reproductive rights in Maryland’s constitution:

Governor Wes Moore:

MCPS

School Bus Driver Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Special Needs Passengers Sentenced to 40 Years

By Patrick Herron

Published March 30, 2023 at 8:19PM

According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “today the Honorable David Lease, in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, sentenced defendant, Etienne Kabongo, to 90 years in prison suspend all but 40 years. He would face five years of supervised probation should he ever be released. The defendant pleaded guilty to crimes against four female victims, ages 12, 12, 18 and 20, who rode the bus he drove for Montgomery County Public Schools. While he pleaded guilty, Kabongo claimed he was not criminally responsible due to an alleged mental disorder. Last month, however, a jury found he is indeed responsible for the two counts of Second-Degree Rape and two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.”