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MDLottery

Two $50,000 Winning Powerball Tickets Sold in Rockville Remain Unclaimed

By Patrick Herron

Two $50,000 winning Powerball lottery tickets sold in Rockville this month remain unclaimed as of February 13, according to the Maryland Lottery. The tickets were sold on February 5 at Gourmet Beer & Wine at 11530 Rockville Pike and on February 10 at Talbott Beer & Wine at 1071 Rockville Pike. Winners have 182 days from the date of a drawing to claim their prizes at Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore. Additional information on recent winners below:

“Two Maryland Lottery players won life-changing prizes in the past week: Someone bought a Cash4Life ticket in Windsor Mill that won the game’s top prize of $1,000 a day for life, while another player in Elkridge landed a $750,000 Multi-Match jackpot.

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MCFRS

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Entrapment Tuesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment Tuesday morning around 7:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident took place on Randolph Road and Connecticut Avenue in Wheaton-Glenmont and involved three vehicles. WTOP traffic advises to “stay left” in N Randolph. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Randolph Road and Connecticut Avenue, collision, evolving, three vehicles, with entrapment, @mcfrs PE721, A721, RS742, BC704 responding

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Olney

MCFRS Respond to Fire at Sardi’s in Olney

By Patrick Herron

Update: Sardi’s is reopening Tuesday morning for regular hours.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a “smoldering fire” at the Olney Shopping Center on Monday evening around 6pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters are currently on the scene checking the chimney/exhaust system at the Sardi’s restaurant (3418 Olney Laytonsville Rd.) The restaurant has been evacuated and the health inspector and code enforcement have been notified.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Introduces “Late Night Business Safety Plan” Bill to Address Crime

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Kate Stewart, Police Chief Marcus Jones, and other community leaders held a press conference Monday afternoon in Silver Spring to announce the introduction of […]

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Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: $750,000 Worth of Narcotics Seized in Hagerstown

By Patrick Herron

Per the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office: “On Feb. 9, members of the Frederick County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Washington County Narcotics Task Force, and Hagerstown Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) successfully executed three search warrants in Hagerstown, Maryland, with the assistance of SWAT from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). Deputies obtained the search warrants after a lengthy investigation that originated in Frederick County.

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Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving Pedestrian Monday Morning in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Update – Snouffer School Rd & Goshen Rd, two car collision, one lost control & hit a pedestrian, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 young adult Pri2 trauma, NLT, some lanes blocked/closed including NB Snouffer School Rd https://t.co/B0qwiKdsCu

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 13, 2023

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Crime

MCPD: 21-Year-Old Man Charged with Gun Possession and Auto Theft in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: A 21-year-old Berwyn Heights, MD man is facing multiple weapons charges after being arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. On Saturday, February 11, at approximately 6:05 p.m., a Montgomery County Department of Police 3rd District patrol officer identified a stolen vehicle traveling southbound on Columbia Pike at Tech Road.  The officer radioed for assistance and once back-up arrived, attempted to make a traffic stop.

The driver of the 2009 Kia Spectra, later identified as Shaquan Demetrius Evans, fled southbound on RT 29 and became stuck in traffic at a red light on SB New Hampshire Ave. at Schindler Drive.   Evans attempted to drive between the stopped vehicles hitting two cars, causing minor damage.  The occupants in the two vehicles did not sustain any injuries. Evans bailed out of the Kia and ran into a nearby residential neighborhood.  Another 3D officer found Evans hiding in a back yard. Evans again ran, with officers following. After a brief chase, officers apprehended Evans a few houses away in the 10800 block of New Hampshire Ave. K9 officers located a Glock 29 10mm handgun in the backyard where Evans was hiding.

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Gaithersburg

$50,000 Winning Scratch-off Sold at Safeway in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

A $50,000 winning Million Dollar Mega Multiplier scratch-off ticket sold at the Safeway at 20211 Goshen Road in Gaithersburg was among last week’s Maryland Lottery jackpot winners in Montgomery County. Other winners included $10,000 winning scratch off tickets sold at B&B Beer and Wine (8403 Snouffer School Road) in Gaithersburg and at Anna’s Deli Plus (11512 Middlebrook Road) in Germantown, and a $25,000 winning Pick 5 ticket at 7-Eleven (12101 Snowden Farm Parkway) in Clarksburg. Addition details below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

“Two Maryland Lottery players won life-changing prizes in the past week: Someone bought a Cash4Life ticket in Windsor Mill that won the game’s top prize of $1,000 a day for life, while another player in Elkridge landed a $750,000 Multi-Match jackpot.

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MoCo Police

Man Arrested for Solicitation of Minor in Rockville After Attempting to Meet Who he Thought Was a 15-Year-Old Girl; Other Victims a Concern

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Vice and Intelligence Unit (V&I) have charged a 51-year-old man with sexual solicitation of a minor after he attempted to meet up with who he thought was a teenage girl.

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Todd Eugene Immel, of Mt. Airy, initiated a conversation on a social media site with a V&I detective posing as a 15-year-old girl. Immel confirmed the “girl” was 15-years-old and continued to have sexually explicit conversations with her and asked to meet to engage in sexual activities.

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Health

Montgomery County to Hold Free Flu Vaccination Clinic for Children and Adults on Friday, Feb. 17

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County will hold a free flu vaccination clinic for children and adults from 10:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, at the Dennis Avenue Health Center, located at 2000 Dennis Ave. in Silver Spring. Adults and children ages six months and older are eligible to receive vaccinations at the clinic. COVID-19 vaccinations and testing also will be available. The vaccination clinic is free. Appointments are required.

An annual flu shot has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death. While Montgomery County has likely passed “peak” flu season and cases are currently declining, health officials still recommend vaccinations as the best way to prevent the spread of seasonal flu. In addition to vaccination, good health habits can help stop the spread of germs and prevent illnesses like the flu.

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MoCo Government

Fatmata Barrie Named Executive Director of New Montgomery County Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Committee

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Fatmata Barrie has been named executive director of the new Montgomery County Police Accountability Board (PAB) and the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC). She was unanimously selected by the PAB and ACC subcommittee.

Ms. Barrie is a practicing attorney with more than 20 years of client-focused and result-centered experience. She also has approximately 30 years of experience as a community and civil rights advocate and organizer, with a focus on civic engagement and coalition building.

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