Author: Patrick Herron

Colesville

Body of Missing Twenty-Year-Old Woman Discovered; Homicide Investigation Underway

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating the murder of 20-year-old Keylin Yolibeth Chavez-Dominguez, who was reported missing on Monday, January 2, 2023. Chavez-Dominguez, of Rockville, was last seen by family and friends on Friday, December 30, 2022.

On Saturday, January 28, 2023, at approximately 2:01 p.m., officers from the Montgomery County Police Department, Maryland-National Park Police – Montgomery County Division and Maryland Transportation Authority Police, responded to Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley Park, for the report of a suspicious situation. When officers arrived, they located a female body.

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Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Fire in Ice Returns to Frederick

By Patrick Herron
Courtesy Downtown Frederick Partnership

“Fire in Ice” returns to Downtown Frederick on Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4. The event features live ice carving demonstrations, food trucks, scavenger hunts, and “pyrophoric fire performances”.  According to the Downtown Frederick Partnership, “Each February First Saturday, Downtown Frederick is transformed into a winter wonderland! This year, visitors can explore more than 120 unique ice sculptures, which will be on display all over downtown from 11AM-9PM.”

Per Frederick County Police: Thousands of spectators are expected for the annual Fire in Ice event next weekend. The event hosted by the Downtown Frederick Partnership will be held Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4. The Frederick Police Department would like to remind residents, commuters and visitors to prepare for traffic changes in the area. The following traffic changes were made as increased safety measures for pedestrians and to reduce the number of vehicles downtown during event hours and will take place on Saturday, Feb. 4 only:

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Maryland

Governor Moore Highlights Legislative Agenda to Support Veterans, National Guard Members, and their Families

By Patrick Herron

Per the State of Maryland (1/26/2023): Today, Governor Wes Moore hosted nearly 100 veterans at the State House to reaffirm his legislative agenda to improve the lives of Maryland veterans, National Guard members, and their families — which includes $30 million to support his proposed Keep Our Heroes Home Act, and $5 million to provide healthcare services for National Guard members through his proposed Healthcare for Heroes Act. Governor Moore was joined at the veteran’s roundtable by Acting Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs Tony Woods and members of the general assembly.

​“These investments show our administration’s commitment to supporting the lives of those who have made countless sacrifices to protect our nation,” said Governor Moore. “It was my honor to hear our veteran’s perspectives on their needs and how we can help them. I am proud to lead the charge in providing legislation and funding that will ensure my fellow veterans and National Guard members are taken care of, here at home.”

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Colesville

Detectives Conduct Death Investigation at Upper Paint Branch Stream Valley Park

By Patrick Herron

According to Montgomery County Police, “On Saturday, January 28, 2023, at approximately 2:01 p.m., officers responded to Upper Paint Branch Park, in the area of Hobbs Dr. and Somerset Ln. and located a body.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore will conduct an autopsy to officially determine the cause and manner of death.  At this time, detectives do not believe there is a threat to the community.

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Silver Spring

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Maria Eduarda Soares Tavira 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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Clarksburg

MCFRS Respond to Little Bennett Campground After Person Pinned Between Vehicle and Tree

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Little Bennett Campground in the 23700 block of Frederick Rd. in Clarksburg for the report of an injured person on Saturday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one person (adult) was pinned between a vehicle and a tree after a vehicle inadvertently rolled backwards. Nearby campers were able to assist the person prior to EMS arrival.  One adult was transported to to the hospital with Priority 2, non-life threatening injuries. We will post an update when additional information is available.

(~12n) 23700blk Frederick Rd., Clarksburg, Little Bennett Campground, injured person, vehicle (rolled backwards) pinned driver between vehicle & tree, nearby campers assisted 1 adult prior to arrival @mcfrs , @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult Pri2 trauma, NLT

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council to Hold Committee Meetings on Monday, January 30; Updates on Rental Housing Affordability and Behavioral Health Crisis Response

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Transportation and Environment (TE) Committee will meet on Monday, Jan. 30, at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Executive Regulation 10-22 regarding the Transportation Services Improvement Fund (TSIF), the state transportation priority letter and the general manager’s proposed FY24 Operating Budget for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). 

The members of the TE Committee include Chair Evan Glass and Councilmembers Marilyn Balcombe and Kate Stewart.

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Gaithersburg

Great Seneca Hwy. and Quince Orchard Rd. Closed Due to Collision Saturday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “(~8a) Great Seneca Highway & Quince Orchard Road, collision with entrapment, involves two (2) vehicles, some lanes blocked, 1?patient extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluated 2 patients & transported 1 adult Pri2 trauma & 1 child, NLT, @mcfrs PE731, T731, A753, M708 responded”

Severe Traffic Alert – Traffic incident closes Quince Orchard Blvd (MD 124) in both directions from Sioux Lane to Granite Place. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route. #mdtraffic

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MoCo Government

Joint Statement by the Montgomery County Executive and Council on the Death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Our thoughts are first and foremost with the Nichols family and the people of Memphis as they grieve the senseless murder of Tyre Nichols. Our nation once again mourns the brutal loss of a young Black man’s life at the hands of law enforcement and must now cope with the collective trauma that this tragedy has triggered.

It’s difficult to grasp the lack of humanity that was displayed by these officers during this heinous incident. We share the outrage and pain felt all across our country, at the disregard of basic human rights at the hands of those who took oath to protect and serve the public. As a county, a state, and a nation, we must have zero tolerance for police brutality.

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MoCo Police

Statement From Montgomery County Chief of Police Marcus Jones on the Death of Tyre Nichols

By Patrick Herron

Chief Marcus Jones has released a statement on the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old man who died from injuries sustained by police after a traffic stop on January 7 in Memphis, TN. Memphis Police are scheduled to release body-cam footage of the incident on Friday evening.  All five of the Memphis Police officers involved have been fired and indicted on murder charges. Per MCPD: “Our nation and the law enforcement community are once again faced with the death of a man at the hands of people who have taken an oath to protect and serve.

Five Memphis Police Officers have been fired and indicted on charges including murder and kidnapping in the death of Tyre Nichols. The Memphis, Tennessee officers also face charges of official misconduct and official oppression. Their actions are indefensible.

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Silver Spring

Search Continues in the Disappearance of Twenty-Year-Old Woman

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department Police – Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Keylin Yolibeth Chavez-Dominguez, a missing 20-year-old from Silver Spring. Chavez-Dominguez was last seen by her family and friends at approximately 6 p.m., on Friday, December 30, 2022, in her apartment in the 12300 block of Braxfield Court.

A witness claims to have seen her leaving the Braxfield Court apartment complex with a Hispanic male on Saturday, December 31, 2022. The witness saw her wearing a white sweater, a tan vest, black leggings and dark colored boots.

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