Author: Patrick Herron

Gaithersburg

Ten Hospitalized and Dozens Displaced After Fire and Explosion in Gaithersburg; Details on How You Can Help Those Affected

By Patrick Herron

A fundraiser has been set up by Making Homes Possible (MHP) to help those affected by this morning’s fire and explosion at the  Potomac Oaks apartments in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Blvd in Gaithersburg. According to officials, ten people were transported to the hospital, two with critical injuries and eight (4 adults/4 children) with mild/moderate injuries. Dozens of residents from 24 different units across four buildings have been displaced. According to County Executive Marc Elrich, “Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services will run aid operations out of the Activity Center at Bohrer Park for people displaced by this morning’s explosion.” Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services will be holding their next press conference at 5pm to provide an update.

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Wheaton Mall

Wheaton Mall to Host World Cup Event With Former D.C. United Goalkeeper Bill Hamid on Saturday, November 19

By Patrick Herron

Westfield Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd) will be hosting a free World Cup kickoff event on Saturday, November 19 from 12-2pm in the mall’s outdoor “Streetery” featuring former D.C. United player Bill Hamid. Additional details per Westfield: Westfield Wheaton is celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2022 with a family-friendly event on November 19 from 12 to 2 pm in The Streetery, the center’s outdoor event and dining space situated between Macy’s and the food court on Parking Level 2. Attendees will be able to play soccer games, enjoy free hot cocoa and apple cider, face painting, giveaways, a live DJ and more. Guests will also learn how to play soccer like a pro with Bill Hamid, the former goalkeeper for D.C. United.

“We are very excited to kick off the 2022 FIFA World Cup and holiday season with our family-friendly sporting event this Saturday,” said Stuart Amos, General Manager of Westfield Wheaton. “This event will be fun for the whole community with games, music, food and is a great opportunity to celebrate the vibrant cultures present in this year’s World Cup tournament.”

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Beyond MoCo

Maryland State Police Seek Public’s Assistance In Solving 2021 Homicide In Kent County

By Patrick Herron

Per the Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance as homicide detectives continue to investigate the death of a man following a house fire last year in Kent County. Just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 30, 2021, firefighters from the Community Fire Company of Millington and surrounding departments responded to 10210 Daisy Drive and discovered heavy fire coming from the interior of the two-story Cape Cod-style home.

According to investigators from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the home was heavily damaged during the fire, causing the second floor to collapse into the first floor. During a subsequent search of the home, a male victim was located within the remains. The victim, identified as Kimm Anthony Knott, 51, of Millington, Maryland, was declared deceased at the scene. The Kent County (DE) Special Operations Team provided shoring support of weakened structural walls to allow investigators to remove the victim safely.

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Maryland

Governor Hogan Announces MilliporeSigma Expanding Biosafety Testing In Montgomery County, Adding 500 New Jobs

By Patrick Herron

Per the State of Maryland: Governor Larry Hogan today announced that MilliporeSigma, an international biosciences company, is growing its presence in Montgomery County with a $286 million investment to expand its biosafety testing capacity. The company, known locally as BioReliance Corporation, currently has five locations in Rockville and is planning to consolidate in a new 250,000-square-foot facility at 9820 Darnestown Road at the Alexandria Center® at Traville Gateway campus, which is being developed and operated by Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. MilliporeSigma will maintain one additional facility at 9630 Medical Center Drive and will retain at least 600 full-time employees during the expansion, while creating more than 500 new jobs over the next four years.

“Maryland has built one of the nation’s strongest life sciences industries, and having MilliporeSigma reinvest in its Maryland biosafety facility will bring hundreds of more jobs to the Montgomery County community and continue to grow the region’s innovative workforce,” said Governor Hogan. “Our administration has made expanding the state’s life sciences and biotechnology research workforce a priority, and the progress our life sciences industry has made in the last eight years is another sign that Maryland is open for business.”

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Uncategorized

Montgomery County Reminds Drivers That Holiday Season Marks Beginning of Increased Danger Period for Fatal Alcohol-Related Crashes

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The extended Thanksgiving holiday is one of the most heavily traveled times of the year. Additionally, the evening before Thanksgiving has historically been one of the busiest nights for bars and restaurants, with high drinking rates. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) are reminding residents that high-risk activities, combined with the sheer number of drivers on the road, make it an especially dangerous time for alcohol-related collisions.

Montgomery County annually implements a “Holiday Task Force” in which officers from multiple agencies devote full-time and attention to detecting alcohol-related offenses. The Holiday Task Force begins operations before Thanksgiving each year and runs through New Year’s Day. County Police will establish sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout the holiday period.

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Gaithersburg

Update: Three Suspects Arrested for Armed Carjacking

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 18-year-old Zyier Brown, of Washington, D.C., 18-year-old Jayla Newman, of Washington, D.C., and a 16-year-old, of Upper Marlboro, MD, with a carjacking that occurred on Monday, November 14, 2022, in the 7800 block of Guildberry Ct. in Gaithersburg.   At approximately 1:34 a.m., 6th District officers responded to the location for the report of a carjacking that just occurred.

The investigation by detectives has determined that after the adult male victim parked his blue 2015 Toyota Corolla at the location, three suspects approached him. Two of the suspects produced a handgun, demanded the victim’s car and forcibly removed him from the Toyota. One of the suspects took the victim’s cell phone and threw it away. The suspects left the scene in the Toyota Corolla towards Snouffer School Rd.

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Rockville

Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a pedestrian fatality that occurred on Friday, October 28, 2022, in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike.  At approximately 8:58 p.m., Rockville City Police officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

The investigation by detectives has determined that the pedestrian was crossing Rockville Pike from east to west in the 1000 block of Rockville Pike when she was struck by a tan 2004 Toyota Camry that was traveling northbound on Rockville Pike. The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene.

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Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Building Fire and Explosion in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue services responded to building fire and explosion at 800 Quince Orchard Blvd, near Rabbit Rd, in Gaithersburg on Wednesday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, first responders arrived to heavy fire conditions and 2nd alarm dispatched. We will continue to update as additional information becomes available.

9:34am Update: Quince Orchard Boulevard, bulk of fire has been knocked down primary searches are completed & secondary searches being conducted.

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Fairland

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle and Entrapment Wednesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle and entrapment Wednesday morning.  According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred around 7am on Columbia Pike and Briggs Chaney Road in Fairland. Two patients have been extricated and transported by EMS with Priority 2 trauma. Some lanes are currently blocked and drivers are to expect risidual delays. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Columbia Pike and Briggs Chaney Road, collision, over turn vehicle, 2 patients trapped, extrication in process, @MCFRS_EMIHS  evaluating 2 Pri2 trauma patients, some lanes blocked”

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