Author: Patrick Herron

Maryland

Maryland’s DNA Database Records 10,000th Total Hit

By Patrick Herron

Maryland’s DNA database, housed at the State Police Forensic Sciences Division laboratory, has now recorded 10,000 positive comparisons, or “hits,” as they are commonly referred to.  A positive comparison occurs when DNA obtained from a crime victim or scene is matched with either DNA from a known offender sample or DNA from another crime scene.  Matches occur using CODIS, the Combined DNA Index System, which enables access to both the Maryland DNA database and the National DNA database.

Last month, scientists at the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division forwarded information to investigators with Homeland Security Investigations and the Prince George’s County Police Department that the 10,000th positive DNA comparison through the use of Maryland’s DNA database was connected to an open 2020 drug case they are investigating.

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MCDOT

Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Old Baltimore Road Sidewalk Proposal in Olney to be Held on Wednesday, Nov. 9

By Patrick Herron

At the virtual hearing, MCDOT will present the project details, costs, schedules and obtain public testimony. If approved, the completed project will enhance safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and people with disabilities as they travel to nearby schools and facilities. Public input is encouraged and will influence whether MCDOT constructs any, all or a portion of the proposed sidewalks.   Online registration is required to attend. On the morning of the meeting, an electronic invitation will be sent to those who registered.

Prior to the virtual meeting, the public is encouraged to review the proposal files on the project website. Written testimony or questions may be submitted to MCDOT’s Sidewalk Program by email to [email protected]. Written testimony carries the same weight as oral testimony. All information provided including questions and testimonies will become a matter of public record.

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Wheaton

15 Years for Armed Carjacking Caught on Video in Wheaton

By Patrick Herron

As detailed in the statement of charges, the victim was leaving work. She had unlocked her vehicle and placed some items inside. Then she stepped back to put on a long sleeve shirt that she was holding and was quickly approached by the defendant. Millhouse pointed a gun at her and demanded her vehicle. She complied and walked away. She then realized she was still holding the key fob and threw it toward the defendant. He retrieved it from the ground before fleeing.

Montgomery County Police detectives worked with investigators from the Prince George’s County Police Department in determining the carjacked vehicle’s location within Prince George’s County.  Millhouse was later arrested in Washington, D.C. with assistance from officers from the Metropolitan Police Department. Assistant State’s Attorney Peter Larson prosecuted this case. Link to video: https://www.facebook.com/mcpnews/posts/3735897099821145

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Gaithersburg

Latest Update on Isaac’s Poultry Market (Former Pizza Hut Location on Darnestown Rd and Quince Orchard Rd)

By Patrick Herron

Coming soon signage is up at Isaac’s Poultry Market at 12167 Darnestown Rd in Gaithersburg, the former site of Pizza Hut. The restaurant is being opened by Rob Gresham, a lifelong MoCo resident and the former Director of Operations at CAVA. The restaurant will feature American roasted chicken, wings, sandwiches, and salads. Issac’s is currently targeting a February opening.

Gresham tells us that everything they sell will be made from scratch and that the menu will feature plenty of healthy options. Isaac’s will also feature frozen custards and a variety of baked goods and desserts. Photos below:

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Gaithersburg

Park Police Asking for Public’s Help Identifying Subject Wanted in a Crime at Hunters Woods Local Park in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

On Tuesday, Maryland Park Police sent out a tweet asking for help to identify a subject wanted in a crime at Hunters Woods Local Park in Gaithersburg on October 8 at 12:15 pm. If you have information, please contact investigators at 301-929-2748 or [email protected] and reference case # 22001790.

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Silver Spring

(Located) Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Ask for Public’s Assistance Locating Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Delarosa is approximately 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She has brown eyes and red/brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, black vest and black pants. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Soley Beatrice Delarosa 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.

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Bethesda

Unclaimed $50,000, $20,000 and $10,000 Lottery Tickets Sold Last Week in MoCo

By Patrick Herron

Several winning lottery tickets were sold this past week in Montgomery County that have yet to be claimed. They include a $50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold on October 5 at the W Express (5143 River Road) in Bethesda, a $20,004 winning Mega Millions ticket sold on October 5 at Safeway (403 Redland Blvd) in Rockville, a $10,000 Mega Millions ticket sold October 5 at Sugarloaf Wine Cellar (12955 Wisteria Drive) in Germantown, and a $10,000 Lucky Numbers ticket sold on October 3 at Ollie’s Beer, Wine & Deli (2011 Veirs Mill Road) in Rockville. All four tickets remain unclaimed as of October 11, according to the Maryland Lottery.

Winners of prizes larger than $25,000 must redeem their tickets at the Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center in Baltimore, which is open by appointment only. Prizes of up to $5,000 can be claimed at any of more than 400 Expanded Cashing Authority Program (XCAP) locations. All Maryland Lottery retailers are authorized to redeem tickets up to and including $600. More information is available on the How To Claim page of mdlottery.com.

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Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Maryland State Police Aviation Crew Rescue Injured Hunter Who Fell From Tree In Howard County

By Patrick Herron

The aviation crew from Washington Section, Trooper 2, based out of Joint Base Andrews Air Force Base, configured the helicopter for an aerial hoist rescue and responded to the scene. While enroute, it was determined that an ATV would not be able to reach the patient. Due to the extended distance and extrication coupled with the patient’s significant injuries, it was requested that Trooper 2 hoist the patient out of the wooded area and transport the patient.

As the pilots located the extrication site in the wooded area, the pilots maneuvered the Augusta AW-139 helicopter into a steady 150-foot hover.  A state trooper/flight paramedic was deployed from the helicopter to the wooded area where the injured hiker was located.  The trooper flight paramedic performed an assessment and used a PEP bag to package the patient with the assistance of HCDFRS personnel. The patient was hoisted into the helicopter where Trooper 2 transitioned to a medevac and flew the patient to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

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Rockville

Vehicle Driven Into Building Tuesday Morning in Rockville

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the scene of a collision that involved a single vehicle striking a building at 1396 Rockville Pike in Rockville on Tuesday morning around 6:30am.  No injuries were reported. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS, EMS evaluated one patient that declined transport to the hospital. We will post an update when more information becomes available. 

ICYMI (~630a) 1396 Rockville Pike, near Templeton Place, Rockville, collision Single vehicle struck building, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluated 1 patient, no transport (patient refusal) pic.twitter.com/H0uABtB8m3

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Silver Spring

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Now Open in the Woodmoor Shopping Center

By Patrick Herron

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is now open at 10141 Colesville Rd in Silver Spring, at the Woodmoor Shopping Center, in the space formerly occupied by Hoover-Fisher Florists. Tropical Smoothie’s most recent MoCo location opened in Germantown on December 26 and the company has additional locations in Aspen Hill , Bethesda, 2 in Gaithersburg, Travilah, and White Oak.

The café offers more than just smoothies as the menu contains flatbreads, wraps, quesadillas, sandwiches, bowls, breakfast, and a lot more.

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