Patrick Herron, Author at The MoCo Show

Cheesesteak Eating Contest Announced for July 4 in Olney

Published June 21, 2022 at 8:18PM

Brew Belly at 18065 Georgia Ave in Olney has announced it will be holding a Cheesesteak Eating Contest on July 4 at 12:00pm. The winner of the contest, which is open to the first 20 people to sign up, will win free cheesesteaks from the restaurant for one year. The $20 entry fee will be donated to K9s for Warriors. In addition to cheesesteaks, Brew Belly boasts of over 250 Maryland-born brews, between its ever-changing (24 tap) beer list, to its well-stocked (12 door), reach-in, self-serve cooler.

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Germantown

(Located) Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing Germantown Man

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2022 at 6:27PM | Updated June 22, 2022 at 9:29AM

Jay Turner, age 41, was last seen on Monday, June 20, 2022, leaving his residence on Apple Harvest Cir.

Turner is approximately 5-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has blue eyes and is bald. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing.

Damascus

Detectives Investigate Pedestrian Collision in Damascus

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2022 at 3:35PM

The investigation by detectives determined that the pedestrian exited a northbound Ride-on bus and immediately crossed Woodfield Rd. at the rear of the bus. As the pedestrian entered the southbound lanes, he was struck by a silver 2003 Honda CRV traveling southbound.

The juvenile male pedestrian was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. CRU detectives continue to investigate this collision. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact CRU at (240) 773- 6620.

Silver Spring

Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2022 at 3:25PM

Christopher Sanchez was last seen on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at approximately 11 p.m., in the 8400 block of 11^th Avenue.

Sanchez is 5-feet, 10-inches tall and weighs approximately 155 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, green pants and black shoes.

MCDOT

Due to I-270 Sinkhole Repairs, Select Ride On Bus Routes Will Experience Detours Starting on Tuesday, June 21

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2022 at 2:33PM

Detour information is as follows:

For the most up-to-date service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. In addition, information is available at rideonbus.com, by subscribing to receive email alerts at montgomerycountymd.gov/govdelivery, or texting MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 468311 to receive text alerts.

Germantown

(Located) Detectives Ask for Assistance in Locating Missing 13-Year-Old from Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2022 at 2:13PM | Updated June 21, 2022 at 6:19PM

Abdul Raheem Joppy was last seen on Sunday, June 19, 2022 in the 11800 block of Eton Manor Drive. Joppy is 5-feet, 2-inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. He has brown curly hair and hazel eyes. Joppy has both of his ears pierced but is not currently wearing earrings. He was last seen wearing red Adidas pants, a black hooded sweatshirt and black slides.

Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Glenmont

Three Firearms Recovered Following Two Separate Traffic Stops

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2022 at 12:48PM

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m., a member of the 4th District Community Action Team (CAT) was patrolling the area of Wheaton/Glenmont when he observed a black 2020 Hyundai Elantra committing a traffic violation. The Hyundai was traveling northbound on Georgia Ave. at Blueridge Ave. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Georgia Ave. and Lindell St. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer made contact with the driver, later identified as Javier Reyes of Hyattsville, and obtained probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle, which yielded a quantity of Marijuana and a loaded Ruger LC9 9mm handgun.

Officers arrested and searched Reyes and found a quantity of suspected cocaine and a bag containing suspected Oxycodone pills concealed on his person.

Beyond MoCo

MCFRS Assist with Single-Family House Fire in Laurel

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2022 at 12:42PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services assisted the Prince George’s County Fire Department this morning at a fire on the 5900 block of Kerr Rd. in Laurel. The fire originated in the basement of the home and has been extinguished, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer.

Piringer tweeted that firefighters rescued and removed multiple dogs and cats from the house, and that “some survived and some did not.” No other injuries have been reported. We will post an update when more information becomes available. Additional photos below courtesy of @mcfrsPIO:

Silver Spring

‘Silver Spring Thursday Night Concerts’ Return to Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring from June 23-Aug. 11  

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2022 at 12:12PM

Veterans Plaza is located at 1 Veterans Place, adjacent to the Silver Spring Civic Building. The outdoor series has eight concerts scheduled.

Attendees can bring chairs, but they do not have to do that. Food and drinks are available from the many nearby downtown eateries. No alcohol is permitted on the plaza.

Boyds

(Located) Detectives Seek Assistance in Locating Missing 18-Year-Old From Boyds

By Patrick Herron

Published June 20, 2022 at 8:47PM | Updated June 21, 2022 at 6:21PM

Ishaan Bhardwaj, age 18, was last seen on Monday, June 20, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., in the 14300 block of Brass Wheel Road.

Bhardwaj is 6-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and grey Nike shorts.

Restaurants

Apna Pizza’s Opening Has Been Delayed

By Patrick Herron

Published June 20, 2022 at 7:37PM

Apna Pizza at 14050 Travilah Rd in Rockville (Travilah area), the former site of Pizza Palace, has announced that due to an electrical issue the restaurant’s opening has been delayed. The new pizzeria recently wrapped up construction and a countdown on the restaurant website said that the restaurant would be opening later this week. The new opening date is now to be determined.

Apna will serve Indian style pizza, and say they will be the first in the area to offer that style. The menu will include items such as tandoori chicken pizza, butter chicken fusion pizza, masala paneer pizza, impossible korma pizza (vegetarian) or a build your own with toppings of your choice and Indian flavor and spices. In addition to pizza, they will serve sides of loaded fries, which they described as “poutine but with an edge”, and wings.