Author: Patrick Herron

Gaithersburg

Two Impaired Drivers Arrested for DUI and Striking Police Vehicles Over Memorial Day Weekend

By Patrick Herron

On Saturday, May 28, 2022, at approximately 9:31 p.m., an officer was at the scene of a motorcycle collision in the area of Goshen Rd. and Wightman Rd. when the driver of a Nissan Murano struck his unoccupied patrol car.  Neither of the drivers or police officers were harmed during the collisions.

Officers made contact with the drivers and observed signs of impairment. The impaired drivers consented to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, which were not completed to the officers’ satisfaction. The drivers were arrested and transported to the MCPD 6th District Station, where they were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol related charges.

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Bethesda

Jolly Yolly Kids is Coming to Montgomery Mall

By Patrick Herron

Jolly Yolly Kids is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall, according to report by WTOP. The 8,000+ square ft. indoor play space will have playgrounds, party rental space, and an art studio. Per Jolly Yolly:

“Jolly Yolly Kids is an indoor play and learning center for children aged 13 and under. The center has a play area of approximately 8,500 square feet, equipped with a multilevel premium indoor play structure for children aged 13 and under, tot lots for children from 2 to 7 years old, baby area for children aged 2 and under, and party rooms.

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Olney

One Family Displaced After House Fire in Olney on Friday Morning

By Patrick Herron

A fire on the first and second floor of a two-story townhouse on the 32000 block of St. Augustine Court in Olney has left at least one family (including two adults and two children) displaced, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer.  Close to 75 firefighters responded to the scene around 9:30am on Friday morning.

The fire has been extinguished and there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. We will post an update when more information becomes available.  Fire safety tips below courtesy of MCFRS.

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Gaithersburg

(Located) Detectives Ask For Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old From Gaithersburg, Last Seen With 15-Year-Old Who Was Also Reported Missing Thursday

By Patrick Herron

On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Brandon Carl Barnett, age 16, was last seen with a classmate, Kimora Ray Bowie, who was also reported missing yesterday. Brandon is missing from Cross Country Ct. in Gaithersburg. 

Brandon is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs approximately 145 pounds. He has blue eyes, brown hair, a light mustache and a thick beard. He was last seen wearing a dark colored t-shirt, torn light blue jeans, and tan boots.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council Statement on Tragedy at Saint Francis Hospital’s Natalie Medical Building in Tulsa, Oklahoma

By Patrick Herron

“Yesterday, four people were killed in a Tulsa medical building, in what can only be described as a horrific and senseless incident of violence. This marks the 233rd mass shooting in 2022.

“The Montgomery County Council is enraged that our nation is suffering from yet another mass shooting, mere days after the tragedies that took place in Buffalo, New York, in Uvalde, Texas and across the United States where over a dozen mass shootings took nine lives and injured more than 70 individuals during the Memorial Day weekend.

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MoCo Government

Statement from Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Council, and the Jewish Community Relations Council on Antisemitic Vandalism in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

There is no place for hate in Montgomery County and our community will not tolerate any attempts like this to intimidate religious, racial, ethnic, or minority group in our County. We are committed to creating a community of inclusion and respect. Today, we stand united with our Jewish residents, particularly our local Holocaust survivors, their children, and grandchildren.

In fact, we are the only local jurisdiction in the region that provides grant money to nonprofit entities and houses of worship to protect their members and congregants. Following last month’s hate crimes and tragedies in Buffalo and at an Asian American church in Southern California, faith and government leaders came together to increase our communication and vigilance in our County. In response to today’s incident, we will be meeting with members of the Kemp Mill Jewish Community to discuss safety and security and emphasize that our County stands united against hate.

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Bethesda

Additional Information on Wednesday’s Fatal Collision in Bethesda Involving Cyclist; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

At approximately 4:09 p.m., 2nd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision involving a bicyclist and a vehicle.

The investigation by detectives has determined that the operator of a Trek bicycle was traveling south on the northbound sidewalk on Old Georgetown Rd. The operator of a white 2012 Ford F-250 Cargo van was traveling northbound on Old Georgetown Rd., approaching Cheshire Dr. For reasons that are still under investigation, the operator of the bicycle left the sidewalk, entered the roadway and collided with the Ford. The driver of the Ford remained at the scene after the collision.

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Gaithersburg

(Located) Detectives Ask For Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year-Old From Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Kimora Ray Bowie, age 15, was last seen on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m., in the 20 block of Turtle Dove Ct.

Bowie is approximately 5-feet, 3-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a Hollister hoodie, a red t-shirt, blue jeans and white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers with beads. She was also carrying a tan tote with stripes.

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Rockville

Free Electric Scooter Training June 4 & June 11

By Patrick Herron

Those interested in e-scooters can stop in at any time during the two-hour clinics. The schedule of clinics:

Electric scooters can help bridge the “first-mile/last-mile” gap of public transportation to provide the flexibility to easily get to and from a user’s ultimate destination. Currently, Bird, Lime and Spin participate in the County’s Dockless Vehicle Pilot Program.

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