Crime

Twenty-One-Year-Old Woman Charged with Second Degree Murder After Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend Sunday Night in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron
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Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 21-year-old Jennifer Abigail Espinoza Orellana, of Gaithersburg, with the homicide of 20-year-old Jose Manuel Zavala Marquez.  On Sunday, September 10, 2023, at approximately 5:51 a.m., 1st District officers responded to the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in the 9900 block of Medical Center Drive in Rockville for the report of a male who was dropped off with trauma to his body.

The investigation has revealed that Espinoza Orellana had an argument with her boyfriend, Zavala Marquez, at her residence in the 8000 block of Shady Spring Drive in Gaithersburg.  The argument continued outside the residence, where Espinoza Orellana allegedly stabbed Zavala Marquez in the chest with a knife. Espinoza Orellana then placed Zavala Marquez in her vehicle and dropped him off at the hospital, where Zavala Marquez was later pronounced dead.

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Uncategorized

Maryland Cannabis Administration Announces First Application Round for Cannabis Business Licenses; 9 Licenses Available in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Per the Maryland Cannabis Administration (9.8.23): The Maryland Cannabis Administration today announced that the first application round for cannabis business licenses will open on November 13. The Administration also announced the number of licenses, by license type, that will be available in the first application round.

“Today’s announcement is another step forward in fulfilling Maryland’s commitment to building an equitable and inclusive cannabis industry,” said Maryland Cannabis Administration Acting Director Will Tilburg. “This application round will more than double the number of cannabis businesses in the State, and each award will be to a verified social equity applicant.”

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MCPD

MCPD Looking for Feedback on Drone Use by Police

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González, chair of the Council’s Economic Development Committee (ECON), and the Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board and the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee, will jointly host a community meeting to discuss a proposed police drone program on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wheaton Library and Recreation Center, located on 11701 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902.

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) will speak about their proposal to use drone technology as first responders to enhance public safety and decrease police response times. The presentations will be in English and Spanish, followed by an open question and answer period. Councilmember Fani-González requested that MCPD make this presentation so that community members have an opportunity to learn more about the technology, ask questions and share feedback.

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Business

10 DMV Harris Teeter Locations to Be Sold to Parent Company of Piggly Wiggly

By MCS Staff

The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. announced today that they have entered a definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC for the sale of select stores, banners, distribution centers, offices and private label brands in connection with their proposed merger previously announced on October 14, 2022. Kroger operates in Montgomery County as Harris Teeter while Albertsons operates as Safeway. Kroger will be acquiring Albertsons in the merger. C&S is the parent company of Grand Union and Piggly Wiggly Supermarkets.

10 Harris Teeter stores located in the DMV (DC/MD/VA) will be divested by Kroger following the closing of the merger with Albertsons Cos. The announcement does not disclose which locations will be divested, but Montgomery County is home to  seven Harris Teeters stores located in Bethesda, Clarksburg, Darnestown, Gaithersburg, Olney, Potomac, and Rockville.

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Gaithersburg

Remembering Roy’s Place in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Since its closing in 2013, the absence of Roy’s Place has left a hole in the hearts of many current and former MoCo residents. According to the now-defunct Roy’s Place website, the restaurant began serving their 200+ sandwiches in Rockville in 1955. After a couple moves within Rockville, they settled in at 2 E Diamond Ave in Olde Towne Gaithersburg in 1971.

“The Bender Schmender” (corned beef, turkey, roast pork, chicken liver pate & golden brisket with lettuce, tomato, golden sauce & a psychiatric appointment) and “The Raunchy Raymond” (ham, crab salad, Swiss cheese, bacon, tomato & golden sauce all broiled on choice of bread) are just two examples of the kind of sandwich you would find on the menu.

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Maryland

Over $263 Million Waged by Sportsbooks Last Month in Maryland

By Patrick Herron

A total of $263,729,559 was waged in Maryland during the month of August through online/mobile and in-person sportsbooks, which generated $2,555,671 in contributions to the state .  Montgomery County’s first sportsbook opened at Sports & Social (11800 Grand Park Ave) in Pike & Rose on September 2. Full details below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:

Maryland’s 12 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during August 2023 combined to generate $2,555,671 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in August totaled $263,729,559, with mobile handle accounting for 94.9% of the total at $250,360,244. Mobile wagering delivered $2,457,709 in contributions to the state during August, while retail sportsbooks contributed $97,962.

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Gaithersburg

New Latin Market Coming to Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Signage is up for La Carreta Grocery at 18749 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, in the location that was previously home to Active Physical Rehab and the Montgomery County Department Of Police 6th District station. The market will feature Latin American specialty products, as well as produce, dairy, and a meat department. La Carreta Grocery is currently scheduled  to open in October.

This past weekend, MegaMart opened its new location a few miles south at 33 Dalamar St. in Gaithersburg. The new grocery store is located at the former site of iconic MoCo restaurant, The Golden Bull, which closed in 2017. The existing MegaMart located across the street at 401 N Frederick Ave in the Hudson Trail Center will remain open for two more weeks. The Mega Bakery at 405 N Frederick Ave will also be closing and relocating to the new site.

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Germantown

Margarita Bar & Grill Now Open

By MCS Staff

Update: Margarita Bar & Grill is now open at 19201 Frederick Rd in Germantown. The restaurant’s menu features a variety of tacos, burritos, chimichangas, pupusas, fajitas, steaks, salad, and seafood. Margarita options include Cadillac, Skinny, Flavored, Diablo, and Crazy (see margarita menu below). The restaurant is taking over the space that was previously occupied by the Fraternal Order of Eagle #3509 and Captain Mori’s Seafood House. Seafood in the Buff, a mobile steamed crab business, operates out of the parking lot next to this location in the summer months.

Margaritas joins Mi Rancho (19725 Germantown Rd), Señor Tequila’s (20021 Century Blvd), La Gula (21030 Frederick Rd), Abi Azteca (11514 Middlebrook Rd), La Mexicana (13016 Middlebrook Rd), and Rio Grande (13541 Clopper Rd) as places to grab a margarita in Germantown.

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Maryland

Maryland Ranks 16th among the States with the Highest Credit Card Debt Increases, According to Study

By MCS Staff

The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its latest rankings of the States with the Largest & Smallest Credit Card Debt Increases in Q2, based on newly released data from the Federal Reserve. Maryland’s credit card debt increase ranks as the 16thhighest in the nation.

Maryland Stats:

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Silver Spring

Collision Closes Colesville Road Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

8:20am Update – Two (2) northbound lanes open at Colesville Road (US-29) and University Blvd (MD-193) from an earlier incident, right lanes remain blocked. Seek alternate route.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 7:22am on Monday, September 11: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has northbound Colesville Rd. closed at University Blvd. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.”

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Beyond MoCo

Bruce Springsteen Postpones MD and DC Concerts

By MCS Staff

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have postponed all performances currently scheduled for September 2023, which included last week’s scheduled concert at Camden Yards in Baltimore and the September 29th show at Nationals Park in DC.

Springsteen is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease and the decision of his medical advisors is that he should postpone the remainder of his September shows. Springsteen made the following comment:

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