MCPD

Montgomery County Police Receive Reports of Person Impersonating Officer; Reminds Residents Department Will Never Call Public and Ask for Money

By Patrick Herron

After receiving reports that a person impersonating a Montgomery County Police officer was calling residents, the MCPD issued a reminder stating that the department would never contact a community member or resident to ask for money. MCPD tweeted the following: “We have received reports of a person allegedly impersonating a MCP officer. No dept. personnel would ever call a resident or community member & ask for money. To ensure you are speaking w/ a real officer, ask for a badge number & call the Emergency Communication Center to verify.”

According to a police spokesperson, no one was scammed and no money was taken by the individual alleging to be an officer.

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Rockville

Golfdom “The Golfer’s Store” is Now Open in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Back in January we let you know that Golfdom “The Golfer’s Store” leased the space that was formerly home to Pier 1 Imports at 12137 Rockville Pike in the Pike Center– the shopping center that’s home to TGI Friday’s. As of Friday, May 5th, the store officially opened its doors. Golfdom is open on Monday through Friday from 10am until 7pm, Saturday from 9am until 6pm, and Sunday from 10am until 6pm.

Golfdom has been around for over 40 years, moving into its Tyson’s location, at 8302 Watson St in McLean, VA, in 1997. In 2022, Golfdom agreed to be acquired by Worldwide Golf Shops, a Bethesda-based parent company of several well-known golf retailers throughout the country. Per Golfdom: GOLFDOM is THE Golfer’s Store, complete with everything our customers need for on AND off the course. We carry a full line of product offerings, from best value starter and junior sets to the finest golf-inspired products, highest-end equipment and sportswear. We offer unique, one-of-a-kind products as well as those from the game’s most popular brands, and we are always expanding our offerings to include new and exciting golf-inspired items.

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Aspen Hill

K-Mart Replacement, Floor & Decor, Opens in Aspen Hill

By MCS Staff

Last August we let you know that Floor & Decor would be taking over the space that was the longtime home of K-Mart at 14014 Connecticut Ave in Aspen Hill. The store is now officially open. This store opening marks the company’s seventh store in the Washington DC market, and second in Montgomery County (Gaithersburg), including six warehouse stores and one Design Studio. The Floor & Decor warehouse store and design center will open with a team of about 50 full-time and part-time associates led by Benjamin Whitting, the new store’s Chief Executive Merchant, according to a recent press release.

“Floor & Decor is thrilled to open our doors in Aspen Hill,” said Whitting. “We are excited to introduce both Professional customers, as well as Homeowners, to our one-stop solution for their flooring needs with an extensive selection of in-stock, trend-right flooring options. We offer unmatched service and quality flooring at unbeatable prices. With our free design services, we look forward to helping every customer turn their vision into reality.”

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North Bethesda

Yogi Castle Closes Rockville Location: New Ice Cream Shop Pegged As Replacement

By MCS Staff
Courtesy Google Maps

Yogi Castle has closed its Rockville location in Federal Plaza (12274 Rockville Pike Suite E) permanently, announcing the closure via social media earlier this week. “YogiCastle of Rockville is officially Closed for Business. Farewell everyone. Feel free to DM or comment if you have any questions” the frozen yogurt wrote on its Facebook page.

it will be replaced by local shop, Mimi’s Handmade ice cream, which opened its first location almost two years ago in Arlington. Mimi’s is named for one of owner Rollin Amore’s two daughters. Amore credits his extensive travels over the last 30 years for the unique flavors like roasted banana nut, olive OYL, butterfly pea, maple cashew, and more, offered at the ice cream shop. The shop offers a wide variety of other flavors, including more traditional options. More on Mimi’s Handmade here. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Event

Ariéto Yukayú Guáyiga – An Evening of Strength, Spirit & Survival

The Historical Odd Fellows Lodge

1308 Olney Sandy Spring Road

Sandy Spring, Maryland 20860

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Historic Indigenous Recognition Event to Take Place in Montgomery County, Maryland

The Taino American Indigenous National Organization (T.A.I.N.O.) proudly announces its upcoming signature public event,

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Restaurants

Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream is Coming to Rockville

By MCS Staff

Mimi’s Handmade ice cream is coming to Rockville’s Federal Plaza this summer, taking over the location that was recently home to Yogi Castle (12274 Rockville Pike Suite E). Yogi Castle closed permanently last week and Mimi’s Handmade has just taken possession of the space. After renovations take place in the coming months, the hope is to open by the end of this summer. Mimi’s is named for one of owner Rollin Amore’s two daughters. He credits his extensive travels over the last 30 years for the unique flavors like roasted banana nut, olive OYL, butterfly pea, maple cashew, and more, offered at the ice cream shop. The shop offers a wide variety of other flavors, including more traditional options. The first Mimi’s Handmade location opened in Arlington in the summer of 2021.

Per Mimi’s Handmade: “With both Italian and German grandmothers, I inherited the secret family recipes from many generations including the most delicious desserts. I can still taste Nona Concetta’s hand cranked gelato and Oma Annamarie’s Bavarian creamy custards and sweets. Over the last 30 years, I have worked extensively in Asia allowing me to explore the wonderful tastes and flavors of the rich cuisines of Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, and Korea. Coming home from my trips, Alexandra, Mimi and I would try all new recipes from my trips, exploring sweet Thai basil, azuki beans, black sesame, ube, jackfruit, lychee and so many other flavors.

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MDLottery

$50,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Rockville 7-Eleven

By Patrick Herron

The Bethesda resident, who works part time as a car service driver, placed a $1 straight bet on the numbers 30400 for his big win. He bought his lucky ticket at 7-Eleven #29763 located at 11530 Rockville Pike in Rockville. For its role in the $50,000 windfall, the Montgomery County business will earn a $500 bonus from the Lottery. The winner, who is originally from Iran, said he hopes to use his prize to bring his father to America for a visit.”

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Events

MCPS: Pride Town Hall Set for May 20

By MCS Staff

Per Montgomery County Public Schools: The annual Pride Town Hall will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20 at Walter Johnson High School. Students and their families, staff, youth service providers and community members are welcome to attend. The event will feature workshops, activities for elementary students, community building for secondary students and a resource fair.

The keynote speaker is Elizabeth Graham, a local advocate who speaks to her lived experiences as a transgender, autistic woman. Graham works with the LGBTQIA+ community, helping to run a peer-led transgender support group. She is dedicated to supporting transgender and neurodivergent people. Walter Johnson is located at 6400 Rock Spring Drive in Bethesda. RSVP. LGBTQ+ webpage.

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Crime

Life Sentence Plus 20 Years for Defendant in 2022 Red Roof Inn Murder

By MCS Staff

Per the Office of the Montgomery County State’s Attorney: In the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Karla Smith has sentenced defendant Sergey Danshin, 35, of Rockville, to life in prison plus an additional 20 years. The sentencing hearing was held earlier this week on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023. Danshin was convicted by a jury on January 13th, 2023, of first-degree murder and related handgun charges for the death of 39-year-old Javier Gonzalez-Mena.

On June 22nd, 2022, Danshin and co-defendant, Micah Clemons, 33, of Virginia, knocked on the door of a room at the Red Roof Inn along the 16000 block of Shady Grove Road in Rockville, where victim, Gonzalez-Mena, had been staying. After an initial confrontation, Danshin left the area of the room, only to return several minutes later to ambush Gonzalez-Mena.  Danshin then fatally shot Gonzalez-Mena. Gonzalez-Mena’s girlfriend was holding his hand as he was shot and fell to the ground. Danshin ordered her to come to a waiting get-away car where he removed a facial covering that he was wearing and revealed his identity. The two were known to each other. As soon as Gonzalez-Mena’s girlfriend had the opportunity, she called 911. Danshin and Clemons were arrested along with the driver of the getaway car, Willman Quintanilla, 44, of Boyds.

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Gaithersburg

Daytime Eats in Gaithersburg Has Closed

By Patrick Herron

Daytime Eats at 7889 Cessna Ave in Gaithersburg has closed. The restaurant made the following announcement on its Facebook page: “With great sadness and after much thought, we will be closing Daytime Eats. To all of our friends we have made, we are better people because of you. We are so thankful and appreciative of every guest that walked through our doors. Your support and generosity will never be forgotten. The new owner should be reopening the doors soon and we wish them much success. Feel free to reach out or stay in touch on Facebook. We will miss you immensely”

Daytime Eats was a fast casual restaurant which served breakfast all day. We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured photo courtesy of Daytime Eats on Facebook.

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Germantown

Signage Up for Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Signage is up for Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings at 19877 Century Blvd in Germantown. Charleys is taking over the location that was previously home to Roll by Goodyear and Yogi Castle in the Shops at Town Center & Century Station shopping center. The restaurant is being opened by the same franchise group that opened a location last year at 405 N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg, in the spot that was previously Teriyaki Express. A representative from the store tells us that the opening date is still to be determined.

In March, we reported that signage went up for Charleys Philly Steaks inside of the Germantown Walmart at 20910 Frederick Rd, taking over the space formerly occupied by McDonald’s. No opening date for the Wal-Mart Charleys has been announced.

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Crime

Twenty-Year-Old Man Arrested in Connection to Easter Morning Home Invasion Murder

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged 20-year-old Kaleab Abebe Berhanu, of Baltimore, for the homicide that occurred on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in the 11800 block of Old Columbia Pike.

Berhanu is accused of killing 20-year-old Carlos Rashard Carter, of Silver Spring. Through the investigation, detectives developed Berhanu as the suspect.

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