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Police Seek Suspect Who Allegedly Threw a Rock Through Victim’s Car Window

Published February 3, 2023 at 9:57PM

On February 2, at approximately 10:31 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 6900 block of New Hampshire Avenue (7-Eleven) for an assault that had just occurred.

According to Takoma Park Police, The victim stated sometime between 10:00 and 10:30, he was in the 7-Eleven when an unknown male suspect approached him. The suspect displayed a knife. When the victim backed away, the suspect left the 7-11 but returned shortly after and confronted the victim again, this time throwing a rock through the victim’s front passenger vehicle window shattering it and breaking off the vehicle’s side mirror. The suspect then fled on a black moped on East West Highway towards Prince George’s County.

Rockville

Man Faces Murder Charges After Walking Into Police Station and Telling Detectives Where They Would Find His Wife’s Dead Body

By MCS Staff

Published February 3, 2023 at 9:34PM

At approximately 12:44 a.m., Hinnant Jr., walked into the Rockville City Police Station and requested to speak with a homicide detective. Hinnant Jr., stated that officers would find the deceased body of his wife at their residence on Lanier Drive.

MoCo Government

Kristin Mink Releases Statement Regarding the “Flat Tire Story”

By MCS Staff

Published February 3, 2023 at 8:21PM

Montgomery County Councilmember Kristin Mink has released a statement following an occurrence involving a flat tire and call to Montgomery County Third District Police Commander David McBain. The flat tire occurred following a meeting of the East County Citizens Advisory Board in Briggs Chaney on Monday night. The full statement, which went out on the Councilmember’s Facebook page on Friday evening, can be seen below:

“In case anyone was curious about the flat tire story, here’s what happened:

A post from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

Sign up for Good Counsel Summer Camps today!

Published May 18, 2026 at 10:45AM

Summer fun starts at Good Counsel! Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, creativity, adventure, and unforgettable memories for campers of all ages. From the field to the classroom and everywhere in between, there’s something for everyone at Good Counsel’s Summer Camps!

Spend your summer learning, laughing, and making new friends with the Good Counsel community. Spots are filling fast so be sure to register today!

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Crime

Takoma Park Library Vandalized While Being Renovated

By MCS Staff

Published February 3, 2023 at 7:28PM

On February 2 at approximately 10:00 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the 100 block of Philadelphia Avenue (Takoma Park Library) for the report of a vandalism. According to Takoma Park Police, officers spoke with the construction supervisor overseeing the library renovation who indicated that unknown suspect(s) kicked out the bottom glass of the double doors, also causing damage to the door frame, and removed a door knob from a door. It does not appear as though anything was stolen.

If you have any information regarding this vandalism, please contact the police department at 301-270-1100 and reference case #230005379. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Event

Koaches Korner Tennis Clinics

May 23, 2026 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Damascus HS Tennis Center

25921 Ridge Road

Damascus, Maryland 20872

Contact

Program Overview

This 6 week Saturday tennis clinic is designed for middle school players who want to learn and improve their tennis skills in a fun and supportive environment. Players will build confidence on the court while developing strong fundamentals and enjoying the game with other students.

Kensington

Portion of Beach Drive to Close From 2/7-2/9

By MCS Staff

Published February 3, 2023 at 7:23PM | Updated February 3, 2023 at 7:43PM

Beach Drive will be closed from Cedar Lane to Knowles Avenue in Kensington from Tuesday, February 7, through Thursday, February 9, from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. The closure is part of ongoing Park Police deer population management operations.

Beach Drive will be closed from Cedar Lane to Knowles Avenue Tuesday, February 7, through Thursday, February 9, from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am, as part of ongoing Park Police deer population management operations. pic.twitter.com/n6C4c2HPLv

MoCo Government

County Council to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, February 15

By Patrick Herron

Published February 3, 2023 at 3:49PM

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Council will hold a hybrid town hall meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lakelands Park Middle School, which is located at 1200 Main St. in Gaithersburg.

Councilmembers have scheduled this time to answer questions and listen to concerns from community members. Some of the topics for discussion will include public safety, public health, housing and transportation, and other issues of community concern.

Aspen Hill

Opening Information for MoCo’s Newest Jersey Mike’s

By Patrick Herron

Published February 3, 2023 at 2:51PM | Updated February 4, 2023 at 4:01PM

Courtesy Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike’s has announced it will be opening its upcoming restaurant at the Northgate Plaza in Aspen Hill on Wednesday, February 15, at 10am. The restaurant, which is currently hiring, will be taking over the location that was formerly home to Body & Brain Tai Chi– between Dunkin’ and Roy Rogers. Additional details on the grand opening festivities will be announced soon.

Jersey Mike’s was founded as Mike’s Submarines in Point Pleasant, New Jersey in 1956. Peter Cancro started working at the restaurant in 1968 when he was 14 and the shop was on its third hour. Three years later the shop went up for sale again and with the help of a local high school football coach who was also a banker, Cancro was able to pull together $125,000 to buy it at age 17. He began to franchise the restaurant in 1987 and now has over 2,000 locations with various locations across Montgomery County, including in Burtonsville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Olney, Rockville, and Wheaton.

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published February 3, 2023 at 2:26PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire in Gaithersburg on Friday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire occurred around 10:25am in the Quince Orchard Plaza shopping center, which is in the 600 block of Quince Orchard Rd, near Clopper Rd. The fire has been extinguished and there are no injuries reported. Quince Orchard Plaza is home to the recently opened Taco Bamba, Staples, Shadow Land Laster Tag, and Quincy’s. Additional photos below courtesy of @mcfrsPIO on Twitter.

(1025a) 600blk Quince Orchard Road, near Clopper Road, Quince Orchard Plaza, vehicle fire, @mcfrs PE708 on scene, fire extinguished pic.twitter.com/c37WN15ybP

Takoma Park

Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 16-Year Old

By Patrick Herron

Published February 3, 2023 at 1:43PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Jennifer Soto Muralles, a missing 16-year-old from Takoma Park.

Muralles was last seen on Thursday, February, 2, 2023, between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., in the 8500 block of Greenwood Avenue. Muralles is 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has blue hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo of a flower on her hand and another on the inside of her left forearm. She was last seen wearing a brown t-shirt and sweater, black pants and black boots.

Arts

Upcoming MCPS Band & Orchestra Concerts

By MCS Staff

Published February 3, 2023 at 11:28AM | Updated February 5, 2023 at 11:30AM

2023 MCPS Band & Orchestra Gala Concert

The 2023 MCPS Band & Orchestra Gala Concert will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Richard Montgomery HS. Admission is free. Come out to hear some the best instrumental music talent that MCPS has to offer!

Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Prince George’s County

By Patrick Herron

Published February 3, 2023 at 11:16AM

Per the Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Thursday evening in Prince George’s County. Shortly before 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, troopers from the Maryland State Police Forestville Barrack responded to the area of Central Avenue at Campus Way in Kettering, Maryland for a report of a struck pedestrian. According to a preliminary investigation, a white truck ran the red light and struck the pedestrian, who was in the crosswalk. Investigators believe the driver left the scene, but later returned.

The pedestrian, a 34-year-old male, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was declared deceased at the scene. The road was closed for about four hours following the crash.