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Detectives From Special Investigations Unit are Asking For Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing 15-Year Old

Published February 2, 2023 at 5:05PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Emerson Joel Funes Marquez, a missing 15-year-old from Wheaton. Funes Marquez was last seen on Thursday, February, 2, 2023 at approximately 2:30 p.m., in the 11900 block of Lafayette Drive.

Funes Marquez is 5-feet, 5-inches to 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, khaki cargo pants and white slides. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

Beyond MoCo

Beyond MoCo: Maryland State Police Seeks Assistance In Identifying Pedestrian Injured In Prince George’s County Crash

By Patrick Herron

Published February 2, 2023 at 5:04PM

Per MCPD: Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening in Prince George’s County. The male is described as Hispanic, approximately 25 to 35 years old, approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing black jeans, black sneaker and a black hooded sweatshirt at the time of the crash.

Shortly before 6:25 p.m. on Jan. 31, troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to the area of northbound Baltimore Avenue (US Route 1) in the area of Powder Mill Road in Beltsville, Maryland for a report of a pedestrian-involved crash.

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Germantown

Suspect Arrested in Connection With Germantown Shooting

By Patrick Herron

Published February 2, 2023 at 4:23PM

At approximately 2:13 a.m., 5th District officers responded to the location for the report of a suspicious situation. Upon arrival, officers were advised that after hearing a knock at their door, the victims observed two male suspects, one armed with a handgun standing outside of their residence. The male suspect, later identified as Kelly, began to shoot at the house.

Montgomery Parks

Montgomery Parks Honored With International Digital and Video Marketing Awards

By MCS Staff

Published February 2, 2023 at 3:44PM

Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, recently received recognition from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) for excellence in digital video campaigns at the 2022 VIDDY Awards and 2023 AVA Digital Awards. The international competitions received thousands of entries from the United States and 21 other countries.

The department received two Gold VIDDY Awards in the Commercials/Ad Campaign category for its “Discover Your Happy Place” ads in English and Spanish and an Honorable Mention for the social media campaign, “Work for Montgomery Parks: Your Next Adventure Starts Here.” The group also won a Platinum AVA Award for the digital marketing campaign “Work for Montgomery Parks,” a Gold for a short-form web video on the Parks’ native plant program, and three honorable mentions for short-form videos and a web element. “We are very proud of the communications work we do at Montgomery Parks,” said Mike Riley, director of Montgomery Parks. “It’s wonderful and gratifying when that work is recognized on the international stage.”

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17-Year-Old Charged After Making Anti-Semitic Calls to Jewish Center

By Patrick Herron

Published February 2, 2023 at 2:08PM

Per MCPD: A 17-year-old Montgomery County teen is facing charges after making harassing and anti-Semitic phone calls. On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, Montgomery County Police responded to the Jewish Rockville Outreach Center, in the 11300 block of Old Georgetown Road, where they met with a staff member who reported receiving multiple calls from a person who used anti-Semitic language.

During the course of the investigation, detectives from the 2nd District Patrol Investigations Unit were able to determine the identity of the caller, a juvenile who lives in the community.

MCDOT

Virtual Public Hearing on the Proposed Abandonment of a Public Right of Way off Old Georgetown Road in Rockville to be Held on Wednesday, Feb. 15

By Patrick Herron

Published February 2, 2023 at 1:16PM

Per MCDOT: On Wednesday, Feb.15 at 1 p.m., the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss the proposed abandonment of a public alley covering a parcel of approximately 166 square feet, located at the northwest corner of 11565 Old Georgetown Road in Rockville. The public will have an opportunity to present oral or written testimony.

The applicant, SSL Investment Partners II, LP, is seeking to abandon the Public Right of Way on the basis that there is no current or anticipated future public use of the alley. The abandonment is being sought in connection with the applicant’s development of a property adjacent to this right of way. If approved, it will allow the applicant to construct steps that, as currently planned, extend into the right of way.

Olney

F45 Training Sets Opening Date for Olney Location

By MCS Staff

Published February 2, 2023 at 12:43PM

F45 Training, an Australian franchisor and operator of fitness centers based in Austin, Texas, is opening its Olney location on Saturday, February 25th. The fitness center has taken over the 3,200 SF location that was previously home to Pet Valu in Olney’s Fair Hill Shopping Center (previously Olney Town Center) at 18100 Town Center Drive, Unit 8115. F45 Olney posted the following on its Facebook page today:

“Our Grand Opening will be 2/25/23! In honor and in prep of our big day, we are allowing all Founding Members VIP access to the studio beginning 2/13-2/24. That’s right, all Founding Members workout for FREE for half a month prior to us opening. No risk, just a good time. If you have not locked in your Founders Rate yet, message us directly through our page and we can ensure you get access to our exclusive two weeks of free classes prior to us opening our new home. DO. IT. NOW.”

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Wootton Graduates Bring REWILD, an Indoor Plant Boutique, to Cabin John Village (Now Open)

By MCS Staff

Published February 2, 2023 at 12:12PM

REWILD, an indoor plant boutique, is now open at Cabin John Village (7937 Tuckerman Ln STE C). The MoCo connection is strong as two of three REWILD founders are graduates […]

Silver Spring

Update: Suspect Arrested and Charged With First Degree Murder; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published February 2, 2023 at 11:36AM

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.

MCPS

Walter Johnson Duo Honored For Service to Montgomery Invitational

By MCS Staff

Published February 2, 2023 at 10:54AM

Tom Rogers and Tom Martin of Walter Johnson High School were recently honored during the Montgomery Invitational, the signature indoor track competition hosted by MCPS since 2001. Rogers is athletics director at Walter Johnson, and Martin is indoor track coach at Walter Johnson. They were recognized for their service to the invitational, which they started to create an elite showcase prior to championship season, and have directed ever since. The meet, which welcomes students from 95 schools around the region and serves as a fundraiser for MCPS, has been hosted at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Center since its inception.

Pictured from left to right are: Duke Beattie, former director of MCPS athletics; Tom Rogers, athletics director at Walter Johnson High School; Tom Martin, indoor track coach at Walter Johnson; and Jeff Sullivan, current director of athletics.

Beyond MoCo

Popular Maryland Restaurant ‘Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’ Now Has Products Available in 197 Weis Market Locations

By MCS Staff

Published February 2, 2023 at 10:35AM

Since 1974, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood has served the Baltimore community with iconic culinary creations. Founded by the late Dimitrios “Jimmy” Minadakis, the restaurant quickly became synonymous with crab cakes and Maryland seafood in general. Today, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood carries on his vision through his sons, who have grown the business into a nationally known brand, shipping their food across the country. The restaurant’s soups, dips, and crab pretzels are now available through 197 Weis Markets locations. Weis currently has two Montgomery County locations (Damascus and Gaithersburg) with a third on the way in Clarksburg.

The restaurant announced today that “You can now find our Famous soups, dips, and crab pretzels at 197 Weis Markets! We’re thrilled to enter this partnership, which brings us closer to new customers via the most convenient method possible! Thank you for your unwavering support. Be sure to share your photos with us when you discover our products at a location nearest you!” We recommend checking with your local Weis, as the partnership is new.