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Montgomery County Police Continue to Investigate 2001 Homicide of Leslie Preer

By Patrick Herron

On Wednesday, May 2, 2001, at approximately 11:47 a.m., Montgomery County Police Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 4800 block of Drummond Avenue in Chevy Chase for the report of a suspicious situation. When Leslie Preer did not show up to work in the morning of May 2, 2001, her employer contacted her family members to check her welfare. Leslie’s employer and her husband responded to Leslie’s residence, where they discovered a suspicious scene.  Leslie was located deceased inside of the residence with apparent trauma to her body.

Leslie Preer’s murder is an ongoing homicide investigation. The department urges anyone who has any information about this homicide to call the Major Crimes Division – Cold Case Unit at 240-773-5070 or 240-773-TIPS, or contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).  A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s). Callers can remain anonymous.

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Councilmember Requests Lowering Speed Limit on Tuckerman Lane After Fatal Collision Involving Jogger

By Patrick Herron

On April 28, 74-year-old Eric Grosse died as a result of his injuries after being struck by a driver in an SUV while crossing the intersection of Tuckerman Lane and Kings Riding Way in Bethesda. Grosse was a part time professor at Montgomery College in Rockville and served on the White Downtown Advisory Committee, Friends of White Flint, and Western Montgomery Citizens Advisory boards. Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson described Grosse as a dedicated teacher, local advocate, and public servant that was passionate and enthusiastic about education and serving his community.

The April 28 collision that involved Grosse is currently under investigation by Montgomery County’s Collision Reconstruction Unit.  According to a police report, the investigation by detectives determined that the pedestrian was jogging across southbound Tuckerman Lane, in the crosswalk. For reasons still under investigation, the operator of a 2019 Subaru Forester, who was traveling westbound on Tuckerman Lane, struck the pedestrian in the crosswalk. This crosswalk is equipped with a push-to-activate pedestrian signal. Detectives are investigating whether the signal was activated.  The adult male driver of the Subaru remained on scene.

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Butter Me Up is Now Open in Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Back in December we let you know that DC’s Butter Me Up will be opening a Montgomery County location in Westfield’s Montgomery Mall. The wait is over, as the location opened yesterday according to mall security. Butter Me Up has taken over the old Aroma Espresso Bar location, which is downstairs near the Old Navy entrance.

The breakfast spot, which features “instagrammable” decor, will offer a menu that consists of a variety of breakfast sandwiches, toasts, sides, bowls, smoothies, and juices. A Yelp article named Butter Me Up DC’s best breakfast sandwich, as the restaurant’s first location can be found within HalfSmoke in Florida Ave NW.

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Financial Planner Wins $64K Playing Keno in MoCo

By MCS Staff

A man has won $64,000 playing Keno in Bethesda earlier this week.

Per MD Lottery: Meeting up with friends to play Keno together at bars, restaurants and other Lottery retailers is a common practice for many loyal players. Two friends who did so enjoyed unexpected results on May 2 when they each won $64,000 on a 10-spot wager on the same Keno game.

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Renovations are Coming to Rosemary Hills-Lyttonsville Local Park in Chevy Chase

By MCS Staff

Renovations are coming to Strathmore Local Park in Aspen Hill, thanks to bond bill funding, according to Montgomery Parks. The park will have renovations to the loop trail, upgrades to the courts and fields, and new bike racks, seating, and other amenities. “We’re grateful to Delegate Vaughn Stewart, Delegate Bonnie Cullison, Charlotte Crutchfield – State Delegate for Maryland D19, and Senator Benjamin Kramer for making this project possible.”

A complete list of park projects made possible by the recently secured state funds includes:

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Virginia-Based Cubasi Bistro is Coming to Bethesda

By MCS Staff

Cubasi Bistro, a Cuban restaurant with an existing location in Sterling, VA, is coming to 4710 Bethesda Ave. The restaurant will be located on the ground level of The Seasons Apartments in the location that was formerly home to Jimmy John’s. Jimmy John’s closed that location in late 2018. We spoke with a representative from Cubasi Bistro today who told us that the restaurant hopes to open in two weeks.

The menu consists of starters like ham croquettes, empanadas, bacalitos, and more. A variety of sandwiches and sides are on the menu, as well as pork. beef, chicken, and seafood entrees. Diners can also create their own bowls that consist of chicken/beef and salad, rice, beans, plantains, and more. The full menu and photos of a few dishes can be seen below.

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Hip Flask Rooftop Bar is Now Open

By MCS Staff

Hip Flask, the rooftop bar that’s inside of The Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ, is now open. Hip Flask serves small plates and craft cocktails and is located at 7707 Woodmont Ave in Bethesda. The new hotel also features a 360 degree lobby bar. Seventh State, the hotel’s restaurant, which includes a built-in Italian wood oven and indoor/outdoor seating opened earlier this year.

Per Marriott:

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Plant-Based Food Festival Coming to Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Planet Bethesda, a plant-based food festival, will take place on June 5 from 12-6pm at Elm Street Park in Bethesda.  According to the events website, there will be more than a dozen area restaurants and vendors, live DJ, Bier Garten, and a plant-based pie eating contest.  Participating restaurants include Dog Haus, Berries & Bowls, True Food Kitchen, and Tikka Masala. Entry to is the event is free and vendor food and beverage will be available for purchase.

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Single Vehicle Collision in Bethesda Early Monday Morning

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) units were called to the scene of a single vehicle collision at approximately 2:30am on Monday morning for a person trapped inside of a Jeep that was left on its side following the collision at the 9700 block of Bellevue Drive off of 355 in Bethesda, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.

The driver was extricated by rescue units and transported by to the hospital by EMS with Priority 2 trauma, suffering serious, but non-life threatening injuries. Photos courtesy of Pete Piringer.

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