Colesville Archives - Page 8 of 10

Detectives Investigate Fatal Collision on Randolph Rd; Victim’s Name Released

Published August 16, 2022 at 7:43PM

At approximately 4:35 p.m., 4^th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a traffic collision.

The preliminary at-scene investigation by detectives has determined that the driver of a light green 2007 Nissan Altima was attempting to turn left from eastbound Randolph Road into a parking lot in the 500 block of Randolph Road. The driver of a red 2017 Honda Civic was traveling west on Randolph Road. The vehicles collided in the westbound lanes.

Rollover Collision on Randolph Rd Late Saturday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published August 13, 2022 at 5:44PM

Just after 4pm on on Saturday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews were called to the scene of a collision with roll over on Randolph Rd. at Bergman Rd., west of New Hampshire Avenue in Colesville. Several adults being evaluated with non life threatening injuries, according to Battalion Chief Steve Mann.

WTOP traffic reports that Randolph Rd, both ways west of MD-650/New Hampshire Ave, is affected by the crash. Follow police direction at the rollover crash until it is clear, which should be soon.

MCFRS Respond to House Fire Caused by Lightning Strike

By Patrick Herron

Published August 5, 2022 at 11:06AM | Updated August 5, 2022 at 12:32PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded a house fire on the 100blk of Carlisle Dr. in Coleville on Friday morning around 1am. The fire began in the attic and is believed to have been caused by a lightning strike. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS, around 60 firefighters responded to the scene of the fire at the two-story home.

Update – 100blk Carlisle Dr, Colesville, 2-sty single-family house, lightning strike, fire in attic, no injuries, 2 adults & 3 children displaced, total damage ~$200K (~$100k structure & ~$100K contents), ~60 @mcfrs FFs responded @MontgomeryCoMD https://t.co/QpOEuDpxcc

Pollo-Mex Closes After 12 Years in Colesville

By MCS Staff

Published August 1, 2022 at 2:49PM | Updated August 1, 2022 at 3:08PM

Pollo-Mex Chicken and Mexican Grill has closed after 12 years in the Colesville Center. The windows at the restaurant have been papered and a notice is posted on its door stating that July 31 was its last day of business. The website offers the following message:

“Dear Amigos,

Community Engagement Officer Struck by SUV in Front of Blake High School, Suffers Non Life-Threatening Injuries

By Patrick Herron

Published June 13, 2022 at 12:16PM

A Montgomery County Police Officer was struck this morning around 10:55am on Norwood Rd in front of Blake High School in Colesville/Silver Spring. The Community Engagement Officer was on foot for a detail at the school’s graduation, according to our traffic and public safety reporter Cordell Pugh. The officer suffered non life-threating injuries and was transported to a trauma center as a precaution.

We will post more information as it becomes available.

Crane Entangled in Live Power Lines This Morning in Colesville

By Patrick Herron

Published June 9, 2022 at 10:51AM

A crane got hooked on live power line wires this morning on Clifton Rd in Colesville, causing the vehicle to catch on fire, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer. Several nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution and there are currently power outages in the area. The initial call to dispatch came in around 9am and there were no injuries reported.

Clifton Road is currently closed between Venetian Road and Cannon Road for Fire Rescue activity, according to Montgomery County Police. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect significant delays.

Juvenile Charged with Multiple Auto Theft Offenses following Pursuit in Stolen Vehicle

By Patrick Herron

Published May 13, 2022 at 1:04PM

On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at approximately 4:02 p.m., a 3rdDistrict officer was monitoring traffic in the area of east Randolph Road and New Hampshire Avenue (Colesville) when he received a stolen vehicle alert from this Automated License Plate Reader (LPR). Upon confirming that the 2020 Kia Optima was stolen from Loudoun County, VA, the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle pursuit ended in the area of Sherwood Forest Drive when the driver turned down a dead-end street and fled from the vehicle. A juvenile female passenger remained in the vehicle and was taken into custody by officers.

Officers from the 3rd and 4th Districts and a K9 officer immediately assisted to apprehend the driver.

Colesville: Fidel’s Peruvian Chicken is Now Open

By MCS Staff

Published April 5, 2022 at 8:03AM

Fidel’s Peruvian Chicken has opened in Colesville at 13439 New Hampshire Ave in the same shopping center as Quench Craft Beer & Wine.

In addition to Peruvian chicken, the restaurant offers a variety of dishes off the grill (pork chops, shrimp, carne asada, etc.) and a Tex-Mex portion of the menu.

St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Colesville is Accepting Donations and Financial Support for Humanitarian Support in Ukraine

By MCS Staff

Published March 4, 2022 at 11:27AM

WE ARE OPEN FROM 6:00AM TO 12:00 MIDNIGHT

1. WE NEED FINANCIAL SUPPORT CLICK ON DONATE BUTTON. 100% Goes to humanitarian support.

Floating Pumpkin Patch Event This Saturday in Colesville

By Patrick Herron

Published October 26, 2021 at 9:21AM

There will be a floating pumpkin patch event this Saturday at the Martin Luther King, Jr Indoor Swim Center at 1201 Jackson Rd in Colesville. Tickets can be purchased here.

Per Montgomery Rec:

Sweet Block Tropical Munchies is Coming to Colesville

By Patrick Herron

Published September 3, 2021 at 2:54PM | Updated September 9, 2021 at 2:00PM

Signage has been installed at 24B Vital Way in Silver Spring (Colesville) for carry out / delivery only restaurant Sweet Block. Sweet Block will offer tropical desserts along with traditional treats only found in the streets of various Latin countries.

The owners tell us that they are looking to open this fall and that the one stop dessert shop will feature Latin food, art, and culture from various countries such as Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Peru.