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MCFRS Respond to Apartment Fire Sunday Morning

Published October 29, 2023 at 1:28PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at 12001 Old Columbia Pike (Columbia Towers) in White Oak on Sunday, October 29 around 11:45am. The fire was located in a 7th floor apartment and has been extinguished. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire alarm at the building was not operating and smoke was reported on multiple floors.

There are no reported injuries and the building is now being reoccupied. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Update on Burtonsville Crossing (Late October 2023)

By MCS Staff

Published October 28, 2023 at 8:13PM

Construction continues at Burtonsville Crossing as new businesses look to join Burger King in the shopping center. Sprouts, the first business announced as part of the renovated shopping center, is hoping to open by the end of this year. A previous opening date of November 10th was floated around by the company, but it doesn’t look likely that It will occur by then. Moby Dick House of Kabob is the most recent tenant to sign on according to the EDENS website. EDENS also included Ulta , known for its variety of beauty and skin care products, as an upcoming tenant.

They will will be joining the previously announced Domain Fitness & Performance, which is led by a group that includes former NBA player Jason Miskiri. Miskiri also owns several restaurants in Silver Spring, including the Angry Jerk, The Breakfast Club, and Society Restaurant & Lounge. It will be located adjacent to Sprouts. A representative from EDENS also confirmed to us that TJ Maxx will be opening a location in the shopping center in 2024. TJ Maxx will be located across from where the still-open-during-renovations Burger King stands. Creative Outlets Arts Center announced that they’ll be moving into the shopping center from their previous Montgomery Mall location that closed in Bethesda in the summer.

One Dead After Single-Vehicle Collision Saturday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published October 28, 2023 at 3:16PM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal collision that occurred Saturday afternoon. According to police, “At approximately 12:15 p.m., on Saturday, October 28, 2023, Montgomery County Fire Rescue and MCPD responded to the intersection of Old Columbia Pike and Dustin Road for the report of a single vehicle collision.

The preliminary investigation has revealed that a blue, 2008 Hyundai Elantra was traveling northbound on Old Columbia Pike, near Dustin Road when, for unknown reasons, the driver struck a retaining wall. The driverofthe Hyundai, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery County DepartmentofPolice – Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the collision.”

15-Year-Old Charged With Threats of Mass Violence in Connection With Paint Branch High School Bomb Threat

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2023 at 3:08PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 3rd District Investigative Section have identified a 15-year-old as the individual responsible for making the bomb threat against Paint Branch High School on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

At approximately 10:36 am, 3rd District officers, K-9 units, and Community Engagement Officers responded to the location for the report of a bomb threat that was made over the phone.

Ledo Pizza Opens Second Montgomery County Corner Shoppe (Inside of Giant)

By MCS Staff

Published October 27, 2023 at 12:49PM

Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe has opened its second Montgomery County location at Giant Food at the Orchard Center, 12028 Cherry Hill Rd, in Calverton (Serviced by Ledo Pizza Colesville). Ledo opened its first Montgomery County Corner Shoppe location in Olney earlier this month.

Previously, Ledo Pizza opened its first “Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe” inside of a Giant Food store at 1649 Crofton Center in Crofton, MD (Anne Arundel County) this past summer. The “Corner Shoppe” offers take and bake pizza that allows customers to take home a frozen pizza to bake themselves at a later time. The store will also offer hot pizzas from the oven as well.

Police and Family Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2023 at 12:31PM

The Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Hassan Bangura, a missing 15-year-old from Burtonsville. Bangura was last seen on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at approximately 7 a.m., in the 14000 block of Castle Blvd. in Burtonsville. He is 5’4″, 120 lbs., with brown eyes, brown hair that is currently styled in short twists, and was last seen wearing black pants, black sneakers, and a black jacket.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Hassan Bangura is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).

Paint Branch High School Evacuates Due to Bomb Threat Thursday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2023 at 11:23AM | Updated October 26, 2023 at 1:02PM

12:45pm UPDATE: Paint Branch High School has been cleared. Students, teachers, and staff are returning to school.

Update: MCPD has provided two updates, at 12:01pm and 12:24pm, stating that the bomb threat is still under investigation.

Adult Male Hospitalized Following Shooting in White Oak Wednesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2023 at 10:30PM

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) responded to a call for a shooting in White Oak was received at approximately 9:16 pm. According to MCPD, “3rd District officers responded to the area of the 11400 block of Lockwood Dr. An adult male was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”

We’ll have additional information when it becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Hillandale Local Park Reopens

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2023 at 5:47PM

Montgomery Parks invites the public to celebrate the renovation of Hillandale Local Park on November 4, from 1–3 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by games and refreshments. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help support the St. Camillus Food Pantry. The Hillandale Local Park renovation includes a new restroom and picnic shelter, multi-age playground, log challenge course, lighted basketball courts, a high-performance athletic field, and walking trail, as well as tree preservation and storm water management facilities.

WHAT: Hillandale Local Park Reopening Ribbon-Cutting Celebration

Update: Major Crimes Division Investigating Fatal Triple Shooting and Burglary; Identity of Victim Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2023 at 8:15PM

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday, October 23, 2023. At approximately 10:57 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 14300 block of Fairdale Rd., for the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers located 22-year-old Rakiy Deinol Gardner, of an unknown address, outside of the residence, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite lifesaving attempts, Gardner was pronounced dead at the scene.

A black Mercedes CLA 250 sedan was observed leaving the scene, at a high rate of speed, and collided with an officer responding to the scene in a marked patrol car. The driver of the Mercedes and the officer were transported to area hospitals for evaluation. A second male victim, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, was located a short distance from the scene and transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Update: Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Burtonsville; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published October 24, 2023 at 12:35PM

Per MCPD: “Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, October 23, 2023. At approximately 12:05 p.m., 3rd District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of southbound Columbia Pike at Blackburn Rd., for the report of a traffic collision involving two vehicles.

The preliminary investigation by detectives has revealed that the driver of a white 2019 Ford Escape was stopped in the roadway of the southbound lanes of Columbia Pike at the intersection of Blackburn Rd. For reasons still under investigation, the driver a black 2010 Toyota Corolla, hit the back of the Ford, sending both vehicles through the intersection.