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Police Investigating Home Invasion Armed Robbery in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes Division are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, June 26, 2023, in the 20200 block of Maple Leaf Court. Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

The initial investigation has revealed that at approximately 11:35 p.m., an unknown suspect entered the victim’s residence. The suspect displayed a black handgun with an extended magazine and demanded personal property from the victim in that room. The suspect then went upstairs and demanded cash from another victim in the residence. The suspect then left the residence on foot in an unknown direction.

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Montgomery Village Resident Wins $107,801

By Patrick Herron

A Montgomery Village resident is $107,801 richer after purchasing a winning lottery ticket in Prince George’s County. Full story, courtesy of MD Lottery: A lucky 32-year-old Montgomery Village lady found a six-figure Lottery win was in the cards when she bought a FAST PLAY World Championship Poker ticket. She won a $107,801 progressive jackpot prize!

On June 26, the winner briefly stopped by Maryland Lottery headquarters to claim her prize. The Montgomery County woman is still pondering what to do with the windfall and quickly left to celebrate her Lottery luck with loved ones. Kenilworth Liquors at 5401 Kenilworth Avenue in Riverdale Park shares in her good fortune, receiving a $1,000 bonus from the Lottery for selling a progressive jackpot-winning FAST PLAY ticket on June 22. The World Championship Poker game went on sale Sept. 6, 2021 and has eight progressive jackpots remaining. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

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MCPD Responds to Call For Shooting Near Lakeforest Mall

By MCS Staff

11:38am update by MCPD: The victim has been transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries at this time. This appears to be an isolated incident.

Montgomery County Police 6th District officers are responding to a shooting call on the 18200 block of Lost Knife Circle (across the street from Lakeforest Mall) in Montgomery Village/Gaithersburg. Per police, more information will be released as it becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

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Police and Family Concerned for Missing 15-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Noah Adkins, a missing 15-year-old from Montgomery Village.

Adkins was last seen on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 2 p.m., on Lakeshore Dr. Adkins is approximately 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has reddish-auburn hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

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MCFRS Respond to Collision Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision around 11:00am on Sunday, June 18 in Montgomery Village. The incident occurred at the intersection of Goshen Rd and Stewartown Rd. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, two patients were evaluated by EMS. All lanes have reopened.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Goshen Rd and Stewartown Rd, @MCFRS_EMIHS Evaluating 2 patients, @mcfrs A708 and PE708 on scene Some lanes blocked.”

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African Caribbean Market Coming Soon to Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Signage is up for African Caribbean Market at 9999 Stedwick Rd in Montgomery Village. The store will be located at Montgomery Village Marketplace, which is the shopping center adjacent to the Montgomery Village Center, and is home to Curaleaf, Eddie’s Carryout, Little Island Kitchen, and Senshi Karate. No opening date has been announced.

In other Montgomery Village news, “coming soon” signage recently went up at Baskin Robbins in the Montgomery Village Center. The ice cream shop will be located next to the upcoming Safe Splash Swim School and Suburban Hair. Other businesses expected to open in the shopping center this year include Antojitos Salvadoreños Isabel, Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken (next to Starbucks), and Fiesta Laundromat. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which was scheduled to open in the space next to Kobe Japan, appears to no longer be coming to the shopping center. The space is now listed as available again on the shopping center’s leasing website.

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Concern for Missing 24-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Dae’Lon Thomas, a missing 24-year-old from Montgomery Village.

Dae’Lon was last seen on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in the area of the Thomas Choice Condominiums in Montgomery Village.  Dae’Lon is approximately 6-feet, 1-inch tall. It is unknown what clothing he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.

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Dunkin’ Now Open in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Dunkin’ Donuts is now open at at 20000 Goshen Rd. (former Capital One Bank building) in the Goshen Crossing Shopping Center in Montgomery Village. While the store is now open for business, we’re told Dunkin’ will hold its official grand opening/ribbon cutting on Saturday, July 8, in which Dunkin’ typically gives away free coffee for one year to the first 100 guests.

Dunkin’ has been making a big push lately in Montgomery County, with its newest location at the Layhill Center (14328 Layhill Rd) in Silver Spring. Dunkin’ also has upcoming locations in Rockvilleand Chevy Chase. Since Inspire Brands acquired Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins in late 2020 for $11.3 billion, the company has been opening in former bank locations that allow for easy installation of a drive-thru window. Dunkin has also aimed for non-traditional development that includes opening in airports and on college campuses, including the University of Maryland.

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State Trooper and MoCo Native Adopts 12-Year-Old Dog Who Was Abandoned by Original Owner

By MCS Staff

Lola has been living her best life with her new dad, Josh. Josh is a Maryland State Trooper who not only deserves a thank you for his occupation, but he deserves a HUGE thank you for the life he has given Lola. Lola goes on daily adventures. She just got back from a little vacation in Ocean City and absolutely loved the beach. She gets her exercise daily and is now getting around better than before despite her arthritis.

Lola is in the process of hopefully becoming an emotional support animal at the hospital for cancer patients. She has also helped young children who have been afraid dogs, to not be so afraid. She is truly one of a kind who just loves everyone she meets. Lola is exactly where she needs to be and is living her best life. We are incredibly thankful to Josh and his family for giving her the life she derserves.”

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