Per MCPD: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old from Gaithersburg. Laron Scarlett was last seen on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at approximately 4 p.m., in the 19500 block of Frederick Rd. in Germantown.

Scarlett is approximately 5-feet, 11-inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what he was last seen wearing. Police and family are concerned for his welfare.


Zambrano is approximately 5-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs 140 pounds. She has brown eyes and shoulder length black hair. She was last seen wearing black and red plaid pajamas, a grey sweater and white Nike shoes. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sofia Villafranca Zambrano is asked to call the police non-emergency number at (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line) or the Special Victims Investigations Division at (240) 773-5400. Callers may remain anonymous.


EggMania is coming to 385 Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg, taking over the space formerly occupied by Curry Place, next to Indian Bazaar. Representatives from the restaurant tell us they plan on opening this spring. The menu consists of egg-centric Indian street food, including a masala omelet, egg curry, and Goti Fry (sliced boiled eggs cooked with ginger, garlic and chili. Topped with American cheese and onion-tomato based gravy). EggMania currently has franchises in several states and is currently opening new locations throughout the U.S.

The restaurant tells us, “There’s lots of misconception when it comes to “EggMania”. In American culture eggs based dishes are primarily used during breakfast whereas in popular Indian street food culture, eggs based dishes are made for entrees and served during lunch / dinner and full menu items, not just breakfast. EggMania is not breakfast place. Hope to serve the community and bring this delicious food options for our MoCo residents and surrounding very soon…!!”


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire in the 18900 block Glendower Rd off of Goshen Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday around 3:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to heavy fire conditions. The residents of the home were awakened by a fire in a bedroom on the second level and initially attempted to put the fire out but were unsuccessful. All three residents then exited the home and called 911.

The fire reportedly started inside a wood framed enclosure for a metal chimney pipe. Damage is estimated to be around $175K. There were no injuries reported. The children of the owners of the home have started a GoFundMe to raise funds for their parents after seeing how many people wanted to help the family. Donations can be made here.


The investigation by detectives has determined that the pedestrians were crossing Muddy Branch Road from west to east at Kings James Way when they were struck by a gray 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle traveling southbound on Muddy Branch Road. The driver remained on scene.  The male pedestrian, identified as 78-year-old, Phillip Kwang Bon Uh of Gaithersburg, sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The adult female pedestrian, identified as the wife of the deceased, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.


Montgomery County Police have provided the following update on this afternoon’s fatal collision on Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg:

On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at approximately 2:03 p.m., officers responded to the area of Muddy Branch Rd. and King James Way for the report of a collision between a vehicle and two pedestrians. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the two pedestrians were struck by a gray 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe that was traveling southbound on Muddy Branch Rd.


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle fire involving a van that was making deliveries in Gaithersburg on Wednesday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the vehicle fire occurred in the residential driveway of a home in the 8800blk Cochran Ct, near Snouffer School Rd. There were no reported injuries and no extension to the house.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Cochran Ct, Gburg, Van making deliveries caught fire at end of residential driveway. No injuries. No extension to house. Vehicle Fire extinguished by @mcfrs PE735, A708”


Montgomery County Police are currently investigating a vehicle collision involving two pedestrians that occurred in the area of Muddy Branch Road and King James Way in Gaithersburg around 2pm on Wednesday. Muddy Branch Road is currently closed between West Diamond Avenue and West Deer Park Road as the result of the incident. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, at least one person was critically injured. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect delays.  We will post an update when more information becomes available. MCPD is expected to release additional details shortly.

Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “Traffic Advisory – IAO Muddy Branch Road, King James Way, W Deer Park Road, Harmony Hall Rd, collision, some lanes blocked, PD directing”


Daytime Eats, a breakfast and lunch spot located at 7889 Cessna Ave that opened in the summer of 2018 in Gaithersburg, is available to purchase for $180,000 according to a listing on BizBuySell. The restaurant is described as an “established, creative, deli concept.”

Per the listing, “Offering an opportunity to take over an existing and thriving business in a very busy industrial area of Gaithersburg, MD. Either capitalize on the work already established by the current owner or take advantage of this turnkey deli restaurant to make it your own concept. This full service 5 days/week restaurant has been operating since 2018 offering breakfast and lunch for dine in or carryout. There is seating for 30 which is often fully occupied and turn over on average of two to three times during the busy lunch rush. There are also two restrooms on site. This is a high traffic foot area but also brings in destination guests from their 5 Star Google and Yelp reviews. The space includes an added small, outdoor space, all the inventory including many upgraded pieces of equipment, included but not limited to a reach-in freezer, two deli stations, two fryers, a large walk-in cooler, oven with 4 gas top burners, flat top grill with hood, pizza oven, meat slicer and all the preparation food supplies. All which conveys with the asking price. The owner made many changes to the interior space as well to offer a welcoming environment. Very clean and ready to go!


At approximately 2:19 a.m., 6th District officers responded to the Boost Mobile store in the 18300 block of Contour Rd. for the report of a burglary in progress.


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