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Montgomery County Man Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Fentanyl That Led to an Overdose Death

Published October 8, 2022 at 8:41AM

Per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland: U.S. District Judge Paul W. Grimm sentenced Enitan Mouroukeji Agbi, a/k/a “Anton Agbi” and “Tone,” age 38, of Germantown, Maryland to 114 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl. A victim died from using drugs that Agbi distributed. Judge Grimm also ordered Agbi to pay restitution of at least $1,125.

The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron; Special Agent in Charge Jarod Forget of the Drug Enforcement Administration – Washington Division; Chief Marcus Jones of the Montgomery County Police Department; Chief Malik Aziz of the Prince George’s County Police Department; Chief Darryl McSwain of the Maryland National Capital Park Police; Chief Robert J. Contee III of the Metropolitan Police Department; and Chief Victor Brito of the City of Rockville Police Department.

Montgomery Village Center Update

By Patrick Herron

Published October 7, 2022 at 4:22PM | Updated October 7, 2022 at 5:36PM

SafeSplash typically offers learn-to-swim lessons to children as young as six months of age. No prior swimming experience is needed. Adult and adaptive lessons are typically offered as well. Various class levels are offered to suit different swimming abilities. Per SafeSplash, “Students are taught in small classes (no larger than 4 students to 1 instructor), by experienced and passionate instructors. SafeSplash uses a proven, proprietary instruction method that has been tested and refined over the company’s history, across 10 years and over 4 million swim lessons.”

Pizza Rosa Now Open in Gaithersburg, Offering Free Pizza This Weekend

By Patrick Herron

Published October 7, 2022 at 12:54PM | Updated October 7, 2022 at 1:23PM

Pizza Rosa, a pop-up pizza shop located inside of Open Hand Pasta & Provisions, which just opened at 220 Girard St. Suite B in Gaithersburg, is currently holding its soft opening. The store is offering a free small pizza (pepperoni or cheese) to anyone that stops by the location this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4-9pm. Open Hand, who are a staple at local farmers markets, specialize in handmade Italian foods like pasta, cheeses, bread, sauces, and desserts. The new store eventually plans to sell beer and wine and has a hearing with the Montgomery County ABS scheduled for next month. Open Hand’s hours are 12-9pm Tuesday through Sunday, and Pizza Rosa is available each day after 4pm. Photos below:

According to their website, “Our pizza is built for what we do – carryout and delivery. It has a thicker crust than what you might find in most pizza shops, but not as thick as a pan pie. We mix our dough by hand and use a slow fermentation at room temperature to make a light and airy crust. Of course we only use the best ingredients available – spring water, artisan flours, organic san marzanos, mediterranean sea salt, and the mozz that we make daily. Our not so secret ingredient is the nixtamal we make from local corn. We add a little nixtamal to the dough for flavor, nutrition, and to help it hold up better in a box. Please don’t ask silly questions like what style pizza this is (Neopolitan, Roman, Detroit, NY, NJ, Chicago, Sicilian, etc). Imitation is is best left to chains and hacks. This is pizza OUR style – you won’t find it anywhere else.”

MoCo Couple Launches Non-Profit to Raise Funds for SELENON Related Myopathy After Son Was Diagnosed at 14 Months

By MCS Staff

Published October 7, 2022 at 7:06AM

Lindsey and Ronnie Curley’s son, Finn, was diagnosed with SELENON/SEPN1 Related Myopathy at 14 months old, on November 18, 2020. Due to how rare the genetic disorder is, the family has decided to launch a non-profit, Giving Strength Inc., to support research and treatment for SELENON related myopathy.

To kick-off the official launch of Giving Strength Inc, the newly elected Officers and Board Members will host the first ever Giving Strength Gala, with all proceeds from the event will go towards SELENON research and awareness.

Additional Information on Gaithersburg’s 29th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration on October 9th

By MCS Staff

Published October 6, 2022 at 4:49PM | Updated October 9, 2022 at 8:37AM

Per the City of Gaithersburg: Dust off your dirndl, grab your lederhosen and get ready to Prost! The 29^th annual celebration of Oktoberfest is on Sunday, October 9, 2022, from noon to 5 p.m. The festival takes place in & around the Arts Barn, Kentlands Mansion & Kentlands Village Green and along Main Street & Inspiration Lane. Admission & parking are free. Free wheelchair accessible shuttle service will run regularly during festival hours to and from satellite parking at 101 Orchard Ridge Drive, just off of Quince Orchard Road.

Experience a taste of Germany right in your own backyard with performances by the ever-popular Alte Kameraden German Band & Alt-Washingtonia Bavarian Dancers. Savor traditional festival food while enjoying selections from local microbreweries. Fall festivities include professional pumpkin carving & apple cider pressing demonstrations, fun inflatables, hands-on crafts, pumpkin & face painting, balloon twisting, bubbles, artists & crafters, family activities, & strolling entertainers. Enjoy three stages of live entertainment featuring a variety of bands, stroll through the business expo, and explore restaurants and retail establishments within the Kentlands. Please note some activities have a nominal fee. Note that no unauthorized alcoholic beverages, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, bicycles, or weapons, real or facsimile, are permitted at the Festival. Licensed & leashed pets are permitted in the Festival but not encouraged due to large crowds & noisy environments.

Crumbl Cookies Now Open in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published October 6, 2022 at 12:57PM

Crumbl Cookies is now open at 277 Kentlands Blvd, next to Panera, in the space that was formerly home to TD Ameritrade. Crumbl Cookies is a bakery with locations nationwide that sells chocolate chip and sugar cookies every day, but the rest of their offerings rotate. This week’s options include caramel apple, pumpkin roll, and blue mint. The first MoCo location opened at Federal Plaza in Rockville in 2020 and its Germantown location at 20650 Seneca Meadows Pkwy opened last month.

Wendy’s in Gaithersburg to Give Away Free Food for a Year to 100 People at Grand Re-Opening

By Patrick Herron

Published October 6, 2022 at 9:48AM

Wendy’s at 18425 Woodfield Rd in Gaithersburg is undergoing renovations that will bring brighter dining areas with additional seating options like private booths or lounge seating, new freestyle soda dispensers, and modern contemporary designs. When the restaurant has its grand re-opening event on Saturday, October 15th, they’ll give away 100 VIP ticket to those 16 and older and present in line at 10:30am when the dining room opens (a purchase is necessary to be considered for a card). Anyone who gets a VIP ticket will be able to come back to the store once a week for a year to receive a free sandwich, salad, or breakfast biscuit.

Per Wendy’s: “Hot off the grill: a NEWLY REMODELED Wendy’s! Join us for the GRAND OPENING of our remodeled location 18425 Woodfield Rd on October 15th! First 100 people in line at 10:30 am when the dining room opens will win free food for a year with a purchase”

City of Gaithersburg Launches Financial Empowerment Center

By MCS Staff

Published October 6, 2022 at 7:30AM

Per the City of Gaithersburg: The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund), announced today the grand opening of its Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), offering professional, one-on-one financial counseling and coaching as a free public service for City residents.

With the Gaithersburg FEC, professionally trained financial counselors help individuals and families manage their finances, pay down debt, increase savings, establish and build credit, improve their credit score, and access safe and affordable mainstream banking products. At the core of the FEC model is the integration of counseling into other social services, such as housing and foreclosure prevention, workforce development, benefits access, domestic violence services, and more. The Gaithersburg FEC is a partnership with Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP), a local nonprofit housing developer and counseling agency that contracts with the City to provide the counseling services.

City of Gaithersburg Launches Financial Empowerment Center

By Patrick Herron

Published October 3, 2022 at 8:00PM

With the Gaithersburg FEC, professionally trained financial counselors help individuals and families manage their finances, pay down debt, increase savings, establish and build credit, improve their credit score, and access safe and affordable mainstream banking products. At the core of the FEC model is the integration of counseling into other social services, such as housing and foreclosure prevention, workforce development, benefits access, domestic violence services, and more. The Gaithersburg FEC is a partnership with Housing Initiative Partnership (HIP), a local nonprofit housing developer and counseling agency that contracts with the City to provide the counseling services.

“Gaithersburg is an economically diverse city,” says Mayor Jud Ashman. “This program fits our history of offering opportunities to help our residents flourish. Financial stability is good for families, good for local businesses, and good for the community.”

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble! Pro Wrestling School Opens at Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published October 2, 2022 at 8:03PM

Want to become the next Hulk Hogan, John Cena, or The Rock? Renaissance Rumble, a pro wrestling training organization, is now open on the bottom level of Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg. The group offers basic training, “intro to wrestling” workshops, and fantasy camps. The folks behind Renaissance Rumble tell us that they are a “radically inclusive” company that believes pro wrestling at its core is theater and that wrestling should be a safe space for everyone. Their ultimate goal is to build a thriving wrestling community in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.

Renaissance Rumble works closely with Flying V, a local theater group that promotes wrestling cards at the Black Box in Downtown Silver Spring. Flying V’s next show, BOWTIES & BLACKEYES, takes place on Saturday, October 8. You can find more information about that event here.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division Ask for Assistance Locating Missing 16-Year-Old

By Patrick Herron

Published October 1, 2022 at 6:44PM | Updated October 2, 2022 at 3:29PM

On October 1, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Kimberly Zuniga was last seen leaving the shopping center in the 18300 block of Contour Rd. in Montgomery Village. She is driving a 2019 gray Nissan Rouge SUV bearing Maryland license plate 3DY4445.

Zuniga is approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall and weighs 110 lbs. She has black hair, brown eyes and a pierced nostril. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and multi colored pajama pants.