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Three Arrested After Armed Carjacking in Gaithersburg Ends in Crash

Published November 14, 2022 at 4:18PM

Three suspects were arrested after carjacking a Toyota Corrolla in Gaithersburg early this morning. According to MCPD, “On Monday, November 14, 2022, at approximately 1:34 a.m., MCP officers responded to the 7800 block of Guildberry Ct. in Gaithersburg for the report of a carjacking that just occurred. The preliminarily investigation has revealed that the adult male victim was approached by the 3 suspects (two males and one female) as he exited his Toyota Corolla. The suspects produced firearms and demanded the victim’s vehicle. The victim complied, and the suspects left the scene in the Toyota.

Officers located the Toyota and attempted to pull it over, but the driver of the Toyota continued driving at a high rate of speed. Officers followed the Toyota. In the area of 270 HWY and Democracy Blvd., the suspects lost control and crashed. Three suspects were apprehended, and two firearms were recovered. The suspects sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to an area hospital. This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Gaithersburg Police Warns of Phone Scam

By MCS Staff

Published November 14, 2022 at 3:49PM

Per the Gaithersburg PD: The Gaithersburg Police Department has recently received complaints about a phone scam in which the caller identifies themselves as an officer(s) with the Gaithersburg Police Department. During the calls, the scammer tells the victim that they have a warrant for their arrest and to avoid arrest, they should make payment using a gift card.

We would like to remind our community that this is a PHONE SCAM and that you should never give any personal information to the caller. In addition, the Gaithersburg Police Department does not call residents regarding arrest warrants and will never ask for payments to avoid an arrest. If you receive one of these scam phone calls, hang up immediately!

‘Holiday Street Fest’ (with Fireworks) To Take Place at Rio on December 10

By MCS Staff

Published November 13, 2022 at 6:30PM

Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg will hold a ‘Holiday Street Fest’ that will include a fireworks presentation on Saturday, December 10th. The fun begins with a market during the day from 1pm-5pm, a DJ playing music from 5pm-7pm and fireworks at 6:45pm. Additional details, per Rio, below:

“Cue the holiday festivities! 🎄 rio’s Holiday Street Fest & Fireworks presented by Novavax is Saturday, December 10, and you’ll want to be HERE FOR THE CHEER. 🎅 We’re stocking up on the fun along Grand Corner Ave. with pop-up bars, s’mores stations, holiday workshops, an artisan market, and more from 1 – 5 p.m. Bring your best elf to the Boardwalk Stage from 5 – 7 p.m. and sing along to festive favorites with our DJ & Cheer Station! Wrap it up with a lakefront firework show at 6:45 p.m. for the perfect end to the night. ✨ Mark your (advent) calendars!”

Memorial Service to To Be Held on November 14 For Couple Killed By Driver on Tuesday Morning in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published November 13, 2022 at 8:57AM | Updated November 13, 2022 at 6:33PM

A celebration of Life & Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 14, 2022 for Miguel Antonio Ortiz and Ana Margarita Ortiz, who were tragically killed by a driver while walking to their polling place in Gaithersburg on the morning of Tuesday, November 8th. Visitation will take place from 9:30 am-11 am, followed by a Memorial Service from 11 am-12 pm at Neelsville Presbyterian Church, 20701 Frederick Rd, Germantown, MD 20876. A private graveside burial will take place later in the day.

Their obituary, per Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky: Miguel Antonio Ortiz (65) and his beloved wife, Ana Margarita Ortiz (70), originally from El Salvador, and longtime resident of Gaithersburg, Maryland, tragically passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, as the result of their injuries after being struck by a speeding car.

Latest Update: Amazon Fresh on Shady Grove Road

By MCS Staff

Published November 12, 2022 at 7:56AM

Earlier this year Amazon Fresh opened its second Montgomery County location at 8531 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace. The opening was the second Amazon Fresh in Chevy Chase with additional MoCo locations coming to Gaithersburg and White Oak. We now know that the upcoming location in Gaithersburg, on Shady Grove Rd., will now be opening in early 2023, according to signage on the door (exact date still not available).

The upcoming Amazon Fresh location will be outfitted with Amazon’s cashierless Just Walk Out technology. If you want a preview of what to expect, head over to the Chevy Chase Lake location that already has the same technology. The Gaithersburg store will be located in the former Office Depot location at 15790 Shady Grove Road in the 270 Center that’s currently home to Home Depot, Best Buy, Nordstrom Rack, and more.

Update: Police Investigating Serious Pedestrian Collision in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Published November 11, 2022 at 10:06AM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a pedestrian collision that occurred last night in Montgomery Village. According to MCPD: “At approximately 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 10, 2022, officers from the 6^th district and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Club House Road at Brassie Place for the report of a pedestrian struck. For reasons unknown, an adult male was lying in the roadway when he was struck. The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The striking vehicle remained on scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation.” We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

CRITICAL INJURY PEDESTRIAN STRUCK: ~7:30PM Thurs, Club House Rd near Brassie Place (Montgomery Village, MD). Just before ped hit, MCP received reports of an individual causing a disturbance (some form of disorderly conduct) in traffic in same area… #MDTraffic https://t.co/zmFY0QhTxy

Pedestrian Struck in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 9:46PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving a pedestrian in Montgomery Village on Thursday, November 10, around 7:30pm. According to MCPD, the victim was stuck by a vehicle on Clubhouse Road & Brassie Place and has been transported by EMS with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene. We will post an update when more information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Clubhouse Road & Brassie Pl, Montgomery Village, Gburg, collision, person stuck under vehicle, possible pedestrian struck, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting one adult Pri1 trauma, life-threatening injury, @mcfrd A708B, PAT708, BC703, T734, M708, EMS703 on scene, some lanes blocked”

Community Meeting to Discuss Gaithersburg’s Headwaters Drainage Study Project to Take Place in December

By MCS Staff

Published November 10, 2022 at 8:40PM

An in-person Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park. The meeting will include a general overview of the Headwaters Drainage Study project’s progress and an open discussion with the community. To register to participate, e-mail [email protected]. Postcards will also be sent to resident addresses that are located within the study area. The meeting will be recorded and posted on the City of Gaithersburg YouTube account. Thank you to everyone who has provided project input and we look forward to sharing our progress and discussing community opinions during the upcoming meeting.

The objective of the Headwaters Drainage Study project is to conduct a drainage study of the headwaters of the Muddy Branch, Lower Seneca Creek, and the Middle Seneca Creek watersheds to identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for improving neighborhood level stormwater management (SWM) systems. The study will seek to:

City of Gaithersburg To Celebrate GIS Day & Geography Awareness Week

By MCS Staff

Published November 10, 2022 at 8:38PM

The City of Gaithersburg celebrates GIS Day and Geography Awareness Week in November with discussions and activities designed to promote geography knowledge and showcase Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how they impact everyday life. With more than 700 layers of information in its database, the City’s GIS serves as an important tool for analysis and strategic decision making. The GIS database helps inform staff and elected officials about such things as the availability of affordable housing, impervious surface coverage, most effective snow plow routes, access to social services, and much more.

With a proclamation at their meeting on November 7, the Mayor & City Council officially proclaimed November 16 as GIS Day & November 14 to 18 as Geography Awareness Week in the City. At the meeting, staff presented on the City’s field mapping capabilities and its companion dashboards. View the meeting presentation here. GIS activities include:

Stand-up Comedy Show Featuring Military Comics and Veterans to Take Place on Friday, November 11

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 4:30PM

Per Montgomery County: “Improbable Comedy,” a stand-up comedy show featuring military comics and veterans in a tribute to Veterans Day, will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn. The Gaithersburg Arts Barn is located at 311 Kent Square Rd. in Gaithersburg. Tickets for the show are $22. Discounted tickets of $20 are available for students 15-21. The show is recommended for ages 15 and older. Purchase tickets online here, in person at the Arts Barn box office or by calling 301-258-6394. Improbable Comedy presents a lineup of comedians who have served in all branches of the military or who support their military spouse.

Improbable Comedy is a Silver Spring-based production group that is celebrating 10 years of presenting stand-up comedy to audiences all over Montgomery County. The group works hard to bring underrepresented voices to the stage in its signature shows. Learn more about the group at www.improbablecomedy.com. The show will be hosted by Sharon Kang (Army National Guard) and will feature Doug Bennett (Marines), Demi Chang (Marines), Patrice DeVeaux (Air Force), Pete Bergen (Army) and Sherry Priester (Navy spouse). More background on each:

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

By Patrick Herron

Published November 10, 2022 at 1:41PM | Updated November 10, 2022 at 1:59PM

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Nijade Grant, a missing 16-year-old from Gaithersburg. Grant was last seen by family in the 900 block of Clopper Road at approximately 3 p.m., on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. At approximately 10 p.m., that same day, Grant was seen at Union Station, in Washington D.C.

Grant is 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs approximately 190 pounds. She has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and black leggings. Police and family are concerned for her welfare.