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Missing 27-Year-Old Montgomery County Man Found Dead

Published July 22, 2022 at 11:50AM

Missing Montgomery County man, Tyrell Jamaal Grice who was last seen in the Aspen Hill area, has been located deceased. According to Montgomery County Police, no foul play is suspected in his death.

Per our previous report: Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Investigative Section were asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 27-year-old. Tyrell Jamaal Grice was last seen on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 1 a.m., in the 4900 block of McCall St.

Police Investigating String of Bank Robberies in Montgomery County

By Patrick Herron

Published July 22, 2022 at 10:54AM

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Montgomery County Police 3rd District officers responded to the Sandy Spring Bank, located on the 3500 block of Spencerville Rd. in Burtonsville, for a bank robbery that just occurred. The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 3:10 p.m., the male suspect entered the bank and approached a teller window. Once at the window, the suspect slid a note to the teller, announcing the robbery and demanding money. The teller complied and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect left the bank in an unknown direction.

MoCo Native Tim Kurkjian Will Be Honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on Sunday

By MCS Staff

Published July 22, 2022 at 9:51AM | Updated July 24, 2022 at 3:24PM

Bristol, CT - April 2, 2014 - Photo Studio: Portrait of Tim Kurkjian (Photo by Rich Arden / ESPN Images)

Tim Kurkjian will have his life-changing Cooperstown moment when he is presented the 2022 Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Career Excellence Award as part of the Hall of Fame Induction in Cooperstown on Sunday. The 2022 Induction Ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. ET Sunday, July 24, on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center.

Kurkjian attended Walter Johnson High School in Bethesda, where he played on the school’s basketball and baseball teams. At the suggestion of his basketball coach, Kurkjian began writing for the student newspaper, The Pitch, and the school’s yearbook, “The Wind-up.” He eventually became the sports editor of The Pitch and realized that journalism would be the surest means of fulfilling his childhood dream of making a living in professional sports. He graduated from the school in 1974 and after some time away, still lives in MoCo today.

Marc Elrich Inches Closer to David Blair in County Executive Primary As Mail-In/Provisional Ballots Are Counted

By MCS Staff

Published July 22, 2022 at 8:46AM

With all Election Day precincts having reported, Mail-In/Provisional Ballots are currently being counted. Incumbent Marc Elrich is inching closer in the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Executive. As of the latest update at 8:23am, David Blair (30,337, 39.3%) holds a lead of just 550 votes Marc Elrich (29,787, 38.59%). David Blair led by 1,191 votes when early voting and Election Day votes were tallied, but has only received 1,376 mail-in/provisional ballot votes compared to 2,017 for Marc Elrich. Marc Elrich defeated David Blair by just 77 votes in 2018.

Approximately 115,000 mail-in ballots were sent to voters in Montgomery County. According the State Board of Elections, there were 25,453 Democratic mail-in ballots received by the county, with more being picked up in the coming days from drop boxes across the county. A final result could take days due to how close the race is and the amount of ballots left to count.

Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 25, 2022

By Patrick Herron

Published July 21, 2022 at 10:15PM

The joint Transportation and Environment (T&E) and Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet on Monday, July 25 at 1:30 p.m. to review Bill 36-21, Motor Vehicles and Traffic – E-Scooters – Operation Requirements and Registration.

The PS Committee will meet at 2:30 p.m. to review Bill 14-22, Police – Private Security Camera Incentive Program – Established.

MoCo’s Katie Ledecky Wins Awards for Best Female Athlete and Best Olympian at 2022 ESPYs

By Patrick Herron

Published July 21, 2022 at 1:03PM

MoCo native Katie Ledecky won ESPN ESPYs (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards) for “Best Athlete-Women’s Sports” and the “Best Olympian-Women’s Sports” at last night’s annual award show. Ledecky has won 7 Olympic gold medals and 22 world championship gold medals, the most in history for a female swimmer. She is also the world record holder in the women’s 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter freestyle (long course), and holds the fastest-ever times in the women’s 500-, 1000-, 1500-, and 1650-yard freestyle events.

Ledecky attended Little Flower School through eighth grade and graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in 2015. Ledecky’s current home base is in in Gainesville, Florida. You can view a Ledecky’s acceptance speech below:

Fence Building Guidance Offered by Department of Permitting Services

By Patrick Herron

Published July 20, 2022 at 10:32PM | Updated July 21, 2022 at 6:48AM

DPS issues hundreds of permits for fences each year. Generally, a permit is required to install any type of fence in Montgomery County.

To replace an existing fence with the same kind of fence in the same location and at the same height, a fence permit is not required if the original fence was permitted. If the existing fence was not permitted, a fence permit is required for the replacement fence.

Annual Farm Tour & Harvest Sale Returns on Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24, to Highlight the Best of Montgomery’s Agricultural Reserve

By Patrick Herron

Published July 20, 2022 at 10:30PM | Updated July 21, 2022 at 8:43AM

The 30th Anniversary of the self-driving Farm Tour and Harvest Sale was celebrated in 2019, but the Montgomery Office of Agriculture’s informal tour was not held in the past two years due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The tour is back with 20 farms open to the public. The Farm Tour brochure can be viewed at brochure front (montgomerycountymd.gov). For more information, call 301-590-2823.

Several farms are open for “pick your own” opportunities. Some will be selling fruits, vegetables or meats. Refreshments will be available at other stops. Eight locations will have animals that can be viewed up close. Montgomery County’s emerging brewing and vineyard industries will be found at seven stops.

Hans Riemer Concedes County Executive Democratic Primary; David Blair Narrowly Leads Marc Elrich With Mail-In/Provisional Ballots Not Yet Counted

By MCS Staff

Published July 20, 2022 at 9:51PM

Hans Riemer has officially conceded in the still-to-be determined Democratic primary for Montgomery County Exefutive. Riemer received 14,911 (20.4%) votes, coming in third behind David Blair (28,961, 39.63%) and incumbent Marc Elrich (27,770, 38%) with all 258 Election Day precincts reporting. The mail-in and provisional ballots still have to be counted. Riemer’s message can be seen below:

Earlier today I conceded

David Blair Maintains Narrow Lead in Montgomery County Executive Democratic Primary on Wednesday Evening

By MCS Staff

Published July 20, 2022 at 6:39PM | Updated July 20, 2022 at 7:15PM

Wednesday, July 20 (6:35pm) Update:

With 246 of 258 election day precincts reporting, David Blair (28,961, 39.63%) holds a slight lead over incumbent Marc Elrich (27,770, 38.00%) in the Montgomery County Executive Democratic primary. Hans Riemer is currently in third (14,911, 20.40%) and Peter James in fourth (1,445, 1.98%). Reardon Sullivan (6,840, 63.58%) leads the Republican primary over Shelly Skolnick (4,949, 36.42%). Mail-In/Provisional Ballots still also have to be counted.

Maxwell Uy Leads Robert Bass in MoCo Sheriff’s Race

By MCS Staff

Published July 20, 2022 at 2:31PM

With 246 of 258 Election Day precincts reporting, Maxwell Uy leads Robert Bass in the race to become Montgomery County Sheriff. As of 1:57pm on Wednesday, Uy had 20,654 (53.52%) votes compared to 18,332 (46.48%) for Bass. The winner will take over for outgoing Sheriff Darren Popkin, who has served in the position since 2010 and announced last year that he will not seek re-election. Prior to his election on November 2, 2010 and re-election in 2014, Sheriff Popkin was the Chief Deputy, second-in-command of the Sheriff’s Office for twelve years.

Uy currently serves as Chief Deputy Sheriff for Montgomery County, in charge of the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s office on behalf of Sheriff Darren Popkin. Per his campaign website, he “worked his way up the ladder after gaining experience in the Criminal Section, Domestic Violence Section (both as a Deputy and supervising Sergeant), and Court & Transportation Section. His experience extends further as a former Montgomery County Public Safety Academy Sergeant and Training Coordinator cooperating with the Montgomery County Police Department.”