The investigation by detectives has determined that on December 13, at approximately 12:40 p.m., the suspected entered the SkyPoint Federal Credit Union in the 19700 block of Crystal Rock Dr. in Germantown. The suspect approached a bank teller, identified herself as the victim’s wife via a fraudulent identification card and withdrew an undisclosed amount of money from the victim’s account. The suspect then exited the bank and fled the scene. Again, on December 13, 2021, at approximately 1:25 p.m., the suspect arrived at the SkyPoint Federal Credit Union on Colesville Rd., presented the fraudulent identification card and withdrew an undisclosed amount of money from the same victim’s account.

Later the same day, at approximately 1:50 p.m., the suspect withdrew an undisclosed amount of money from the victim’s account, using the same fraudulent method from the Rockville branch. The suspect has been described as a female, around 50-years-old, medium build, blonde hair, wearing a brown scarf, black jacket, black jeans and black boots.


First-year recipients to support health, wellness, and education in the DC-metro area

Per the Columbia Foundation: The Columbia Foundation announced its first-ever Community Impact Fund (CIF) grant recipients. The Greater DC Diaper Bank; Mercy Health Clinic in Montgomery County, MD; and Washington Jesuit School in Northeast DC were each awarded $20,000 to support specific capacity-building projects.


According to a report by the Washington Post, Montgomery County Council At-Large candidate Brandy Brooks said Monday that she has no intention of withdrawing from the upcoming election.  Brooks paused her campaign on April 13 after allegations came out that she sexually harassed a former campaign staff member.

I believe that accountability must be based in honest fact-finding with the goal of seeking the truth. For decisions about my character and leadership to be made with such prejudice prior to any process is the very opposite of justice, by any definition. I am very proud of what our team of supporters, volunteers, and advisors have been able to accomplish over the last 15 months. While I am taking a momentary break, the campaign is not ending. I remain committed to the vision we’ve been building for Montgomery County.


Last summer, David Simon tweeted that he was excited to be filming in Baltimore. “Alarm just went off. A** up and moving. Today is the first day of filming in Baltimore in more than 14 years. Good to be home.” Last night, We Own This City debuted on HBO.

David Simon, a MoCo native, graduated from B-CC high school and is perhaps best known for creating one of the most popular HBO series of all-time, The Wire.  His new limited series on HBO, We Own This City, based on the book We Own This City: A True Story of Crime, Cops and Corruption by investigative journalist Justin Fenton, was shot in Baltimore during the second half of 2021.


On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council will receive a briefing on the memorandum of understanding between the Montgomery County Police Department and MCPS regarding the Community Engagement Officer Program. MCPS Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight, BOE President Brenda Wolff, and Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones will be among those in attendance.


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services tweeted a notice about the Montgomery County Bomb Squad conducting explosives training in the area of Dickerson/Poolesville. It will take place at the outdoor shooting range on Elmer School Rd in Dickerson in conjunction w/Montgomery County Police. Residents in the Poolesville & Dickerson area may hear louder than usual “booms”.

Per Montgomery County Police: The Montgomery County Bomb Squad will be training with Police K9 at the Outdoor Shooting Range off of Elmer School Rd in Poolesville on Tuesday, April 26 from 8-3 p.m. Residents in the area may hear a series of small explosions throughout the day. There is no need for alarm.


The DC Touchdown Club held an awards ceremony last Thursday at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda to honor many local football greats.  Among the honorees were longtime Washington Redskins offensive lineman Joe Jacoby, 2x ACC Coach of the Year Ralph Friedgen, Maryland’s all-time winningest head football coach And former Good Counsel football coach Bob Milloy, and former Wootton/Avalon student/athlete and Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs, and Quince Orchard High School football head coach John Kelly.

The awards ceremony featured a cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner and Super Bowl Champion Rick “Doc” Walker emceeing the awards ceremony. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ralph Friedgen. Bob Milloy was inducted to the DC Touchdown Club’s Circle of Legends. The Washington Metro Player of the Year award went to Trevon Diggs. The Washington Metro High School Coach of the Year went to John Kelly.


The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has started  its semi-annual interior washdown to degrease and clean 21 County-owned parking garages in  Silver Spring,  Bethesda  and  Wheaton. Per MCDOT: The washings, which will occur on nights and weekends, began earlier in April in the Bethesda garages and conclude with cleanings of the Silver Spring garages in early June. View the full schedule  here.

Every year, MCDOT performs the spring and fall washdowns to ensure the cleanliness of garages and prevent deterioration of the structures from prolonged exposure to salt, sand, oils, gas, dirt, pollen and leaves. The regular cleanings help keep grease, oil and debris out of nearby waterways.


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