Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Sophia Isabella Roach is asked to call Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency (301) 279-8000 (24-hour line).
Concern for Missing Fifteen-Year-Old
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BubbleGum, a brand-new kids party venue, is coming soon to 1680 E Gude Dr in Rockville. BubbleGum will offer spa parties and themed celebrations for children aged 5-13 with a “luxurious and fun-filled environment for unforgettable birthday parties.” According to a press release, BubbleGum’s state-of-the-art facility features beautifully decorated party rooms, interactive play areas, and a dedicated team of party hosts who are committed to delivering exceptional service. Parents can relax and enjoy the celebration while the children embark on a thrilling adventure of games, activities, and pampering experiences.
“We are thrilled to introduce BubbleGum to the Rockville community,” says Valarie, Owner of BubbleGum. “Our goal is to provide a space where children can immerse themselves in a world of fun, laughter, and celebration. We can’t wait to bring joy and excitement to countless birthdays and special occasions.”
RASA, a fast-casual Indian restaurant with four locations in DC and Virginia, that recently opened its first MoCo location at 12033 Rockville Pike in the Montrose Crossing shopping center, won a RAMMY award for ‘Favorite Fast Bites.’ The RAMMY awards were created by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington to celebrate the DC region’s restaurant and foodservice industry.
RASA, founded by Rahul Vinod and Sahil Rahman (combined to create the name, RASA), who grew up in Gaithersburg, opened its first location in Navy Yard in 2017 before opening a location in Mt. Vernon Triangle in 2020, Crystal City in 2021, and Fairfax this past summer. The menu offers seven chef-curated bowls under the “We Got You” portion of the menu, that includes their signature bowls like the “Tikka Chance on Me”, “Open Sesame”, “Eat Your Veggies”, “Home Cooking”, “Goa Your Own Way”, “Aloo Need is Love”, and “Caul on Me” or the “You Got It” portion of their menu that allows customers to “DIY” and design their own bowl using the assembly line format of a base, main, sauce, veggies, toppings, and chutneys/dressings. The full menu can be seen here.
Back in May we let you know that Tequila Modern Mexican was coming to 11 N Washington Street in Rockville Town Center, the former location of Trapezaria. Trapezaria, which opened in the summer of 2013, permanently closed on March 11. Construction on the interior of the Rockville location began in May and no opening timeframe has been announced, but the restaurant does have a hearing with Montgomery County’s Alcoholic Beverage Services (ABS) for a liquor license at 1:30pm on Thursday, July 20th.
Tequila Modern Restaurant recently opened its first location at 1645 Reservoir St #185 in Harrisonburg, VA. The restaurant group also plans to open locations in Kansas and North Carolina. The menu from the Virginia location can be seen below:
Per the article, “This creative bagel and others like it are the work of partners Daniela Moreira and Andrew Dana, who opened their first deli in DC to immediate fanfare in 2018. Call Your Mother now has 12 locations, including a brand-new outpost in Denver. Moreira, who is the executive chef, infuses Call Your Mother’s menu with ingredients and flavors inspired by Dana’s Jewish heritage.” Photo by Taste MoCo.
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COMMUNITY SCAM ALERT: The Rockville City Police Department is alerting the community about a telephone scam today in which the caller has cloned, or “spoofed,” the Rockville City Police telephone number impersonating RCPD officers.
According to Rockville Police, “These calls are intended to trick victims into thinking they are the target of an investigation, have missed court dates, or owe fines. To ensure you are speaking with a real officer, please ask the caller for the officers identification number and immediately call our non-emergency number at 240-314-8900 to verify prior to providing any information.”
Enrico Brown, 51, of Rockville was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property in connection to an armed robbery in which two dogs were stolen in Washington, DC. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect and a vehicle in reference to Armed Robbery (Gun) and Assault with Intent to Commit Robbery offenses that occurred on Monday, July 3, 2023, in the First District.
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, during the course of the ongoing investigation, members of the Violent Crimes Suppression Division recovered Uno and Cartier. Both dogs were in good health and were reunited with their family. This case remains under investigation.
Back in January, Regal Cinemas has announced plans to close 39 U.S. theaters, including its location at 199 E Montgomery Ave in Rockville, according to a report by Business Insider. Yesterday, PoPville reported that Regal in Rockville be among theaters that will remain open under NewCo (formerly Cineworld).
Regal Rockville opened on November 6, 1998. In January, Business Insider reported that Cineworld, the parent company of Regal that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2021, plans to “reject the leases” of the 39 locations starting February 15. The company expected the move to save them close to $22 million a year and “the debtors are hopeful that these negotiations will lead to lease concessions and modifications that will obviate the need for rejection and enable additional theater sites to remain open.” Cineworld, however has confirmed plans to emerge from Chapter 11 cases as NewCo. Additional information in the press release below:
According to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office, “Today in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD, the Honorable Margaret Schweitzer sentenced defendant, Reginald Dunlap, 45, of Silver Spring, to life in prison suspend all but 55 years to serve and five years of supervised probation upon release. On March 10th, 2023, a jury found Dunlap guilty of First-Degree Murder for the brutal slaying of his wife, 40-year-old Lauren Charles. Charles was beloved in the community and dozens of friends and family members attended today’s sentencing hearing.”
Charles’ body was found inside the couple’s home on March 7th, 2021. She had asphyxiated due to a pillowcase forced down her throat and was beaten to death. A decorative Buddha statue is believed to have been the murder weapon. After murdering his wife, defendant, Dunlap poured bleach on her body and ransacked their bedroom in order to stage a crime scene.
Daboba will be holding its grand opening at 1079 Rockville Pike in Rockville’s Talbott Center on Saturday, July 8th (a time has not been included on social media postings by the shop). The bubble tea shop was established in early 2018 in Taiwan and is now based in Malaysia.
Daboba will offer a free drink to the first 50 customers on Saturday, July 8th and – deal of “buy 1 get 1 free” for the next 50 customers after that. On Sunday, July 9th Daboba will offer free gifts to the first 100 customers and 50% off certain drinks after 3pm (see flyer below). Photos courtesy of Daboba Rockville on Facebook.
Per the City of Rockville: Join Lincoln Park Community Center, the Mayor and Council, and members of the Isreal family noon-4 p.m. Saturday, July 8, for a ribbon cutting and community event to rededicate Clarence “Pint” Isreal Park (357 Frederick Avenue).
The Rockville Village program presents East Side Live, featuring a special performance by Little Bit of Blues with Lincoln Park’s own Jay Summerour and Eric Shelby. Vendors and other kid friendly entertainment will also be on site. In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place. The community day celebration will be moved inside Lincoln Park Community Center.